Recently crowned English super-middleweight champion, overcoming fellow BOXXER fighter Germaine Brown, Zak Chelli is eyeing further honours inside the ring in 2023.
Introducing the pride of Fulham - Zak Chelli...
Tale of the Tape
| Name | Zak Chelli |
| Nation | United Kingdom |
| Place of Birth | Fulham, London |
| Age | 25 |
| Weight Division | Super middleweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Height | 6ft 0in |
| Professional Fights | 15 |
| Professional Wins | 13 |
| Knockouts | 6 |
| Professional Losses | 1 |
| Professional Draws | 1 |
Professional Boxing Record
Zak Chelli has a professional boxing record of 13-1-1. His most notable fights include:
- Anthony Sims Jr (W - UD) - 11th February 2023, Wembley Arena. (Won vacant WBA Continental Super Middleweight title).
- Germaine Brown (W - UD) - 11th June 2022, Wembley Arena, London. (Won BBBofC English Super Middleweight title).
- Mike McGoldrick (W - TKO, R2) - 10th November 2020, BT Sport Studio, Stratford. (Won Super Middleweight BOXXER Tournament).
- Jack Cullen (D - SD) - 22nd August 2020, Matchroom HQ Garden, Brentwood.
- Kody Davies (L - UD) - 14th September 2019, York Hall, Bethnal Green.
- Jimmy Smith (W - PTS) - 27th April 2019, Wembley Arena, London. (Won vacant BBBofC Southern Area Super Middleweight title).
Getting to know... Zak Chelli
We sat down with the 25-year-old pugilist to discuss all things boxing...
Who are your favourite fighters of all time that have inspired you?
It has to be Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson - the two GOATs.
What have been the favourite fights of your career so far?
Winning the BOXXER Tournament or the English title.
What would you say is your best attribute in boxing?
My power and fitness.
Do you have any interesting pre-fight rituals/ superstitions?
I just pray for victory.
What is your ultimate goal in boxing?
To be undisputed world champion.
Chelli overcame fellow BOXXER fighter Germaine Brown to claim the English Super-Middleweight title at OVO Wembley Arena on 11th June 2022.
We also spoke to Chelli about his loves outside of the ring...
Who are your favourite music artists?
I don't listen to music really.
Favourite food?
It has to be pizza - I'm half Italian.
Favourite film?
Lord of the Rings
Favourite holiday destination?
Dubai or Japan
Favourite TV series?
The Boys
Favourite sportsperson outside of boxing?
Roger Federer - the GOAT of tennis.
Next fight
Zak Chelli's next fight is yet to be confirmed after his impressive victory over Anthony Sims Jr at Wembley Arena on 11th February 2023.
