SUMMARY
- On January 19, 2024, Cris Cyborg is set to fight Kelsey Wickstrum in a female junior middleweight division.
- Cyborg defeated Gabrielle Holloway in her last fight, which took place on December 11, 2022.
MMA fighter Cris Cyborg is trying to make a mark in the sport of boxing. With an impressive record of 27-2, she is a force to be reckoned with. On January 19, 2024, Cyborg is going to fight against Kelsey Wickstrum in a 6-round female junior middleweight division. The fight is going to happen at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California.
Cyborg defeated Gabrielle Holloway in her last fight, which took place on December 11, 2022. Kelsey Wickstrum, on the other hand, defeated Sudana Moore on April 29, 2023, which was her last fight.
Kelsey Wickstrum, the opponent of Chris, is no slouch. As a boxer, she still remains undefeated and aims to continue the winning streak. In an interview, she stated, “I’m all heart, every single bit of me is heart I will never quit and I will never stop”.
Before facing Cris Cyborg, she said that MMA and boxing are very different from one another. Kelsey is a boxer who believes that preparation is the key to success. She commented, “To me, if my gas tank’s there, if my cardio’s there, if I know that no matter where that fight goes, I have the capacity to take it, my confidence will always be there.” These statements speak volumes about her character and temperament as a fighter.
The fight between Chris and Kelesy is expected to be a competitive one, where one fighter who has had a lot of accomplishments in MMA is going to face an opponent who has not yet lost a boxing match. Boxing fans have already started making speculations on which boxer is going to come out victorious.
Cris Cyborg vs Kelsey Wickstrum: Stats and records
Stats | Cris Cyborg | Kelsey Wickstrum |
Win | 1 | 2 |
Loss | 0 | 0 |
Height | 5’8’ | 5’8” |
Weight | 146 lbs | 154 lbs |
Reach | 68 inches | N/A |
Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
Cris Cyborg vs Kelsey Wickstrum: Fight Breakdown
Calling Cris Cyborg a decorated fighter won’t be an understatement. Her career in MMA has been glorious. The Brazilian-American boxer has currently won the Bellator Featherweight Championship, the UFC, and the Invicta FC championships.
Cyborg is considered by many fans to be the best female MMA fighter of all time. As an MMA fighter, she has had 27 wins and 2 losses in her entire career. In boxing, she has not lost a match so far, with a stat of 1-0.
Kelsey Wickstrum started her boxing career in 2021 and has yet to lose a match. With a 50% KO rate, the American female boxer is all set to make a mark in boxing history. With a southpaw stance and standing at a height of 5’8″, Kelesy is confident of turning the tide in her favor when inside the ring.
In terms of combat experience, Cyborg has a significant edge over her American opponent. The former had dominated MMA for a long time and had the temperament to shatter the defense of her opponent. Therefore, it is expected that Cris will look to dominate from the beginning.
Kelsey Wickstrum, on the other hand, is younger and has a lot to prove. With a southpaw stance, Wickstrum will be very cautious about having an answer to everything that Cris has to throw at her. The match can go both ways, as only the fighter who will keep her composure and not deviate from her strategy will end up victorious.