High-Stakes Welterweight Clash Headlines Saturday Night Boxing
In a pivotal welterweight showdown, undefeated contender Souleymane Cissokho (17-0, 9 KOs) will face battle-tested veteran Egidijus “Mean Machine” Kavaliauskas (24-3-1, 20 KOs) on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The bout, officially confirmed for Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Resort, serves as a WBC title eliminator with the winner moving one step closer to a world championship opportunity.
Fight Night Details
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Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
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Start Time: 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET (Main event approx. 11 PM ET)
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Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas
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Weight Class: Welterweight (147 lbs)
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Broadcast: ESPN+ PPV (U.S.), Sky Sports Box Office (UK), RMC Sport (France)
Tale of the Tape: Olympic Pedigree vs. Pro Experience
Souleymane Cissokho
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Age: 32
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Height: 5’11” (180 cm)
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Reach: 72″ (183 cm)
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Stance: Orthodox
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Notable Wins: Ismael Barroso, Danielito Zorrilla
Egidijus Kavaliauskas
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Age: 36
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Height: 5’9″ (175 cm)
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Reach: 70″ (178 cm)
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Stance: Orthodox
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Notable Fights: Terence Crawford (L-TKO9), Vergil Ortiz Jr (L-TKO8)
Why This Fight Matters
For Cissokho:
The 2016 Olympic bronze medalist looks to prove he belongs among the welterweight elite. A win would mark his biggest professional victory and likely earn him a shot at the WBC title currently held by Mario Barrios.
For Kavaliauskas:
This represents potentially the Lithuanian’s last title run. After wars with Crawford and Ortiz, “Mean Machine” needs a signature win to extend his career at championship level.
Style Breakdown & Keys to Victory
Cissokho’s Path to Win
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Use his 3-inch reach advantage to control distance
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Box moving backward to avoid Kavaliauskas’ power
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Target the body to slow the older fighter down
Kavaliauskas’ Path to Win
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Cut off the ring and force exchanges
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Test Cissokho’s chin early and often
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Invest in body shots to drain the Frenchman’s stamina
Undercard Highlights
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Co-Main Event: Michel Rivera vs. Arnold Barboza Jr (Lightweight)
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Women’s Title Fight: Seniesa Estrada vs. Yokasta Valle II
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Prospect Showcase: Bruce Carrington vs. Eduardo Baez
Betting Odds (Early Lines)
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Cissokho: -180 (Favorite)
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Kavaliauskas: +150 (Underdog)
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Over/Under: 8.5 Rounds
How to Watch Worldwide
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United States: ESPN+ PPV ($79.99)
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United Kingdom: Sky Sports Box Office (£24.95)
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France: RMC Sport
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Lithuania: Go3 Sport
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International Stream: FITE TV
Expert Predictions
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Teddy Atlas (ESPN): “Cissokho by late stoppage if he can avoid early fire”
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Paulie Malignaggi (DAZN): “Kavaliauskas’ experience could steal this on the cards”
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Andre Ward (Boxing Analyst): “This comes down to whether Cissokho can handle real welterweight power”
Final Thoughts
This May 10th matchup presents a classic boxer vs. puncher dynamic with major implications for the welterweight division. While Cissokho enters as the favorite, Kavaliauskas’ power and experience make him a live underdog. Boxing fans can expect an action-packed fight that could end in dramatic fashion as both men know a victory likely means a life-changing title shot.
Don’t miss this welterweight eliminator – Saturday, May 10, 2025 live from Las Vegas!
