On Saturday, March 15, 2025, the Allianz Cloud in Milan hosted the eighth edition of “The Art of Fighting” (TAF8), a memorable night for Italian boxing fans. The event featured eight fights, four of which had titles on the line, delivering intense emotions and entertainment both inside and outside the ring.

Title Match Results

Italian Light Heavyweight Title:
Jonathan Kogasso (15-0-0) successfully defended his title against the undefeated Morike Oulare (7-1-0), winning by TKO in the second round. After a cautious first round, Kogasso increased the intensity in the second, knocking Oulare down twice before the referee stopped the fight at 2:11.

Italian Super Featherweight Title:
Francesco Paparo (10-1-1) retained his belt by defeating Nicola Henchiri (11-8-2) via TKO in the second round. However, the outcome was controversial, as it appeared that Paparo struck Henchiri while he was on one knee.

Italian Super Welterweight Title:
Defending champion Paolo Bologna (11-0-1) and challenger Damiano Falcinelli (16-2-0) battled to a draw after ten thrilling rounds (96-94, 94-96, 95-95), allowing Bologna to retain his title.

IBF Mediterranean Light Heavyweight Title (Vacant):
Mohamed Elmaghraby (11-0) claimed the belt by defeating Stiven Leonetti Dredhaj (12-4-1) via majority technical decision after an injury forced the referee to stop the fight in the sixth round.

Other Matches of the Night

Heavyweight:
Diego Lenzi (2-0) secured his second professional victory by defeating Andrea Pesce (10-27-4) via TKO in the second round. Nicknamed “El Toro,” Lenzi dominated the fight, forcing the referee to stop the bout at 2:48.

Light Heavyweight:
Roberto Lizzi won on points against Enache after six hard-fought rounds.

Light Heavyweight:
Vincenzo Lizzi earned his second professional victory by defeating Nonkane on points in a closely contested bout.

Middleweight:
Paul Amefiam defeated Kraiem by unanimous decision after six rounds.

Sports and Music: A Winning Combination

The night wasn’t just about boxing: the event celebrated the bond between boxing and rap, featuring top Italian rap artists like Mondo Marcio and Jake La Furia, who accompanied the fighters to the ring, creating a unique and engaging atmosphere.

TAF8 once again demonstrated how the combination of sports and music can provide a complete spectacle, engaging the audience and celebrating urban culture in all its forms.