Undefeated Heavyweight prospect Shah Kamali takes on last-minute replacement Gilberto Da Silva. Shah has had 2 opponents pull out of the fight, Levels worked tirelessly to find a replacement. The bout is on the main card of Levels 11 in Amsterdam.
Shah makes his second professional appearance having previously knocked out Jimmy van Bemmelen in the first round. The Bangladeshi standout has racked up 7 first-round finishes and told us he’s looking for his eighth on Sunday night. Another R1 KO would continue the rise of the Figthzone London competitor.
Da Silva comes into this fight as a relative unknown. Records show he has 1 professional bout with an unknown result. This puts the spotlight firmly on Kamali who’s looking to make a real statement with a win on Sunday Night.
Shah Kamali v Gilberto Da Silva Fight Result & Highlights
Kamali and Silva wasted no time in throwing leather, with both men meeting in the centre and trading blows. An early flurry from Kamali against the fence resulted in him putting himself in a bad position, which resulted in him being countered and dropped. After eating a clean shot, Kamali regrouped, and pressured Da Silva against the fence, shortly after taking him down.
It was the beginning of the end for the Brazilian who found himself in a crucifix and eating a barrage of elbows from Kamali. The referee was forced to step in and Kamali was awarded his eighth consecutive first-round stoppage.
Official result: Shaha Kamali def. Gilberto de Silva by TKO in round one
The victory moved Shah Kamali to 2-0 in his professional career.