World Boxing News is providing live, round-by-round coverage, results, and scorecards from Zuffa Boxing 13, broadcasting live from the magnificent setting of The Venue Riyadh Season. The marquee matchup of the evening features WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adames stepping through the ropes against Welsh contender Gerome Warburton in a high-stakes 10-round showdown. While Adames enters the ring carrying elite championship pedigree, this specific encounter is contested at a contracted weight of 165 pounds, meaning the prestigious world title held by the Dominican star remains off the line. Nevertheless, both fighters have plenty to prove on a major international stage, with global broadcast reach extending to Sky Sports viewers in the United Kingdom and subscribers of Paramount+ across the United States.
The undercard leading up to the main event offers an exceptional lineup of international talent, featuring seasoned world champions, undefeated prospects, and pivotal divisional tests. In the co-feature attraction, former bantamweight world champion Jason Moloney looks to reaffirm his elite status as he locks horns with Andres Teran over ten rounds. Additionally, an intriguing super-middleweight clash pits Bruno Surace against the dangerous, undefeated Polish contender Kamil Bednarek in what many analysts view as a true crossroads fight for the division.
World Boxing News has established dedicated live scorecards for the three marquee bouts of the evening, allowing fans tracking the action from home to follow round-by-round scoring for Carlos Adames versus Gerome Warburton, Jason Moloney versus Andres Teran, and Bruno Surace versus Kamil Bednarek. As fight night unfolds at The Venue Riyadh Season, the early preliminary action has already delivered explosive stoppages, tactical masterclasses, and a major upset that has shaken up the arena.
The preliminary proceedings set a frantic pace for the evening, highlighted by notable performances from rising contenders and debuting prospects alike.
At 18:34 local time, Rayan Awaji delivered an impressive performance to secure a successful professional debut. Fighting in the welterweight division, Awaji overwhelmed Sudais Lubega, forcing the referee to halt the contest and award him a technical knockout victory in the third round, immediately announcing his arrival on the professional scene.
Earlier in the evening at 18:15, fans witnessed a chaotic and rare sequence during the clash between Jakhongir Zokirov and Brandon Colantonio. Zokirov showcased his immense power by dropping Colantonio twice over the course of the action. However, a crucial momentary lapse in discipline saw Zokirov land a punch while his opponent was down, resulting in a strict point deduction from the referee. This infraction culminated in a bizarre and extraordinarily rare 9-7 round on the judges’ scorecards before Zokirov ultimately closed the show, prompting Colantonio’s corner to pull their fighter out and save him from further punishment.
The biggest shock of the preliminary card transpired at 17:53 local time, when Alexander Castro orchestrated a stunning major upset. Facing the heavily favored Radzhab Butaev in a scheduled ten-round bout, Castro weathered the early storm and executed a brilliant tactical game plan. As the championship rounds approached, Butaev visibly slowed down and tired from the relentless pace. Seizing the momentum, Castro took absolute control of the second half of the fight, earning a well-deserved and momentous victory via a majority decision that sent shockwaves through the venue.
Earlier afternoon action established a competitive tone for the undercard. At 16:58, Abdullaziz Alotebi put on a masterclass performance in his professional debut, outclassing Ezra Ssaili at featherweight to secure a dominant unanimous decision victory. With the win, Alotebi starts his professional career at 1-0, while Ssaili sees his record slip to 5-2-1.
Before that, Rakhmatullo “Tullo” Boymatov wasted little time making his presence felt, scoring a devastating first-round knockout victory over Moro Inusah Kanla. Meanwhile, Dariial Kuchmenov faced a stiff test in his quest to remain undefeated, ultimately securing a hard-fought split decision victory over Ivan Ortiz to improve his professional record to an unblemished 11-0.
With the preliminary and undercard bouts now in the books, attention shifts entirely to the final trio of high-profile encounters that make up the backbone of the Zuffa Boxing 13 broadcast.
The remaining schedule features Carlos Adames holding a formidable 25-1-1 record as he meets Gerome Warburton, who steps into the ring holding an 18-2-2 resume, for their 10-round, 165-pound catchweight battle. Immediately preceding the main event, the experienced Australian former world champion Jason Moloney (29-4) squares off against Andres Teran (19-2) in a 10-round bantamweight clash guaranteed to feature high-octane exchanges. Opening the marquee segment of the card, Bruno Surace (26-1-2) puts his extensive experience on the line against the undefeated Kamil Bednarek (17-0) in a 10-round super-middleweight showdown.
As the lights shine bright in Riyadh and international audiences tune in through Sky Sports and Paramount+, the remaining fighters prepare to step through the ropes for an unforgettable night of elite professional boxing.
About the Author: Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a BWAA-acknowledged boxing news website founded in 2010. A veteran boxing reporter with 16 years of experience, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside from major events. His work is published worldwide through WBN and distributed on platforms including Apple News.
