Boxing · Cruiserweight · WBC Champion
Noel Mikaelian
“Dark Horse”
28-3
Record
12
KO/TKO wins
16
Decision wins
Tale of the Tape
Age
35
Height
6' 3"
Reach
75"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Germany
Key Stats
90%
Win Rate
43%
KO Rate
12
KO Wins
31
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
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Win Methods
"Dark Horse". That's what they call Noel Mikaelian, and sits on the cruiserweight throne, the pride of Germany. Getting there took 28 wins; staying there is the hard part, and so far nobody has an answer.
He mixes it well — 12 stoppages against 16 decisions. Enough pop to keep opponents honest, enough craft to win the rounds when the knockout doesn't come.
Most recent outing: a win over Badou Jack via decision (unanimous). Business handled.
Recent Fights
Badou Jack
Decision (Unanimous) · Dec 12, 2025
Ace Mission Studios, Los Angeles, California, US
Badou Jack
Decision (Majority) · May 2, 2025
Anb Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Ilunga Makabu
TKO R3 · Nov 3, 2023
Casino Miami, Miami, Florida, US
Youri Kalenga
Decision (Unanimous) · Feb 11, 2022
Studio 69, Riga, Latvia
Jesse Bryan
TKO R4 · Dec 11, 2020
Airport Hilton, Miami, Florida, US
Latest / Noel Mikaelian News
Tim Bradley Backs Benavidez to 'Smoke' Opetaia in Cruiserweight Clash
Bradley thinks Opetaia's 30-0 record and pound-for-pound status are inflated. Benavidez, 32-0 with 26 KOs, could meet him for undisputed in 2027.
Sep 16, 2026
Jai Opetaia Puts 30-0 Record on the Line in Vegas Unification
The unbeaten cruiserweight champ meets WBC titlist Noel Mikaelian at T-Mobile Arena — his 10th straight world title fight and first big-arena outing in Las Vegas.
Sep 10, 2026
Jai Opetaia Wants David Benavidez's Cruiserweight Belts
Two unbeaten champions, 62-0 combined. Opetaia says he'll chase undisputed with or without Benavidez — first he has to get past Noel Mikaelian on Saturday.
Sep 10, 2026