On September 19, 2026, the city of Zagreb, Croatia, will become the epicenter of international boxing as it hosts the WBC Youth World Championship bout in the Bridgerweight division, presented by Ivko Boxing Promotion.
This historic event will take place at the iconic Zagrebački Velesajam starting at 8:00 PM, featuring a fight card designed to mark a landmark moment for the region.
The main event will feature two of the division’s most promising prospects, led by rising local talent Lovro Pavčec, who aims to achieve world glory in front of his home crowd. Pavčec enters this fight backed by an outstanding amateur background and a seamless transition into the pros, defined by power, discipline, and the passionate backing of Croatian fans.
In the opposite corner stands a high-caliber opponent equally hungry for glory, whose trajectory in the upper weight classes guarantees an explosive, power-versus-power showdown. Both contenders enter at the peak of their physical development, ready to leave everything in the ring for the iconic green and gold Youth World Title belt.
The Bridgerweight division, created by the WBC to provide a fair and safe competitive environment for fighters positioned between cruiserweight and heavyweight, continues to pave the way for the new generation of champions. The WBC Youth title represents the ultimate honor for rising prospects and a direct springboard toward major global fight cards.
