NEWS
October 20, 2025 – In a fantastic atmosphere at the Ben Bril Memorial in Carré, Amsterdam,
Willy impressively defended his WBF world title against challenger Renke Wittke from
Germany.
This fight between the two undefeated boxers was highly anticipated. Boxing fans had been
looking forward to this match for weeks and were treated to a spectacle, even if it was short-
lived.
Before anyone could even settle down, they were back on the benches.
Willy opened sharply and pressed on immediately. With fantastic combinations and a final,
thunderous left hook, he abruptly ended the fight.
Clinical and impressive, just like in previous fights.
According to experts, Willy not only defended a title but also gave a boost to Dutch
professional boxing.
He also now has an undefeated record of 12-0 fights, 11 of which by knockout. New ranking
on Boxrec, position 52. And moved up in the IBO rankings from 81 to 58.
May 17, 2025 - As Willy had promised, it was fireworks. In front of a great home crowd in Leeuwarden (Netherlands), Willy conquered the vacant WBF world heavyweight title, after a resounding first-round victory over his Venezuelan opponent Wilmer Vasquez
It took a while for Willy to find his groove, but then it really took off.
The opponent was forced through the ring with varied blows and after a great combination of punches, finally hit the canvas with a great right hook and he stayed there for the full 10 seconds. Willy started the fight as the WBF International title holder and showed overwhelming power. With his punching power, he would certainly have defeated most opponents.
It was clinical and impressive, and the new WBF world champion is clearly ready for even tougher challenges in the future.
He now also has an undefeated record of 11 - 0 matches, 10 of which by (T)KO).
New ranking on boxrec, position 76
4 Mei 2025 - Watch interview Willy Kyakonye: "It's going to be war" :
December 7, 2024 – Utrecht: Next Generation Warriors High End Boxing
In a one-sided superior match, Willy defeated his Croatian opponent Marko Vucevic in the
first round by a TKO. With this victory, Willy has now entered the top 80 of the general ranking according to
boxrec. In addition, due to his current performances, he is now also placed on the EBU heavyweight
rating list as number 40. The next match that Willy will box is possibly on January 21 in the Circus theater in
Scheveningen and otherwise certainly on March 29 at the Evolution of Boxing 11 event in
Wilnis. Where it will be examined whether it is possible to box for an open title from the IBO.
21st of October 2024 – Amsterdam: Ben Bril Memorial in Carré
In an exciting atmosphere Willy boxed his best match so far against his German opponent Ali Kiydin.
After 3 rounds with good technical boxing and searching for openings in his opponent's defence, the pressure was increased in the 4th round. Willy finally decided the match in the 5th round with various punch combinations against which his opponent had no defence. After interrupting the match by the referee and throwing the towel by the corner of the opponent, this match was convincingly won with a TKO.
As a result of this victory Willy has now entered the top 100 on the general ranking list according to boxrec.
He is also now eligible for boxing matches with the larger professional boxing associations, of which he has already received confirmation from the IBO.
Willy continues his journey on the 7th of December in Utrecht during the event: Next Generation Warriors 2.
On March 30, 2024, during the event The Evolution of Boxing 10, Willy won the WBF
international boxing title, after defeating Giovanni Auriemma in the seventh round.
