Zero combined losses. That’s the headline for the opening bout of what promises to be a spectacular evening in Jeddah. Jacob Bank and Pawel August are both unbeaten super middleweights meeting at the crossroads of their careers on July 25, 2026, at the Jeddah Superdome. One record must end. One step up to the world-title queue; one back to the drawing board. This is precisely the kind of fight that defines careers — and the Boxing Data platform is here to tell you what the numbers say about who comes out on top.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | July 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Jeddah Superdome, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Division | Super Middleweight (168 lbs) |
| Scheduled Rounds | 8 |
| Titles | None |
| Broadcaster | DAZN PPV |
Jacob Bank is Denmark’s unbeaten super middleweight, a professional since 2020 with approximately 111 rounds of experience across his record. The orthodox Dane has built his career methodically and intelligently — the 111-round total across his wins tells the story of a fighter who goes the distance regularly, accumulating experience on the scorecards rather than chasing knockouts. That ring time is invaluable at this level. Bank is polished, composed, and difficult to hit cleanly — a fighter who frustrates opponents with smart positioning and clean combination work.
Nationality: Danish 🇩🇰 | Stance: Orthodox
Record going in: ~19-0-0 (~111 rounds fought)
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| W | Opponent | UD | 8 |
| W | Opponent | UD | 8 |
| W | Opponent | UD | 6 |
| W | Opponent | UD | 8 |
| W | Opponent | UD | 8 |
Pawel August offers a fascinating contrast. The Polish southpaw — unbeaten at 18-0-0 — has been a professional since 2016 and has accumulated 179 rounds across his career. That’s a 179/18 average of just under 10 rounds per fight — almost every contest going the full distance. August is a distance fighter in the truest sense: disciplined, durable, and built for the long haul. His decade of professional experience means he’s seen virtually everything a 168-lb opponent can throw, and he hasn’t flinched yet. He is older in professional terms than Bank, more seasoned in the grind of going deep into fights.
Nationality: Polish 🇵🇱 | Stance: Orthodox
Record going in: 18-0-0 (179 rounds fought)
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| W | Opponent | UD | 10 |
| W | Opponent | UD | 10 |
| W | Opponent | UD | 8 |
| W | Opponent | UD | 10 |
| W | Opponent | UD | 10 |
| Bank | August | |
|---|---|---|
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Record | ~19-0-0 | 18-0-0 |
| Rounds Fought | ~111 | 179 |
| Pro Debut | 2020 | 2016 |
The numbers from the Boxing Data platform tell a compelling story here. August’s 179 rounds across 18 fights is 68 more than Bank’s across a similar number of outings — nearly six rounds per fight more, on average. August lives in deep water and thrives there. Bank, by contrast, is the more active recent career builder: starting in 2020, he’s racked up his record faster, with shorter fights that suggest a more explosive, volume-based approach to winning.
Both fighters are distance merchants — neither carries the kind of knockout percentage that suggests a clean stoppage is coming. This will be a technical 8-round chess match between two unbeaten super middleweights with near-identical profiles but different routes to 0 on the loss column. August’s greater ring experience — a decade of professional fights — versus Bank’s sharper, more recently honed skills.
The orthodox-vs-orthodox matchup means neither fighter has a natural stance advantage. Jab control and footwork will be decisive. The fighter who dictates the range, lands the cleaner right hand, and finds the better angles on the outside will take the judges’ verdict.
Jacob Bank:
Pawel August:
This is one of the genuinely difficult calls on the card. August’s 179 rounds of experience — more than Bank has fought in his entire career by a wide margin — is a real and significant edge at this level. But Bank’s more recent, sharper preparation and potentially superior punch output in shorter fights give him the physical edge for an 8-round contest specifically. The tiebreaker is that Bank is the home promotion fighter for this card — the fresher, more active fighter over 8 rounds against an experienced but slower-building August. Bank by decision in a close, competitive fight.
Our Pick: Jacob Bank UD
Odds: Bank approx. -180 / August +150
| Country | Broadcaster | Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Global | DAZN PPV | TBC |
Opening the Joshua vs Prenga undercard at the Jeddah Superdome. First bell expected early evening Saudi time (UTC+3).
Bank vs August opens a stacked card of world-class boxing in Jeddah:
When is Bank vs August? July 25, 2026, at the Jeddah Superdome, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — opening the Joshua vs Prenga undercard.
What division is the fight? Super Middleweight (168 lbs), scheduled for 8 rounds.
Are both fighters unbeaten? Yes — Bank enters at approximately 19-0-0 and August at 18-0-0. One unbeaten record ends on July 25.
Is there a title on the line? No — this is a non-title super middleweight contest.
How can I watch? Live on DAZN PPV globally as part of the Joshua vs Prenga card.
What is the significance of August’s 179 rounds? August has averaged nearly 10 rounds per fight across his career — he goes the full distance almost every time, making him one of the most durable and experienced unbeaten super middleweights in European boxing.
Update: Jacob Bank vs Pawel August: fight review and result →
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