Drago Wittke Claims WBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title

In an electrifying bout held at the Intercontinental Hotel in St. Julian’s, German heavyweight Renke “Drago” Wittke, backed by Sliema Fight Co., secured the vacant WBF Intercontinental Heavyweight title. Wittke, facing seasoned Colombian veteran Juan Camilo “La Boa” Novoa.

The fight started with Wittke controlling the pace, showcasing his impressive strength and composure. In round three, he unleashed a series of relentless punches that overwhelmed Novoa, forcing him to take a knee at the round’s end resulting in a stoppage. Wittke, now 4-0 (4 KOs), passed his biggest test to date in the ring, with the official time of the stoppage clocked at exactly 3:00 of the third round.

Wittke’s success was bolstered by a top-tier team in his corner, including Ben Bakic, Alex Denisov, and Jay Rajakariyar from Sliema Fight Co., Malta’s growing hub for combat sports. The victory not only strengthens Wittke’s career but also puts boxing in Malta as the spotlight as a rising force on the international stage.

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