Khalil Coe Overweights by 8 Pounds for DAZN Bout with Jesse Hart
Khalil Coe’s boxing career faced a significant setback ahead of an anticipated match against Jesse Hart. Coe weighed in nearly eight pounds over the light heavyweight limit. He tipped the scales at 182.8 pounds, while Hart adhered to the contract, weighing in at 174.6 pounds. This incident occurred during the weigh-in for their scheduled 10-round bout, set for a co-feature on the Raymond Muratalla vs. Andy Cruz undercard.
Khalil Coe vs. Jesse Hart: Fight Details
The match is taking place at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Coe, fighting out of Jersey City, New Jersey, holds a record of 10 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, including 8 knockouts. Hart, a two-time super middleweight championship contender from Philadelphia, boasts a record of 31 wins and 3 losses, with 25 knockouts.
Postponement and Recent Performance
This bout was originally scheduled for October 11 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. However, a hand injury sustained by Coe during training forced a postponement of three months. In his last fight, Coe rebounded from his sole defeat by stopping Manuel Gallegos in Guadalajara on May 30. Gallegos, who previously defeated Coe via a ninth-round TKO, marked Coe’s return with four knockdowns against him.
Undercard Highlights
The main event features Raymond Muratalla defending his IBF lightweight title against Olympic gold medalist Andy Cruz. Muratalla, with an unbeaten record of 23-0 and 17 KOs, weighed in at 134.6 pounds, while Cruz weighed slightly less at 134.4 pounds.
Event Coverage
- Event Start Time: 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT)
- Venue: Fontainebleau Las Vegas
- Main Event: Muratalla vs. Cruz
This event is significant for both Coe and the overall fight card. As Khalil Coe attempts to regain his footing after this serious misstep, all eyes are on how the fight unfolds in the ring.
