Bakary Samaké defeated Uisma Lima by unanimous decision on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2026, at the Palais des Sports Marcel Cerdan in Levallois, France, to reclaim the WBC Silver super-welterweight belt, RFI reported.
Judges scored the bout 114-113, 116-111, and 118-109 in favor of the French boxer. The victory serves as a rebound for Samaké following his first career defeat against Ermal Hadribeaj six months prior.
Despite entering the ring with a noticeable physical advantage, Samaké struggled to finish his opponent. The French fighter allowed several rounds to slip away while leaning on the ropes and waiting for openings that failed to materialize.
“He dropped rounds and took avoidable punches,” RFI noted of Samaké’s performance, pointing out that his attacks lacked consistent precision against a resilient opponent.
Lima absorbed heavy punishment throughout the 12-round contest. Samaké stunned the Portuguese challenger in the third round and knocked him to the canvas in the middle frames.
In the ninth round, Samaké unleashed a heavy flurry of punches in an attempt to halt the fight. Lima weathered the storm, staggering into the final bell while clinching to survive.
Supporters inside the Levallois venue chanted for Lima as “A Portuguesa” played before the opening bell. The challenger stayed on his feet until the final scorecard was read.
The knockout did not materialize, leaving the decision to the judges’ scorecard.
Following the announcement, Samaké posed for photographs with his family and the reclaimed championship belt. The victory restores momentum to his career following his sole professional setback.
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