OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN – A LEGENDARY MOMENT WITH ROY JONES JR.

Today’s official weigh-in for the IBA Intercontinental Super Welterweight Title took place in the presence of none other than Roy Jones Jr., a true icon of the sport and multiple-time IBA World Champion.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in boxing history, Roy Jones Jr. has captured world titles across four weight divisions — from middleweight to heavyweight — a rare and remarkable feat. His accolades include:
• IBA World Heavyweight Champion
• Unified Light Heavyweight World Champion (WBA, WBC, IBF, IBO, and IBA)
• Former Super Middleweight and Middleweight World Champion
• Named Fighter of the Decade (1990s) by the Boxing Writers Association of America

His presence added historic significance to the event, inspiring both fighters and fans ahead of the highly anticipated clash in Tbilisi.

Under the supervision of IBA official Jean-Louis Legland, both boxers successfully made weight:
• Mahdi Sarbaz (Iran): 69.850 kg
• Irakli Melikishvili (Georgia): 69.750 kg

With legends watching and the world tuning in, the stage is set for a spectacular night of boxing!