Daniel Geale vs Souleymane Cissokho
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Daniel Geale
"Real Deal"
36-5-0
Souleymane Cissokho
"| weight = Light-middleweight"
18-0-0Physical Comparison
Souleymane Cissokho has the height edge at 179cm vs 178cm for Daniel Geale — a 1cm difference that gives Cissokho the ability to fight behind range.
Record & Experience
Daniel Geale brings a record of 36-5-0 across 41 professional bouts (88% win rate).Souleymane Cissokho enters with 18-0-0 from 18 fights (100% win rate).
Daniel Geale has the experience edge with 41 bouts compared to 18 — that's 23 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.
In terms of finishing power, Souleymane Cissokho carries the heavier hands with a 50% stoppage rate vs 0% for Daniel Geale. Cissokho is the more dangerous finisher of the two.
Souleymane Cissokho is unbeaten at 18-0 — the pressure of defending a perfect record adds an extra dimension to this matchup.
Age & Career Stage
Souleymane Cissokho is the younger fighter at 34 compared to Daniel Geale's 45 — a 11-year age gap. The younger fighter may have the edge in physical attributes, while Geale relies on veteran savvy and accumulated skill.
Key Factors
Geale's Path to Victory
- • Lean on greater experience (41 bouts)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Cissokho's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to fight at range
- • Look for the stoppage (50% KO rate)
- • Higher win percentage (100% vs 88%)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Daniel Geale vs Souleymane Cissokho — FAQ
- What are Daniel Geale's and Souleymane Cissokho's records?
- Daniel Geale is 36-5-0 (0 KOs). Souleymane Cissokho is 18-0-0 (9 KOs).
- Who is taller — Daniel Geale or Souleymane Cissokho?
- Souleymane Cissokho is taller at 179cm vs 178cm — a 1cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Souleymane Cissokho has the higher KO rate at 50% compared to Daniel Geale's 0%.