Nelson Asofa-Solomona vs Paul Gallen
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Scheduled Fight
Nelson Asofa-Solomona vs Paul Gallen — Friday, 6 November 2026
Paul Gallen vs Nelson Asofa-Solomona · Sydney, Australia · 5 rounds · heavyweight
Full Event Details →Nelson Asofa-Solomona
"The Hitman"
12-0-0Paul Gallen
18-2-1Physical Comparison
This is a southpaw vs orthodox matchup — creating interesting angles and footwork dynamics. Nelson Asofa-Solomona fighting from the southpaw stance often poses problems for orthodox fighters, particularly with the straight left hand and lead-foot positioning.
Record & Experience
Nelson Asofa-Solomona brings a record of 12-0-0 across 12 professional bouts (100% win rate).Paul Gallen enters with 18-2-1 from 21 fights (86% win rate).
Paul Gallen has the experience edge with 21 bouts compared to 12 — that's 9 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.
Nelson Asofa-Solomona remains undefeated at 12-0 — an unblemished record that adds psychological pressure on Paul Gallen to be the one to hand them their first loss.
Key Factors
Asofa-Solomona's Path to Victory
- • Trust the higher win rate (100% vs 86%)
- • Exploit southpaw angles against orthodox stance
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Gallen's Path to Victory
- • Greater professional experience (21 bouts)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Nelson Asofa-Solomona vs Paul Gallen — FAQ
- What are Nelson Asofa-Solomona's and Paul Gallen's records?
- Nelson Asofa-Solomona is 12-0-0 (0 KOs). Paul Gallen is 18-2-1 (0 KOs).
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Both fighters share a 0% knockout rate — comparable finishing power.