Angelo Leo vs Ra’eese Aleem: Fight Card, Preview, Expert Predictions
Angelo Leo and Ra’eese Aleem will clash for the IBF World Featherweight title on May 09, 2026. This spectacular bout takes place at the Gateway Center Arena.
What is the Angelo Leo vs Ra’eese Aleem Fight All About?
Angelo Leo will be defending his IBF World Featherweight title against Ra’eese Aleem. Leo has successfully defended his title already; this is his second title defense against Aleem. Ra’eese Aleem, also known as “The Beast”, is having a shot at the IBF World title, being a top-ranked contender.
After winning the title in 2024 against Luis Alberto Lopez, he successfully retained it against Tomoki Kameda. Angelo Leo is one of the boxers to have a single-defeat record so far, having a six-fight winning streak. On the other hand, Ra’eese Aleem is prepared to face the reigning champion with his intimidating professional experience. Coming to the defense bout, Aleem is on a three-fight winning streak and aims to win his first major title. He looks out on Leo’s IBF World title to compete against, given his elite rank in the Featherweight class.
What to Expect in the Angelo Leo vs Ra’eese Aleem Clash?
Speaking of styles, both fighters have decent knockout potential and a calculated approach. Angelo Leo is an aggressive fighter who capitalizes on counter punches rather than striking first. He is a versatile pressure fighter who can switch between close-range exchanges and distant jabs.
Ra’eese Aleem, similarly, is an aggressive fighter who uses rapid combinations and relentless punches. His punches are often considered too fast for an opponent to comprehend and retaliate. Technically, he has a “punch and not get punched” style that makes him a strong opponent.
As both boxers have a similar fighting style, this fight will be extremely close. A stoppage is possible if either of the boxers gets knocked down mid-round. Otherwise, the fight will be decided by points. As a result, the clash will have peak moments, setting the stage for a thrilling experience.
Angelo Leo vs Ra’eese Aleem – Fight Details
Main Event: Angelo Leo vs Ra’eese Aleem
Date: May 09, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 05:30 AM IST (Next day) | 08:00 PM ET | 05:00 PM PT
Venue: Gateway Center Arena
Angelo Leo vs Ra’eese Aleem – Fight Card
IBF World Featherweight Title (Main Event)
Angelo Leo (26-1) vs Ra’eese Aleem (23-1) – 12 x 3 Rounds
Co-Main Event
Atif Oberlton (15-0) vs Carlos Gongora (22-3) – 10 x 3 Rounds
Main Card
Trakwon Pettis (7-1) vs Rameses Vargas (7-2) – 6 x 3 Rounds
Casey Dixon (6-0) vs Matthew Nore (2-0) – 6 x 3 Rounds
Hakim Lopez (15-1) vs Ashton Sykes (6-13) – 6 x 3 Rounds
Julio Gomez (7-3-2) vs Gabriel Trimino (3-1) – 6 x 3 Rounds
Jaquan McElroy (5-0) vs Rudy Reveles (2-2) – 6 x 3 Rounds
Garrett Rice (3-0) vs Yesner Talavera (15-21-1) – 4 x 3 Rounds
Ashleyann Lozada (3-0) vs Debora Dionicius (36-7) – 8 x 2 Rounds
Pryce Taylor (11-0) vs Calvin Barnett (7-4) – 10 x 3 Rounds
Angelo Leo vs Ra’eese Aleem – Streaming Options
DAZN officially has the streaming options for the upcoming IBF World Featherweight clash. You can watch the Angelo Leo vs Ra’eese Aleem clash on DAZN live.
Fighters Stats and Bio
Angelo Leo
Nationality
American
Age
31
Height
5’6”
Reach
68”
Total fights
27
Record
26-1-0 (12 Knockouts)
Ra’eese Aleem
Nationality
American
Age
35
Height
5’6”
Reach
68½“
Total fights
24
Record
23-1-0 (12 Knockouts)
Angelo Leo vs Ra’eese Aleem – Fighters’ Overview
Angelo Leo’s Early Career
Angelo Leo is a prominent American boxer who has fought professionally since 2012. He had a solid amateur career in New Mexico. Leo has a solid amateur record, winning in most of his fights with an above-average winning rate. Like most boxers, Angelo Leo started to train early in his career. During his run, he has won multiple national championships and New Mexico State Golden Gloves titles. He decided to become a professional boxer as soon as he turned 18 and faced Jesus Xavier Pacheco. It was his very first appearance in professional fights, which he ultimately won, and he became a new icon.
Leo’s Professional Career Achievements
After his debut win against Jesus Xavier Pacheco, Angelo Leo continued to have an astonishing career, winning consecutively. He got his first notable belt in 2019, beating Cesar Juarez for the vacant NABO junior featherweight title. After that, he won the vacant WBO junior featherweight title by beating Tramaine Williams. However, he lost the title in his very next fight against Stephen Fulton. He had a 20-match winning streak before losing to Fulton. This was his only loss after which he rebounded and kept a six-match winning streak. After losing his WBO junior featherweight title, Leo won the vacant WBA Continental (North America) Featherweight title. He fought Mike Plania and knocked him out in the third round. Later, he went on to win the IBF World Featherweight title and successfully defended it. He looks to defend it again in the upcoming Angelo Leo vs Ra’eese Aleem fight.
Angelo Leo’s Boxing Record
No.
Result
Opponent
Method
1
Win
Jesus Pacheco
MD
2
Win
Julio Gomez
UD
3
Win
Brian Garcia
MD
4
Win
Michael James Herrera
KO
5
Win
James Piar
KO
6
Win
Gabriel Braxton
TKO
7
Win
Stephon McIntyre
UD
8
Win
Jesús Reyes
KO
9
Win
Iván Chavela Resendiz
KO
10
Win
Jorge Luis Falcón
KO
11
Win
Basilio Nieves
KO
12
Win
Jonathan Aguilar
UD
13
Win
Sharone Carter
UD
14
Win
Glenn Porras
KO
15
Win
Erik Ruiz
UD
16
Win
Alberto Torres
UD
17
Win
Neil John Tabano
UD
18
Win
Mark John Yap
UD
19
Win
Cesar Juarez
TKO
20
Win
Tramaine Williams
UD
21
Loss
Stephen Fulton
UD
22
Win
Aarón Alameda
MD
23
Win
Nicolas Polanco
TKO
24
Win
Mike Plania
KO
25
Win
Eduardo Baez
UD
26
Win
Luis Alberto Lopez
KO
27
Win
Tomoki Kameda
MD
Ra’eese Aleem’s Early Career
Also known as “The Beast”, Ra’eese Aleem is a professional American boxer. Born in 1990, Aleem had a strong foundation in boxing. He debuted against Dewaun Bell in 2011 and won the fight with a technical knockout in the second round. It kick-started his boxing career at the professional level.
Ra’eese Aleem’s Notable Achievements
He fought DeWayne Wisdom the next year and won the fight by decision. Aleem continued to fight in several bouts, all of which he won. His first significant title came in 2021, fighting against Vic Pasillas. He won the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title by a late technical knockout. Further in, he won the NABO Super Bantamweight title and defended it. But in his next match, he suffered his first loss to Sam Goodman by a split decision. But his next three fights were three straight wins.
Ra’eese Aleem’s Boxing Record
No.
Result
Opponent
Method
1
Win
Dewaun Bell
TKO
2
Win
DeWayne Wisdom
UD
3
Win
Delano Kealohapauole
TKO
4
Win
DeVonte Allen
UD
5
Win
Carl Currie
UD
6
Win
Antoine Knight
TKO
7
Win
Jose Silveria
UD
8
Win
Stephon McIntyre
RTD
9
Win
Stephon McIntyre
UD
10
Win
DeWayne Wisdom
RTD
11
Win
Marcus Bates
UD
12
Win
Alcides Santiago
RTD
13
Win
Derrick Wilson
TKO
14
Win
Ramiro Robles
TKO
15
Win
Saul Eduardo Hernandez
RTD
16
Win
Adam Lopez
TKO
17
Win
Marcus Bates
TKO
18
Win
Vic Pasillas
TKO
19
Win
Eduardo Baez
MD
20
Win
Mike Plania
UD
21
Loss
Sam Goodman
SD
22
Win
Derlyn Hernandez-Gerardo
UD
23
Win
Rudy Garcia
UD
24
Win
Mikito Nakano
UD
Angelo Leo vs Ra’eese Aleem Prediction
Angelo Leo comes as a strong boxer who relies on relentless body shots and ring control. He effectively switches the range, allowing him to easily nullify his opponents. He often corners his opponents and unleashes effective combinations. But compared to Ra’eese Aleem’s speed, Leo will struggle to catch up with him. Conversely, Ra’eese “The Beast” Aleem is a highly skilled boxer who is mindful inside the ring. His ring IQ is one of his notable traits, making him a strong opponent. Aleem’s work rate puts him above Angelo Leo in terms of endurance. As the rounds progress, we can expect Ra’eese Aleem to take control and dominate. So, Aleem is predicted to win in the Angelo Leo vs Ra’eese Aleem IBF world title bout.