Ayadi vs. Elif Nur Turhan for the WBA Interim Super Featherweight Title – World Boxing Association
This Thursday, August 28, the historic Salle du Casino in Enghien will host a clash of unbeaten fighters as France’s Rima Ayadi (11-0, 1 KO) takes on Turkey’s Elif Nur Turhan (10-0, 6 KOs) for the WBA Interim Super Featherweight World Title.
At 36, Ayadi brings experience and discipline to the ring. Born in Les Mureaux, Yvelines, she has built her career on consistency, ring IQ, and distance control. While her record shows just a single knockout, Ayadi’s style is about attrition—wearing opponents down with pace, precision, and calculated movement. Recent decision wins over former world champion Victoria Noelia Bustos and Licia Boudersa have solidified her status as France’s top super featherweight.
Turhan, 30, arrives from Istanbul with a contrasting approach. With six knockouts in ten fights, she’s known for her two-fisted power and aggressive style. Turhan thrives in close exchanges, throwing rapid-fire combinations and looking to end fights early. Her most recent outing saw her demolish Ireland’s Shauna Browne by first-round TKO, leaving no doubt about her finishing instincts.
The matchup offers a stark stylistic contrast: Ayadi will aim to control the pace with her jab and lateral movement, while Turhan will look to close the distance, force exchanges, and test Ayadi’s chin with her power.
Ayadi has the home advantage and the crowd behind her, along with the résumé that makes her the favorite. But Turhan brings hunger, heavy hands, and the chance to spoil the party in enemy territory.
