Jack Della Maddalena vs Kevin Holland — Fight recap

Jack Della Maddalena earned a split decision victory over Kevin Holland on September 16, 2023, in a three-round welterweight bout decided by referee Jason Herzog. Della Maddalena controlled the striking exchanges with superior efficiency, landing 105 of 190 significant strikes (55%) compared to Holland's 127 of 356 (35%), showcasing crisp boxing and leg kick accuracy with 23 of 26 leg strikes landed.

Holland attempted two takedowns but failed to execute either, remaining in a pure striking battle where Della Maddalena's precision outpaced Holland's volume output. The bout remained standing throughout with no knockdowns or submission attempts, emphasizing technical striking exchanges rather than ground warfare.

Della Maddalena's cleaner, more efficient striking—particularly his body work (36 of 49) and leg kicks—proved decisive on the judges' scorecards despite Holland's overall strike volume. The victory solidifies Della Maddalena's rise through the welterweight ranks and positions him for a notable step up in competition.