Overview

• The 27-year-old MMA standout stopped former European super-lightweight champion Franck Petitjean at the Adidas Arena before an announced crowd of about 8,000.
• Scheduled for six three-minute rounds, the contest ended in the second as Parnasse set a fast pace against the 37-year-old with a 25-8-3 record.
• Parnasse said the transition felt easier than expected without clinching and indicated he wants his next boxing match set for 10 rounds.
• Coach and promoter Atch Chaufourier lauded the display, arguing the performance can help re-energize French boxing audiences.
• Parnasse plans a return to MMA in December and could box again in 2026, aligning with the two-bout allowance in his KSW deal.