Bakary Samake

Samake was born in Aubervilliers to boxing promoter and former basketball player Issa Samake. He began taking part in boxing at the age of 8^[1]

Samake dominated the local scene and turned pro at the age of just 17. His amateur record was 25 win 5 losses^[2]

Samake made his debut on 5 June 2021, and spent the initial two years of his professional career competing primarily in France, along with some bouts in Luxembourg and Belgium. By the end of 2023, he had established a record of 14 wins and no losses, with 8 of those victories achieved by stoppage.

The first big test of Samake's pro career came against fellow Frenchmen Ahmed El Mousaoui at the Zenith de Paris-la Villette. While El Mousaoui had his moments Samake proved he his potential by the stronger and more skilful fighter to win a unanimous decision.^[3]

Samake faced the tough Julio Álamos in his next fight. In what was closely fought contest Samake dealed after he knocked Álamos down a few seconds before the final bell to win on points^[4]

Samake claimed the first title of his pro career when he defeated Aussie Wade Ryan by seventh round stoppage to win the WBC Silver super welterweight title. After forcing Ryan into the corner and landing without reply the Ryan corner threw in the flag^[5]

On 4 December 2025, he signed a co-promotional deal with Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren and his Queensberry Promotions, alongside Samake Promotions.^[6] His first fight under the promotion was scheduled for 25 April 2026 at the Adidas Arena in Paris against Albanian Ermal Hadribeaj (22-0-1, 8 KOs), in a WBC title eliminator.^[7]