British globetrotter Prince Patel added another belt to his ever-growing résumé, delivering a statement performance on Thai soil. Fighting in the main event last Saturday, January 31, at the World Siam Stadium in Bangkok, Patel captured the WBA Asia Gold super lightweight title with a fifth-round technical knockout over Tanzania’s Yahaya Mussa.

Patel, who has spent much of his recent career competing across international venues, figured Mussa out early. From the opening rounds, the Brit steadily broke down his opponent, imposing his rhythm and range. The end came in the fifth, when Patel’s punch volume and accuracy overwhelmed Mussa’s defenses, prompting the referee to step in and halt the contest to prevent further punishment.

With the win in Thailand’s capital, Patel improves his professional record to 34-1-2, cementing his reputation as one of the most active fighters on the WBA Asia circuit. Mussa, meanwhile, suffered the first loss of his career and now stands at 11-1-1, with 11 knockouts.

The newly acquired regional crown keeps Patel firmly positioned among the top contenders in the rankings, fueling speculation about a future shot at the regular WBA Asia title.

On January 31, 2026, Bangkok, Thailand, will become the epicenter of Asian boxing when Britain’s Prince Patel takes on Tanzanian knockout artist Yahaya Mussa for the vacant WBA Asia Gold super lightweight title.

Patel (33-1-2, 28 KOs) enters off a quiet 2025, having fought just once—and ended it by knockout. The Blackburn native, known as much for his sharp tongue as his technical, aggressive style, is aiming to add another regional belt to his extensive résumé.

With an 84% knockout rate, Patel has shown that his power has carried up from bantamweight and super bantamweight into the super lightweight ranks.

Mussa (11-0-1, 11 KOs) arrives from Tanzania as a genuine threat. Every one of his victories has come by knockout, making him a perfect finisher. Though this will be his debut on Thai soil, he has steamrolled domestic opposition and brings the confidence of a fighter who has never tasted defeat.

This matchup is the classic clash of experience and volume versus raw power and momentum. For Patel, the key will be leveraging his championship-round savvy and southpaw stance to frustrate Mussa and drag him into deep waters. For Mussa, it’s all about relentless pressure—and landing one of those fight-ending bombs before the Brit can impose his rhythm.