Showing no fear of pain! Germany’s WBO Super Middleweight Champion Arthur Abraham, looks to strike an intimidating pose with barbed wire at his training camp, in preparation for defence of his title at the O2-World in Berlin later this month. Fortunately for his opponent, Britain’s Paul Smith, it’s staged and the blood and wire are fake!
By Terence Dooley –
Team Sauerland are on the move from German TV broadcaster ARD to Sat.1, a privately-owned German TV station that started life in 1984 and is also available on the HD platform. They will broadcast up to eight shows a year, with the option of a couple of pay-per-view events, and are allowed to take the Sauerland shows to other countries.
Indeed, Sauerland recently promoted the George Groves-Christopher Rebrasse EBU Super middleweight title fight here in the U.K., which was shown on Sky TV thanks to the input of Eddie Hearn and Matchroom, and they stated that it will be the first of a few foreign soil showcases.
Sauerland have a growing British contingent, EBU title-holder Groves and former British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion David Price signed with them this year, as well as the likes of Mikkel Kessler and Arthur Abraham, the WBO super middleweight titlist, but they could be without the services of WBO cruiserweight king Marco Huck, who recently declared a desire to part company with Nisse and Kalle Sauerland’s company in order to seek a fight with Wladimir Klitschko.
They join German legend Felix Sturm on the channel. He faces Robert Stieglitz at a catchweight of 166.45lbs on November 8, with the winner set to meet Abraham, who defended his title again Paul Smith last month. With Sauerland now on board, Sat.1 will aim to become a bigger player on the German boxing scene. Former heavyweight title contender Axel Schluz will be part of their fight night broadcast team to provide heavyweight analysis.
http://www.boxingscene.com/sauerland-event-major-tv-agreement-with-sat1–82997
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2014
WBO SUP. MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE BOUT
Location: Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Promoter: Sauerland Events / Wilfried Sauerland
Supervisor: István Kovács
Referee: Robert Byrd
Judges: Waleska Roldan (117-110); Fernando Laguna (119-109); Zoltan Enyedi (117-111)
Results: The Champion Arthur Abraham retained the WBO Sup. Middleweight Title against Paul Smith by Unanimous Decision.
TV: Germany ARD, Hungary Sport 1
By Per Ake Persson –
Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany – In a much tougher fight than expected, Arthur Abraham (41-4, 28KOs) won a twelve round unanimous decision over Paul Smith (35-4, 20KOs), who holds the British title. The fight was much closer than the scorecards would indicate, as the judges had it 117-111, 117-111 and 119-109 for the champion.
To this reporter, Abraham sealed the win with a strong finish. Abraham had a controlled strategy and paced himself carefully while Smith waited and allowed the champion to dictate the pace. Smith had a good start working well off the jab but Abraham had a good fifth and from then on the Englishman had problems getting into the fight. Abraham showed a good jab, but Smith often targeted the body with very good hooks.
The many Brits in attendance bood the decision and it did indeed looked closer than the judges had it but Abraham was the stronger man in the championship rounds.
Athur Abraham (40-4, 28KOs) and Paul Smith (35-3, 20KOs), and other fighters from the undercard, were training hard for the fans and press. This coming Saturday night in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany – Abraham will defend his his WBO super middleweight championship for the second time against Smith, who hopes to claim the title and bring it back to the UK. Abraham’s career is back on track after recapturing the title in March with a trilogy win over Robert Stieglitz.
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On Saturday night ‘King’ Arthur Abraham (40-4, 28 KOs) defends his WBO World Super Middleweight crown against former British Champion Paul Smith (35-3, 20 KOs) in Kiel, Germany.
At today’s final press conference the WBO Champion revealed his future is bound to that of his legendary coach Ulli Wegner and made clear his plan to prove his worth by stopping Smith at the Sparkassen-Arena. ”When Mr Wegner decides to call time on his career, I will follow him,” said Abraham. ”I wouldn’t want to train with anyone else. On Saturday it is my job to show him that there is still much more we can achieve together. I will do this by beating Smith in style.”
”Arthur has the ability to beat anyone in his weight class,” said Abraham’s 72 year-old coach Wegner. ”He just needs to live up to his potential. The most important thing for him to do is follow my instructions. If he listens to what I tell him the fight won’t go the distance, he will knock Paul Smith out!”
Smith will be counting on the support of his 2,000 traveling fans when he attempts to cause an upset by dethroning ‘King Arthur’ on his home turf. ”This is my first and last chance to become World Champion,” said Smith. ”I will not let this opportunity slip through my hands. I have had the best training camp ever and my coach Joe Gallagher has devised the perfect game plan. Now it is up to me. I’m going to grab this opportunity and the title with both hands!”
”Arthur is a tough nut to crack,” said Smith’s coach Gallagher. ”But Paul has reached new levels in training and I believe he has the power to force an early stoppage. There are going to be fireworks from the first bell to the last. This could well be a contender for fight of the year.”
http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/abraham-smith-final-press-conference-262241
Team Sauerland has announced a long-term cooperation with Vincent Feigenbutz (14-1, 13 KOs), one of German boxing’s most exciting young talents. Having turned professional at the tender age of sixteen, the Karlsruhe-based super middleweight has built a reputation as a fearsome puncher. Said promoter Kalle Sauerland, “The power this young man boasts is scary. With his power and aggressive fighting style, he has the makings of a real fan favorite.”
The nineteen year-old’s explosive knockout power will be on display again on September 27 at the Sparkassen-Arena in Kiel, Germany. An opponent for Feigenbutz, who is going to defend his WBO Intercontinental title, will be announced shortly. In the main event, WBO super middleweight champion Arthur Abraham will try to fend off another challenger in Paul Smith.
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By: Will Esco –
Arthur Abraham will be making the second defense of his WBO super-middleweight title against Paul Smith.
The bout between Abraham and Smith was announced yesterday and will take place at the Sparkassen-Arena in Kiel, Germany, on Sept. 27. Sauerland Event promoter, Kalle Sauerland, made the annoucement and offered the following words:
”We are delighted to announce this world championship fight between ‘King’ Arthur Abraham and Paul Smith. There is a lot on the line for both men and I am sure this will make for a great spectacle on Sept. 27,” Sauerland said. “Smith has been waiting a long time for this opportunity and I fully expect him to do everything he possibly can to cause an upset. However, he is facing a dangerous Abraham, a hungry, in-form Abraham, who is looking to cement his position alongside the very best at the top of the super middleweight division.”
After winning back his WBO title from Robert Stieglitz in March, Abraham made his first successful title defense by beating Nikola Sjekloca two months later in a unanimous decision victory in May. Abraham is now looking forward to repeating some of his good fortune in Kiel.
‘This will be my fourth ring appearance in Kiel. I have won here three times before, two of them by knockout,” Abraham said. “My fight on Sept. 27 will be the first time I’ve defended my WBO super middleweight belt here and there is no way I am going to lose. I will retain my world championship and continue my winning streak at the Sparkassen-Arena.”
This will be Paul Smith’s (35-3, 20 KOs) first title shot and he hopes to make the most of it. He previously had a stint on “The Contender” reality series but the most notable opponents on his resume are James DeGeale and George Groves, both of whom knocked him out. Smith is, however, coming off a four-fight win streak, but against extremely low-level opposition that’s not exactly awe-inspiring. I mean one of his recent opponents, Jamie Ambler, has an incredible record of 10-52-2. ‘Nuff said.
Paul Smith is still excited for the opportunity anyways:
‘I am thrilled that the fight with Arthur Abraham has been confirmed,” Smith said. ”Arthur is a great champion, a real gentleman and a brilliant ambassador for the sport. I do believe that our styles will make for a great fight, but I just think that I am getting him at the right time. I know I can beat him and have seen things in him that I can capitalize on. I am sure it will be a spectacular show and I’m proud to be fighting for a world title over in Germany.”
Well what else did you expect him to say?!
http://www.badlefthook.com/2014/7/21/5922789/arthur-abraham-vs-paul-smith-sept-27th
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2014
WBO Super Middleweight Championship Bout
Location: The Velodrom, Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, Germany
Promoter: Sauerland Event/Wilfried Sauerland
Supervisor: IstvánKovács
Referee: Mark Nelson
Judges: Noel Monnet (116-112); Andre Van Grutenbruel (116-113); Victor Panin (119-110)
Results: Champion Arthur Abraham retained WBO Super Middleweight Title with a twelve round unanimous decision over Nikola Sjekloca.
WBO super middleweight champion Arthur Abraham (39-4, 28KOs) and Nikola Sjekloca (26-1, 8KOs) went face to face at the final press conference for their upcoming showdown. The fight takes place at the Velodrom in Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, Germany. Abraham is making his first defense after recapturing the title in March with a hard-fought win over Robert Stieglitz in their trilogy match.
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On May 3, Arthur Abraham plans to defend his WBO super middleweight crown against Nikola Sjekloca.
In this interview, the prodigy of coach Ulli Wegner talks about his quick return to the squared circle – having regained the title just this past March – and what he thinks about a possible fourth match up with compatriot Robert Stieglitz.
Only two months ago, you won back the WBO Super Middleweight World Championship from Robert Stieglitz. You will defend that title on May 3. Do you have something to prove?
No. I do not have to prove anything to anyone, except myself. I want to show that I am still hungry for success and also want to conserve my current shape by staying active. I can take a break when I am 40 years old – being retired for good.
Before you beat Stieglitz for the WBO Title, a lot of fans and experts said that you have had enough. Was your answer inside the ring also an answer to your critics?
I also had good tactics at hand in the rematch with Stieglitz, but his “lucky punch” rendered them void. I had the same kind of preparation for our rubber match and you saw what happened there. If I would have a lack of motivation I would have hang the gloves up rather today than tomorrow. I do not give a damn about what the critics say about it.
What about a fourth meeting with Stieglitz in the future?
We have given the fans an action-packed fight recently and I can envision that we can still give them another good fight. However, if it will come this far – I do not now. First, Stieglitz has to earn the chance to make it happen. Maybe he has to go up against someone like Tyron Zeuge, who might be too much for Stieglitz to overcome.
Next up for you is a title defense against Nikola Sjekloca. What are your thoughts on him?
He is physical strong and has only lost once to current world champion Sakio Bika. His technique is also respectable but it still will not be enough to beat me.
When you first met Sjekloca at the kick-off press conference earlier this month, he talked more about a possible unification with Bika than about fighting you. Does he lack the proper respect for you?
I do not care for his future plans. And by the way: who is the world champion – him or me? Before it gets tough inside the ring, a lot of fighters can talk a good game but cannot follow up their words with action. Watch my fight on May 3 to see this happen again.
Moreover, how do you want to earn Sjekloca’s respect?
With my punching power. When my first hard punch lands precisely, Sjekloca will know what he is up against. Then it will show what he is made of.
Your coach Ulli Wegner said that you are still progressing as a boxer. How long do you want to go on with your career?
I hope for at least another 2-3 years. I am feeling that I still have the potential to fight against the world’s best. I am still aiming to take revenge for some of my losses, like against Andre Ward. But now, it is all about beating Sjekloca on May 3.
http://www.boxingscene.com/arthur-abraham-set-quick-return-first-title-defense–77171
Date: Saturday, March 1, 2014
WBO Super Middleweight Championship
Location: Magdeburg, Leipzig or Dresden, Germany
Promoter: SES Boxing; Sport Events Steinforth
Supervisor: Francisco Valcarcel, Esq.
Referee: Genaro Rodriguez
Judges: Michael Pernick (112-113); Clark Sammartino (114-111); Paul Thomas (115-110)
Result: Arthur Abraham regained the WBO Super Middleweight title beating Robert Stieglitz via split decision.
Photos: Team SES / P. Gercke –
WBO super middleweight champion Robert Stieglitz (46-3, 26 KOs) and former champion Arthur Abraham (38-4, 28 KOs) will complete their trilogy on Saturday night at the GETEC Arena in Magdeburg, Germany. The series is 1:1 so far, with Abraham winning by decision in Berlin in August 2012 and Stieglitz winning by fourth round TKO in March 2013 in Magdeburg. SES outbid Sauerland Event to bring the rubber match back to Stieglitz’ backyard.
Today’s press conference took place in Magdeburg’s Cultural History Museum.
Robert Stieglitz: I am delighted that the press conference is again here in the Cultural History Museum. That gave me luck the last time and that’s exactly how it should be again. Saturday will be a real collision in the ring. Outside the ring I’m relaxed, because I’m here at home and Arthur is coming into the lion’s den. I will defend my title successfully and not give in.
Arthur Abraham: The previous fights are in the past, we are very well prepared and promise an exciting fight the fans will like. I have many fans here backing me. I don’t feel like I’m in a lion’s den. but rather in the cave of the cat. No matter where I’m boxing, I feel at home. It’s all or nothing! There’s nothing more important!
SES trainer Dirk Dzemski: We have a good plan. The question is, who can implement their tactics best. And I’m sure that’s Robert. The difference is our great team.
Abraham trainer Ulli Wegner: I think we all can do something great on Saturday. If it’s named as “Fight of the Year”, that’s fine. I feel terrific in Magdeburg, since the public is so knowledgable. Both camps are very well prepared. This fight is what makes boxing so interesting.
SES promoter Ulf Steinforth: Robert and Dirk Dzemski were a team for the first two sensational fights. The third fight had to take place here, because we have been successful here. It’s important to me because I’m superstitious and it has always worked so far. This third fight is super exciting. We have all the support we have always wanted, which is virtually an unbeatable advantage. This is also about the rivalry of the trainers, experience against youth, and it’s a battle of the promoters. But, here in Magdeburg we’re good hosts!
Sauerland Event promoter Kalle Sauerland: We look forward to a great fight. You only have to look at the first two fights. Trilogies are better than rematches. It’s “Champions League” boxing. We know what to do and look forward to being his guest.
WBO/WBF female middleweight champion Christina Hammer defends against Jessica Balogun in the co-feature.
http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/stieglitz-abraham-iii-presser-237700
Photos: Team SES / P. Gercke
WBO super middleweight Champion Robert Stieglitz (45-3-0, 26 KOs) will defend his title against #7 rated Isaac Ekpo (22-1, 16 KOs) of Nigeria on October 19 at the Messe Halle in Leipzig, Germany. The card will also feature a clash between IBF flyweight champion Moruti Mthalane (29-2, 20 KOs) and Spaniard Silvio Olteanu (14-6-1, 6 KOs) plus WBO Youth jr welterweight beltholder and leader of SES Boxing’s “Team Germany” Dominic Boesel (12-0, 4 KOs) will take on Italian Mirko Ricci (10-1, 4 KOs).
“This is my last title defense of the year,” said Steiglitz at today’s press conference. “Leipzig is a special city for me. It’s not far from Magdeburg and I have a lot of fans…we did preliminary analysis of the challenger Isaac Ekpo. He’s aggressive and muscular. I’ve been working a lot with my legs and speed. My Teammate Jan Zaveck invited me to spend two weeks at a training camp in Ptuj, Slovenia.”
Regarding his WBO mandated defense third fight against Arthur Abraham, Stieglitz stated, “That’s quite normal and I’m happy about it. As world champion I must box everyone anyway.”
Trainer Dirk Dzemski added “I’m very pleased with Robert this year, especially that he came away without injury from the fight against Kiyota. Now comes the hot and stressful phaseof the preparation, the training camp in Slovenia. One thing is certain, it will only be a vacation for me (grins). Isaac Ekpo is hungry, can hit hard – this will be an exciting thing that you must take very seriously.”
SES promoter Ulf Steinforth stated: “Leipzig is something special. We’ve had the city on our list and now we bring the best of what we have. We anticipate 6,000 spectators and with the new seating system, we can expand capacity quickly. The next fight against Ekpo is difficult enough for Robert. Ekpo is the current #7 in the world rankings. That’s why we can’t make any further plans. Dominic is a worthy captain of Team Germany. That a competition is emerging within Team Germany is, of course, good. We’ve proved that there are very talented young boxers and it’s fun to promote and to see them. Robert is currently the boxer with the most fights, a true role model, a mentor for Team Germany, which is what I’m most proud of. In Leipzig we’ll have Team Germany, Jan Zaveck and the newly added IBF flyweight championship completing the card. Out of eight fights we will have four title fights.”
Ticket sales will start at the end of the week.
By Ruslan Chikov –
Former champion Arthur Abraham (36-4, 28KOs) returns on August 24th in Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. He faces Willbeforce Shihepo (20-6, 15KOs) for the vacant WBO Inter-Continental super middleweight title.
Abraham says that he tried to get a trilogy bout with WBO champion Robert Stieglitz (44-3), who doesn’t appear interested at the moment. Abraham won a twelve round decision over Stiegltz a year ago, but this past March Stieglitz got revenge when he stopped Abraham after four rounds due to a badly swollen eye.
“Robert Stieglitz does not want to pursue a fight with me, so my next opponent will be the representative of Namibia, who sits at number three in the world rankings [under the WBO]. I’m in the fourth position. The winner of our contest will be ranked second. Eventually the world champion will have to fight the winner of this match. I do not want to say that Stieglitz is afraid. Naturally, no one wants to meet with an opponent who is stronger than him. It is more beneficial for him to face weaker opponents. Shihepo has a very strong punch, and he is well prepared technically. He is among the top ten in the world rankings,” Abraham said.
http://www.boxingscene.com/arthur-abraham-robert-stieglitz-taking-safer-road–68330
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2013
WBO Super Middleweight Championship title
Location: GETEC Arena, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
Promoter: Wilfred Sauerland (Sauerland Even)/ Ulf Steinforth (Sport Events Steinforth)
Referee: Mike Ortega
Judges: Cesar Ramos; Jose Ignacio Martinez; Clark Sammartino
Supervisor: Itsvan Kovacs
Results: Stieglietz TKO Abraham in the 4 round in 0:01
Date: Saturday, March 1, 2014
WBO Super Middleweight Championship
Location: Magdeburg, Leipzig or Dresden, Germany
Promoter: SES Boxing; Sport Events Steinforth
Supervisor: Francisco Valcarcel, Esq.
Referee: Genaro Rodriguez
Judges: Michael Pernick (112-113); Clark Sammartino (114-111); Paul Thomas (115-110)
Result: Arthur Abraham regained the WBO Super Middleweight title beating Robert Stieglitz via split decision.
NUREMBERG, Germany (AP) — Arthur Abraham of Germany successfully defended his WBO super middleweight title with a technical knockout over Mehdi Bouadla of France in the eighth round Saturday night.
Abraham dominated until American referee Mark Nelson stepped in to stop the one-sided contest 2:11 into the eighth round when Bouadla’s vision was impeded by streaming blood from repeated left and right blows.
”This is where I started boxing. To be here now, in front of 10,000 people as world champion – there’s no better feeling,” Abraham said after his first defense of the title he won on points from Robert Stieglitz in Berlin in August.
”We have only one recipe – to win. But I have to say that he never gave up. He kept going to the end, and he punched hard. 2012 was a great year. I became world champion. I’m very happy.”
Abraham (35-3, 28 KO), an Armenia-born German, had been in such control that he received a telling off from his coach after the fourth round for his gung-ho approach.
”It’s not necessary,” Ulli Wegner told the 32-year-old, who continued where he left off in the next rounds.
Nelson stopped the fight briefly in the seventh so the doctor could examine the cut beside Bouadla’s right eye.
The 30-year-old challenger (26-5, 11 KO) was allowed to continue, but offered nothing against Abraham’s bombardment and Nelson eventually did the humane thing.
”He boxed very well. He deservedly held onto his title,” Bouadla said. ”He boxed like a champion. I’m a competitive boxer, I tried everything, so there’s nothing to be ashamed of. It was fair enough that the referee stopped the fight. (Abraham) boxed with a lot of power, with a lot of pressure. I thought I could catch him on a counter, but he was very good.”
Real Combat Media
http://realcombatmedia.com/2012/12/15/abraham-retains-wbo-title-tko/#&panel1-7
Date: December 15, 2012
WBO Super Middleweight Championship Title Bout
Location: Arena Nürnberger, Versicherung, Bayern, Germany
Promoter: Sauerland Event
Referee: Mark Nelson
Judge: Mihai Leu, Clark Sammartino, Zoltan Enyedi
Supervisor: Istvan Kovacs
Result: Abraham won by TKO on the 8th round.
OMB ANUNCIA ÁRBITROS Y JUECES PARA COMBATES DE TÍTULO MUNDIAL, ESTE SÁBADO EN ESTADOS UNIDOS, ARGENTINA Y ALEMANIA
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO- La Organización Mundial de Boxeo (OMB) anuncia los oficiales que trabajarán en los combates de título mundial que cobrarán vida este sábado, 15 de diciembre, en Estados Unidos (Nonito Donaire vs. Jorge Arce), Argentina (Omar Narváez vs. David Quijano) y Alemania (Arthur Abraham vs Mehdi Bouadla).
El Toyota Center de Houston, Texas, será el escenario para la tercera defensa del título supergallo de la OMB del filipino Nonito Donaire (30-1, 19 KOs) ante el mexicano Jorge “Travieso” Arce (61-6-2, 46 KOs) en una presentación de Top Rank. En este encuentro, que medirá a Donaire, monarca mundial en cuatro pesos y Arce, campeón mundial en cinco divisiones, el árbitro será Laurence Cole. Los jueces que trabajarán el pleito son los estadounidenses Raúl Caiz Sr., Levi Martínez y Javier Álvarez. El supervisor de la OMB será el propio presidente, Paco Valcárcel.
Mientras, en una producción de O.R. Promotions en el Hilton Garden Inn Hotel & Casino de San Miguel, Tucumán, Argentina, el doble monarca mundial argentino Omar Narváez (37-1, 20 KOs), expondrá por sexta ocasión su cetro de las 115 libras de la OMB frente al puertorriqueño David Quijano (15-2-1, 9 KOs). El árbitro de esta reyerta será el puertorriqueño José H. Rivera, y los jueces del pleito son Carlos Ortiz de Estados Unidos, David Singh de Panamá y Ramón Cerdán de Argentina. El supervisor de la OMB para este encuentro será Jorge Molina.
Entretanto, en la Arena Nurnberger Versicherung de Nurenberg, Bayern, Alemania Sauerland Event presentará al monarca supermediano de la OMB, Arthur Abraham (35-3, 27 KOs), exponiendo por primera vez su correa de las 168 libras cuando se enfrente al francés Mahdi Bouadla (26-4, 11 KOs). Aquí el árbitro será el estadounidense Mark Nelson, mientras que los jueces que oficiarán la pelea son Mihai Leu de Alemania, Clark Sammartino de Estados Unidos y Zoltan Enyedi de Hungria. El supervisor de la OMB para este combate será Istvan Kovacs.
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SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO-World Boxing Organization (WBO) announces the officers who work in world title bouts that will come alive this Saturday, Dec. 15, in the U.S. (vs. Nonito Donaire. Jorge Arce), Argentina (Omar vs Narvaez. David Quijano) and Germany (Arthur Abraham vs Mehdi Bouadla).
The Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, will be the venue for the third defense of the WBO super bantamweight title Filipino Nonito Donaire (30-1, 19 KOs) against Mexican Jorge “Travieso” Arce (02/06/61, 46 KOs ) in a presentation of Top Rank. In this meeting, which will measure Donaire, World Champion in four weights and Arce, five-division world champion, referee Laurence Cole will. The judges who will work the lawsuit are Americans Raul Caiz Sr., Levi Martinez and Javier Alvarez. The OMB will monitor the president, Paco Valcarcel.
Meanwhile, in a production O.R. Promotions at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel & Casino in San Miguel, Tucumán, Argentina, twice world champion Argentine Omar Narvaez (37-1, 20 KOs), will present his title for the sixth time in the 115-pound WBO against Puerto Rican David Quijano (15-2-1, 9 KOs). The referee of this brawl will be the Puerto Rican Jose H. Rivera, and judges of the lawsuit are U.S. Carlos Ortiz, David Singh Ramon Cerdan Panama and Argentina. WBO supervisor for this meeting will be Jorge Molina.
Meanwhile, at the Arena Nürnberger Versicherung of Nuremberg, Bayern, Germany submitted to Sauerland Event’s WBO super middleweight king, Arthur Abraham (35-3, 27 KOs), first exposing her 168-pound belt when he takes on Frenchman Mehdi Bouadla (26-4, 11 KOs). Here the arbitrator shall be the American Mark Nelson, while judges who officiate the fight are Mihai Leu Germany, Clark Sammartino U.S. and Zoltan Enyedi of Hungary. WBO supervisor for this fight will Istvan Kovacs.
Por Aleudi Rosario
En el año de su vigésima primera temporada, este sábado, 15 de diciembre, Combate Space se traslada hasta la ciudad alemana de Núremberg, Alemania, referente del automovilismo internacional con su circuito callejero de Norisring, para seguir las alternativas de una atractiva velada del boxeo. La transmisión, con relato desde el ring side del estadio Arena Nürnberger Versicherung, dará comienzo a las 4 p.m. (ARG / UY / CH) / 2 p.m. (COL / PE / ECU / PAN) / 1 p.m. (MEX / CR / GUA) / 2.30 p.m. (VEN).
En la pelea de fondo del último evento en vivo del año para el canal, se enfrentarán a doce rounds y por la corona mundial supermediano de la Organización Mundial de Boxeo (OMB), el campeón mundial, el armenio nacionalizado alemán Arthur Abraham (35-3, 27 KOs), frente al francés Mehdi Bouadla (26-4, 11 KOs), ante quien intentará defender por primera ocasión su corona. Además, habrá un punto de interés extra para Latinoamérica, ya que el ecuatoriano nacionalizado alemán Jack Culcay será parte del cartel.
“El rey Arturo” Abraham es un viejo conocido de nuestra pantalla. Viene de destronar a su compatriota Robert Stieglitz por decisión unánime en agosto pasado, cuando despojó a su rival del título mundial supermediano OMB que ahora se apresta a defender. Anteriormente, en marzo de 2012 derrotó al polaco Piotr Wilczewski, en un lance por el título europeo supermediano OMB. Y en enero de este año ya lo habíamos visto vencer por nocaut técnico en cinco asaltos al argentino Pablo “Pokemón” Farías.
Tiempo antes, vimos por Space como el crédito armenio cayó en una de las semifinales del Super Six World Boxing Classic. Su participación en este evento durante 2010 y 2011 le significó a Abraham padecer las tres únicas caídas de su récord, a manos del estadounidense Andre Dirrell, el inglés Carl Froch y el estadounidense Andre Ward.
Bouadla, en tanto, N° 14 del ranking supermediano OMB, accede por primera vez a una pelea por título mundial, tras haber conseguido fajas internacionales, europeas y francesas. Su última derrota data de junio de 2011, cuando el danés Mikkel Kessler, le propinó un rotundo nocaut técnico en el sexto asalto. Con posterioridad, el francés consiguió cuatro victorias consecutivas.
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In its twenty-first season, this Saturday, December 15, Space Combat moves to the German city of Nuremberg, Germany, regarding the international motorsport with Norisring street circuit, to follow an attractive alternative evening boxing . The transmission, with ring side story from the Arena Nürnberger Versicherung Stadium, will begin at 4 pm (ARG / UY / CH) / 2 pm (COL / PE / ECU / PAN) / 1 pm (MEX / CR / GUA) / 2.30 pm (VEN).
In the background of the last fight live event of the year for the channel, will face twelve rounds and World Super Middleweight crown of the World Boxing Organization (WBO) world champion, Armenian Arthur Abraham nationalized German (35 – 3, 27 KOs), against Frenchman Mehdi Bouadla (26-4, 11 KOs), who will attempt to defend his crown for the first time. There will also be a point of extra interest for Latin America, as the German national Ecuadorian Jack Culcay will be part of the poster.
“King Arthur” Abraham is an old acquaintance of our screen. Comes to dethrone his compatriot Robert Stieglitz unanimous decision last August, when stripped to its rival WBO super middleweight world title now preparing to defend. Previously, in March 2012 he defeated the Polish Piotr Wilczewski, in a haul European title WBO super. And in January of this year we have already seen win by TKO in five rounds to Argentine Pablo “Pokemon” Farias.
Earlier, we saw Armenian Space as credit fell in the semifinals of the Super Six World Boxing Classic. Your participation in this event in 2010 and 2011 would have meant to Abraham only three of his record falls at the hands of American Andre Dirrell, Carl Froch English and American Andre Ward.
Bouadla, meanwhile, No. 14-ranked WBO super, first access to a world title fight, having achieved international bands, European and French. His last loss dates from June 2011, when the Dane Mikkel Kessler, gave him a resounding TKO in the sixth assault. Subsequently, the Frenchman won four straight wins.
Por Juan Manuel Puppo, Prensa Combate Space
http://www.notifight.com/artman2/publish/Reporte_7/Abraham-Bouadla_el_s_bado_en_Space.php
Arthur Abraham (35-3, 27 KOs) has entered the ring in Nuremberg, Germany on two previous occasions. However, the fight against Mehdi Bouadla (26-4, 11 KOs) will be something special. For the first time ever, the prodigy of Coach Ulli Wegner will make his way to the squared circle as the WBO
Super-Middleweight World Champion. Hence, King Arthur is very excited about returning to Franconia.
Arthur Abraham, on August 25 you won an exciting fight against Robert Stieglitz and consequently took over as the reigning WBO Super-Middleweight World Champion. What has changed since then?
Arthur Abraham: I am just more relaxed than before. Of course, my finances have also changed since then. But that is about it. Understandably, I was very relieved once I had that belt around my waist.
Before you moved up a division, you were the IBF Middleweight World Champion. Are you even more motivated than before, now that you won the world title in the heavier division?
Arthur Abraham: Most definitely. My motivation is immense. Everybody would be happy to call themselves a two-division world champion.
Does that effect your preparation in any sort of way?
Arthur Abraham: Your attitude towards training changes. When I was younger, my mind was wandering around. But the more experienced you get, the more focused you become and you start realizing that professional sport is a serious business. I try to keep mistakes to a minimum – and I train a little bit harder each day.
In which areas have you developed yourself in the last months?
Arthur Abraham: You develop on a daily basis in many different aspects such as physically and you become more disciplined. I think that I work even harder than ever before.
You are finally returning to Nuremberg. You have very special memories of the city in Franconia…
Arthur Abraham: That´s correct. During my amateur days, I was part of 1. FC Nürnberg and my coach back then was Uwe Schulz. We had some great times together. In 1997, I became the International Champion of Germany as well as the Bavarian Champion. Those are great memories.
After you turned pro, you had two fights in Nuremberg. The first was in 2003 against Cezary Piotrowski followed by a fight with Howard Eastman two years later…
Arthur Abraham: Back then, I was part of the undercard for a main event. Now I am returning for the first time as the main event of the evening. However, I also have some painful memories of Nuremberg. I cracked my rips during the Eastman fight. That hurt quite a lot and it showed in my performance.
This time you will be facing Mehdi Bouadla. What are your thoughts on him?
Arthur Abraham: Mehdi Bouadla is a real fighter. He is always looking for one-on-one situations. I am hoping to stop him early in order for him not to land as many hard shots in return. Those could be very dangerous.
What are your plans for the future?
Arthur Abraham: First, I want to win on December 15. Once the new year has started, I will start thinking about my next steps. I want to hold on to my title for quite a while!
http://www.eastsideboxing.com/2012/arthur-abraham-i-want-to-hold-on-to-my-title-for-a-while/
New WBO super middleweight champion Arthur Abraham will make his first title defense on December 15.
New WBO super middleweight champ Arthur Abraham will return to the ring on December 15 against an opponent to be named, making the first defense of the title he won from Robert Stieglitz on August 25.
Abraham (35-3, 27 KO) has steadied his career after a rocky patch, and finally won a major title in the 168-pound division on his third attempt, previously losing blowout decisions against Carl Froch and Andre Ward with belts on the line.
Now 32, the two-division champion can probably get an extended run under his belt if he intends to stick to a schedule of the non-elite, which will likely be the case.
You can most likely expect a mid-tier challenger in December for Abraham, someone to give him a title defense win to close out the year. But he has had struggles against Stieglitz and Piotr Wilczewski, too – he’s vulnerable, even against the non-elite, so it could get interesting if someone capable is chosen. And that’s not the worst thing, really.
By: Scott Christ
Date: August 25, 2012
WBO Super Middleweight Championship Title Bout
Location: O2 World Arena, Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany
Promoter: Sports Events Steinforth GmbH
Result: Abraham wins by unanimous decision
Referee: Joe Cortez
Judges: Noel Monnet (116-112), Rocky Young (115-113), Cesar Ramos (116-112)
Supervisor: Francisco Valcarcel