Kubrat Pulev: 114.65 kg vs Samuel Peter: 122.9 kg

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Kubrat Pulev (23-1, 12 KOs) and Samuel Peter (36-5, 29 KOs) both weighed in today ahead of their WBA Intercontinental Heavyweight title clash tomorrow night at the Arena Armeec in Sofia, Bulgaria. In front of 15,000 fans, Pulev, the current European Champion, will make his long awaited homecoming fight against Peter, the former WBC World Champion, as both men target a World title opportunity in 2017.

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George Groves vs Eduard Gutknecht on Nov 18

George Groves vs Eduard Gutknecht on Nov 18

Cyclone Promotions, in association with Team Sauerland, are delighted to announce that George Groves will defend his WBA International super middleweight title against Germany’s two-time world title challenger Eduard Gutknecht at the SSE Arena, Wembley on Friday November 18, live and exclusively on Channel 5, sponsored by Maxi-Nutrition.

Hammersmith’s ‘Saint’ George Groves is currently on an impressive win streak having swept aside Manchester’s former world title challenger Martin Murray in his last bout.

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Juergen Braehmer vs. Nathan Cleverly Weights / Video

Juergen Braehmer vs. Nathan Cleverly Weights / Video

Juergen Braehmer (48-2, 35 KOs) and Nathan Cleverly (29-3, 15 KOs) both made weight today ahead of their WBA World Light Heavyweight title contest tomorrow night at the Jahnsportforum in in Neubrandenburg, Germany, as did the undercard fighters.

WBA World Light Heavyweight Championship:
Juergen Braehmer: 78.5 kg
Nathan Cleverly: 79.2 kg

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Brähmer vs Cleverly Live US Coverage

Brähmer vs Cleverly Live US Coverage

FloSports today announced it has agreed to terms with MP & Silva, an international sports marketing agency, for the live media rights in the United States to the WBA Light Heavyweight title fight Oct. 1 between Juergen Braehmer (48-2) and Nathan Cleverly (29-3). The fight in Hamburg, Germany, will begin at 12:45 p.m. ET between Braehmer, the current title holder, and the former champion Cleverly. The event will stream on FloBoxing.tv.

“We are thrilled to cover this marquee matchup with so much at stake,” FloSports co-founder and CEO Martin Floreani said. “FloBoxing is committed to featuring the best boxing content in the world, and title fights like these help us achieve that goal and grow the sport.”

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Watch: Nathan Cleverly ready for Juegen Brahmer

Watch: Nathan Cleverly ready for Juegen Brahmer

Nathan Cleverly (29-3, 15 KOs) believes it is his ‘destiny’ to beat Juergen Braehmer (48-2, 35 KOs) and be crowned WBA World Light Heavyweight Champion on Saturday night at the Jahnsportforum in Neubrandenburg, Germany.

Cleverly was scheduled to meet Braehmer for the WBO title in 2011, but with only days to go before the Welshman’s first World title challenge, Braehmer withdrew, leaving Cleverly to fight Aleksy Kuziemski for the vacant belt.

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Juergen Braehmer faces Nathan Cleverly on 10/1

Juergen Braehmer faces Nathan Cleverly on 10/1

Juergen Braehmer (48-2, 35 KOs) and Nathan Cleverly (29-3, 15 KOs) came face-to-face today at a press conference in Hamburg ahead of their WBA World Light Heavyweight title fight on October 1 at the Jahnsportforum in Neubrandenburg, Germany.

The fighters appeared in a confident mood as they discussed their upcoming World title tussle, and having twice come close to sharing a ring, both Champion and Challenger are eager to prove who is the better man.

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Abraham vs Lihaug; Ogogo vs Kubin; Zeuge vs De Carolis – Action Packed Card In Berlin On Saturday!

Abraham vs Lihaug; Ogogo vs Kubin; Zeuge vs De Carolis - Action Packed Card In Berlin On Saturday!

Tim-Robin Lihaug (15-1, 8 KOs) and his team declared war on Arthur Abraham (44-5, 29 KOs) at today’s final pre-fight press conference ahead of their WBO International Super Middleweight title fight on Saturday night at the Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin.

With just Friday’s weigh-in separating us from fight night, the time for talking will soon come to an end, but today, both fighters and their teams had the chance to share their thoughts on this hotly anticipated match-up.

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De Carolis vs Zeuge this Saturday in Berlin

De Carolis vs Zeuge this Saturday in Berlin

Tyron Zeuge (18-0, 10 KOs) says he is ready to make history on Saturday night when he challenges Giovanni De Carolis (24-6, 12 KOs) for the WBA World Super Middleweight title at the Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin.

The undefeated 24 year-old can become Germany’s youngest ever World Champion with a victory over the experienced Italian, beating Graciano ‘Rocky’ Rocchigiani’s record of 24 years and 73 days by 8 days.

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Abraham – Lihaug Quotes

Abraham - Lihaug Quotes

Arthur Abraham (44-5, 29 KOs) says his opponent Tim-Robin Lihaug (15-1, 8 KOs) should expect no sympathy from him when they meet on July 16 for the WBO International Super Middleweight title at the Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin.

The former two-weight World Champion is aiming to launch another World title assault following his defeat to Gilberto Ramirez in April, and as he prepares for his return to the ring, ‘King Arthur’ knows he cannot afford any slip-ups if he is to reclaim his super middleweight crown.

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