wally
08-02-2008, 08:22 AM
Arslan to face Jones Sept 27!
[Only registered and activated users can see links] a folk hero in his native Swabia, WBA cruiserweight champion Firat Arslan (29-4-1, 18 KOs) will now try to conquer the hearts of fight fans in the Hanseatic City of Hamburg, when he takes on mandatory challenger Guillermo Jones (35-3-2, 27 KOs) on September 27th. The bout at the huge Color Line Arena wil highlight the first "Universum Champions Night" event following the summer break. "Jones is a top fighter with a high KO rate," said Arslan. "He has boxed good names, but I've never feared anyone. I respect his achievements, and I'm quite certain that with a win I'll earn an abundance of respect. The better the opponent, the higher the respect behind it." Arslan, who turns 38 the following day, will be making his second defense. After many years without a trainer, he will again be prepared for the fight by Michael Timm and Valentin Silaghi. The 36-year-old Jones is promoted by Don King and has been a contender in three different weight classes. "I'm massively happy to box for the first time for the great Hamburg fans," said Arslan. "I love Hamburg. I've often trained here and have seen the great atmosphere from ringside. Now I want to thrill the people myself." Additional matchups wil be announced soon. Advance ticket sales start on Saturday.
Friday, August 1 2008
There was talk about it after his last fight but good to see Universum've stuck to their word.
Good to see Arslan fighting a decent opponent which is somewhat unexpected seeing the guys Erdei's been fighting lately
[Only registered and activated users can see links] a folk hero in his native Swabia, WBA cruiserweight champion Firat Arslan (29-4-1, 18 KOs) will now try to conquer the hearts of fight fans in the Hanseatic City of Hamburg, when he takes on mandatory challenger Guillermo Jones (35-3-2, 27 KOs) on September 27th. The bout at the huge Color Line Arena wil highlight the first "Universum Champions Night" event following the summer break. "Jones is a top fighter with a high KO rate," said Arslan. "He has boxed good names, but I've never feared anyone. I respect his achievements, and I'm quite certain that with a win I'll earn an abundance of respect. The better the opponent, the higher the respect behind it." Arslan, who turns 38 the following day, will be making his second defense. After many years without a trainer, he will again be prepared for the fight by Michael Timm and Valentin Silaghi. The 36-year-old Jones is promoted by Don King and has been a contender in three different weight classes. "I'm massively happy to box for the first time for the great Hamburg fans," said Arslan. "I love Hamburg. I've often trained here and have seen the great atmosphere from ringside. Now I want to thrill the people myself." Additional matchups wil be announced soon. Advance ticket sales start on Saturday.
Friday, August 1 2008
There was talk about it after his last fight but good to see Universum've stuck to their word.
Good to see Arslan fighting a decent opponent which is somewhat unexpected seeing the guys Erdei's been fighting lately