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Boxing in the heavy category Izuagbe Ugonoh (17-1, 14 KO) confirmed via Facebook that he started a coaching cooperation with Andrzej Gmitruk.

"For the next fight I will be training in Warsaw under the supervision of coach Andrzej Gmitruk." - wrote Izu, publishing a photo with an experienced trainer, currently looking after Artur Szpilka and Mateusz Masternak.

Ugonoh, who in his last performance lost after the ring war with the former IBF Challenger Dominik Breazeal, will return between the rope on May 25 at the gala organized at the National Stadium.

During the May event will also present: Mariusz Wach (33-17 KO), Ewa Piątkowska (10-1, 4 KO), Rafał Jackiewicz (49-18-2, 22 KO), Robert Talarek (20-12-2, 13 KO) and Marcin Najman (15-4, 11 KO), who will cross gloves with Artur Binkowski (16-5-3, 11 KO).

 

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"I do not think that I am the favorite in the battle with Dorticos, I think that our chances of winning are approximately equal.If we take into account the bookmakers' layouts, they often make mistakes ... So I do not particularly care about preliminary layouts, that only the ring will place in the places of the winner and the loser, "said Gassiev.

 

During the Wednesday press conference in New York dedicated to the boxing graphic for 2018, Showtime Sports television chief Stephen Espinoza said that he would like to see Adam Kownacki (17-0, 14 KO) fight with Dominik Breazeal (19-1, 17 KO). He was asked about the outcome of the possible "Babyface" fight with last year's conqueror Izuagbe Ugonoh on Friday with Dan Rafael fans. The ESPN expert admitted that the outcome of the duel would be an open question for him.

- That would be a good fight! They both have a big heart, they can create a good show. Throw the coin [who will win] - said Rafael, not hiding that he saw last Saturday the ring war of Pole from Iago Kiladze.

- I immediately expected that it would be a good duel and actually turned out to be fantastic. Both players gave their best and showed their character. I liked it very much - admitted the American journalist.

 

"Super Express": - You talked with Włodarczyk long about his last fight with Gassijew ("Diablo" lost by k.o. in the 3rd round - ed.)?

Fiodor Lapin: - We once laughed that he brought out four blows and enough. What should I tell him? He lost, but it is not the end of the world. We will not change it.

- The fans have already deleted "Diablo" ...

- It is already with us that when someone wins, he is presumed to be president, and when he loses - he is mocked. "Diablo" is already years old, he got into life and he does not have to prove anything to anyone anymore. He never feared sports challenges, he went everywhere he could. And many were afraid of him and refused to fight him. Nobody will take him away.

- Will he still get a fight for the title?

- I am able to imagine that the Russian Dennis Lebedev will invite Włodarczyk to - in his opinion - calmly defend the title of WBA. And then, in the clash of two "elderly gentlemen" the chances will be half and half.

- Krzysztof Głowacki, healthy?

- We wonder ourselves, but yes, he is healthy, and his sparring looks very good. For the first time since the fight with Cunningham, there is no problem with the right hand. He had a long break and healed himself. He and Włodarczyk reduced the force load. They both do not need to work so hard at the gym anymore, and this minimizes the risk of injury.

- The "head" was initially to be fought on January 27 in Riga.

- We were preparing him for Riga, because he could have been a reserve in the WBSS tournament and we did not want to be surprised if he had to jump into the evening's fight. The German press was rumbling about the fight with Noel Gevor at this gala, but the topic fell silent. We are fighting in Nysa.

- Przemysław Runowski will also perform in Nysa (24 l., 16-0, 3 k.o.). What can you say about him?

- He has talent, I see a big boxing future ahead of him in good conduct. He has character, he works hard, he has to get as many fights as possible. From the experience of "Diablo" and "Headka" careers, I know that at this age, he often has to fight and gain routine in the ring. I hope that soon he will fight players from the world rankings to appear in them himself.

 

Gevor will not fight on Usyk/Briedis undercard.

 

Maksim Vlasov will fight Durodola on Gasiev/Dorticos undercard.

 

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The 2009 World Junior Championships semifinalist Roman Fress will face journeyman Ralf Sawetzki on his pro debut on February 3 card. He is 23 years old and is 6.2 feet tall. He will start at cruiserweight. Roman Fres had 94 bouts with 57 wins, 4 draws and 33 loses. His amateur accomplishments are: winner of 2009 Olympic Expectations Junior Tournament, winner of 2010 German U-17 National Championships, winner of 2011 German Youth National Championships( he beat Tom Schwarz in the semi final),finalist of the 2013 and 2014 German U-21 National Championships, semifinalist of the 2010 European Junior Championships, got to the 1/8 final of the 2015 World Championships where he beat Jason Whateley, quarter finalist of 2015 European Championships and winner of two more tournaments.

 

Mike Perez back on February 17