By Per Ake Persson

Word from Argentina is that the now former WBA light heavyweight champ Hugo Hernan Garay had to lose 25 kilo in 25 days before defending the title against Spaniard Gabriel Campillo, a huge underdog. After round five the normally strong, non-stop punching Garay had nothing left and ended up losing a majority decision. No disrespect to Campillo, a good, clever boxer, who previously held the EU title at super middleweight but he´s not likely to remain champ for long. Garay had a promotional deal with Universum in Germany - no word if there are any options on Campillo.

 

Media in Sweden were quick to point out that while Wladimir Klitschko might be an outstanding champion he´s only one of three champs. Fifty years ago it was different as we approach the day when Ingemar Johansson won the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world with a third round tko win over Floyd Patterson.

 

IBF I/C cruiserweight champ Enad Licina defend the title against Mexican Ignacio Esparza on June 27 in Berlin on the Abraham vs Oral show. Licina was floored against Jose Luis Herrera last time out but showed a big heart in wearing down his opponent for a stoppage win.

 

EBU super middleweight champ Karo Murat will reportedly defend the title against Italian Lorenzo Di Giacomo on August 29 in Germany.

 

Arena Box Promotion will promote the fight for the vacant EBU heavyweight title between veterans Sinan Samil Sam and Paolo Vidoz in September in either Turkey or Germany.

 

Czech jr middleweight Lukas Konecny face Frenchman Christophe Karagoz July 3 in Hannover on the undercard to Ragosina vs Ramsey.

 

Happy Birthday to former two-time EBU heavyweight champ Steffen Tangstad, who also fought Michael Spinks for the world title. Tangstad later made a career in TV as commentator and then also as promoter and agent for a number of fighters.