By Yuri Tarantin

WBA cruiserweight world champion Denis Lebedev (26-2, 20KOs) is already doing some light training, preparing himself for a scheduled return on March 28th in Moscow, Russia. Lebedev had a very inactive 2014, with only a single bout held in September - which the Russian champion knocked out Pawel Kolodziej in two quick rounds.

Manager Vadim Kornilov reveals that Lebedev will travel over to the United States next month to continue his training with head coach, Freddie Roach, at the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, California. Lebedev's opponent should be set down shortly.

"Denis has quietly started to train, this is the initial stage of preparation. Although Denis always keeps himself in shape. It is planned that in early January, after the holidays, Denis will travel over to the United States to train with Freddie Roach," said Kornilov.

Yuri Tarantin covers boxing for Allboxing.ru.