Erik Skoglund: record, next fight and profile →
ended the year with a bang and his 2016 campaign has already jumped out to a strong start. The unbeaten light heavyweight from Sweden signed a four-year contract extension with Sauerland Event, meaning his promoter from the start of his career will be along for the ride as he transitions from prospect to budding contender.
Erik Skoglund (24-0, 11 KOs) continues his World title charge following an impressive performance against Derek Edwards (27-6-1, 14 KOs) tonight in Nyköping, Sweden. The 24 year-old Swede used his height and reach advantage to good effect, keeping Edwards at range throughout the ten-round contest. Despite trailing on points, Edwards remained a threat as he looked to land his big overhand right.
All fighters made weight ahead of Saturday's big show at Rosvalla Arena in Nyköping, Sweden. In the main event, unbeaten local favorite Erik Skoglund puts his perfect record on the line versus upset-minded Derek Edwards in a scheduled 10-round light heavyweight clash. Skoglund (23-0, 11KOs) tipped the scales at 173.75 lbs., while. Edwards (27-5-1, 14KOs) came in slightly lighter at 172.8 lbs.
American fighters Derek Edwards (27-5-1, 14 KOs) and DeMarcus Corley (42-25-1, 25 KOs) have travelled the Atlantic aiming to upset undefeated Swedish boxers Erik Skoglund (23-0, 11 KOs) and Anthony Yigit (15-0-1, 6 KOs) on Saturday night at the Rosvalla Arena in Nyköping. Edwards, who faces local hero Erik Skoglund, is full of confidence ahead of their ten-round light heavyweight contest having already enjoyed some success against Swedish opposition. The 38 year-old from Phoenix defeated current WBC World Champion Badou Jack via first-round knockout in February 2014, and intends to deliver another devastating finish to his fight with the IBF Intercontinental Champion Skoglund.
Erik Skoglund (23-0, 11 KOs) and Derek Edwards (27-5-1, 14 KOs) came face-to-face today at the final pre-fight press conference ahead of their light heavyweight contest on Saturday night at the Rosvalla Arena in Nyköping, Sweden. Edwards has come to Sweden full of confidence as he looks to claim his second his second Swedish scalp following a first-round knockout victory over the current WBC World Champion Badou Jack in February 2014.
Erik Skoglund (23-0, 11 KOs) aims to make a statement by beating Derek Edwards (27-5-1, 14 KOs) on Saturday, December 19 at the Rosvalla Arena in Nyköping, Sweden. The Swedish light heavyweight believes a victory over the American fighter, who is the only man to beat current Swedish World Champion Badou Jack, will prove he is ready for a World title fight in 2016.
The undercard to "The World Awaits" show in Nykoping, Sweden, on December 19 is headlined by local light heavyweight star Erik Skoglund taking on Derek Edwards over ten three minute non-title rounds.
Always well informed Danish website knock-out.dk writes that superlightweight prospect Anthony Yigit (15-0-1) might face DeMarcus Corley (42-25-1) over ten on the undercard to Erik Skoglund vs Derek Edwards December 19 in Nykoping (Sweden).
Following a hugely successful debut show, the Nordic Fight Night returns to the Rosvalla Arena in Nyköping, Sweden on December 19, where local hero Erik Skoglund (23-0, 11 KOs) will put his undefeated record on the line against Derek Edwards (27-5-1, 14 KOs) – the only man to have beaten current Swedish World Champion Badou Jack. Skoglund made history on September 19 when defending his IBF Intercontinental title over twelve rounds against the durable Ukrainian Oleksandr Cherviak, three months later, the ‘Swedish Sensation’ faces his toughest opponent to date when he takes on the hard-hitting Edwards.
Nothing is official, but it appears that Sauerland Promotion will return to Nykoping (Sweden) on December 19 and again with local hero Erik Skoglund on top. If all goes according to plan, Skoglund (23-0) will square off against Derek Edwards (27-5-1) in a scheduled 12-round light heavyweight bout. Edwards is of special interest for the Swedish crowd, having handed super middleweight Badou Jack his lone career loss - a 1st round knockout in early 2014.