Nikola Sjekloca: record, next fight and profile →
WBO super middleweight champion Arthur Abraham (39-4, 28KOs) and Nikola Sjekloca (26-1, 8KOs) went face to face at the final press conference for their upcoming showdown. The fight takes place at the Velodrom in Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, Germany. Abraham is making his first defense after recapturing the title in March with a hard-fought win over Robert Stieglitz in their trilogy match.
WBO super middleweight champion Arthur Abraham (39-4, 28KOs) was putting the finishing touches on his training camp for this Saturday's championship defense against Nikola Sjekloca (26-1, 8KOs). The fight takes place at the The Velodrom in Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, Germany. Abraham is making his first defense after recapturing the title in March with a hard-fought win over Robert Stieglitz in their trilogy match.
On May 3, Arthur Abraham plans to defend his WBO super middleweight crown against Nikola Sjekloca. In this interview, the prodigy of coach Ulli Wegner talks about his quick return to the squared circle - having regained the title just this past March - and what he thinks about a possible fourth match up with compatriot Robert Stieglitz.
They are one of the most successful German metal exports and at the same time huge boxing fans. Now EDGUY will rock Berlin “Velodrom” on May 3rd and help WBO World Champion Arthur Abraham to defend his title against the competing Nikola Sjekloca. EDGUY, who are currently taking the German charts - with their latest album »Space Police – Defenders Of The Crown« - by storm, have chosen a suitable song to perform for the entry of the super middleweight world champion.
Ahead of his world title challenge against WBO Super Middleweight World Champion Arthur Abraham on May 3, Nikola Sjekloca took a time out from his training to discuss his chances at the Velodrom in Berlin Germany. Here’s what he had to say… Nikola, please give us your opinion on the fighter that is Arthur Abraham… Nikola Sjekloca: He was a real champion with a big heart – I repeat: He was! As a middleweight, he made it to the top of the division and was a world-class operator. However, those days are long gone. Abraham is not quite as strong at the limit of 168 pounds.
Early in his career, Arthur Abraham was kept active while being fast-tracked to his first major title. It’s only fitting that a career-resurrecting win has the two-division titlist returning to his roots. A two-month turnaround is in store for Abraham who will face Nikola Sjekloca on May 3, just two months following his super middleweight title-regaining effort over Robert Stieglitz earlier this month. Having regained his WBO Super Middleweight crown from Robert Stieglitz, ‘’King’’ Arthur Abraham (39-4, 28 KOs) will make his first title defense against Nikola Sjekloca (26-1, 8 KOs) on May 3rd at the Velodrom in Berlin, Germany. “Finally, I have the WBO belt back around my waist and I don’t plan on giving it up anytime soon,’’ said Abraham (39-4, 28KO), who reclaimed his super middleweight belt with a split decision win over Stieglitz to go 2-1 in their series. “I gave so much blood, sweat and tears for my last fight – and it made me a world champion again. I will need to do the same to prepare for Sjekloca on May 3rd.’’
Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City - In a WBC super middleweight eliminator, Sakio Bika (31-5-2, 21KOs) won a twelve round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Nikola Sjekloca (25-1, 7KOs). Bika, now trained by veteran coach Kevin Cunningham, dominated the action with the harder, more accurate punches and a much higher rate of activity. The scores were 119-109, 118-112 and 120-108. Bika moves a step close to a rematch with WBC champion Andre Ward, who already won a lopsided decision over Bika in 2010.
Atlantic City, New Jersey - The weights are in for HBO televised doubleheader at the Boardwalk Hall, taking place on Saturday night. In the main event, Adrien Broner will make the first defense of his WBC lightweight title against British challenger Gavin Rees. Broner came in at 134-pounds, while Rees was a little heavier at 134..
Former IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute (31-1, 24KOs) is moving away further from pursuing a rematch with the current IBF king Carl Froch. Bute was destroyed by Froch in five rounds in May of 2012, but the Canadian star has a rematch clause.
Super middleweight Sakio Bika (30-5-2, 21KOs) is eager to secure a rematch with WBC/WBA champion Andre Ward. On February 16th, Bika will face undefeated Nikola Sjekloca (25-0, 7KOs) at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. The WBC's interim-title will be at stake. Ward won a lopsided twelve round decision over Bika in 2010. Bika is being trained by veteran coach Kevin Cunningham.