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Photos: Abril, Tatli Go Face To Face at Helsinki Presser

•Aug 13, 2014

As previously reported, the world lightweight champion of the World Boxing Association (WBA), Cuba's Richar April 18-3-1 (8 KOs), will be defending his title against undefeated WBA intercontinental champion Edis Tatli 23-0 (7 KOs) in the challenger's backyard on the 20th of September at the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland. Both fighters participated in a packed press conference in Helsinki. The champion has more than a year of inactivity due to management issues. In his last fight, he successfully defended his title against Sharif Bogere on March 2, 2013 in Las Vegas.

Abril To Defend Title Against Tatli on 9/20 in Helsinki

Per-Ake Persson

•Jul 12, 2014

WBA lightweight champion Richard Abril (18-3-1) will defend the title on September 20 at the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki (Finland) against Edis Tatli (23-0), the current WBA I/C title holder and official challenger for the EBU title. There had been some talk that Abril would face Anthony Crolla on a September date in the UK, but that won't happen.

UK Insider: Abril-Crolla, Kevin Mitchell, James DeGale

Nick Halling

•Jun 7, 2014

Manchester lightweight Anthony Crolla could be on the threshold of a world title challenge. The former British champion is being lined up to take on Cuba’s Richar Abril for the WBA belt. No deal has been done, but whispers out of Abril’s Miami base suggest talks are progressing and an announcement could be forthcoming shortly. Until the deal is done, dates and venues are pure speculation, but September is being touted as a likely month. Crolla’s people would love the fight to be held in Manchester, and the city certainly has a venue big enough to stage such an event. Abril, however, has spent his entire professional career in the US other than a couple of fights in Panama and Costa Rica. It’s going to take a lot to tempt him across the Atlantic.

Troyanovskiy Suffers Injury, Abril Fight Pushed Back

Rick Reeno

•Apr 15, 2014

Manager Vladimir Hryunov has advised BoxingScene.com that WBA #4 lightweight banger Eduard Troyanovskiy (17-0, 14 KOs) suffered an injury in training camp and his upcoming title fight with WBA lightweight champion Richard Abril (18-3-1, 8 KOs) of Cuba will be pushed back to June 7th at the Dynamo Palace of Sports in Krylatskoye, Moscow, Russia. The fight was previously scheduled for April 25th at the same venue. Hryunv tells BoxingScene that Troyanovskiy suffered a fracture to his middle finger on his right hand.

Troyanovskiy vs. Abril, Berrio Added to Jones vs. Lebedev

Alexey Sukachev

•Mar 31, 2014

A huge card, pre-planned for April 25 at Dynamo Palace of Sports in Krylatskoye, Moscow, Russia, is being carefully loaded up by Andrey Ryabinskiy from “World of Boxing” promotional company and his local partners. The main event will see a much-anticipated rematch of 2013 candidate for FOTY award between reigning WBA cruiserweight champion Denis Lebedev (25-2, 19 KOs) and Panamanian veteran and former champion Guillermo Jones (39-3-2, 31 KOs).

Abril vs. Troyanovskiy Clash is Shifting To April Date

Alexey Sukachev

•Feb 22, 2014

WBA lightweight champion Richard Abril (18-3-1, 8 KOs) of Cuba has reportedly suffered an injury, and now his upcoming defense against WBA #4 Russian kayo artist Eduard “The Eagle” Troyanovskiy (17-0, 14 KOs) is being shifted to April, according to boxko.ru The fight was initially scheduled to take place the next month, either on the 15th or on the 22nd of March.

Abril-Troyanovskiy Card: Chudinov Brothers, Kulakova

Alexey Sukachev

•Feb 7, 2014

Tragedy struck Volgograd, one of the biggest Russian cities and the place of the state’s soldierly glory, in the ending days of 2013, when two consecutive suicide bombings killed over thirty people and left a whole megalopolis in terror. A charity show in the center of Sexton Bike Club was held two days ago to raise funds for the victims of these bombings. A huge boxing show was announced during a press briefing at the end of the party.

Abril vs.Troyanovskiy WBA Title Clash, 3/15 in Moscow

Alexey Sukachev

•Jan 8, 2014

According to influential Russian promoter Vladimir Hryunov, his protégé Eduard Troyanovkisy (17-0, 14 KOs) will challenge WBA lightweight champion Richard Abril on March 15 in Moscow, Russia. The show will be promoted by Hryunov’s companion Andrey Ryabinskiy, who has recently created his own promotional brand, announced as “World of Boxing”.

Abril Injures Ankle, Withdraws From Linares Fight

Pablo Fletes

•Oct 31, 2013

BoxingScene.com/NotiFight.com have received confirmed that Cuban boxer Richar Abril (18-3-1, 8KOs), the lightweight champion of World Boxing Association (WBA), is unable to move forward with a scheduled defense on November 10 in Tokyo, Japan, with Venezuelan former world champion Jorge "El Niño of Oro "Linares (34-3, 22KOs). Abril suffered and injury to his right ankle in a training session this week in Miami, Florida. Osmiri "El Moro" Fernandez, who is Abril's trainer and part of promotional company Dream Team, confirmed that Abril suffered the injury on Wednesday in a sparring session in Miami. At the time of the injury, the champ received first aid from his coach and then was checked by a doctor who ordered him to rest for more than a week.

Caballero Will Help Prepare Linares For Abril Clash

Ricardo Archibold Mendez

•Sep 30, 2013

Former world champion Celestino 'Pelenchín' Caballero (36-5-0, 23 KOs) of Panama will help prepare Venezuelan boxer Jorge "Niño de Oro" Linares (34-3-0, 22 KO), who on November 10th in Tokyo, Japan will challenge Richar Abril of Cuba for the lightweight world title (135 pounds) of the World Boxing Association (WBA). Caballero will leave for the United States on Wednesday. Linares also plans to travel this week to Las Vegas, where he will complete his preparation with Cuban trainer Ismael Salas.