Arthur Abraham: record, next fight and profile →
Sparkassen-Arena, Kiel, Germany - Arthur Abraham (34-3, 27KOs) won a twelve round unanimous decision over Piotr Wilczewski (30-3, 10KOs) to retain the WBO European super middleweight title. The scores were 118-109, 118-109 and 119-108. Abraham is now in line for a shot at the full WBO title, currently held by Robert Stieglitz, who defends against the belt against George Groves in the coming weeks.
In regards to where Arthur Abraham is at in his career, the writing is no longer just on the wall but a flashing neon sign – every fight is must-win. The former middleweight champ carries that mentality into his latest venture, a 12-round regional title fight against Piotr Wilczewski in Kiel, Germany.
Two of the top Polish boxers went head to head in the gym, as super middleweight Piotr Wilczewski (30-2, 10 KOs) and cruiserweight Mateusz Masternak (25-0, 19 KOs) face off in a sparring session with their mutual coach Andrew Gmitruk watching on. Both fighters are going to see action in separate bouts later tonight on Kiel. Masternak faces Felipe Romero, while Wilcewski takes on WBO European champion Arthur Abraham in the main event. Photos by bokser.org.
The weights are in for Saturday's big super middleweight clash. Former middleweight king Arthur Abraham (33-3, 27 KOs) and Polish boxer Piotr Wilczewski (30-2, 10 KOs) met face to face at the official weigh-in for their showdown at the Sparkassen-Arena in Kiel on March 31, with the WBO's European super middleweight title at stake. Abraham came in at 76.2 kilograms [167.9-pounds], while Wilczewski was 76.1 kilograms [167.7]. Photos by Photo Wende
German boxing legend Dariusz 'Tiger' Michalczewski has warned Arthur Abraham (33-3, 27 KOs) to stay focused on Saturday night in Kiel. The WBO's European super middleweight champion will defend his title at 168-pounds against former EBU king Piotr Wilczewski (30-2, 10 KOs). Michalczewski consider the Polish fighter to be a very good boxer, and those kind of fighters present the most problems for Abraham.
Trainer Andrzej Gmitruk, and former EBU super middleweight champion Piotr Wilczewski (30-2, 10 KOs) are not expecting any surprises from Arthur Abraham (33-3, 27 KOs) on Saturday night in Kiel. The WBO's European title at 168-pounds will be on the line. He expect Abraham to come forward and attempt to impose his will with power punches and physical strength.
The career of former middleweight champion Arthur Abraham (33-3, 27KOs) is on the line this Saturday night in Kiel, Germany. He defends the WBO European super middleweight title against Piotr Wilczewski (30-2, 10KOs).
Former middleweight king Arthur Abraham (33-3, 27 KOs) and Polish boxer Piotr Wilczewski (30-2, 10 KOs) met face to face at the final press conference to further promote Saturday's card at the Sparkassen-Arena in Kiel on March 31, with the WBO's European super middleweight title at stake.
Janusz Pinder, journalist and Polish boxing expert for Polsat, believes Saturday's super middleweight clash will be a lot closer than most people expect. On Saturday in Kiel, the Andrew Gmitruk trained boxer, Piotr Wilczewski (30-2, 10 KOs), will face former middleweight king (2005-2009) Arthur Abraham (33-3, 27 KOs) for the WBO's European title at 168-pounds. Pinder views the fight as a near 50-50 encounter.
Former middleweight king Arthur Abraham (33-3, 27 KOs) will take on Piotr Wilczewski (30-2, 10 KOs) at the Sparkassen-Arena in Kiel on March 31, with the WBO's European super middleweight title at stake. Abraham met with his fans as he held an open training session.