Culcay vs. Hogan Rescheduled For 12/5 In Hamburg
Oct 27, 2015 • 11:42 AM ET
By Jake Donovan
It's not the showcase piece of a major anniversary celebration as originally planned, but at the very least Jack Culcay and Dennis Hogan will still get to fight.
The super welterweight title fight finally has a new home, as it will now tops a December 5 bill at the Inselparkhalle in Hamburg, Germany.
Initial plans called for the clash to top Sauerland Event's 35th anniversary bash at Max Schmelling Halle in Berlin on September 26. The card was canceled altogehter after it met with a slew of injuries.
The postponement isn't ideal, but at least lands a home game for Culcay, fighting in his old hometown for the first time in nearly three years.
"It’s great to be back boxing in Hamburg," said Culcay, who recently moved to Berlin to train with legendary German coach Ulli Wegner. "It’s where I started my pro career, and until earlier this year, it’s where I lived and trained. Hamburg feels like my hometown and it’s great to finally get the chance to fight at the Inselparkhalle."
His last fight at home didn't quite produce sparkling memories, dropping a 12-round decision to Guido Pitto in April '13. The setback marked the lone defeat of his career, which he avenged in a narrow points win six months later.
The revenge win over Pitto kicked off a current six-fight win streak, including a unanimous decision victory over Maurice Weber in his most recent fight this past May. With his latest win also came an interim title that will be at stake versus Hogan (22-0-1, 7KOs).
"I should have fought Hogan in September so I’ve had a long time to prepare for this fight and I know what to expect," said Culcay. "Although Hogan will probably be the toughest test of my career so far, I have no doubt I can beat him!"
Ticket information for the December 5 show will be announced in the near future, according to Sauerland Event's press office.
Jake Donovan is the managing editor of BoxingScene.com. Twitter: @JakeNDaBox
Jake Donovan is an award-winning journalist who served as senior writer for BoxingScene from 2007-2024, and news editor for the final nine years of his first tour. He was also the lead writer for The Ring before his decision to return home.
