A model-comment from Lucia Morelli (18-4, 8 KOs) has fired up Klara Svensson (14-0, 5 KOs) ahead of their WBC World title fight on November 29 at the Falconer Hall at the Radisson Blu in Copenhagen.
“Klara looks more like a model than a boxer,” said Morelli prior to their clash in the Danish capital.
‘The Swedish Princess’ is anything but thrilled with the remark from her Italian opponent. “That’s a brave comment,’’ said Svensson. ‘’My first thought when I saw it: I’m going to remodel her face!
''I mean, has she even seen me in the ring? I might look like a model outside the ring, but in the ring I look like a monster and that’s what she should prepare for.”
Svensson claimed the interim WBC World Light Welterweight title with a career best performance against Marie Riederer in September.
“Lucia should know that I’m much more than a pretty face. In my last fight I proved I belong at the very highest level. Lucia’s style of attacking boxing suits me well, and I feel confident in defending my title and continuing my journey to the very top of female boxing.”
Morelli is an experienced fighter, a former lightweight world champion and welterweight world title challenger, and in her world the name Svensson does not ring a bell.
‘’I’ve not seen or heard much about her but as a fellow fighter she has my respect. However, I’m not coming to Copenhagen to lose,” said Morelli.
In a big night for female boxing, pound-for-pound queen Cecilia Brækhus (26-0, 7 KOs) will also be in action at the Falconer Hall. The Norwegian superstar defends her WBC, WBO, WBA & IBF Female World Welterweight titles against Jennifer Retzke (15-1-1, 9 KOs).
Tickets are on sale now and available via billetnet.dk.
***Culcay to defend European title against Varon on December 6***
Jack Culcay (18-1, 10 KOs) is the latest addition to Team Sauerland’s bumper bill on December 6 in Oldenburg, Germany. The European Light Middleweight Champion will defend his title against Ruben Varon (42-8, 20 KOs), on the same night WBA World Light Heavyweight Champion Juergen Braehmer and IBF World Cruiserweight Champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez feature in a world championship double header at the EWE Arena.
“I want to make a statement against Varon and show everybody why I’m the European Champion,” said Culcay, who defends the belt for the first time, having come off the canvas to claim the European crown against Issac Real in August.
“It’s great to have my first defence in Oldenburg,” said the 29 year-old from Hamburg. “This is where I redeemed myself last year, beating Pitto and reclaiming my WBA Intercontinental title. That’s a good omen for me. I plan to remain undefeated at the EWE Arena.”
If everything goes to plan on December 6, 2015 could prove to be a big year for ‘Golden Jack’, as he continues his charge towards a world title challenge.
“I want to established myself as European Champion and gain more experience,” said Culcay, who has been training with former two-time world champion Joey Gamache. “When my team and management decide it’s time for a world title shot, I’ll be ready and I won’t let the opportunity pass me by.”
A sentiment shared by promoter Kalle Sauerland: “Jack must first prove he is the best light middleweight in Europe, which I’m sure he will do, then he can move on to bigger and better things. I have every confidence we are looking at a future world champion.”
Tickets for the action-packed Team Sauerland show at the EWE Arena in Oldenburg, Germany are available via eventim.de.
