By Per Ake Persson
Norwegian heavyweight Leif Dolonen Larsen, a former NFL player, and his compatriot, jr welterweight Geir Inge Jorgensen, see action on January 13 in Torrevieja (Spain), along with Spaniard Emilio Casal and Brit Michael Grant. Jorgensen takes on Spaniard Antonio Postigo while the opponent for Dolonen is still being looked for.
Former WBC heavy champ Vitali Klitschko have been named honorary President of something called the Ukrainian Federation of Boxing.
Dutch cruiserweight Don Diego Poeder lost an upset decision to Belgian Ismail Abdoul for the vacant BeNeLux title on December 25 in Izegem.
Team Palle has signed 22-year old feather Ervis Masha, a two-time Danish amateur champ. Masha makes his debut on the Kessler vs Lucas show on January 14 in Copenhagen.
According to German media, retired heavy Axel Schulz, who at one time almost beat George Foreman - is thinking about coming back to the ring in order to fight Wladimir Klitschko. The now 37-year old Schulz was stopped by Wladimir in eight one-sided rounds back in 99 and announced his retirement at the press conference following the fight.
LA-based Swedish jr middleweight Peter Nylund, 3-1-1, has his next fight set for January 28 in Utah.
Laila Ali might fight in Germany again and Swedish media has already began banging the drum for a rematch with Aasa Sandell, but Ali is likely to face a more established opponent.
