By Alexey Sukachev and Inna “Basya” Lagun (Allboxing.ru)

Philatelists and collectors of boxing memorabilia now have a new goal for their interests. Ukrainian state postal agency “Ukrpochta” issued a new type of stamp, dedicated to Ukraine’s greatest champions of all time. Both Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko are depictured together on a stamp, which costs 1.50 gr. or, correspondingly, 19 cents. The stamp was created by artist Natalia Fandikova and has several levels of protection including microtext (“Klitschko” + artist’s name) that can be seen in ultraviolet. An initial number of copies (170.000) were sold out in several hours.

It’s worth noting that the elder brother and reigning WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko has been recently awarded with the top German Order of merit “For outstanding service to Germany”, which has been presented to him by recently resigned German president Horst Keller. The Big Brother was also named Hero of Ukraine in 2004.   
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Russian/Australian boxing legend Kostya Tszyu has been named a chief editor of recently created flash-magazine “Fightmag” (“Fight Magazine”) dedicated to various martial arts with a special focus on professional boxing. The magazine has been recently created conjointly by former undisputed junior welterweight champion and his partners from Future Media Group. It’s being published monthly in Russian and can be downloaded for free from their portal.
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It looks like IBF welterweight champion Jan Zaveck (29-1, 17 KOs), 34, can put his regalia at stake against Polish mandatory challenger Rafal “Braveheart” Jackiewicz (36-8-1, 18 KOs), 33, on Aug. 21 in his homeland of Slovenia. Zaveck’s only loss came to the same opponent in November 2008, when Jackiewicz (now ranked #1 by the IBF and #2 by the WBO) was lucky to squeak out with a thin split decision in what many observers saw as a victory for Zaveck.

“It’s a memorable date when I’ve got to know about my future challenge”, said the Pole to boxingnews.pl, “Exactly nine years ago I was almost stabbed to death in a bar fight. I was lucky to survive despite having literally wounded heart. I will become a champion”.
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IBF mandatory challenger Roman Karmazin (40-3-2, 26 KOs) can be given another chance to fight for the IBF middleweight belt against reigning titleholder Sebastian Sylvester (33-3-1, 16 KOs) from Germany. Their first encounter a week ago ended up in a heated and somewhat controversial split draw that favoured Sylvester.
Sauerland Event boss Wilfried Sauerland, who promotes Sylvester, was quoted by German “Sport Bild” saying the following: “There’s nothing which can prevent a rematch from staging. It can be either the next or the next-to-next fight for Sebastian”. However, Sylvester indicated that he isn’t planning a ring return till October.
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According to boxingnews.pl, former undisputed heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe (43-1, 33 KOs), now 43, who was last seen outpointing journeyman Gene Pukall in December 2008, can soon come back to the ring. The Big Daddy intends to visit Germany for negotiations about a possible date and venue with undisclosed German promoters.

Polish sources wide-spread rumours about Bowe’s next opponent being his arch-nemesis Andrzej Golota (41-8-1, 33 KOs), 42. Golota, on the other hand, told media he is “not here to fight daddies”. Golota vs. Bowe two-fight rivalry is infamous for Golota’s series of blows below Bowe’s beltline which resulted in two consecutive disqualifications.
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June 2010 is being a hot month for the European Boxing Association. On Thursday French cruiserweight Rachid El Hadak (20-8-1, 8 KOs) became its new 200lb champion following a one-sided unanimous decision over Czech Roman Kracik (31-4-1, 17 KOs) with the scores: 120-108, 119-109 and 118-110. Four more fights are coming ahead, with two of them being held in several hours and another pair of contests coming in two weeks.

Tonight Sebastien Acaries of AMI Productions arranges his next tournament in Moroccan city of Marrakech. WBA #3 and WBO #7 Hassan N’Dam N’Jikam, 2004 Athens Olympian for Cameroon, is taking on Argentinean veteran Omar Gabriel Weiss (40-9-3, 17 KOs) for a vacant WBA International middleweight title in a main event. N’Dam N’Jimam (23-0, 16 KOs), 26, is one of a new breed of middleweight prospects alongside Russians Dmitry Pirog and Matvey Korobov, Americans Daniel Jacobs and Fernando Guerrero, Britain’s Darren Barker, Irish Andy Lee, Canadian David Lemieux and Kazakh Gennady Golovkin. Weiss is best known for upsetting then-undefeated 33-0 prospect Hector Camacho Jr. in 2002. Supporting the main event will be collision for a vacant EBA super bantamweight belt between former amateur standout Ali Hallab (7-0, 5 KOs) and Spain-based Bulgarian Alexander Vladimirov (9-3-1, 4 KOs). Also, Mohamed Boulegcha (13-5-2, 3 KOs) and Ariel Humberto Alassia (11-4-1, 4 KOs) collide for a vacant IBF International super flyweight belt and prospect Rachid Jkitou (13-0, 9 KOs) will appear in an undercard.

As BoxingScene has previously reported, two more EBA clashes are being penciled for June 26. On this date, K2 Promotions (their Ukrainian branch) will put up a show in the Black Sea Pearl of Odessa. WBA #6 heavyweight behemoth Alexander Ustinov (20-0, 16 KOs) will try to hone his skills against Italian veteran Paolo Vidoz (26-8, 15 KOs). WBA #11 welterweight Victor Plotnikov (23-1, 11 KOs) will also be presented making the first defense of his title against experienced Dane Christian Bladt (35-10-2, 11 KOs). More prospects, including Mamed Yadgarov and Alexander Spirko, will be showcased in an undercard.
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There will be an interesting show on early August in Vaasa, Finland. Because of Finnish Pro Boxing Federation´s rules the show will be promoted by ex-BBU president Markus Lammi, but not under Caramelito Promotions -banner name although Lammi is officially matchmaker for Caramelito Promotions.

The show will contain five fights in total with local debutant Jarkko Jussila as the subject of the main event. Jussila who was one time Finnish national amateur champion is better known as world class kickboxer, who has achieved bronze medals in World (2009) and European (2008) Championships and has won also some World Cup tournaments at his main combat sport.

Also two Caramelito Promotions´ boxers, Janne Katajisto and Roope Puumalainen will step into ring again. Katajisto, who is currently 5-0, 3 KO, is scheduled for 6 rounds at heavyweight division and Puumalainen, who is 3-0, 2 KO, is scheduled to take another 4 rounder at welterweight division against opponents to be announced. Both Katajisto and Puumalainen are managed by Petro Koskimies. Two more home fighters are still TBAs.