Michalkin vs Kuziemski Has A lot at Stake on May 22

On the 22nd of May, the day of truth will come for Ruslan Chagaev (25-1-1, 17KOs). The former world heavyweight champion (2007-2009) will return in a very special fight for the third time in the Hanseatic city of Rostock. At the Rostock StadtHalle, the official qualifying contest for the WBA heavyweight title, will see Chagaev fight against the strong Australian Kali Meehan (35-3-0, 29KOs). The boxing fans can also look forward to the first world title defense of the Vitali Tajbert.

Now another tense duel was set down, at light heavyweight. It is a fight between two Universum boxers: The Pole Aleksy Kuziemski (18-1-0, 4KOs) meets unbeaten top talent Igor Michalkin (11-0-0, 7KOs).

Universum Vice President Dietmar Poszwa said: "I am very curious to see this high-class struggle. It is the duel pitting the young against the old. For Aleksy a win is essential because it could be his last chance to get a world title fight. Igor is very, very hungry and he would like to fight his first title fight. "