News: Rashid Kassem, Anthony Yigit, Deion Jumah

Kassem is back in action on December 13 in Albertslund***
 
Rashid ’The Dream’ Kassem (5-0-0, 3 KOs) faces Kakhaber Avetisian (36-26-1, 18 KOs) on December 13 at the Albertslund MusikTeatret in Copenhagen.
 
"It's almost hard to describe how much I am looking forward to getting back in the ring,” said Kassem. “This is my first fight since April and I have lot I want to prove.”
 
Kakhaber Avetisian boxed at the same show as Kassem in Esbjerg in April. Here the Georgian somewhat surprisingly defeated the Norwegian Andreas Evensen on points.
 
"I have seen the fight on video, and I have no doubt that I can do a better job than Evensen,” said Kassem, who is eager to impress the crowd in Albertslund.
 
"All I need right now is to get back in action and showcase myself on the big stage where I belong."
 
Tickets for the Nordic Fight Night at the Albertslund MusikTeatret on December 13 are available via billetnet.dk.

Yigit returns on December 13 in Copenhagen***
 
Anthony ’Can You Dig It’ Yigit (10-0-1, 3 KOs) returns against Gianluca Ceglia (10-2-0, 2 KOs) at the Albertslund MusikTeatret in Copenhagen on December 13.
 
“I’m looking forward to showing people some great boxing,” said Yigit about his upcoming fight with Ceglia.
 
The 25 year-old Ceglia, a former Italian championship challenger, has the respect of his opponent two years his junior.
 
“If you have been fighting for the Italian championship, you must be a good boxer,’’ said Yigit. ‘’I’m sure this guy will put up a good fight, he knows how to throw his punches.’’
 
The talented Swedish light welterweight last fought at the Nordic Fight Night in Esbjerg in April, where he defeated Danish Kasper Bruun in an entertaining battle.
 
“The crowd loved my last fight against Kasper Bruun and against Gianluca Ceglia they will see an ever better Anthony Yigit.”
 
“I can’t reveal too much, but keep your eyes open in Albertslund!”
 
Yigit joins countryman Erik Skoglund in action at the Nordic Fight Night in Albertslund. Skoglund faces the toughest test of his career to date when he takes on former world champion Glen Johnson.
 
Tickets for the Nordic Fight Night are available via billetnet.dk.

Jumah faces Krivka on December 6 in Oldenburg***
 
Deion Jumah (3-0, 1 KO) returns against Josef Krivka (6-8, 6 KOs) in a six-round light heavyweight contest on December 6 at the EWE Arena in Oldenburg, Germany.
 
‘’I’m really looking forward to getting back in the ring,’’ said Jumah. ‘’It’s been a long road, but now I’m ready to get back on track and back where I belong.’’
 
In Oldenburg, Jumah will be fighting at the light heavyweight limit for the first time, having made the move down from cruiserweight.
 
‘’It was the right decision for me,’’ said the 25 year-old southpaw. ‘’I have no problems making the weight. I was strong at cruiserweight, but at light heavy, I will be even stronger.’’
 
Since his last fight in October 2013, Jumah has kept busy, training under the guidance of renowned British coach Adam Booth.
 
‘’Adam has been great,’’ said the former two-time ABA Champion. ‘’I’ve improved so much just being around him and the other Boxing Booth fighter. There is so much I can learn from all of them. Now, it’s about putting these things into practice.
 
‘’I’m here for the long haul. I want to be the best. But at the moment, I’m only focusing on the present, and that’s Krivka on December 6. I want to get in there, look good, and show everyone that I’m back and I mean business!’’
 
Said promoter Nisse Sauerland: ''It's been a tough 12 months for Deion, with injury and illness keeping him out of the ring. He has showed great strength of character to stay fit and focused on his boxing. He is in good hands with Adam. We're all looking forward to seeing him back in action on December 6 in Oldenburg.''