Coach Karsten Roewer believes Tyron Zeuge (16-0, 10 KOs) and Enrico Koelling (16-1, 6 KOs) have had the perfect preparations to see them through their crunch fights on April 25 at the Columbia Hall in Berlin.
Both men have tough tests ahead of them, super middleweight Zeuge steps up to defend his IBF International belt against former world title challenger Nikola Sjekloca (28-3, 8 KOs), while light heavyweight hopeful Koelling returns from his first professional defeat to take on Andrej Maurer (5-1-1, 3 KOs).
To prepare for their upcoming fights, Roewer took his fighters to an intensive training camp at the Olympic Centre in Kienbaum. ‘’Here we had the ideal conditions for training,’’ said the 52 year-old. ‘’An ice chamber, sauna and good food – everything we need. Plus, the boys were able to concentrate on their preparations with no distractions or disturbances from the outside world.’’
The change of environment appears to have paid off, as Roewer admits he was impressed with what he saw from Zeuge and Koelling, and on April 25, the renowned German coach is expecting his young stars to shine. ‘’Tyron showed great development,’’ said Roewer. ‘’He is constantly evolving and understanding more and more what it takes to make it at the top. With Enrico, we sat down and analysed his last fight and implemented some changes. In Berlin, I expect him to come back better than ever!’’
On April 25, fans at the Columbia Hall in Berlin will see if Zeuge and Koelling can live up to their coach’s expectations. Tickets for the action-packed event are available via tickethall.de.
On May 2, it will be the ‘Princess’ versus the ‘Panther’ when Klara Svensson (15-0, 5 KOs) challenges Erica Anabella Farias (21-1, 10 KOs) for the WBC Female World Light Welterweight Championship on May 2 at the Frederiksberg-Hallerne in Copenhagen.
Svensson is known as ‘The Swedish Princess’, while the Argentinian champion Farias has earned the nickname ‘La Pantera’ (The Panther) due to her aggressive style.
Although, Svensson may possess the looks and demeanour of royalty outside the ring, once she steps into the squared circle the 27 year-old is promising to take no prisoners.
‘’I’m going to break Farias down, both physically and mentally,’’ declares the Malmo-boxer. ‘’The panther will be running out of the ring with her tail between her legs!’’
‘’I’m not taking anything for granted. I know she is a dangerous opponent. She is experienced and mentally very tough, but I don’t think she is a remarkable boxing technician, and that is where I hold advantage. I will need to be careful, but I know what Farias is bringing to the table and I’m ready for it.’’
Svensson is riding the crest of a wave. Her first world championship challenge comes after her two career-best performances, a shut-out points victory over Marie Riederer to claim the WBC interim strap, followed by a one-sided defence against Lucia Morelli.
Now, the Swedish talent is eager to build on this success and take her place at the top of the female light welterweight division. “In my last fight against Morelli, I felt I was in a tournament qualifying for a final,’’ said Svensson. ‘’Now, I’m in the final and I’m going for gold!”
Team Sauerland in association with Betsafe presents the ‘Nordic Fight Night - Going For Gold’ on May 2 at the Frederiksberg-Hallerne in Copenhagen. The event will be broadcast live in Sweden on TV10 and Viaplay.se. Tickets are available via billetlugen.dk. Visit betsafe.com for the latest betting odds.