Tim-Robin Lihaug: I Want To Start 2015 With a Bang!
Jan 15, 2015 • 5:06 AM ET
Tim-Robin Lihaug (9-1, 5 KOs) wants to start the New Year with a bang when he takes on Ugandan southpaw Farouk Daku (18-6-1, 9 KOs) at the Nordic Fight Night on February 7 at the Arena Nord in Frederikshavn.
Lihaug is back in action following a successful 2014, which saw the Norwegian super middleweight secure a memorable victory over domestic rival Simen Smaadal in September, before claiming the WBO Youth World title against George Beroshvili in November.
The Bergen-boxer is now preparing for his first challenge of 2015, a showdown with the current East and Central African Champion, Daku.
‘’Daku is a really solid opponent,’’ said Lihaug. ‘’He has a lot of wins on his record and has only ever been stopped once in his career. I will need to make sure I’m prepared, because at this stage of my career there are no easy fights.
‘’I had a great 2014 and now I want to start the New Year with a bang! I’m not underestimating Daku, but I believe I’m on a different level. As long as I’m focused, I think it will be a good night for me.
‘’My training has been going better than ever. I’m already in great shape and improving every week. Everything is looking good! I can’t wait to get back in the ring on February 7.’’
‘’This will be a another tough test for Tim,’’ said promoter Nisse Sauerland. ‘’Daku is an experienced opponent, who will be coming to Frederikshavn to win. However, we have every faith in Tim. Last year he began to show his true potential, and in 2015 we expect him to go from strength to strength.’’
Joining Lihaug at the Nordic Fight Night in Frederikshavn will be former opponent Simen Smaadal (8-1, 3 KOs), who returns following his sole career defeat, and Norwegian prospects Alexander Hagen (5-1, 1 KO) and Kai Robin Havnaa (1-0). All the action will be shown live on Viasat 4. Tickets are available from arenanord.dk.
