Alexander Dimitrenko vs. Derek Rossy

[The Hammer]

This fight was just announced. It will be part of "Universum Champions Night" in Germany on May 3.

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Derric Rossy (ranked #7 by the WBO) is not a bad opponent for Dimitrenko (WBO #2). The winner will be in line for a WBO title shot or at least an eliminator.

[Rocky Katsidis]

Dimitrenko has to start stepping it up hes been fighting for a while now fighting bums, about time he moved up to another level, i was expecting big things from him.

[BattlingNelson]

This fight was just announced. It will be part of "Universum Champions Night" in Germany on May 3.

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Derek Rossy (ranked #7 by the WBO) is not a bad opponent for Dimitrenko (WBO #2). The winner will be in line for a WBO title shot or at least an eliminator.

This looks like a decent scrap. I dont know much about Rossy though. The winner seems certain.

[The Hammer]

Here's some videos of Dimitrenko's fights with Tann and Hoffmann:

http://www.myvideo.de/news.php?rubrik=uoijv&searchWord=dimitrenko&searchChannel=&searchOrder=

[Steak]

Ive seen Derek Rossy fight only once before. He was stopped midway through the fight by Eddie Chambers...it was mostly due to cuts and eating not big, but clean shots...

Rossy used to play football, and hes kind of hulking. I read that he beat Ray Mercer lately...but considering Mercer has been shot for years, and has been past his prime since before Wlad destroyed him, that means nothing. The guy is in his mid 40s for cryin out loud, and never had an easy career to begin with.
Rossy actually got knocked down by Mercer in the last round, which is actually kind of pathetic.

Rossy's defence is a pretty lousy, so I expect Dimitrenko to basically walk through him. Id be surprised if he has much trouble at all...Rossy really isnt much of a challange.

[xEDDIEx]

mercer still has plenty of power, so getting knocked down isnt TOO pathetic. i remember watching rossy play college football at bc. as a boxer hes nothing too special, but hes not bad either. im rooting for him, but have a hard time seeing him win.

[!!Captain]

Is this fight still a fight for mandatory status? I hope we can see Dimitrenko fight for the title by the end of this year. I think he can give anybody a run for their money.

[The Hammer]

Rossy weighed in at 236
Dimitrenko weighed in at 253.5

[Brockton Lip]

Rossy weighed in at 236
Dimitrenko weighed in at 253.5

Thats a light weight for Rossy lately. Could be an interesting fight here.

[The Hammer]

Thats a light weight for Rossy lately. Could be an interesting fight here.

Yes, Rossy seems to be in excellent shape.