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Sebastian Sylvester (32-3, 15 KOs) will make the first defence of his IBF Middleweight Title against Billy Lyell after a positive drug test has KOed Pablo Navascues. The Spaniard was tested positive for banned substances during a random training check in January. “We have a zero-tolerance policy as far as doping is concerned and we are proud that our rigid control mechanisms have paid dividends,” Team Sauerland General Manager Chris Meyer said. “Sylvester will now defend his title against Lyell in what will be an exciting fight in front of a sell-out crowd of 4,500 fans in Sebastian´s backyard of Neubrandenburg. With the help of his fans, he will make his first defence a successful one.” [Click Here To Read More]
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I would have preferred Sylvester face Golovkin or Pirog, but we cannot realistically expect anyone better than Lyell at such a short notice. -
You're right Tunney but his promoters weren't going to put him in with anybody good in this fight anyway. His original opponent was, maybe, a guy who would be ranked in the top 15 Euro middleweights. It was always planned to be a soft opponent in front of an adoring crowd. Golovkin looks headed for a showdown with Sturm (hopefully) but Pirog would be a nice second defense for SylvesterComment
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