Comments Thread For: Koelling Agrees to Fight Beterbiev to Become Ward's IBF Mandatory

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Representatives for Enrico Koelling have informed the IBF that he is willing to fight Artur Beterbiev for the right to become the mandatory challenger for IBF light heavyweight champion Andre Ward. The IBF was on the verge Thursday of installing Beterbiev as the No. 1 contender for Ward's title, but Koelling met the New Jersey-based sanctioning organization's deadline for finding a contender ranked in its top 10 at 175 pounds who was willing to battle Beterbiev for the top spot. Beterbiev (11-0, 11 KOs) is ranked No. 2 by the IBF, three spots ahead of the fifth-ranked Koelling (23-1, 6 KOs).
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[JASON SHAW]

PROPS TO KOELLING FOR STEPPING UP LIKE A MAN... SCREW THAT MAIN EVENTS COWARD BARRERA.....

[Baltimore]

Glad to hear Beterbiev was able to find an opponent.

Honestly I've never seen Koelling but it's gonna be good to see Artur back in the ring regardless.

[jonnyc420]

Gotta give the guy his dues, not many want that fight.

[iNixus]

Beterbiev by KO in 5th round!

[ceylon mooney]

big props to koelling

[i'm a fun haver]

23-1
6 wins by KO.
Koelling is going to be severely outgunned

[iNixus]

23-1
6 wins by KO.
Koelling is going to be severely outgunned

atleast hes not scared like barrera

[Superbee]

“We are very pleased to have found an opponent to face Artur,” Michel said. “I know the people of Sauerland Event [Koelling’s promoter] and I are eager to begin discussions to make this fight.”

So we are at the same point when Barrera said he wanted the fight... While Barrera was always "eager" to fight Beterbiev, we all saw what happened ...

Koelling graciously declined when it was his turn on the normal call out and I have doubts his team will put a tremendous value on him for the fight... The guy isn't even Prieto in my book, so I don't have big expectations on this one...

[Bronx2245]

I'm very disappointed that "Sir" Marcus Browne didn't call up Haymon for this opportunity. He can make it up if he fights Joe Smith Jr. next! Props to Mr. Koelling for accepting the challenge. Browne vs. Smith Jr. in NYC! That's a no-brainer! Let's Go!