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Rimer Boxe won purse bids in Rome for EBU bantamweight champ Simone Maludrottu´s mandatory defense against Spaniard Karim Quibir. Date and site is to be announced.
Finn Amin Asikainen, who takes on EBU 160 lb champ Sebastian Sylvester in the chief support to Valuev vs Beck on June 3 in Hannover, returned home this past Saturday after a week of sparring in Latvia with Jurij Boreiko, among others. Trainer Pekka Maeki wouldn´t get into details on the tactical aspects, but feels hand speed will be key factor in the fight. Team Asikainen are confident of victory and bringing the EBU belt to Finland. [details]
Finn Amin Asikainen, who takes on EBU 160 lb champ Sebastian Sylvester in the chief support to Valuev vs Beck on June 3 in Hannover, returned home this past Saturday after a week of sparring in Latvia with Jurij Boreiko, among others. Trainer Pekka Maeki wouldn´t get into details on the tactical aspects, but feels hand speed will be key factor in the fight. Team Asikainen are confident of victory and bringing the EBU belt to Finland. [details]