Jordy Weiss: record, next fight and profile →
As previously reported, EBU featherweight champion Jordan Gill (27-1-1) defends the title against veteran Kiko Martinez (43-11-2) on October 29 at the Wembley Arena in London on a Matchroom promotion. This is also an IBF eliminator, writes Espabox and if Martinez wins he might get a rematch against Josh Warrington, who stopped Martinez under controversial circumstances using his head more than his fists.
Heavyweight Robert "the Nordic Nightmare" Helenius (28-2) heads for the United States and Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and the training camp of WBC champ Deontay Wilder for some sparring in the early part of May. With him is trainer Johan Lundstrom.
EU welterweight champion Jordy Weiss (22-0) defends the title against Jussi Koivula (24-5-1) from Finland on April 26 in Laval, France. This is the first defence for Weiss, who won the title last year by beating José Del Rio. In Koivula he face an experienced and tough opponent who will surely test him.
Former WBA 160 and 168 lb champ Felix Sturm have been rumored to come back for a long time now but now finally it appears that the comeback is on. Sturm have announced on social media that he is coming back. Adnan Catic as his real name is, was last seen winning a disputed decision over Fjodor Chudinov in February 2016. Then came allegations of a positive doping test and Sturm complained about various wrongdoings during the test procedure. Furthermore the ex-champ also says he´s proven his innocence and is ready to resume his career.
Super welterweight prospect and local hero Oliver Meng, 4-0, headlines the next Danish Fight Night promotion which now is set for January 18 in Nykobing-Falster. Meng will already, in his fifth fight, step up to ten rounds and go for a title against an opponent to be announced. Super lightweight Enock Poulsen, 9-0 is also on the bill and so is another local hero in light heavy Andreas Lynggaard, 5-2, who suffered an upset loss last time out.