
Euro News: Bauer Headlines, Krasniqi Fight Date, Former Champion Huck Set For Return
Round up of all the boxing news in Europe.
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Round up of all the boxing news in Europe.

While it was announced today (August 8) that Robert Helenius will replace Dillian Whyte and fight Anthony Joshua on Saturday August 12, Finnish paper Ilta-Sanomat reports that negotiations for the fight began Saturday morning before Helenius fought Mika Mielonen.

Light heavyweight veterans Robin Krasniqi (52-7) and Nadjib Mohammedi (45-9) are set to collide on August 5 in Pristina, Kosova, with the vacant WBC Silver title at stake.

On Saturday, February 25, heavyweights Granit Shala (13-0) and Jack Mulowayi (13-3-1) were to do battle for the vacant EU title but according to a short statement from AGON Shala, the house fighter, was injured and unable to fight. More info is to come.

Former WBA Interim and IBO light heavyweight champion Robin Krasniqi (51-7) returns to action on February 25 in Munich against Belgian Timor Nikarkhoev (26-4).

Belgian super featherweight Faroukh Kourbanov (19-3) won the vacant EBU title on Saturday in Herstal with a majority decision over Italian co-challenger Nicola Henchiri (10-6-2). It was scored 116-112, 115-113 and 114-114.

Heavyweights Tony Yoka and Carlos Takam clash on January 15 at the Accor Arena in Paris, France, on a Ringstar promotion.. Yoka (11-0) has fought some decent guys in the past but Takam (39-6-1) represents a step up in class even if his best days seem to be behind him.

Former IBO light heavyweight champ Robin Krasniqi (51-7) and his team have filed an official protest to the IBO in regards to the outcome of his fight against Dominic Boesel (32-2) October 9 in Magdeburg. Boesel won a close, split decision after a close, tough, exciting fight.

Dominic Boesel (32-2) regained the IBO light heavyweight title with a close split decision over stablemate Robin Krasniqi (51-7) in the headliner of SES show at the Getec Arena. It was scored 116-112 Boesel and 115-114 both ways. Boxing Scene had it 115-113 for Boesel in an exciting hard-fought battle with no knockdowns.

Everything is all right for "Das Rematch", Robin Krasniqi's long awaited rematch against Dominic Boesel on Saturday October 9 in Magdeburg in what is a true crossroads fight for both veterans. The WBA Interim bauble is gone but the IBO light heavyweight title is on the line and the winner will go ahead to more lucrative paydays while the loser will have a long way back.