Bauer Faces Blackledge On August 17 In Ludwigshafen

Leon Bauer (16-0-1, 9 KOs) will face his toughest career test on August 17 as the rising German star takes on experienced English boxer Luke Blackledge (26-7-2, 9 KOs) at the Friedrich-Ebert-Halle in Ludwigshafen, Germany.

The 20 year-old IBF Youth Champion returns to the ring following a one-sided points win over Argentina’s Mateo Damian Veron at the CongressPark in Wolfsburg in April, and will look to continue his climb up the super middleweight ranks with a victory in front of his home fans in Ludwigshafen.

“It’s an honour for me to box in front of my fans at home again,” said Bauer. “I always give it my all and I will do my best to win. I’m in good shape already, my training has started and the fight can’t come soon enough.

"Luke Blackledge is a strong opponent and has a lot of experience, but for me this fight is a good opportunity to show where I stand. The fans at the Friedrich-Ebert-Halle on August 17 will see how ready I am!"

Blackledge, a former Commonwealth and WBC International Silver Champion, who has faced the likes of former WBA Champion Rocky Fielding and current WBA Super and Ring Magazine Champion Callum Smith, believe his experience will give him the edge as he predicts a 'battle' against Bauer, Latest Boxing News in UK.

“We’re two aggressive boxers who come forward, and on August 17, it will come down to who shows more will. I expect a real battle," says Blackledge. “I am extremely fit and have the experience of having boxed against the best in the world. I'm the strongest opponent Leon Bauer has ever faced. I cannot wait to show my talent in Germany and I’m sure that I’ll come home with the victory!"

"Luke Blackledge will be a real tough test for Leon," said promoter Nisse Sauerland. "He has boxed some big names, won titles and is very experienced so the fans can look forward to another exciting battle in Ludwigshafen." 

This mouth-watering super middleweight clash is scheduled for eight rounds and features as chief support for Vincent Feigenbutz (30-2, 27 KOs) versus Cesar Nunez (16-0-1, 8 KOs). The stacked bill in South Germany also includes 17 year-old sensation Sophie Alisch (3-0, 1KO), Norway’s Katharina Thanderz (11-0, 2 KOs) and Hadi Srour (3-0, 2 KOs), as well as unbeaten super welterweight Ahmad Ali (14-0-1, 10 KOs) defending his GBU World Title.

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Lomachenko To Face Campbell In The Capital

Olympic Champions clash in Unified Lightweight showdown on August 31

By matchroom

Pound-for-pound number one Vasiliy Lomachenko will face Luke Campbell for the WBC, WBA, WBO and Ring Magazine Lightweight World titles on Saturday August 31 at The O2 in London, live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and ESPN+ in the US.

Lomachenko (13-1 10 KOs), who went 396-1 as an amateur, won gold in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics and has won World titles at Featherweight, Super-Featherweight and Lightweight in the paid ranks. He fought for a World title in his second pro bout and won the WBO Featherweight World title in his third outing, dominating Gary Russell Jr. over 12 rounds. He made his Lightweight debut last May, tearing the labrum in his right shoulder in the second round and rising from a sixth-round knockdown to knock out WBA Champion Jorge Linares in the 10th.

Lomachenko added the WBO Lightweight title to his collection in December 2018, scoring a pair of knockdowns in the 11th round and ultimately winning a unanimous decision over two-weight World Champion Jose Pedraza. He last fought in April at Staples Center in Los Angeles, taking out mandatory challenger Anthony Crolla in four rounds. The Ukrainian’s punch power and supreme boxing ability have seen him rise to the top of the 135lbs division and on August 31 he will step through the ropes as a pro for the first time on UK soil, Latest Boxing News in UK.

Campbell (20-2, 16 KOs) is ranked number one in the WBC and landed the mandatory slot for the World title when he exacted revenge over Frenchman Yvan Mendy at Wembley Stadium, London in September 2017. He was at his devastating best last time out as he stopped Mexico's Adrian Young in five rounds in Philadelphia.

The London 2012 Olympic Gold medal star was superb in his first World title clash, being edged out via split decision against then-WBA and WBC Diamond king Jorge Linares in September 2017 in Los Angeles – with Campbell bravely pushing the Venezuelan close after losing his father in the build-up to the fight.

'Cool Hand', trained by Shane Mc Guigan in London, now has a chance to establish himself as the number one Lightweight on the planet as he goes toe-to-toe with the highly-skilled ‘Hi-Tech’ at the famous arena in Greenwich.

“This is a fight for history because my goal is to unify all of the belts in the Lightweight division,” Lomachenko said. “Luke Campbell is the next challenge for me on that journey. He is an excellent fighter who I remember well from the 2012 Olympics. He has a difficult style, and I cannot afford to overlook him.

“It is very special for me to fight in London. I visited last year, and the response from the people was overwhelming. They respect my fighting style and are passionate about boxing. I can’t wait to put on a great show for everyone.”

“The best fighting the best, this is going to make one hell of a fight,” said Campbell. “I am in this sport to be the best to become a World Champion. This is what I train and work so hard for, to become a World Champion and fulfil my potential.

“He is ranked number one pound-for-pound on the planet so for me to fight a guy like that only encourages me more to be the best that I can be and it is exactly the level that I want to be at. I’m well aware of how good he is and what he is capable of doing but I’m also well aware of what I can do and what I’m going to do.

“I think that I can knock out anyone that I hit right, I believe that I am one of the biggest punchers in the Lightweight division. This is going to be the toughest fight of my life and I’m preparing for it, physically and mentally. This is Luke Campbell’s year, it’s my time.”

"This is a huge moment for British boxing," said Eddie Hearn, Managing Director of Matchroom Boxing. "It is an honour to bring pound-for-pound number one Vasiliy Lomachenko to the UK to challenge Luke Campbell for the WBC, WBA, WBO and Ring Magazine Lightweight World titles.

"I truly believe Luke Campbell has a fantastic chance here on home soil to upset his fellow Olympic Gold Medallist. This will be a huge event, not just in Britain, but around the World. We're planning another huge undercard for a special night of boxing. I cannot wait for August 31!"

“Vasiliy Lomachenko is a unique talent who is going to take the United Kingdom by storm,” said Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum. “Luke Campbell is an excellent fighter, but Lomachenko is in a class of his own. The fans on that side of the pond have wanted Lomachenko to return ever since he turned pro. It’s going to be a crazy, sold-out crowd at The O2, and I wouldn’t be surprised if Lomachenko has the crowd’s support.”

“We are absolutely thrilled to have the finest fighter on the planet heading to London,” said Adam Smith, Head of Sky Sports Boxing. “This is a very special occasion and a golden opportunity for Luke Campbell. Two Olympics Champions going head-to-head and a huge bill at the famous O2. Do not miss this one off as Vasiliy Lomachenko performs his amazing talent here on our shores.”

What Headgear For Boxing is That The Most Excellent For You

Boxing is Associate in Nursing exciting game that each adults and youngsters play for fun or competitions. It involves 2 opponents World Health Organization punch every other's face. There area unit even Olympic and Amateur competitions related to this well-liked game. For that reasons, one may say that boxing will be quite risky. It puts one at a risk of suffering a heavy head injury. that produces headgear for boxing important and inevitable.

This headwear protects your head from cuts, bruises and alternative slight injuries that might cause swelling. This athletics will be as serious because the wrestling, ice hockey, full contact martial art and association football in relevancy sustained injuries. of these games will cause a heavy mental standing known as concussion. It happens thanks to repetitive head punches and bangs on the top. In some games like association football, a player will sustain this type of injury if thumped exhausting on the higher body or neck.

In boxing sport, opponents appear to aim for the chin and that they actually don't get any protection on this half from the headgear. that's what makes shin guards alternative imperative sports accessories, Professional Boxing Equipment in UK.

For skilled boxers, carrying protecting gear throughout a match is required in most countries. On the opposite hand, hobbyists that box one another reception have freedom to use or to not use a headwear.

When one understands however dangerous the brain jarring will get, he or she wouldn't have hassle obtaining one in every of these devices. In fact, folks ought to be a lot of cautious with their youngsters World Health Organization follow this sport reception or faculty. shopping for them headgear for boxing may be a terribly wise plan and you must get them alternative protecting gear additionally. If a baby encompasses a headgear, he or she will scale back possibilities of suffering a concussion once smitten on the top.

Note that some studies have found it less applicable in preventing concussions. This accent is thickly cushiony and it's rather like a helmet. It additionally options a special construction with a good inner lining for enhancing the match. to boot, the helmet will contain cushioning across the face to stop direct contact created to the boxer's face. you would like to seem for a thickly cushiony helmet that doesn't scale back your visibility once enjoying.

Most open-faced things seem like the standard helmets, however they're for boxing. they're typically manufactured from soft, premium quality leathers and hides. additionally, these helmets boast closure details like hook and loop, buttons and velcro. These closures build the instrumentality a lot of safe and reliable throughout play. Most of them have totally adjustable chinstraps that area unit straightforward to tie and untie. A looking exercise is straightforward currently as a result of most sellers have an internet presence.