This coming Saturday 23 March see’s the return of heavyweight contender Robert Helenius 18-0, 11 KO’s when the Fin takes on Berkshire’s Michael Sprott 37-19, 17 KO’s . Current WBO Super-Middleweight Champion, Hellenius will be looking to get things back on track after a spell out of action due to injury.
The fight is taking place on the undercard of the eagerly awaited re-match between Arthur Abraham 36-3, 28 KO’s and Robert Stieglitz 43-3, 24 KO’s when the pair meet for the second time within seven months after Abraham took Stieglitz´s title away from him back on August 25. But the fans at the GETEC-Arena in Magdeburg, Germany, have another treat to look forward too, cause what would be a fight night without a match up between some real heavyweights?
However, Helenius will certainly have to be in great shape to fend off the challenge of the very experienced Sprott. The Berkshire born fighter proved his class during his win over Helenius´ Team Sauerland stable mate Edmund Gerber, who at the time was IBF´s number five ranked boxer. Therefore, Helenius knows that it won’t be a walk in the park on March 23. “I was present in Nuremberg when he beat Gerber,” said Helenius. “Sprott is technically gifted, so I will have to make use of my height and reach advantage. My jab could make the difference.”
Tickets for the big fight night at the GETEC-Arena in Magdeburg, Germany can be purchased at www.boxen.com, www.sesboxing.de and www.eventim.de.