By Per Ake Persson

Light heavy Adrian Diaconu, from Romania but fighting out Montreal, Canada, will fight for the WBC interim title March 29 in Bucharest. Against who is still to be decided. The show is promoted by Gankor Promotions Inc headed by Chris Ganescu.

The Dariusz "Tiger" Michalczewski vs Graciano "Rocky" Rocchigiani oldtimer clash that was scheduled for May 24 in Hannover is off, writes German media. Instead Michalczewski could be facing Virgil Hill.

Cuban heavy Odlanier Solis faces Egyptian Richard Nwoba Februay 29 in Milan on a OPI 2000 promotion. Headlining the bill is European junior welter champ Colin Lynes´ title defence against Gianluca Branco.

Arena Box Promotion stage their first show of 2008 March 11, a Tuesday, at Halle an der Saale with local heavy Steffen Kretschmann and cruiser Herbie Hide on top. The main bouts go out live in Europe on EuroSport.

French middle Thierry Karl challenges WBC Mediterranean champ Dejan Ribac January 26 in Belgrade, Serbia. Karl also has a part in the "Grand Tornoi".

Ukrainian super middle Vitaly Tsypko has had surgery on his nose and won´t be back until May.

WBA Iintercontinental junior welter champ Giorgio Marinelli defends the title against Brunet Zamora March 8 in Rome as co-headliner to the rematch between welters Daniele Petrucci and Antonio Lauri for the European Union crown.

Danish welter Christian Bladt has had his suspension shortened from two years to three months after an appeal to the national Federation. Bladt tested positive for an illegal substance, haschisch, after beating Hungarian Laszlo Komjathi October 27. The change of results that followed will still remain though with Komjathi a winner on a "technical disqualifiation". Bladt is off the suspension February 17.

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