It was a big night of action at the Weser Ems Halle in Oldenburg, Germany last evening as Mikkel Kessler re-stamped his authority over the super middleweight division with a devastating KO of opponent Danilo Haussler.

33 year old Haussler held the European Super Middle crown from 2001-2003 but failed on two attempts to recapture the belt in 2004 and 2007 and this challenge of arguably the best 168 pound fighter in the world came as a bit of a surprise to many.

The seasoned Frankfurt, Germany man had not been beaten in almost four years and knew this would be his first and likely only chance to win a world title, giving him the advantage of a fighter with absolutely nothing to lose.

Once the bell rang to begin the contest, Haussler initially could jab his way inside but soon the champion's own jab made that all but impossible for the shorter German.

Kessler's jab kept Haussler in range and the Dane landed his first right hand. Haussler couldn't get close enough to land his own right but did manage a left hook that caught Kessler after the champion speared the challenger with a straight right to the midsection.

Haussler showed good defense to catch most of the jabs on the gloves but a sneaky Kessler left upper-hook got through. Kessler's activity was keeping Haussler on the defensive until the champion banged home a short one-two combination at close quarters. Haussler was shaken but redoubled his efforts and got in a left hook to the head of Kessler in return. More...

By Per Ake Persson

German tabloid Bild Zeitung writes that Vitali Klitschko vs Samuel Peter for the WBC Heavyweight title is now officially on for October 11 at the brand new O2 Arena in Berlin. Klitschko will be trained by Fritz Sdunek. At the moment, it doesn´t look like it will be a Klitschko doubleheader with Wladimir fighting Alexander Povetkin. More...

By Per Ake Persson

WBA Super Middle champ Mikkel Kessler´s defence against German challenger Danilo Haussler appears now to be on for October 25 somewhere in Germany.

Danish media have speculated in Kiel or Flensburg, where Kessler resided for a brief spell, as possible sites but according to Sauerland Event´s CEO, it won´t be in either of these towns close to the Danish border. Nothing is set yetm but Kessler´s former stable and gymmate Mads Larsen could be fighting on the undercard. More...

By Per Ake Persson

Newly crowned European Heavyweight Champion Sinan Samil Sam has relinquished the title rather than go through with a rematch against Italian Paolo Vidoz. It will now be Vidoz vs. British fighter Matt Skelton for the vacant title. Deadline for purse bids or agreement is noon on September 8. More...

By Per Ake Persson

Karo Murat defends the European Super Middle title against Spaniard Gabriel Campbillo on September 20 in Germany. This is likely to be a supporting bout to Mikkel Kessler vs Danilo Haussler. Murat can already be found at # 9 in WBA ratings. More...

By Per Ake Persson

IBF, WBO and IBO Heavy Champ Wladimir Klitschko weighed in 109.3 kg / 241 lb at yesterday's chaotic weigh-in at a major shopping center in Hamburg, Germany that took place at noon.

Challenger Tony Thomnpson came in at 247.5 lb / 112.3 kg. Thompson didn´t take of his shirt, which led to some speculation that he had something to hide - but I was told that yesterday evening at 10 PM, he worked out hard and impressively in the gym at the Maritim Hotel. More...

At the weigh-in yesterday in Halle, Germany, WBA Middleweight Champion Felix Sturm measured up with challenger Randy Griffin of America ahead of their rematch tonight at Gerry Weber Stadium.

Both men looked perfectly fit and trim but I give the weighin procedure on points to Griffin, who came in at 72.4 kg / 159.5 lb with a very confident look about him. More...