European Boxing News: Former World Champ Sven Ottke May Return To Action

By Per Ake Persson

German press writes today that former IBF and WBA super middle champ Sven Ottke could be coming back to face Dariusz Michalczewski May 24 in Hannover.

Michalczewski, 48-2 and former longtime WBO light heavy ruler, should have fought another oldtimer in Graciano Rocchigiani but “Rocky” have pulled out.

Ottke makes no ifs and buts about why he is coming back: money – Ottke retired well off but an expensive divorce has cost him a lot of money. The fight with Michalczewski is not a done deal yet but should be signed next week.

Ottke, 34-0, retired in 2004 after 20 successful title defences. Michalczewski quit in 2005 after first losing the WBO light heavy belt and then to then WBA cruiser king Fabrice Tiozzo.

Both men have their best days far behind them but should be fresh enough to make it interesting. The fight is made at 84 kg / 185 lbs.