londoner Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 By Dan Rafael ESPN.com Middleweight titlist Sebastian Sylvester will make his mandatory defense on May 7 against Australia's Daniel Geale, who will travel to Sylvester's home country of Germany to face him. The camps struck a deal this week, shortly before a purse bid would have been held to determine who promoted the fight. The bout will take place in Neubrandenburg. Rafael's Boxing Blog Get the latest scoop and analysis on the world of boxing from ESPN.com's Dan Rafael in his blog. Sylvester (34-3-1, 16 KOs), who is coming off a lopsided unanimous decision against countryman Mahir Oral in his third title defense in October, was supposed to defend his belt against Mehdi Bouadla in January. However, Sylvester came down with a viral infection a week beforehand and withdrew. Rather than reschedule, Sylvester instead moved on to the mandatory defense against Geale, which was due. "It was not a good start to the year but I took a long break and now I am ready to fight again," Sylvester said. "I really look forward to returning to Neubrandenburg. I have to make up for the late cancellation last time with an entertaining performance and a big win. "I am prepared for a tough challenge. As the top-ranked [iBF] contender, Geale poses a big threat. But I will defend my title." Geale (24-1, 15 KOs) earned the title opportunity by stopping former junior middleweight titlist Roman Karmazin -- who drew with Sylvester last June -- in the 12th round in an October title elimination bout. "Sylvester is a great champion with multiple defenses to his credit, but this is my time and I won't be denied," Geale said. "As the defending champion, I expect Sylvester to be at the top of his game, but this is my time and I've been preparing mentally for this since November last year after I beat Karmazin to earn the right as the mandatory challenger. It's taken 20 years, 190-plus combined amateur and professional fights [to get a title opportunity]." http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=6250015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_budweiser Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 ASK Daniel Geale a question for the budweiser boxing / ringnews24 interview http://budweiserboxing.forumcircle.com/viewtopic.php?t=9269 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamasadlittleboy Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Been asked to preview this for proboxing-fans so probably going to try and put it off and see if Geale answers our questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_budweiser Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Been asked to preview this for proboxing-fans so probably going to try and put it off and see if Geale answers our questions I've got his wifes email she said she'll get Geale to answer quick as possible. I'm going to submit the questions tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamasadlittleboy Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Cheers, just shoved a few more questions in to help me lols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemanthjava Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 IBF middleweight champ Sebastian Sylvester (34-3, 16KOs) will defend the title against Australian Daniel Geale (24-1, 15KOs) on May 7 at the Jahnsportforum in Neubrandenburg. Geale is the mandatory challenger to Sylvester's title. Contracts were signed on Saturday after the parties came to an agreement without having to go to a purse bid. http://www.sportsbun.com/sebastian-sylvester-vs-daniel-geale-preview-prediction-may-7-2011/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemurphy Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 This is a fight that has kind of been under the radar and overshadowed by other things, but one of the better matchups we have to look forward to in terms of competitiveness. It should make a nice little pre-Pacquaio-Mosley Treat for those waiting around for the PPV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 The votes are for Budweiser Boxing's own Hall Of fame - as nominated and voted by the members. Nominated fighters: http://budweiserboxing.forumcircle.com/viewtopic.php?t=8182 Nominated fighters from last 40 Years: http://budweiserboxing.forumcircle.com/viewtopic.php?t=9638 Fighters that have already been inducted: http://budweiserboxing.forumcircle.com/viewtopic.php?t=9000 Current fighters needing votes: Sam Langford: http://budweiserboxing.forumcircle.com/viewtopic.php?t=9520 Ezzard Charles: http://budweiserboxing.forumcircle.com/viewtopic.php?t=9519 Arturo Gatti: http://budweiserboxing.forumcircle.com/viewtopic.php?t=9714 Jeff Fenench: http://budweiserboxing.forumcircle.com/viewtopic.php?t=9712 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamasadlittleboy Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 This is a fight that has kind of been under the radar and overshadowed by other things, but one of the better matchups we have to look forward to in terms of competitiveness. It should make a nice little pre-Pacquaio-Mosley Treat for those waiting around for the PPV. Good day of fights that Koki Kameda v Daniel Diaz in Japan for the WBA Bantamweight title too. WV2 v Jorge Arce on the Pacquiao undercard as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londoner Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 Fight is coming up this weekend. I can't see past a Sylvester win to be honest although i have seen a few people predicting Geale to win. Let's hope it's a competitive bout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamasadlittleboy Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Personally I'm going heavy on the Aussie, if it wasn't in Germany I think this was as good a bank job as you will find in boxing >_> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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