Granit Shala to Face Oleksandr Zakhozhyi for European Heavyweight Title
Two unbeaten but largely untested contenders, Granit Shala and Oleksandr Zakhozhyi, are set to clash for the vacant European heavyweight title at the AGON Sportpark in Berlin, Germany on April 13.
Shala, with a record of 15-0 and 5 knockouts, made his professional debut in Germany in 2017. The 27-year-old has steadily climbed the ranks, facing tougher opponents with each fight. Standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing 260 pounds, Shala holds victories over Zine Eddine Benmakhlouf (UD 10) and most recently, Jorge Alejandro Arias (TKO 6).
On the other hand, Zakhozhyi, boasting a record of 18-0 with 14 KOs, also started his professional career in 2017. The 30-year-old Ukrainian, standing at an impressive 6-foot-9, has predominantly fought overseas, securing wins over notable opponents like Kevin Johnson (UD 8), Pavel Sour (TKO 3), and Evgenios Lazaridis (TKO 1).
The European heavyweight title has seen limited action in recent years, with only a few contests since Joe Joyce’s victory over Daniel Dubois in November 2020. After several changes and pull-outs, Shala and Zakhozhyi are now set to battle it out for the prestigious title.
Exciting Undercard Matches
Aside from the main event, the undercard will feature some thrilling matchups. Former IBF middleweight titlist Vincenzo Gualtieri will make his return to the ring after losing his championship in a unification bout last year. Gualtieri (21-1-1, 7 KOs) will face off against Italian-based Nigerian Joshua Nmomah (13-2, 4 KOs).
In another exciting bout, Thomas Piccirillo (13-0-4, 4 KOs) will take on Alexander Pavlov (19-3, 14 KOs) in a scheduled 12-round middleweight clash. Lelito Lopez (10-0-2, 7 KOs) will go up against Mohammed Graich (7-2, 5 KOs) in an 8-round super middleweight attraction. Additionally, heavyweight Alexander Mueller vom Berge (6-0, 4 KOs) and lightweight Hamsat Shadalov (6-0, 1 KO) will also be in action against yet-to-be-named opponents.
Conclusion
Get ready for an action-packed night of boxing as Granit Shala and Oleksandr Zakhozhyi vie for the European heavyweight title. With an exciting undercard featuring top-notch talent, this event promises to deliver thrills and excitement to boxing fans worldwide.
