By Per Ake Perrson

Russian amateur star Alexander Povitkin, despite an announcement made from at least one other promoter, signed with Sauerland Event in Germany and makes his debut June 11 in Kempten on the Hoffmann vs Vidoz (vacant EBU) bill. The 26-year old Povitkin won the gold medal in the super heavyweight division at the Athens Olympics. He also won the European championship in 02 and 04, and the World championship in 03. Povitkin´s opponent June 11 will be Czech native David Vicena.

 

Venezuelan Edgar Velasquez will be the opponent for French fly Brahim Asloum July 9 in Le Cannet.

 

Ex-WBC super middleweight champ Cristian Sanavia faces Frenchman Didier Mupeko, June 17 in Milano on the Zoff vs Johnson show. Cruiser Pietro Aurino is in against American Tony Menefee.

 

EBU jr lightweight champ Boris Sinitsin defends against Scotsman Alex Arthur, July 9 in Edinburgh.