By Per Ake Persson

German heavyweight prospect Franz Rill (11-0) has stepped in as as a substitute for Hungarian Zsolt Bogdan, who is injured, as co-challenger for the vacant EU championship. In the other corner is already Italian champion Salvatore Erittu (27-2).

The Rill vs. Erittu clash will go ahead on December 19th in Helsinki in a supporting bout to Erkan Teper´s defense of the EBU heavyweight title against Robert Helenius.

Both Rill and Teper are promoted by Z! Promotions and their fights will be televised in Germany by SKY Pay per View.