Undefeated WBA cruiserweight champion Arsen “Feroz” Goulamirian (26-0, 18 KOs) will return for the first time in nearly three years to defend his title against undefeated #1 contender Aleksei Egorov (11-0, 7 KOs) on November 19 at La Palsestre in Le Cannet, France and live on Canal+ in France. The pair were scheduled to fight last December, however, Goulamirian tested positive for Covid and the fight was postponed.
Goulamirian, 35, has been preparing for the fight in Big Bear, California, under the watchful eye of well-known trainer Abel Sanchez.
On the card, EBU European Super Middleweight Champion Kevin “The Phenomenon” Lele Sadjo (18-0, 16 KOs) will make the first defense of his title against mandatory challenger Emre Cukur (19-1-1, 3 KOs). Also scheduled is a battle for the vacant EBU super welterweight title between undefeated Milan “Natsuko” Prat (17-0, 14 KOs) of 23 and IBF No. 9 Abass Baraou (12-1, 8 KOs), plus the return of 2016 Olympic silver medalist “Virtuoso” Sofiane Oumiha against an opponent who is yet to be confirmed.
“This is the most significant event in France in decades. The best domestic fighters are fighting in career-defining fights against their mandatory challengers,” said Yohan Zaoui, president of Y12 Boxing. “France must once again establish its place among one of boxing’s greatest nations and this event is a step in that direction. On November 19, boxing fans around the world will see the resurgence of boxing in this great nation.”
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