Alen Babic vs. Lukasz Rozanski | Sky Sports - April 22, 2023

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So Eddie lost another purse bid. The pole’s promoter won it for $400k.

Thanks.

I read that the fight is gonna be made soon, but didn’t know purse bids was today.

Good to know.

Hearn is shocking in purse bids.

Any idea what he bid?

No idea. Strange one to lose but is it one that’ll drive viewers and subs? Probably not but it’d be a really fun fight. Hopefully we find a way to see it in the U.K.

It will probably still end up on DAZN.

[maverick23]

Thanks.

I read that the fight is gonna be made soon, but didn’t know purse bids was today.

Good to know.

Hearn is shocking in purse bids.

Any idea what he bid?

No idea. Strange one to lose but is it one that’ll drive viewers and subs? Probably not but it’d be a really fun fight. Hopefully we find a way to see it in the U.K.

It will probably still end up on DAZN.

Hopefully will be.

[morm]

Eddy 325k .... i can see if Babic take the belt he going to another Promotor.

Babic give the show.... not good for Eddy

[jameswilson]

100k difference in the purse bids. Indicates the Pole has a decent following over there.

[funso banjo baby]

What happening with Babic?

Any news ?

[tony1234]

What happening with Babic?

Any news ?

Career died a death , he needed to be out regularly not hanging around for this

[JamesPhilips]

What happening with Babic?

Any news ?

Career died a death , he needed to be out regularly not hanging around for this

Did he upset Eddie? He was pushed so much for a bit

[golden_labrador]

Babic was a fight away from being KO'd on his magical mystery DAZN tour, being wobbled and shaken against very average opponents. One more slight increase in opponent quality and he'll be done.

I think Eddie knows the ride is over.

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Lukasz Rozanski vs. Alen Babic on April 22 in Rzeszow, Vacant WBC Bridgerweight Title

It's official: Polish Knockout Promotions, headed by Andrzej Wasilewski, announced today that the fight for the vacant WBC bridgerweight championship between Lukasz Rozanski (14-0) and Croatian Alen "The Savage" Babic (11-0) will go ahead on April 22 in Rzeszow.

Rozanski, who previously campaigned as a heavyweight and never fought as a bridgerweight, has been waiting for a long time for his chance as he was first set to fight then champ Oscar Rivas in Colombia - a showdown that was postponed several times and eventually called off. His last fight dates back to May 30, 2021 when he beat Artur Szpilka on a first round stoppage.

As for "The Savage" Babic, he's been active since his pro debut in 2019 and is hugely popular with fight fans with his all out brawling style - that's been close to backfiring a few times in his short career.

The EBU has announced that the fight for the vacant EBU cruiserweight title between Michal Cieslak (23-2) and Frenchman Dylan Bregeon (12-2-1) also will go ahead on April 22 in Rzeszow.

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If Rozanski has never fought at Bridgerweight, how’s he fighting for the “world” title.

[leejonesjnr]

If Rozanski has never fought at Bridgerweight, how’s he fighting for the “world” title.

His last contest was below the Bridger limit

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Purse bids

KnockOut Promotions: $425,000
Matchroom: $350,000

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Per the WBC, the purse bid will be split 50-50 between the #1 contender Babic vs #3 ranked Rozanski.

[jameswilson]

I’d guess that’s a career high purse for Babic by quite some distance.

[gregregegg]

Big pay day for day for Rozanski... he is the real winner of "bridgerweight"....

unknown 240 lb heavy, gets paid $200,000+ to fight a fairly shit small cruiserweight... with a bonus "world title"

[wrighty]

I swear Babic was offered a European heavyweight shot but he passed it up?

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I swear Babic was offered a European heavyweight shot but he passed it up?

He’s got a chance to win a “world” title

[wrighty]

I swear Babic was offered a European heavyweight shot but he passed it up?

He’s got a chance to win a “world” title

I think a lot of the issue is that the weight class is sparse. Even Wilder fucked off the chance to fight for it so he was probably waiting for his chance.

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Confirmed for Sky Sports. Caroline Dubois and Martin Bakole will be on the card.

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Martin Bakole BOXXER debut announced against undefeated Ukrainian

Lukasz Rozanski vs Alen Babic for vacant WBC World Bridgerweight Title headlines Rzeszów event presented in association with Knockout Promotions

The formidable Caroline Dubois fights overseas for the first time as a professional

Martin Bakole vs Ihor Shevadzutskyi: BOXXER debut for ‘The Next King of Scotland’ Bakole, live on Sky Sports

Hard-hitting Jeamie TKV looks to make yet another emphatic statement on the heavyweight scene

BOXXER heads to Poland next month for its second international event of 2023, presenting a world title fight and a stacked card of elite championship boxing on Saturday, April 22, in association with Knockout Promotions.

Fresh from a successful event in Paris last weekend, where Dan Azeez captured the EBU light-heavyweight title and Lauren Price extended her unbeaten professional record, another huge trip to the continent is in the reckoning.

Caroline Dubois leads the star-studded travelling party to Rzeszów, along with brand new BOXXER signing Martin Bakole and fellow heavyweight Jeamie TKV – with Alen Babic headlining, live and exclusively in the UK & Republic of Ireland on Sky Sports, when he faces Lukasz Rozanski for the vacant WBC World Bridgerweight title.

Trained by Shane McGuigan, rising superstar Dubois (6-0, 5 KOs) blasted her way through Feriche Mashaury at the OVO Wembley Arena in February to make another emphatic stride in her burgeoning career.

Mashaury has fought the likes of Chantelle Cameron and Terri Harper and took recently crowned British Boxer of the Year Natasha Jonas the distance in 2019.

But former Team GB hero Dubois, 22, made light work of her Tanzania rival and dispatched her inside two destructive rounds. An opponent for April 22 will be named in due course.

The ‘Next King of Scotland’ Martin Bakole (18-1-0, 13 KOs) will make his highly-anticipated BOXXER debut when he takes on unbeaten Ukrainian, Ihor Shevadzutskyi (10-0, 8 KOs) in a battle of the behemoths.

Bakole signed a long-term deal with BOXXER back in February. And the Ayrshire-based heavyweight, who is ranked highly by the WBA, will be out to make a major statement when he collides with a man nicknamed ‘the Hulk’, who has wins over Kevin Johnson and Kamil Sokolowski on his CV.

Standing at a menacing 6ft 6in, Bakole hails from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where he was born a prince to the son of the ruler of the Kananga province. His brother is former WBC World Cruiserweight king, Ilunga Makabu.

His record is as impressive as his stature, having won 18 professional fights including his last in May 2022 when he celebrated a majority decision victory over Tony Yoka in the Rio 2016 Olympic champion’s homeland in Paris, France.

Bakole’s only defeat was in 2018 to American heavyweight Michael Hunter. But he has responded with seven successive wins since – five of which were knockouts, including triumphs against Kevin Johnson and Mariusz Wach.

Another impressive heavyweight on the fight card in Rzeszów is Jeamie TKV (4-0, 2 KOs).

The undefeated Londoner has made a great impression with BOXXER, enjoying four wins – including his breathtaking points victory over Harry Armstrong last month.

The 29-year-old has been training in Texas and can now look forward to his first fight outside of his capital city when he travels to Poland next month.

Completing the line-up will be a hotly-contested main event which sees the popular Croatian knockout artist, Alen ‘The Savage’ Babic (11-0, 10 KOs) battle Poland’s own Lukasz Rozanski (14-0, 13 KOS) for the vacant WBC World Bridgerweight Championship.

BOXXER CEO & Founder, Ben Shalom said: “Another significant European adventure awaits. Paris was an incredible success and we believe that this fight night in Poland will be hugely impactful in the world of boxing.

“Caroline Dubois has proved unstoppable and this will be a brilliant test for her overseas. Jeamie TKV has lit up our screens with some hugely impressive heavyweight performances and you will not want to blink when the ‘Next King of Scotland’ Martin Bakole stands toe-to-toe with the ‘Ukrainian Hulk’, Ihor Shevadzutskyi in chief support.

“Topped by a huge world title fight with Alan Babic, we are looking forward to another showcase for our world class roster on the global stage with Sky Sports.”

Further news on tickets and media accreditation will be released in due course.

This event is presented in association with official partners Everlast, WOW HYDRATE and Village Hotels.

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Matchroom lost the bid.

Polish promoters then ask Sky to take on broadcast rights.

Shit for DAZN.

[joshj909]

Bakole Vs Hulk

[Sweet Dick Willie]

I like Babic. He's not very good but very entertaining nonetheless. A crazy guy with a crazy style that could win many better boxers but lose to pretty much anyone.

[maverick23]

I think these kind of shows are a good idea by Boxxer/Sky.

I’d imagine they don’t cost loads (compared to a U.K. show) as the hometown promoter will be covering the bulk of the main event cost so whilst it’s another fight date with a good main event it should, in theory, leave more money available for the U.K. shows.