Braekhus vs. Skovgaard on March 14th – News

By Boxing News - 02/12/2009 - Comments

braekhus564369The First Lady of the Sauerland-Team, Cecilia Braekhus, will take her first tilt at the World Title on March 14 in Kiel. The Berlin-based fighter challenges Denmark’s Vinni Skovgaard for the WBA and WBC belts. “This is a huge opportunity and I am really looking forward to it,” enthused Braekhus, who is unbeaten in ten fights since turning professional. “Thanks must go to my management: I never expected to get a crack at the World Title so soon,” she added.

The Norwegian shooting star signed a contract with Sauerland at the start of 2008, becoming the first female boxer in the 30-year history of the renowned boxing promoters. Her nickname The First Lady not only signals her intentions, but it also reflects her status at Sauerland. “With Cecilia, we have not only finally got a talented female boxer under contract, but we have signed a future World Champion,” claimed general manager Christian Meyer. “Cecilia’s big successes and her popularity in Norway have convinced us.”

In January 2007, the 27-year-old beauty from Bergen made her professional debut. In Basle, she defeated Ksenija Koprek on a unanimous points decision. Since then, Ulli Wegner has been monitoring her progress closely. After three more triumphs, the decision was made to take a gamble on the Norwegian talent. Wegner said: “I am delighted to be able to train a woman for the first time. The lads can learn a lot from her. She has what it takes to become World Champion.”

At the age of 14, Braekhus moved into top performance sport. She became World and European champion in kick-boxing before she turned to boxing at the age of 22. She made a seamless transition to the new sport, continuing to be successful: In 80 fights, she has won over 70 and tasted success at World and European championships. Now the Colombia-born Braekhus, who was adopted by her Norwegian parents at the age of three, is making waves on the professional scene. In Norway, she has long since been a TV and media icon and is regularly invited as a special, star guest to top TV shows.

Cecilia Braekhus now feels the need to pay back the faith placed in her with victories. “For me it is an honour to be the first woman at such a renowned boxing promoter. And now I would really like to become the first female World Champion in our team!”

To enable her to train even harder, the welterweight has set up home in Berlin. And to improve communication with her trainer, she has been learning German for several months. She already speaks Norwegian and English fluently. “My German is not yet good enough for TV interviews, but it is improving by the day,” she admitted.

In June 2008, the First Lady gave her much-anticipated debut on the undercard at the King Artur Abraham fight against Edison Miranda in the USA. Against the strong local favourite Nicole Woods, she won a unanimous points decision and was revered by the American fans in Hollywood.

And when the exotic boxer with her attractive style gets into the ring, her little mascot is always sitting in the corner. The Super Moose, a small Elk wearing a Superman costume, has been a lucky charm for Cecilia so far and is even building up its own reputation on TV. “The Super Moose is a gift from Mrs. Wegner, my trainer’s wife,” explained the lady from the land of Elks. “He is so sweet. I always carry him with me, especially into the boxing ring,” added Braekhus.

GREAT ENTHUSIASM FOR EDGAR SOSA´S FIGHT

It was far beyond notorious… The interest awaked by the Press Conference this morning at one of the meeting rooms of Calinda Geneve Hotel Mexico City. When announcing HISTORY IN VICTORIA the wonderful Boxing Evening to be featured by Prestige Boxing in Ciudad Victoria, City of the Mexican State of Tamaulipas Starring WBC Lightfly World Champion, Mexico’s City EDGAR SOSA having as Challenger for his title’s eight defense. The prestigious PORNSAWAN PORPRAMOOK from Thailand

Dozens of representatives from all media and boxing personalities from Mexico City like Former World Champs… Ruben Olivares, Guadalupe Pintor, Jose Antonio Aguirre, Jose Luis Bueno, Melchor Cob, and Rodolfo Martinez mingled along with many more current and past good fighters.

Ceremony directed by WBC President Jose Sulaiman at the main table sitting along with Ciudad Victoria`s major Mr. Arturo Diez Gutierrez Navarro, promoter Dr. Fausto Daniel Garcia and certainly Lightweight King Edgar Sosa for whom the applause and the good will wishes exploded filling the room.

All presents where constantly enquired… press and every attendant working in enthusiastic effort to create that typical true boxing feeling floating in the atmosphere as the interviews came one after the other without waiting.

Dr. Fausto Garcia notified the crowd of the boxing evening being moved from March 28th previously announced, to the new date of April 4th expecting the TV chain that will cover the action to agree with such change.

Promoter also presented the show’s card, definitely shaped up as one of the most attractive ones in the last years by the battles included in it.

Former Featherweight World Champion, Guty Espadas will cross gloves with Alberto Garza in a combat with the International Caribbean title involved & schedule for 12 rounds.

In another fight stepping back in a Mexican Ring Mexican American Mia St. John will defend facing Brook Deardoof for the WBC International Lightweight Female title.

Promising Arturo Estrada against Eduardo Garcia contending for the NABF Bantamweight Belt

Jose Guadalupe Martinez defending his national Lightfly Title VS Oscar Martinez

And for the Continental of Americas Lightweight Championship Reyes Sanchez will step up to try and retain against Rusbell Montoya

The possibility of having famous Mexican Wrestler “Hijo del Santo” in a partners mach was brought to the table.

The actions will Venue at the Fair site for Shows of Ciudad Victoria where one of the biggest dreams of WBC president Jose Sulaiman will come true. When for the first time in history a World Championship Show will happen in his Homeland Tamaulipas, a one hundred percent Boxing state of Mexico, since the beginning of last century.