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Groghue vs. Benchabla, more World Champions and Cold War 2.0 PhilBoxing.com Fri, 02 Dec 2011 Lausanne, Switzerland, 2 December 2011 - Incredible third week of World Series of Boxing (WSB) action and what a line up in prospect, Friday night kicks-off with the explosive Dolce & Gabbana Milano Thunder versus Astana Arlans and Baku Fires visiting Paris United. Saturday then sees Beijing Dragons against the Mexico City Guerreros and Leipzig Leopards face Istanbul Bosphorus. This blockbuster weekend then climaxes with the match dubbed Cold War 2.0 as Los Angeles Matadors reserve a hot reception for Dynamo Moscow. The cream of the crop comes out to fight this weekend with four Individual World Champions and two finalists taking to the ring. Nothing but the very best boxing action in WSB. Fight of the week This sensational fight caught the imagination of the boxing world last season and showcased what WSB was all about: top quality boxers fighting for the ultimate prize in the world's premiere team competition. This week when Astana visit Milan, the much anticipated rematch between the two top ranked Light-Heavyweights treats viewers to a colossal grudge match as the reigning Individual champion Abdelhafid Benchabla goes toe-to-toe with his fierce rival Ludovic Groghue. It promises to be a clash of epic proportions between two hard-hitting orthodox fighters. Frenchman Groghue will be going all-out to inflict revenge after losing to Benchabla in the WSB finals last time around. Match of the week Billed as Cold War 2.0, the Los Angeles Matadors have been keen to crank up the pressure in Group A by taunting their rivals Dynamo Moscow and re-igniting the titanic struggle between East vs. West. The Music Box in the heart of Hollywood will be the set for this much anticipated showdown, a rivalry that goes back decades is sure to bring out fast and furious high quality boxing. The tone was set in the build-up and now the time has finally arrived, pure entertainment awaits in five high-octane bouts. The other matches Highflyers Dolce & Gabbana Milano Thunder have been in stunning form this season and continue to pull out all the stops in this competition as they bring out the big guns against the Astana Arlans. Looking to set a marker and assert complete dominance in Group A, Milano line-up in the ring their toughest five fighters. Russo, Derevyanchenko and Valentino pull no punches. With a combined WSB experience of 31 bouts, including 28 victories and 6 TKOs, the Italian outfit will be an awesome proposition. A tough challenge for the Astana Arlans, however they will be undaunted by the momentous task having brought with them the top Lightweight and top Light-Heavyweight fighters. Group B witnesses Leipzig Leopards take on the Istanbul Bosphorus. Very intriguing contests as the Leopards look to use home advantage, with strong line-ups of boxers on both sides, it promises to be a close battle between these two teams. There are no certainties in this thrilling competition and each team has to be on top on their game at all times. Enrico Koelling will be the one to watch here with the 21-year-old only getting stronger after an impressive first season. Undefeated and riding high, the confident Baku Fires make the trip to the Stade Pierre-de-Coubertin in the French capital to face reigning champions Paris United. A hard one to call, with Paris always a threat and still to start firing on all cylinders in Group B, and Baku looking hungry for more success after recording two wins already this season. Michel Tavares and Filip Hrgovic will look to set the tone for Paris United, all eyes will be on them as they have the experience to lead their team to victory. Last but not least, disciplined and focused, the Mexico City Guerreros make the trip to the Worker's Stadium in Macau to face the Beijing Dragons. This Group B contest is sure to have it all. Plenty of experience and plenty of pedigree in both squads and the viewers will be pleased to see Swedish southpaw Kennedy Katende take to the ring after his devastating performance in the second week of WSB action. (Click HERE to read his exclusive interview) Boxer to watch With so many class fighters on show this weekend, it is hard to choose the best but keep your eyes on Zhimin Wang of the Beijing Dragons, the current WSB World Individual Lightweight Champion. This exciting 26-year-old Chinese orthodox fighter is real threat and his power, speed and accuracy causes serious damage from all angles. Look out for his vicious hooks when he faces the young and agile Ramon Hidalgo from the Mexico City Guerreros. What they said "We really want to win in Paris. Paris United is a very strong team and it will be difficult to defeat them in front of their fans, but we will give our best to achieve our goal", declared Genzhiyev Rizvan, the Baku Fires General Manager (Read story in full...) The Bangkok Elephants vs. Venky's Mumbai Fighters tie has been cancelled due to the widespread flooding in Thailand.  |
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