{"id":63486,"date":"2016-09-27T12:33:21","date_gmt":"2016-09-27T17:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=63486"},"modified":"2016-09-27T12:34:01","modified_gmt":"2016-09-27T17:34:01","slug":"erik-skoglunds-wba-title-fight-against-timy-shala-is-postponed-until-december-9th-breaking-boxing-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=63486","title":{"rendered":"Erik Skoglund\u2019s WBA Title Fight Against Timy Shala is Postponed Until December 9th – Breaking Boxing News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Erik\u00a0Skoglund\u2019s (25-0, 11 KOs) WBA International Light Heavyweight title fight with Timy Shala (21-1-1, 8 KOs) will now take place on December 9 at the Rosvalla Arena in Nyk\u00f6ping, Sweden.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019We\u2019re delighted to have a new date in place,\u2019\u2019 said promoter Nisse Sauerland. \u2018\u2019The application has already been submitted with the Swedish Martial Arts Delegation, and we can now look forward to another great night of boxing on December 9 at the Rosvalla Arena in Nyk\u00f6ping.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n

Skoglund, who is back in action following a bloody brawl with Ryno Liebenberg on April 23 at the Hovet in Stockholm, is relishing a return to his hometown arena, which last year, played host to his historic IBF Intercontinental title fight against Oleksandr Cherviak, and a shut-out points win over Derek Edwards.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019I\u2019m very happy to have a new date set,\u2019\u2019 said Skoglund. \u2018\u2019This is a really important fight for me against a tough opponent. I\u2019ve been in training since my fight with Liebenberg and I feel in great shape. The extra time will only make me stronger, and I will be better than ever on December 9.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019It\u2019s always a special feeling to fight at home, and I\u2019m looking forward to bringing boxing back to Nyk\u00f6ping. It means everything to have so many people supporting me, and I promise to repay their support with another great victory!\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n

The \u2018Swedish Sensation\u2019 will face a tough task against the \u2018Albanian Bomber\u2019 Shala, who says he is coming to Sweden to win, and will be bringing his own passionate fans to rival Skoglund\u2019s home support.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019Skoglund is a good boxer, but I know I can beat him,\u2019\u2019 says Shala. \u2018\u2019He should prepare for a fighter who is willing to do everything to win. I\u2019ve been training hard and I will not lose this fight! Albanian people are crazy boxing fans, and there will be lots of people coming to support me and making lots of noise.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n