Arthur Abraham: I have to prove I deserve to be at the topOctober 10, 2012 - 21:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On August 25 Arthur Abraham (35-3, 27 KOs) dethroned Robert Stieglitz and took the WBO Super-Middleweight Championship off him. Now the date is set for his first title defense. The champion takes on Mehdi Bouadla (26-4, 11KOs) in Nuremberg, Germany, on December 15, Arthur Abraham’s official website reported. It is going to be a special fight for Abraham. “It was such a relief after I won the title against Robert Stieglitz. There were quite a few experts who said I wouldn’t be able to become the super-middleweight champion,” said the 32-year-old. “Now I have to prove that I deserve to be at the top. I cannot afford to be complacent when I take on Mehdi Bouadla.” “Of course Arthur is the favourite. He is the world champion. However, Bouadla shouldn’t be under estimated. He is one of these guys, who is always looking to get at his opponent. He also has a lot of heart. Arthur will have to be very careful,” said coach Ulli Wegner. “The fans in front of the TV and the spectators inside the Arena Nürnberger Versicherung can look forward to a very interesting fight. Lately, Arthur Abraham showed what he can do as a super-middleweight. Now, in Mehdi Bouadla, he has someone in front of him, who has the will power to take advantage of this chance,” Chris Meyer, Managing Director of Sauerland Event said.
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