Akron, Ohio….Insiders close to NABA United States Champion Nick “The Stone Man” Firtha have reported that he will be traveling to Berlin, Germany to face Alexander Povetkin in a East meets West Showdown at Max Schmeling Arena. Firtha 19-7-1 (8KO) is riding a three victory winning streak in which he disposed of Tony Grano and Mike Shepherd to capture and retain his NABA United States Title. Povetkin 20-0 (15KO) will look to remain unbeaten against Firtha. Sources indicate that the winner of this contest will obtain a top 5 ranking in all major sanctioning bodies and early talks with the camps of David Haye and Wladimir Klitschko are rumored to have begun.
When speaking to Firtha he stated “This is an opportunity of a lifetime. I will go to Germany and take the next step of becoming Heavyweight Champion of the world and bring back the title to the United States.”
More details to follow in the coming days……
