Former two division champion Arthur Abraham will face Tim-Robin Lihaug on July 16, according to Dan Rafael of espn.com.
“My goal is to become world champion again, and I will not let anyone stand in my way,” said Abraham, who is also a former middleweight titleholder. “Tim-Robin Lihaug is a good, young fighter but he will learn the hard way what it takes to make it to the top.”
“I never underestimate any of my opponents, and I will prepare myself to be in top shape,” Abraham said. “I want to put the disappointment of losing to Ramirez behind me and prove I still have more to give. I’m looking to the future now, and that starts with a good win on July 16.”
“I’m very excited about this opportunity,” Lihaug said. “Abraham has been a great champion for many years, but I wouldn’t have taken this fight if I didn’t think I could win. He is beatable and I’m coming to Berlin to win.
“Abraham is 36 years old and has already won a lot of titles and made a lot of money, whereas I’m a young, hungry fighter, and I think that will give me an advantage. This is like a world title fight to me. It means everything. I’ve been in training camp since the beginning of January and I will be in the best shape of my life on July 16. I want to prove myself and there is no better way of doing that than by beating Abraham.”
