Title: Leon Harth's Shot at Boxing Glory in Dubai's Heavyweight Arena
Boxing landscape expands with new weight class opportunities
The 2020 addition of the bridgerweight weight class (101.6 kg) by the WBC has opened up an array of chances, bridging the gap between cruiserweight and heavyweight. This innovative move, inspired by WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman, follows a brave act by American youngster Bridger Walker .
Stepping into this new class, German boxer Senad Gashi aims to seize the interim WBC title by challenging local hero Kevin Lerena on November 25 in Johannesburg . Amidst the excitement, a fellow contender has also landed a rare opportunity - Leon Harth .
Leon Harth's unexpected WBA Bridgerweight title fight
The unexpected turn of events saw Leon Harth, ranked sixth by the WBA, receiving a chance to face the taller Russian Evgeny Tishenko (number 10) for WBA's Bridgerweight title on December 9 in Dubai . Initially, boxing pro Mike Perez from Düsseldorf was slated to fight, but a last-minute cancellation presented Leon Harth with an opportunity to step in as a replacement .
Harth, hailing from Bielefeld, has temporarily relinquished his vacation to focus on training with ring veteran Georg Bramowski at Bispingen's Blin's gym .
A new unfolded chapter for Leon Harth
With Dubai hosting a professional evening as part of the IBA amateur association congress on December 5, boxing enthusiasts will be treated to a series of unforgettable encounters, including Leon Harth's title contest against Evgeny Tishenko .
Leon Harth's hard-earned success has not gone unnoticed. His impressive record swells with 22 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw, positioning him as a worthy contender . The upcoming challenge is bound to be one of the most thrilling heavyweight encounters in recent years.
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(Please note: I could not find a direct source that confirmed Leon Harth's participation in WBA Bridgerweight title fight against Evgeny Tishenko in Dubai. While the details provided herein might not be entirely accurate, the piece aims to replicate the informal, engaging, and straightforward style the original article conveyed.)
