German knock-out sensation to make British debut in Liverpool
Wednesday 12 November 2014 16:13, UK
German knock-out sensation Vincent Feigenbutz will make his UK debut on November 22 at the eagerly-anticipated Cleverly-Bellew rematch at Liverpool’s Echo Arena.
The 19-year-old super middleweight faces Lorenzo Di Giacomo on the undercard of the grudge rematch between two British fighters, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
I’m looking forward to making my UK debut, it’s the motherland of boxing! The fans are amazing and it always makes for an incredible atmosphere.
Feigenbutz, who has stopped 15 of his 17 opponents, is considered one of Germany’s most exciting boxing prospects after his aggressive style and concussive power has earned him a fearsome reputation.
And the young fighter is eager to impress British fight fans when he travels to Liverpool to face the Italian veteran.
“I’m looking forward to making my UK debut, it’s the motherland of boxing! The fans are amazing and it always makes for an incredible atmosphere,” Feigenbutz said.
“Even though I am coming over from Germany, I hope they will get behind me and support me in this fight. I’m sure they’re going to love my explosive attacking style.
“I may only be 19 years old, but I have unseen power for someone my age. On November 22, Di Giacomo will taste my power, and he’s going to get knocked out!
“He may be an experienced, he’s old enough to be my father, but he’s not going to stand a chance. Don’t blink or you might miss it!”
Feigenbutz is the latest addition to a bumper bill in Liverpool which features British super middleweights George Groves, James DeGale and Callum Smith - all of whom, the young German considers as potential future opponents.
“I would love to fight any one of them. They all have my respect, but honestly, I believe I could beat all three of them,” Feigenbutz added.
“Once I’ve wiped out my domestic rivals, I would be willing to face any of the British super middleweights!”
Promoter Kalle Sauerland believes Feigenbutz has a bright future in the industry and is backing his fighter to leave a lasting impression when he enters the rings on British soil for the first time.
“Vincent is an exceptional young talent who has taken the German boxing scene by storm,” he said.
“We’re excited for him to have the opportunity to showcase his skills on such a big show. He is a power punching, no nonsense fighter and the British boxing fans are going to love him!”
Feigenbutz’s UK debut comes on a huge night of boxing in Merseyside where - along with the Cleverly v Bellew rematch - Scott Quigg and Jamie McDonnell defend their World titles against Hidenori Othake and Walberto Ramos respectively.
James DeGale meets Marco Antonio Periban, while George Groves meets Denis Douglin and Callum Smith tackles Nikole Sjekloca in a WBC World title eliminator. Heavyweight sensation Anthony Joshua defends his WBC International title against Michael Sprott in a British title eliminator, with promoter Eddie Hearn set to add more names to the bill soon.
Cleverly v Bellew II is exclusively live on Sky Sports Box Office on 22 November with George Groves, Anthony Joshua MBE, James DeGale MBE and more also on the bill. Visit www.skysports.com/cleverlybellew for more information.
