Germany´s Artur “Thunderman” Mann will take on undefeated Romanian Ion Mihai Desrobitu for the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) world Cruiserweight title on November 2 at the Schilde Halle in Bad Hersfeld, Germany.
For Mann, 21-4 (12), it will be his third shot at world honours, having he lost to Kevin Lerena for the IBO title in 2019 and Mairis Breidis for the IBF title in 2021.
The 34-year-old, born in Kazakhstan, is a former WBO International and IBO Intercontinental titlist, and will have a significant advantage in experience over Desrobitu (30).
The Romanian, who brings an 8-0 (4) record, will enter his first championship fight after turning professional in 2019.
While he has yet to compete at the level of Mann, he also doesn’t know how to lose as a pro, and he will be a dangerous proposition for the local fighter, at least in the early rounds.
Billed as “Homecoming”, Mann vs. Desrobitu for the vacant WBF world Cruiserweight title, will be promoted by Mann Promotion and is preceded by a six-fight undercard.
