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Danilo D’Agata, Nisse Sauerland, Erik Skoglund
Photo Credit: Team Sauerland

***NFN press conference – pictures and quotes****

Erik Skoglund (19-0, 10 KOs) came face-to-face with his opponent Danilo D’Agata (12-1-1, 3 KOs) for the first time at today’s final press conference ahead of their European (EU) Light Heavyweight Title fight at the Nordic Fight Night in Esbjerg on Saturday night.

“I feel good,’’ said Skoglund. ‘’I’ve gone through a long and hard training camp with good sparring. I couldn’t feel better. I want to take control from the first bell and push him all the way through the fight.

‘’There’s been some trash talk on his part, but it’s part of the game. Danilo has called me a predictable fighter, but let’s see how much he can predict on the night.’’

Said D’Agata: ‘’I am here to win. It may sound a little weird, but I’m actually pretty relaxed and calm. When you train properly and know your strengths you can be relaxed. I am not going to reveal my game plan but I can assure you I am here to spoil the show.‘’

Promoter Nisse Sauerland said: ”Erik looks in great shape. We fully expect him to continue his unbeaten streak and continue on his journey to become a world champion. However he can’t take anything for grated. He must remain focused and fight to the very best of his ability in order to get past D’Agata.”

Skoglund is not the only Swede fighting for a title at the Blue Water Dokken, Anthony Yigit fights Kasper Bruun in a Scandinavian showdown for the WBC Baltic Light Welterweight Title.

Yigit was accompanied by his coach Joey Gamache to the press conference, however his opponent Bruun was unable to attend.

‘’I was surprised that Kasper didn’t show up today,’’ said Yigit. ‘’Maybe he is scared. He can run, but on Saturday night there will be no place for him to hide!’’

Yigit’s confidence is shared by his coach Gamache. ‘’We have worked out a winning game plan and have exercised and executed it throughout all our training,’’ said the former two-time world champion. ‘’I’m not taking anything away from Kasper but although he has 20 fights this will be his first real fight. There is no doubt in my mind whatsoever that Anthony will win.‘’

Tickets for the Nordic Fight Night in Esbjerg are available at billetten.dk

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Erik kör ett lättare träningspass med sin tränare Karsten Röwer.

Det var stort mediaintresse när Erik och Team Sauerland höll “public workout” på All Star Training Center i Stockholm. Så gott som alla stora riksmedia och även flera mindre fanns på plats för intervjuer och fotografering. Även SVT1 fanns på plats, så vi förväntar oss ett inslag på Sportnytt.

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Erik Skoglund, Karsten Roewer
Photo Credit: Team Sauerland

***Karsten Roewer: Skoglund can follow in Braehmer’s footsteps***

Erik Skoglund (19-0, 10 KOs) takes another step closer to realising his world title ambitions on Saturday night. The 22 year-old Swede makes the second defence of his European (EU) Light Heavyweight Title at the Blue Water Dokken in Esbjerg, Denmark against former Italian Champion Danilo D’Agata (12-1-1, 3 KOs).

In his corner is Karsten Roewer, the man responsible for guiding Juergen Braehmer to a second light heavyweight world title. We caught up with the renowned German coach to get his views on Skoglund’s next challenge.

Q: Erik Skoglund faces Danilo D’Agata at the Nordic Fight Night in Esbjerg. What do you think of D’Agata and what kind of fight can we expect to see on Saturday night?

KR: D’Agata is not a big puncher but he likes to use the distance and has an active jab. Erik has to take the initiative from the get-go and be ready for any counter attacks. Stick and move is the key to win vs. D’Agata. If Erik can mix in a good amount of body punches, I see the possibility for an early stoppage.

Q: How have you been preparing Erik for this fight?

KR: Like for every fight Erik did some of his roadwork and athletic training at home in Sweden before joining us in Germany. We then had a three-week training camp in Güstrow. D’Agata is quite a tall fighter so we brought in some sparring partners with a similar build.

Q: How has Erik progressed since first turning pro in 2010 and what has it been like to work with him for all these years and to see him develop?

KR: It’s a lot of fun to work with him. I see him progressing all the time. Erik is really determined to get better. He has also learned not to let his temperament guide his way inside the ring but to use the tactics we work on before a fight.

Q: What are Erik’s greatest strengths as a boxer?

KR: Most of it all it’s his diligence and desire to keep up fighting from the first to the last bell.

Q: You also train WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Juergen Braehmer do you believe Erik has what it takes to follow in Juergen’s footsteps and become a world champion?

KR: That’s what we are hoping for. All of my fighters have the aim and the talent to become world champions one day. If they would slip and be content with themselves they should stop fighting.

Tickets for the Nordic Fight Night in Esbjerg are available at billetten.dk.

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Edward Roff, +447877720715, eroff@spagsports.com