Fights at the weekend: Yoka, Reis and Co. in the ring | BOXSPORT

Fights at the weekend: Yoka, Reis and Co. in the ring

A number of top fights are scheduled for the coming weekend (May 17-18). While France’s heavyweight hope Tony Yoka wants to assert himself in Paris, the focus in Germany will be on the boxing event in Magdeburg involving Artur Reis.

After three defeats in a row, Tony Yoka fought his way back to the top last year with two knockout victories. (Photo: private)

Friday, May 17

Heavy: Tony Yoka vs. Arslan Yallyev
Semi-medium: Milan Prat vs. Placido Ramirez
Venue: Adidas Arena, Paris XVIII, Paris, France

Saturday, May 18

WBO World Superflying Championship: Mizuki Hiruta vs. Carla Merino
Venue: Commerce Casino, Commerce, USA

IBF European Championship in super middleweight (vacant): Artur Reis vs. Mate Rudan
WBO-Interconti in cruiser (vacant): Roman Fress vs. Michael Seitz
Venue: Seebühne Elbauenpark, Magdeburg (TV: MDR)

Half-middle: Fernando Vargas vs. Gonzalo Gaston Coria
Venue: Thunder Studios, Long Beach, USA (Stream: DAZN)