William Scull is about to make a fresh start. On January 31, the former world champion will fight local hero Jacob Bank in Kolding for the WBO global super middleweight belt.
AGON Sports is sending its former world champion William Scull back to the international title stage. Next Saturday, January 31, the Cuban-born fighter will face unbeaten local hero Jacob Bank (17 wins) at the Sydbank Arena in Kolding, Denmark. At stake is the WBO Global super-middleweight title, which Bank will defend against Scull.
For Scull (23 wins, one loss), the fight is a key step on his way back to the top of the world rankings. Just a few months ago, the AGON fighter was in the spotlight in Riyadh, where he fought Canelo Alvarez for all four world championship belts and had to relinquish his IBF world title in the process. The upcoming fight in Denmark now offers him the chance to get back within striking distance of the World Championships by winning the title.
New impetus from the corner
In the run-up to the match, Scull has specifically set new impulses. He has a new coach at his side in Ernesto Aroche, who is also Cuban and has brought fresh impetus to his preparations. Scull also completed an intensive sparring phase with top-class partners, including stablemate Malek Semmo as well as Hamza Salahudin, Luka Plantic, Serhat Parlak and Serkay Comert – a selection that guaranteed both speed and tactical variability at the highest level.
Team manager Björn Schicke is correspondingly confident: “William had a very strong preparation with absolute top boxers who consistently challenged him. Jacob Bank will not have an easy time against our former champion. William is the more experienced man, boxes very intelligently and has exceptional ring intelligence. He is ready to take the title in Denmark.”
With a victory over the WBO Global Champion, AGON Sports would once again underline that William Scull continues to be one of the defining international players in the super middleweight division and that the next attempt at the world championship is only a matter of time.
Text: Press release / AGON Sports