Official Announcement: Zakhozhyi vs. Shala

On April 13th, Ukrainian heavyweight boxer (over 90.7 kg) Oleksandr Zahozhii (18-0, 14 KOs) will face the German Granit Shala (15-0, 5 KOs) for the vacant EBU title.

Preliminary information suggests the bout could take place in Berlin.

Oleksandr's previous fight occurred in March of last year against Muhammed Ali Durmaz (33-36, 30 KOs), in which the Ukrainian won by knockout.

Granit Shala won by technical knockout against Jorge Alejandro Arias (13-5-2, 6 KOs) in November.