A few weeks ago, the Swede had moved to Hamburg in order to prepare even more intensively on his athletic career. “It was a decision for
“It was a decision for professional sport. My head is now 100% about being in the EC boxing team,” said Granat.
Although Granat is ranked at 165th place in the independent world rankings, his promoter Erol Ceylan wants to attract big names for his fighter.
“Adrian has been sparring with the WBA champion Ruslan Chagaev. Our whole team, including coach Artur Grigorian and Chagaev were surprised how well Adrian held his own against the champion. I can imagine the near future to undertake a more experienced opponent for him on that form.”
Also fighting that same night is Nikola Milacic as the 21 year old fights for the tenth time professionally. “With 1.96 meters tall, he naturally belongs in the heavyweight division,” said coach Bülent Baser. “He is not, however, fully trained, he also creates the limit at cruiserweight.” (90.718 Kg)
“Nikola is 1.96 meters tall, so he naturally belongs in the heavyweight division,” said coach Bülent Baser. “He is not, however, fully stuck there and can make the limit at cruiserweight.”
Guiding Milacic’s career is a special project for his promoter Erol Ceylan as he explained; “Nikola is my godson. I have witnessed his first steps and his first sporting successes. His talent is unquestioned. If he learns to put his training into practise in his coming years in the ring, he will go a good way in this tough business. I’d like to help him up the ladder.”
