Rust, Germany, Friday 23rd October 2026 –Ringside Zone, Germany’s number one boxing promoter, today announces Symphony of the Ring, a stacked night of boxing at the Europa-Park Arena in Rust on Friday 27 November 2026. With two European heavyweight title fights at the top of the bill, the show opens the biggest weekend in the German boxing calendar, a day before Agit Kabayel defends his WBC heavyweight world title in Düsseldorf.

After a landmark Night of the Heavyweights at the SAP Arena in Mannheim in May and the signing of the Ademi brothers, Ringside Zone has become the home of German boxing’s new golden generation. Symphony of the Ring is its biggest statement yet.

Promoter Florian Winter said: “German boxing is back, and Ringside Zone is leading it. When we started, people said big nights in German boxing were a thing of the past. Mannheim proved them wrong, and Symphony of the Ring goes even bigger: two European heavyweight title fights, a former world title challenger in Mike Perez, and the next generation of German heavyweights on one card. The whole boxing world is coming to Germany that weekend, and we’re opening it in Rust. This is the night everyone will be talking about.”

In the main event, unbeaten German heavyweight Emanuel Odiase (12-0, 10 KOs) makes the first defence of his IBF European heavyweight title against Cuban veteran Mike Perez (32-3-1, 22 KOs) over 10 rounds. Odiase announced himself in May with a second-round knockout of Nick Webb at the SAP Arena to win the belt, followed up with another second round KO victory last week over Luis Jose Marin Garcia in Latvia. Perez, a former WBC cruiserweight world title challenger who has shared the ring with Alexander Povetkin and Mairis Briedis, is the most experienced opponent of Odiase’s career and arrives on the back of a points win at Co-op Live in Manchester in May.

Emanuel Odiase said: “Winning the European title in front of my home fans in Mannheim was a dream, but it was only the first step. Mike Perez has fought for a world title and shared the ring with Povetkin, and that’s exactly the kind of test I need. I don’t just want to beat him, I want to do it in a way nobody’s done before. Every fight now is about one thing: proving I’m ready for the world level.”

Mike Perez said:“Odiase is young, he’s unbeaten and everyone in Germany is telling him he’s the future. I’ve heard that about a lot of fighters. I’ve been in with world champions and I’ve been in the deep water, and he hasn’t. I’m coming to Rust to take that belt and remind everyone what experience means in this sport.”

In the co-main event, undefeated Labinot Xhoxhaj (22-0-1, 17 KOs) defends his EBU European heavyweight title over 12 rounds against Italian heavyweight champion Eduardo Giustini. Xhoxhaj has been European champion since November 2024, and his last defence ended with a fourth-round knockout of Pezhman Seifkhani in February. Giustini, a three-time Italian champion from Florence, gets his shot at European gold.

Labinot Xhoxhaj said: “I’ve been European champion for two years and nobody has found a way to beat me. Giustini is a proud champion and he’ll come to fight, but this is my title and my division. After this defence I want the big names, and I’ll show everyone in Rust why they need to be talking about me.”

Eduardo Giustini said:“This is the fight I’ve waited my whole career for. Xhoxhaj is unbeaten, but every record ends some time. I’m bringing the European title back to Italy, and I’m coming to Germany to do it in his backyard.”

Ukraine’s Karen Chukhadzhian (26-4, 14 KOs) returns over 10 rounds against unbeaten Argentine Luis Argañaraz (16-0). Chukhadzhian went the distance with Paddy Donovan in an IBF world title final eliminator at the SAP Arena in May and is looking to get straight back into world title contention.

Karen Chukhadzhian said: “Everyone saw what happened in Mannheim. I went 12 hard rounds and I’m still here. I’m not interested in easy fights, and Argañaraz is unbeaten, so this is how I get back to the top: by taking his zero.”

Slawa Spomer (22-1, 13 KOs) also features on the main card. Spomer arrives in form after forcing previously unbeaten Faisal Abubakari to retire after six rounds in September to win an Intercontinental title, his first fight under the Ringside Zone banner.

On the undercard, Ismet Ademi (1-0, 1 KO), the elder of the Ademi brothers, makes his second professional appearance at heavyweight following his headline-making signing with Ringside Zone. Unbeaten light heavyweight Altin Zogaj, Elvin Sope (2-0, 2 KOs) against Venezuela’s Jose Rivas (18-13-5) and featherweight Meryem Binbir (1-0) also feature, while Granit Sope makes his professional debut at heavyweight.

Symphony of the Ring is promoted by Ringside Zone and takes place at the Europa-Park Arena in Rust on Friday 27 November 2026. The event will be broadcast live on ARD in Germany, and on Boxing News around the world.

Mannheim, Germany, Tuesday April 14th 2026 – Ringside Zone today announces ‘Night Of The Heavyweights’, a stacked boxing event set to take place at the SAP Arena in Mannheim on Friday, May 15th 2026. The future of German boxing is on display with a series of heavyweight sensations taking over the arena where heavyweight icon Wladimir Klitschko brought so many big nights to Germany. Now a new generation looks to bring the heavyweight crown back to Germany.

Promoter Florian Winter said: “This is a historic night for German boxing at the SAP Arena. We are delivering a true Night Of The Heavyweights, showcasing the best of our emerging talent against tough international opposition and celebrating the excitement and passion of the sport on a big stage.”

In the main event, seasoned Ukrainian contender Karen Chukhadzhian (26-3, 14 KOs) faces Irish prospect Paddy Donovan (14-2, 11 KOs) in a high-stakes 12-round IBF Welterweight World Title Final Eliminator. Chukhadzhian, a durable and experienced operator who has shared the ring with top-level opposition, looks to position himself for a world title shot, while hard-hitting Donovan aims to bounce back and make a statement on the international stage.

Karen Chukhadzhian said: “This final eliminator is my chance to prove I belong at the very top. I’ve faced the best and I’m ready to outwork and outlast Paddy Donovan to earn my shot at the world title.”

Paddy Donovan said:“I’m coming to Mannheim to win big and move closer to a world title. Karen is tough and experienced, but I have the power and hunger to take the victory and make my mark.”

In the co-main event, hotly tipped undefeated German heavyweight prospect Emanuel Odiase (10-0, 8 KOs) challenges experienced British veteran Nick Webb (19-3, 15 KOs) for the WBO European Heavyweight Title over 10 rounds. Webb has beaten many undefeated prospects in the past and represents the biggest step up in opposition for Odiase to date. The towering Odiase brings explosive power and youthful ambition, while the battle-tested Webb looks to use his ring craft and knockout threat to claim European gold.

Emanuel Odiase said: “This is my opportunity to take the next big step in my career. I respect Nick Webb’s experience, but I’m bringing the power and energy to win the WBO European Title in front of my home fans.”

In a mouthwatering all-German heavyweight clash, Peter Kadiru (22-1, 13 KOs) meets the hard-hitting Senad Gashi (34-4, 32 KOs) in an 8-round bout. Gashi, who has previously shared the ring with former world title challenger Dereck Chisora, represents a massive step up in class for Kadiru in this exciting domestic showdown.

Undefeated 6 foot 9 southpaw heavyweight sensation Viktor Jurk (13-0, 11 KOs) returns in an 8-round heavyweight bout. A former top sparring partner for Oleksandr Usyk, Jurk is now fully focused on his own journey to become world champion in his own right. Whilst rising star Nellie Tiafack (3-0, 3 KOs) steps up in a 6-round heavyweight contest.

In only his fourth professional fight, unbeaten German cruiserweight Aleksander Okafor (3-0, 2 KOs) faces fellow undefeated opponent Elija Ulkuseven (8-0, 6 KOs) in a 10-round German Cruiserweight Title fight. This represents a massive step up in class for Okafor, who recently teamed up with the renowned McCracken’s gym in the UK as his trainers. Okafor wants to put the cruiserweight division on notice and mix it with the very best – a victory here would be a real statement.

Further down the card, unbeaten lightweight Devrin Gokduman (13-0, 8 KOs) contests a 10-round IBF European Lightweight Title bout, Olowule Jan Coisek (4-0, 2 KOs) features in a 6-round middleweight contest, and Edmon Avagyan makes his professional debut in a 4-round cruiserweight bout.

Night Of The Heavyweights is promoted by Ringside Zone and will take place at the SAP Arena in Mannheim on Friday, May 15th 2026. The event is brought to you by an elite line-up of sponsors including Harder & Partner, Aston Martin, Capri-Sun, Snocks, Innovative Digital Systems, SAP SE, Phönix Pharma SE, Kellergroup, and Rogon.