Ring Magazine’s November 2016 Issue contained a Womens Boxing Feature by Thomas Gerbasi where he names five Best vs. Best potential matchups, but he missed a huge one that is starting talks of hopeful fruition.
Former Title Contender Alexander Petkovic’s Petko’s LMS Boxpromotion has scheduled WBO Middleweight Christina Hammer (19-0, 9 KOs) to be a prime feature for their show on November 5th in Munich, Bayern, Germany.
Their requested opponent was publicized via the WBO website as WBC Middleweight Champion American Kali Reis (10-5-1, 4 KOs).
Reis has already done damage to Hammer, being the first and technically-altered “only” one to floor Hammer, making her an even more dangerous yet appealing opponent. Reis continues to improve and impress, taking ownership of two more titles in 2016 – the WBC and UBF championships, while raising her rankings to #2.
BUT… Will Petko’s Boxpromotion pony up the necessary funds and purse value to make this prospective #1 vs. #2 in the World #Box4Respect Matchup? That has already seemed to be a snag in the arrangements.
While Reis has advised #WomenofBoxing that it is her desire to defend her WBC title at home, the US market make not make that much of a viable possibility.
In a higher value market (Europe) and with Petko’s television deal with SKY Germany, this #1 vs. #2 and WBC vs. WBO unification “Rematch” should be priced respectfully.
Whether it happens now or later, November 5th or in 2017, the purse value requires modifying.
#YouPickWoB - November 5, 2016 - #1 vs. #2 - Christina Hammer vs. Kali Reis - WBO vs. WBC
- Reis by KO/TKO (39%, 114 Votes)
- Hammer by Decision (31%, 92 Votes)
- Reis by Decision (15%, 45 Votes)
- Hammer by KO/TKO (15%, 43 Votes)
- Hammer and Reis Battle to a Draw (0%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 295
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