Defiagbon Headed To Germany To Face Gomez

By Scott Shaffer

06/01/2005

Defiagbon Headed To Germany To Face Gomez

David Defiagbon will be traveling to Germany to face Juan Carlos Gomez in a match-up of two heavyweights looking to rebound from their first loss.  According to Defiagbon's co-manager Mike Borao, the bout is scheduled for eight rounds and will take place on January 15, 2005 in Magdeburg.  Gomez (rated #39 by Boxingtalk) is a former world champion at cruiserweight last seen getting stopped in one round by Yamplier Azcuy.  Defiagbon, coming off a decision loss to Oleg Maskaev last July, says he is not worried about facing the Cuban-born Gomez in his adopted homebase.  "There's nothing to be afraid of.  I fought in Germany a lot during my amateur career, so its no problem." Defiagbon's promoter Joe DeGuardia shares' Defiagbon's confidence.  "It's a tough fight, but I like David's chances," said DeGuardia.  "I am putting him in with Gomez because I think he will prevail." Both boxers have excellent pro records: Gomez is 37-1 and Defiagbon is 21-1. Remember where you heard it first! (7:45 PM ET)