(MAY 11) WBAN received
confirmation today that Denmark's former multi-world champion
Anita Christensen will make her return to the ring on May 26,
2012.
Christensen (24-1-1, 8 KOs), is set to re-enter the ring
after more than two years out, to fight Isabelle Leonardi
(8-9-2, 3 KOs) at Skyline Arena in hometown Randers, Denmark.
Kaliesha West, who fought
Christensen in 2010
In Christensen’s last bout, in
March 2010, she drew with current WBO World Champion Kaliesha
West, and has since been on the sidelines while getting her
motivation back for another run at a World title. [Related
Story by Kaliesha West's experience fighting Christensen in 2010]
Leonardi, holds the Super
Bantamweight French National Title, first winning the vacant
title in 2011, and successfully defended her title on April 5,
2012. Boxrec reports that the the fight will be a
six-rounder.
Also on the show promoted by Euro Event will be Light
Welterweights Kasper Bruun (13-0-1, 3 KOs) and Kim Poulsen
(20-1, 6 KOs), as well as rookie Middleweights Abdul Khattab
(1-0, 1 KO) and Stephan Alms (1-0, 1 KO), against opponents to
be announced.
Completing the evening’s action, Denmark’s amateur national team
will square off against Estonia. Tickets are on sale via
billetlugen.dk and by phone (0045) 70 263 267.