Arthur Abraham (36-4, 28 KOs) confessed a win against Willbeforce Shihepo (20-6, 15 KOs) to be crucial in holding his chances alive to get another shot at a world title, Fightnews said.

“I must win – nothing else matters. On Saturday, I want to beat Shihepo and then look out for another chance to get my hands back at the WBO Belt. Abraham vs. Stieglitz III – that’s the fight people want to see,” said Abraham.

Ulli Wegner, the coach of Abraham, still believes in his prodigy: “If not, our cooperation would not make sense anymore.”