Quotes From The “Double Rematch” Press Conference
The sound bites from the press conference in the Sparkassen Ice Dome / Halle:
Artur Reis: “In the end, it was a fierce battle, and it wasn’t always clean. I told him right after the fight that I was ready for a rematch, and I stand by my word. I want to make it clear once and for all that I am the winner!”
Mateusz Tryc (via video message): “Artur, you know, everyone knew, you didn’t win. I train hard, very hard every day – I’m coming back to you again!”
Julian Vogel: “The only thing that matters to me is that the draw needs to be rectified and I want to keep the title here. My fans will be back in the arena in large numbers – and they’ll be really loud again!”
Sami Ahmeti: “I was very satisfied with the first fight; the draw was fair. But now, at the end of the fight, my arm will be raised alone – I want that belt too!”
Motto: “Double Rematch”
The first main battle:
A clear decision must now be made: Artur Reis was quite controversially crowned WBO Europe light heavyweight champion in November after his fight against Mateusz Tryc from Poland! Now it must be definitively settled who the rightful titleholder is!
WBO Europe Light Heavyweight Championship
Artur Reis (GER) vs. Mateusz Tryc (POL)
The second main battle:
The duel is set to be rematched: after the draw in the first fight for the WBO Youth World Championship in September, WBO Junior World Champion Julian Vogel (Aschersleben) will face his challenger and WBC Junior World Champion Sami Ahmeti from Plattling, Bavaria, in a rematch!
WBO Youth World Championship Super Welterweight
Julian Vogel (GER) vs. Sami Ahmeti (GER)
Further professional boxing matches, including one with “Team Germany” boxer Michel Dobler (heavyweight), and at least six amateur fights in cooperation with Commander Box Promotion are in the final planning stages!
+++ SES Boxing Gala, Saturday, May 9, 2026, Sparkassen Ice Dome / Halle / S. +++
+++ TV broadcast: MDR – “SPORT im Osten – Boxen live” from 10:30 pm +++
After more than seven years , SES Boxing is finally staging a major boxing event in Halle. The new Sparkassen Ice Dome will provide a new venue for the “Double Rematch” fight night – featuring two main fights as rematches, guaranteeing extra excitement, as well as further professional and amateur bouts in cooperation with Halle’s Commander Box-Promotion – placing the event at the heart of German boxing and broadcast live on MDR television.
Halle has a long boxing tradition, and the sport is practically at home in this city. Therefore, it’s the ideal platform for these two rematches, which are set to reach their final decision here.
SES promoter Ulf Steinforth: “This new arena, the Sparkassen Ice Dome, is a real find – a beautiful location, and we are now the first, alongside the Saale Bulls, to use it. With our motto ‘Double Rematch,’ excitement and great anticipation are guaranteed. Even in the great duels of boxing history, both nationally and internationally, the rematches were particularly intense and high-caliber. In our two rematches, clear winners will be crowned. Shortly after the end of the ‘Reis vs. Tryc’ fight, it was clear: the rematch had to happen. That was a curious situation. For me, there was no winner , and now we want to ensure final clarity. With the Junior World Championship fight, we had a fantastic first duel between two very young boxers. This draw will also find its clear and worthy winner in Halle! With the preliminary card, in cooperation with Commander Box Promotion, we also want to demonstrate: there is so much substance and potential in German boxing.” I can only emphasize it and I’m incredibly excited about it: this SES boxing gala in Halle is something special – top-class boxing!
The two main fights – “Double Rematch”
The first main battle:
Artur Reis was quite controversially crowned WBO Europe light heavyweight champion in November after his fight against Mateusz Tryc from Poland! Now it will finally be decided who the rightful titleholder is!
SES boxer Artur Reis was crowned WBO Europe Light Heavyweight Champion in Chemnitz in November after an intense bout against the impressive Mateusz Tryc from Poland, winning by a 2-1 unanimous decision! Neither side was satisfied with the decision, openly and honestly criticizing it, and both fighters declared their willingness to face a rematch shortly after the bout. Now, the fight in Halle will finally settle who the rightful titleholder is – Reis or Tryc – and a clear decision is expected! Neither fighter has boxed since the November showdown, and with their records – Artur Reis (16-1-0 (9)) and Mateusz Tryc (16-3-0 (8)) – two boxers with nearly identical records will face off again, guaranteeing high tension and excitement for several reasons!
The sound bites from the press conference in the Sparkassen Ice Dome / Halle:
Artur Reis: “In the end, it was a fierce battle, and it wasn’t always clean. I was good in the first few rounds, but then it wasn’t really okay anymore. Tryc boxed skillfully, and I let him provoke me too much. I told him right after the fight that I’m ready for a rematch, and I stand by my word. I want to make it clear once and for all that I’m the winner. I just have to stick to my game plan, and then I’ll rightfully defend this belt!”
Mateusz Tryc (via video message): “Artur, you know, everyone knew, you didn’t win. I train hard, very hard every day – I’m coming back to you again!”
Dirk Dzemski: “Artur wasn’t at his best in November. After the first three rounds, he abandoned our strategy; it wasn’t Artur’s best performance —for whatever reason. Those who don’t listen must learn the hard way. I hope he implements it better this time. Well, we know exactly what to expect from Tryc and have now adjusted our tactics accordingly. Artur should win this fight decisively!”
The second main battle:
The duel is set to be rematched: after the draw in the first fight for the WBO Youth World Championship in September, WBO Junior World Champion Julian Vogel (Aschersleben) will face his challenger and WBC Junior World Champion Sami Ahmeti from Plattling, Bavaria, in a rematch!
The second main event also features a draw, following the first fight for the WBO Youth World Championship in the super welterweight division between WBO Junior World Champion Julian Vogel (Aschersleben) and… his A new duel, a rematch, has been scheduled against 22-year-old challenger and WBC Junior World Champion Sami Ahmeti from Plattling in Bavaria, who faced him in Aschersleben in September. After their highly dramatic and consistently fair duel with the Verdict “Draw” (two judges scored 95:95, one saw the fight as 96:94) Both boxers have since fought and won their bouts. Julian Vogel (18-0-2 (10)) impressed with a TKO victory in round 1 in Brno, Czech Republic, while Sami Ahmeti (10-0-1 (5)) clearly defeated his Mexican opponent on points. This promises another high-caliber and extremely exciting fight between two young, technically gifted German boxing talents. Julian Vogel, a boxer from “Team Germany” and only 23 years old, will be defending his WBO Junior World Championship belt for the fourth time!
The sound bites from the press conference in the Sparkassen Ice Dome / Halle:
Julian Vogel: “The only thing that matters to me is that the draw needs to be rectified and I want to keep the title here. My fans will be back in the arena in large numbers – and they’ll be really loud again!”
Sami Ahmeti: “I was very satisfied with the first fight; the draw was fair. But now, at the end of the fight, my arm will be raised alone – I want that belt too!”
Dirk Dzemski, SES coach: ” I considered the draw a fair result. The level of play was high, and you could see the potential for development in both boxers. This will be a great second fight!”
SES heavyweight Michel Dobler is fully “on schedule” after one year as a professional!
Our German heavyweight talent Michel Dobler from “Team Germany” made short work of his first international fight in early March in Brno, Czech Republic. In his fifth professional bout, he knocked down his opponent Halim Haxhijaj four times, knocking him out in the first round. With five wins, four by knockout, in his first professional year , Michel Dobler is right on track and aims to continue his winning streak in Halle!
The boxing audience in Halle, boxing fans in Central Germany, and TV viewers nationwide can look forward to a fantastic and high-quality boxing event with two top-class main fights under the motto “Double Rematch” , further professional fights, boxing matches from the local Commander Box Promotion , and the special atmosphere of the Sparkassen Ice Dome !
MDR will broadcast this SES boxing gala on May 9, 2026 with its program “SPORT im Osten – Boxen live” starting at 10:30 p.m.
Tickets for this SES boxing gala at the Sparkassen Ice Dome are now available at www.eventim.de , at all ticket outlets and via the SES ticket hotline 0391/7273720.
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