Arthur Abraham welcomes back trainer Ulli Wegner for Martin Murray bout
Tuesday 3 November 2015 10:47, UK
Trainer Ulli Wegner has recovered from an Achilles injury and will train Arthur Abraham for his bout with Martin Murray.
WBO world super-middleweight champion Abraham (43-4-KO29) takes on Murray (32-2-1-KO15) on November 21 at the TUI Arena in Hannover and Wegner is already back in the gym and making adjustments to Abraham's regime.
'It's great to have Mr Wegner back,'' said Abraham.
We had been talking everyday on the phone and discussing my progress but there is no substitute to having him there in person giving me direct feedback.
"We had been talking everyday on the phone and discussing my progress but there is no substitute to having him there in person giving me direct feedback. I rely on his input and with him in my corner there is no way I can lose."
Wegner, 73, added: "Arthur must focus all his energy and attention on this fight or risk losing his world title.
''And that is why we need to complete isolation. My job is to ensure he is in top championship condition, and currently his fitness is not where I would like it to be. Now, he must step up his efforts or prepare for defeat.''
Abraham, who was last in action in July when he stopped long-time rival Robert Stieglitz in six rounds, will be making the fifth defence of the title he won in March 2014.
