By Wilhelm Springer/box-info.net

Light heavyweight contender Karo Murat (25-1-1, 15 KO's) is training hard for the night of the 27th of October. The 30-year-old top contender from the Sauerland team is prepared for his chance to make history at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Murat will trade punches with IBF champion Bernard Hopkins (53-6-2, 32 KO's). After his recent training session Murat vowed - "after the fight against Hopkins, my name will be remembered in the United States for a long time."