Phil D. Jay
WBN Editor
WBN Editor
Former IBO champion earns another title chance
Four-time world title challenger Sakio Bika is delighted to
have secured a second shot at the WBC super-middleweight title and knows he
faces a strong opponent in the undefeated Montenegrin Nikola Sjekloca on
February 16.
‘The Scorpion’ has been handed the coveted opportunity after
Andre Ward was bumped up to ‘Emeritus champion’ following shoulder surgery and
believes that the WBC were correct in pitting the two together for the Atlantic City
clash.
“This fight came about due to our rankings,” Bika explained to
World Boxing News. “Sjekloca was number one and I was number two last year in
the WBC so it was the obvious choice.
“I know he has good boxer as he has never lost. He’s
bringing a good record and a winning mentality and I look forward to a great
fight.
“This is a huge opportunity for me and you can’t ask for a
better. It’s the WBC title, the green belt and I am getting my body in great
condition. I look forward to February 16 to show the world how ready and good I
am.”
On the prospect of possibly defending the title against Ward
if victorious next month, Bika added: “I haven’t been told by the WBC that I
will face Ward - but as he is off for a period of time with injury, I am focused
on winning this, and then I will consider the future.”