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LEO ‘GRANIT’ KRAFT YOUNGEST WORLD CHAMPION IN CHESSBOXING HISTORY!

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There's a new king in town!

In Krasnoyarsk, Siberia on November 28 a crowd of 2000 witnessed a fiercly fought battle between the 2 most talented chessboxers the world has ever seen.
In round 9 Sazhin laid down his own king and surrendered. Leo ‘Granit’ Kraft is the new chessboxing world champion in the light-heavyweight division!
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Big fight night in London on 4. December

International Chessboxing returns to The Boston Dome! On 4. December London will witness another exciting fight night with brains featuring Piotr Pukos the “Polish Pitbull“, “Sensational“ Sascha Wandkowsky, England's very own Nick Cornish vs Matt “Crazy Arms“ Read and veteran Sebastian Bauersfeld. PLUS Holland's Heavyweight Superstar Hubert “The Wardrobe“ Van Melick. Make sure you'll get your ticket in time!

We want YOU for chessboxing.
Join the biathlon for brawn and brain.

The World Chess Boxing Organisation is looking for talented new chessboxers.

We are looking for new chessboxers from all over the world. Females/males from all weight divisions are welcome.

You:

• are under the age of 35.
• have boxing experience (amateur, professional fights, kickboxing, muay thai).
• have an (estimated) ELO rating of at least 1800.
• have the intention to participate in a real chessboxing fight.

We offer:

• appearance fee and price money.
• to take over all expenses.
• free accommodation in the Built-to-Resist-Camp.

Apply here as a chessboxer.