(DEC 11) There is an announcement on Universum, that on January 17, 2009, featherweight Ina Menzer, (22-0, 9 KOs), will be defending her WIBF-WBC title belts against Esther Schouten, (22-4-1, 11 KOs). The card will take place at the Burg-Waechter Castello, in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Menzer said, “Everyone who understands boxing will be able to enjoy a great fight. With Esther Schouten I expect an opponent who can box at a very technically high level."

Schouten, who is an inspiration in the sport, after battling cancer treatment, and then coming back into the sport, said, ““In my comeback I have four victories since March of this year and am once again at my old performance level following my treatment for lymph gland cancer which included chemo- and radiological therapy.

During my illness my big dream was to get back into the ring and now I can even return to box for a world championship. I am very happy, highly motivated and have nothing to lose - I have already fought for my life and won. The main thing is I have fun. With my sports successes, I want to give others who have similar diseases courage and motivate them. I am a positive person and believe that I'll win this fight. If I didn't believe I would, I wouldn't climb into the ring!"

The ZDF will broadcast the fight Menzer vs. Schouten. Tickets for this Universum Champions Night“ are available at: Universum Ticket Hotline: +49 40 696 559 59 -Düsseldorf-Marketing: +49 1805-644332 , CTS-Eventim Hotline: +49 1805-5 70 000, at all known Ticket Shops.