On June 22, 1996, Michael Moorer (36-1, 30 KOs) and Axel Schulz (21-2-1, 10 KOs) battle it out for the vacant IBF heavyweight world titles. The vacant IBF heavyweight title is also on the line.
Michael Moorer is coming in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 81% KO rate; his last fight was a unanimous decision win over Melvin Foster, 1 year, 1 month, and 9 days ago. Axel Schulz is on a 1-fight losing streak with a 41% KO rate, with his last fight being a split decision loss to Francois Botha, 6 months and 13 days ago.
The winning odds are at 66.3-33.7 in favor of Michael Moorer, but it is going to be a hard-earned victory. Axel Schulz is going to put on an exceptional fight, Moorer better be prepared for one of the toughest fights of his life.
Michael Moorer defeated Axel Schulz via split decision . Moorer improves his record to 37-1, while Schulz adds a loss to his record at 21-3-1.