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Who is Kalle Sauerland, which fighters does he promote, what is his net worth, and where is he from?

All you need to know about the German boxing promoter behind World Boxing Super Series

Sauerland grew up in London and has a number of British fighters on his books

KALLE SAUERLAND is the brainchild behind the World Boxing Super Series and one of the most powerful kingpins in world boxing.

The $50million event sees sixteen boxers from two weight divisions compete for the Mohammad Ali Trophy and a share of the purse.

George Groves will go into the World Boxing Super Series tournament as favourite and with the WBO strap
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George Groves will go into the World Boxing Super Series tournament as favourite and with his WBA strapCredit: Reuters

Where is he from?

THE SON of champion boxer Wilfried Sauerland, Kalle was born in Germany but moved to North London as a child and was schooled in the city.

The 40-year-old  is the founder of Sauerland Events and is one of the most successful promoters in world boxing, now splitting his time between Hamburg and London.

Sauerland Events spent four years putting together a new tournament that could be to boxing what the World Cup is to football.

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CONSERVATIVE punters will support Groves to win the World Boxing Super Series quarter final with a stoppage.

, by which time he is likely to have ground Cox down.

But there is value in the shock early KO for Cox - if he wins, he wins early with a crushing shot.

At , you might as well have a tickle.

Sauerland grew up in London and has a number of British fighters on his books
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Sauerland grew up in London and has a number of British fighters on his books

Who does he promote?

SAUERLAND has a vast portfolio of fighters on his books.

A few choice names include George Groves, Dereck Chisora, Anthony Agogo and David Price.

 Dereck Chisora is eyeing a third bout against Tyson Fury
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Dereck Chisora is eyeing a third bout against Tyson FuryCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

What is his net worth?

NO ONE is completely sure on the exact figure - but it's certainly enough to rival Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren for the British market.

Sauerland signed up Groves despite competition from others and has put up $50m in prize money for the World Boxing Super Series.

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