Heavyweight European champion Alexander Dimitrenko (30-1, 20KOs) held a press conference in Hamburg, to discuss the incident that happened last Saturday in Schwerin. The 28-year-old boxer, one hour before the match against Albert Sosnowski (46-3-1 (28KOs), collapsed in the dressing room.

"I am not seriously ill, thank God. I am still very angry that the fight did not materialize. I was very well prepared, with my training, everything was perfect and I was very much looking forward to the fight. I caught a gastrointestinal issue. I've had diarrhea since [last] Tuesday. But I told no one, not even my coach. I was embarrassed and I thought I could take care of it by myself. I lost a lot of electrolytes and minerals. And that day I didn't have a lot of fluids in me. I drank on Saturday a total of only 1.5 liters. That was not enough. That was my mistake, no question. I am very annoyed about that. I am very sorry that happening. It was bad for the spectators and for SPORT1 who wanted to televise the fight in 3D. I have to admit to myself that it was my misconduct and will learn from my mistakes. It annoys me still, but I can not change it. I want to apologize to everyone. I'm really sorry. I want to get fit and fight Sosnowski as soon as possible. And I would like to thank everyone who supported me in the situation, especially my coach, my wife and my promoter, who was still in the hospital during the night and asked about me and encouraged me. "