Initially it was planned that Tishchenko will meet with Czech Vaclav Peisar, and after that with the former IBO champion in two weight categories Thomas Ostheisen of South Africa.
27-year-old Tishchenko now has four wins (two by knockout) and no defeats. He has been performing as a pro since August 2018. In the amateurs the Russian is the Olympic champion of 2016, world champion (2015), two-time European champion (2015, 2017) and winner of the 2013 Universiade.
The 26-year-old Ulrich has 17 victories (six by knockout) and three defeats.