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Klitschko To The Critics: Chisora Was The Best Available

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:51:00 +0300

WBC world heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KOs), currently training in in Austria, has responded to the critics who feel Dereck Chisora (15-2, 9 KOs) is not worthy of a title shot. Klitschko-Chisora takes place on the 18th of February in Munich, Germany. Klitschko doesn’t see the issue with Chisora’s selection and firmly believes the former British champion is the best available option at this moment in time

Klitschko Admits To Being at Odds With Wladimir in 2004

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:20:00 +0300

Older brother Vitali Klitschko admits that in 2004 his relationship with Wladimir became strained and the two brothers were at odds with each other. During that time period, Wladimir was shockingly stopped in five rounds by Lamon Brewster, who at the time was a massive underdog. Eights months prior to Brewster defeat, Wladimir was knocked out in two rounds by another underdog, Corrie Sanders

Vyacheslav Uzelkov: «I’m ready to fight against every light ...

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:09:00 +0300

When Vyacheslav Uzelkov, 25-1 (16), steps into the ring this weekend to challenge reigning European light heavyweight champion Eduard Gutknecht, he knows he must be at his very best to claim the title. However, it’s about more than just the European crown; this fight is one the Ukrainian former amateur standout intends to use to remind boxing fans of his ability and propel him into the major sanctioning bodies’ rankings

Klitschkos Hold a Joint Camp

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:57:00 +0300

For the first time in�many years, the Klitschko brothers have come together for a�joint training camp in�Austria. The two brother have scheduled defenses only two weeks apart in�Germany. WBO/IBO/WBA/IBF champion Wladimir Klitschko defends his titles on�March 3rd against Jean Marc Mormeck (36-4, 22KOs) at�ESPIRIT Arena in�Dusseldorf. Two weeks earlier, on�February 18th, Vitali Klitshko (43-2, 40KOs) defends

Klitschko States: I Can Leave Boxing at Any Time

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:36:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KOs), 40-years-old, is splitting his time between boxing and politics. It is no secret that Vitali is reaching the end of his boxing career, and plans to devote himself fully to his political party UDAR. Vitali will defend his WBC crown on February 18 in Munich skirmish against Dereck Chisora (15-2, 9 KOs). The next possible opponent could be WBA world champion David Haye

Chisora Laughs at Haye Title Claim: David, Stay Retired

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:05:00 +0300

Dereck Chisora has laughed off David Haye boast that he will be heavyweight champion again if he got the call to fight Vitali Klitschko

Chisora Cracks on Vitali For Steroid Use During TV Face-Off

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:23:00 +0300

Things got pretty tense during a televised face-off between WBC heavyweight champion Vitalk Klitschko (43-2, 40 KOs) and his British challenger Dereck Chisora (15-2, 9 KOs). During the face-off, hosted by John Rawling and televised on BoxNation, the temper of Chisora flared up when Klitschko made a crack about his weight

Klitschko and Chisora Go Face To Face in London

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:48:00 +0300

Vitali Klitschko has shrugged off concerns about his age ahead of�defending his WBC heavyweight title against Britain�s Dereck Chisora in�Germany next month. At�40, Klitschko is�the second-oldest boxer ever to�hold a�world heavyweight title behind George Foreman, who was 45�when he�knocked out Michael Moorer to�reclaim the WBA belt in�1994

Chisora Predicts: I’ll Whoop Vitali’s Ass, Knockout in Eight!

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:07:00 +0300

Dereck Chisora has vowed to knock Vitali Klitschko out in eight rounds to claim the WBC heavyweight crown when the pair clash at the Oympiahalle in Munich next month. The 28-year-old British boxer is looking to bounce back from the disappointment of a controversial points defeat in his European title bout with Robert Helenius in Finland

Klitschkos in Florida for the Holidays

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:29:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, and WBA/IBF/WBO heavyweight king Wladimir Klitschko are spending the holidays with family at their place in Hollywood, Florida, where they plan to get some surfing in before beginning training camp for their upcoming fights. Vitali takes on Dereck Chisora on February 18 in Munich, and Vladimir defends against Jean-Marc Mormeck two weeks later in Düsseldorf

Haye’s comeback clash against Klitschko on hold as Vitali agrees ...

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:33:00 +0300

Britain’s Dereck Chisora will face Vitali Klitschko in February after beating fellow Londoner David Haye to a clash with the WBC heavyweight champion. Reports emerged in recent days that the Finchley fighter, who lost a controversial split decision to Robert Helenius in a European title challenge earlier this month, was being lined up to meet the 40-year-old Ukrainian

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Haye is Not Worried About Chisora Facing Vitali First

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:21:00 +0300

Vitali Klitschko’s upcoming fight with Dereck Chisora has not dampened David Haye’s enthusiasm for a bout against the Ukrainian. Haye, 31, is technically retired having lost his last fight, and with it his WBA heavyweight title, to Klitschko’s brother Wladimir in July. Talk of a fight with Vitali, 40, persists, though the WBC champion’s fight with Haye’s fellow Briton Chisora, confirmed last night by German broadcaster RTL, appears to muddy the water further

Vitali Klitschko to fight Dereck Chisora

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:59:00 +0300

Vitali Klitschko will defend his WBC heavyweight title against Britain’s Dereck Chisora in Munich on Feb. 18, Bild newspaper reported Monday. Klitschko told the German paper that Chisora, who lost to Finland’s Robert Helenius in a split decision on Dec. 3, is «an interesting opponent. For me he clearly won the (vacant) European title fight against Helenius.»

Vitali Klitschko: "I will Knock David Haye Out"

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:15:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko has promised to knock out Britains David Haye if the pair meet in March - and has spoken candidly about the need for political reform in Ukraine as he builds a second career as a politician

Haye: Im in Talks For Vitali, I Dont Deserve 50-50 Now

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:54:00 +0300

Former heavyweight world champion David Haye is in talks to fight WBC title holder Vitali Klitschko in March 2012. Haye, 31, who retired in October after losing to the Ukrainians brother Wladimir, says he will lower his pay demands to make sure the fight happens

Team Klitschko Give David Haye Mid-December Deadline

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:58:00 +0300

DAVID�HAYE has been given a�three-week deadline to�agree to�come out of�retirement and fight Vitali Klitschko. Haye has been in�talks about taking on�the WBC world heavyweight champion in�February or�March next year. But the 31-year-old Brit has been told to�decide by�mid- December or�forget about the multi-million pound deal

V. Klitschko vs. Haye this March in Germany?

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:19:00 +0300

Haye is said to be in serious talks with the Vitali Klitschko camp for a bout likely on March 3 in Dusseldorf, Germany, according to several sources familiar with negotiations who spoke on the condition of anonymity

Klitschko denies press report

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:34:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko has denied quotes attributed to him by a Ukranian TV network regarding his future as a fighter

Rakhim Chakhkiev: I Would Knock Marco Huck Out!

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:23:00 +0300

Unbeaten cruiserweight Rakhim Chakhkiev (11-0, 9KOs) has placed a target on the WBO champion Marco Huck, who may move up to the heavyweight division. After his recent title defense, Huck discussed the possibility of leaving the cruiserweight class to pursue possible fights against the Klitschko brothers

Vitali Klitschko vs David Haye is in Talks, Says Boente

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:14:00 +0300

The Klitschkos’ manager Bernd Boente has told Sky Sports News that a fight between Vitali and David Haye is still very much on. Boente revealed that negotiations are in progress and he had spoken to Haye’s promoter/trainer Adam Booth «five minutes ago». Boente insists that although Haye is set to announce his retirement on his 31st birthday on Thursday, the British former world WBA heavyweight champion would fight again if a contest against Vitali could be arranged

David Haye Will Retire on Thursday, or Wait For Vitali

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:59:00 +0300

It is now decision time for former two division champion David Haye (25-2, 23KOs). For nearly two years, the British boxer has discussed a probably retirement on his 31st birthday. This coming Thursday, Haye turns 31-years-old. After his July decision loss to unified champion Wladimir Klitschko, Haye vowed to retire from the sport — unless Wladimir gave him a rematch. During the last couple of weeks

Byrd: Vitali Klitschko Quit, He Knew I Would Stop Him

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:15:00 +0300

It was the biggest win of Chris Byrd 16-year boxing career, yet to this day credit for the victory remains as elusive as his chin was for most of his fights. In one of boxing most shocking moments of the past 15 years, Vitali Klitschko elected to remain on his stool following the ninth round of his 2000 bout with Byrd, citing an injury to his right shoulder

Haye rips Vitali

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:00:00 +0300

In an interview with German newspaper "Die Welt" former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye dared WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko to fight him. "I�ll knock him out, I�ll smash his chin if he holds it out like he did again Adamek," said Haye

Vitali Klitschko thanks his fans in three languages

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 02:05:00 +0300

Vitali Klitschko wants to thank all his fans after his great TKO win against Tomasz Adamek (Wroclaw Stadium, Poland / September 10, 2011)

Adamek plane makes emergency landing

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:46:00 +0300

Tomasz Adamek, who just lost his first chance to get a third title in a third weight category against Vitali Klitschko, will long remember his trip to Poland. His plane, bound to JFK airport in New York, after almost three hours in the air had to make an emergency landing back in Warsaw when the pilots spotted a cracked window. �It was not a comfortable situation to all of the passengers,� said Adamek who is traveling with his wife, manager and members of Main Events promotional team, when his plane safely landed

Klitschko TKOs Adamek in 10

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:11:00 +0300

WBC world heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40�KOs) scored a�tenth round TKO over top contender and former world cruiserweight and light heavyweight champion Tomasz Adamek (44-2, 28�KOs) on�Saturday night disappointing 42,000 partison fans at�the Stadium Miejski in�Wroclaw, Poland. Klitschko was in�command in�round one

Adamek: Vitali was a better man

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 10:40:00 +0300

«I knew from the beginning that fight was not going my way. I wanted to change this fight and find a way to trick Vitali, but he’s a smart fighter and was better tonight,» said Tomasz Adamek (42-2, 28 KOs) after losing to WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KOs). "I don’t think he surprised me with anything today, he was just a better man. Physically I’m OK, just a lot of cuts

Haye Could Gain UK Home Advantage Against Vitali

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:18:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko is willing to give David Haye the home advantage. Klitschko went to his opponent’s backyard on Saturday night, as he traveled to Poland to knock out Tomasz Adamek in ten rounds. In July, Haye lost a one-sided twelve round decision to younger Wladimir. He promised to retire in October — but on Saturday the British fighter broke his silence and said he was willing to postpone

Klitschko-Adamek training in Wroclaw

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:11:00 +0300

�I�m here for only one reason�� to�fulfill my�destiny and become a�heavyweight world champion�� said Tomasz Adamek (44-1, 28�KOs), greeted by�more than 1000 fans during open training session in�Wroclaw�s �Magnolia� mall. �Don�t miss this fight. It�will be�a�great one�� added titleholder Vitali Klitschko (42-2, 39�KOs), whose short training session (shadow boxing, pads with trainer Fritz Sdunek and rope jumping)

Klitschko-Adamek final presser

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:34:00 +0300

"I’m not over the hill. I know the dangers when you’re fighting too long. I have people I trust who will tell me right away that I should stop boxing. But there’s no danger for me when I will be fighting Tomasz Adamek on September 10. I’m in the top form, better than ever because I know exactly what I did wrong in my previous fights. Everything what I do now serves a purpose, every movement in the ring is calculated

Adamek: I’m Going To Surpise Everybody, Beat Vitali

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:35:00 +0300

Vitali Klitschko is typically listed as about a 6-1 favorite over Tomasz Adamek approaching their heavyweight title fight Saturday in Wroclaw, Poland. While he doesn’t talk trash like the last former cruiserweight champion to challenge one of the Klitschkos, Adamek dismissed the long odds. He is confident he can overcome a five-inch

Photos: Vitali Klitschko Finishing Up Camp For Adamek

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:12:00 +0300

Vitali Klitschko (42-2, 39 KOs) is nearly finished with his training camp in the Austrian village of Going. In a few days, the WBC heavyweight champion will head to Poland where he will finish up his training for next Saturday’s fight with Tomasz Adamek (44-1, 28 KOs) at a brand new soccer stadium in Wroclaw. Next week Klitschko and Adamek will participate in the final press conference and open workouts for the local press

Golota Sides With Vitali Klitschko To Defeat Adamek

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:50:00 +0300

Polish boxing legend Andrew Golota is not siding with his countryman, Tomasz Adamek, to defeat WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko on September 10 in Poland. Adamek’s heavyweight run began in October 2009 when he knocked out Golota in five rounds. It was the final fight of Golota’s career. He doesn’t know how Adamek will overcome the size and strength

Vitali Continues Adamek Camp in Ukraine With Sdunek

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:35:00 +0300

Apparently, WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko did not return to his training camp in Austria, as many outlets reported. On Tuesday the boxer was still present in Kiev, which is the capital of Ukraine. A few days ago Klitschko briefly broke his camp to take a trip to Kiev after Ukrainian opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko was arressted. Klitschko is the leader of the UDAR (or «punch» in English) opposition party

Inside the Adamek camp

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 19:50:00 +0300

«Those guys are not giving me an easy time, but this how it supposed to be when you fighting Vitali Klitschko for his WBC belt. I’m healthy, everything is fine and I’m ready to go and give my 100 percent on September 10 in Wroclaw. Nobody will be disappointed and I will be the first man on the planet with championship titles in the three heaviest classes: light heavyweight, cruiserweight and heavyweight.» said Tomasz Adamek

Adamek is Sparring With Malik Scott, Deontay Wilder

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:32:00 +0300

Heavyweight contender Tomasz Adamek (44-1, 28�KOs) is�getting top sparring in�his Pennsylvania training camp, as�he�prepares for the scheduled fight on�September 10�in�Wroclaw with WBC champion Vitali Klitschko (42-2, 39�KOs). For a�few days, Adamek sparred with undefeated Malik Scott (32-0, 11�KOs), and now he�is�sparring with Deontay Wilder (17-0, 17�KOs), the unbeaten bronze medalist of�the Olympic Games in�Beijing

Klitschko-Adamek NYC Presser

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:09:00 +0300

�I�can promise you right now, I�will not hold back. If�you want to�fight, I�will be�there to�fight. It�s a�promise,� said WBC heavyweight titleholder Vitali Klitchko (42-2, 39�KOs) seated across from his September 10�rival, former WBC light heavyweight and IBF cruiserweight champion Tomasz Adamek (44-1, 28�KOs). Both fighters arrived at�HBO headquarters in�Manhattan for their only�US appearance at�special press conference

Wladimir, Vitali Klitschko Belt Bonanza in Moscow

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 21:45:00 +0300

Heavyweight boxing brothers, Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko, continue their press conference tour. After holding a�video press conference in�Hamburg, Germany , and then holding a�press conference in�in�Kiev, Ukraine, the brothers make another press conference stop in�Moscow, Russia. Wladimir unified the WBA/IBO/WBO/IBF heavyweight titles last Saturday with a�twelve round decision win over David Haye. Older brother Vitali holds the WBC�s version of�the heavyweight crown

Wladimir, Vitali Klitschko Belt Bonanza in Kiev

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 22:26:00 +0300

Heavyweight boxing brothers, Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko, continue their press conference tour. After holding a video press conference in Hamburg, Germany , the brothers hold a media conference in Kiev, Ukraine. Wladimir unified the WBA/IBO/WBO/IBF heavyweight titles last Saturday with a twelve round decision win over David Haye. Older brother Vitali holds the WBC’s version of the heavyweight crown

Vitali Klitschko: Haye is a Bad Actor, Because He’s Afraid

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:11:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko is not getting angry over David Haye’s recent trash talking and the antics he pulled at the recent open media workout in Hamburg, Germany. Haye faces Vitali’s younger brother, Wladimir Klitschko, on Saturday night in a big unification for the WBO, IBO, WBA, IBF titles. Vitali told reporter Alexander Pavlov that «Haye is a bad actor» and he doesn’t take any of those antics serious. He says the British fighter is acting out because of fear, and doing so much talking because «he’s afraid» and «very, very nervous» about the fight. Vitali predicts a knockout victory for his brother

Klitschko-Adamek Wroclaw presser

Wed, 25 May 2011 14:08:00 +0300

�I�m ready to�fight now, being in�my�boxing prime, not as�some over the hill fighter. I�have nothing to�lose, I�m calm as�always and it�will be�the same when�I will be�facing Vitali on�September 10�in�Wroclaw. I�have to�say thank you to�Vitali to�giving me�this chance and�I will do�the best to�make the best of�it,� said Tomasz Adamek (44-1, 28�KO), during first official press conference announcing his fight versus WBC titleholder

Tomasz Adamek Plans To Test Vitali Klitschko Very Early

Tue, 24 May 2011 08:42:00 +0300

Tomasz Adamek (44-1, 28 KOs) is not coming to lay down. He plans to test Vitali Klitschko (42-2, 39 KOs) very early in their scheduled fight. Adamek challenges Klitschko for the WBC heavyweight title on September 10 at the new soccer stadium in Wroclaw, Poland. By the time the fight comes around, the older Klitschko will be 40-years-old

Klitschko-Adamek in Wroclaw

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:03:00 +0300

The city of Wroclaw, Poland, with its state of the art, brand new stadium with 44,000 seats will host the September 10 WBC heavyweight championship between Ukrainian titleholder Vitali Klitschko (44-2, 39 KO) and former light heavyweight and cruiserweight world champ, Poland’s Tomasz Adamek (44-1, 28 KO). "K2, the Klitschko brothers promotional company, made their decision — fight will happen in Wroclaw

Guillermo Jones-Yoan Pablo Hernandez Purse Bid, 4/28

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:14:00 +0300

The championship committee of the WBA has called for a purse bid to stage a mandatory fight between cruiserweight champion, Guillermo Jones, and interim-champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez. The purse bid takes place at

Sturm vs Macklin Clash Confirmed For July 2 in Cologne

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:45:00 +0300

Sapa-AFP is reporting that Felix Sturm (35-2, 15KOs) has set down his next defense of the WBA middleweight title. Sturm will face British boxer Matthew Macklin (28-2, 19KOs) in Cologne on July 2

Klitschko-Adamek on September 10, June Date Ruled Out

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:49:00 +0300

Promoter Kathy Duva of Main Events has advised BoxingScene.com/Bokser.org that WBC champion Vitali Klitschko (42-2, 39KOs) will not return on the date of June 4, as planned, and will head straight to a title defense against number one ranked Tomasz Adamek (44-1, 28KOs) on September 10 in Poland

Klitschkos decide upcoming bouts

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:28:00 +0300

Heavyweight champion brothers Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko have had deals in place in which one of them will face titleholder David Haye this summer and one will fight top contender Tomasz Adamek in the fall. But under the deal, the Klitschkos are the ones who would determine the matchups

Odlanier Solis To Possibly Return in October, Eyes Vitali

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:37:00 +0300

Heavyweight contender Odlanier Solis is still at «St. Wolfgang Hospital» in Bad Griesbach (Germany) waiting for his next knee surgery after suffering a bad knee injury in the WBC heavyweight champioship bout against Vitali Klitschko on March 19th. In a first surgery the arterior cruciate ligament in his right knee had been replaced and his meniscus had been sewed

Vitali Klitschko to return June 4

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:26:00 +0300

Heavyweight titlist Vitali Klitschko, who stopped Odlanier Solis in the first round March 19 after Solis suffered a knee injury, could return June 4. The Klitschko camp is talking to Epix about an American TV deal. Epix aired Klitschko-Solis from Germany as its entrance into the boxing business. Among the potential opponents for Klitschko: former titlist Siarhei Liakhovich

Solis: Klitschko is a Boxing Zero, a Weakling, Easy To Bea

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:37:00 +0300

Heavyweight Odlanier Solis has ripped into Vitali Klitschko. They fought to a lackluster first round ending two weeks ago in Cologne, Germany. Near the end of the first -Klitschko hit Solis with a right hand and the Cuban fighter went down — but during the fall he injured his right knee and couldn’t continue

Oner apologizes

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:00:00 +0300

Four days after the WBC world heavyweight championship fight between Vitali Klitschko and Odlanier Solis, Solis promoter Ahmet Oner has apologized for his profanity-laced outburst at�the press conference after the fight. �I�simply overreacted and I�m sorry for that�, says Oner. "I�lost control because of�all the provocations and�I shouldn�t have done�it. Period. I�already apologized to�Vitali at�the press conference

Wladimir Klitschko Talks Injury, Vitali Facing Haye, More

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:39:00 +0300

Wladimir Klitschko expects to start preparations for his fight against David Haye in a couple of weeks. Londoner Haye will put his WBA title on the line against IBF/WBO holder Klitschko on June 25 or July 2

Solis injury update

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:06:00 +0300

On Saturday night in Cologne (Germany) WBC no. 1 rated heavyweight Odlanier Solis was stopped on his way to dethroning champion Vitali Klitschko by a serious knee injury. «La Sombra» was brought to the hospital directly after the fight where an anterior cruciate ligament rupture, articular cartilage damage and meniscal tear in the right knee were diagnosed. "I haven’t seen a knee torn apart like this in a long time

Q&A: Tomasz Adamek

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:20:00 +0300

«Vitali Klitschko needed to fight Odlanier Solis to be prepared for smaller, quicker fighters — like me. Three minutes in the ring did not help WBC champ at all. Maybe this is why his manager wants to have him fight again, in June, just three months before our scheduled fight in Poland. But I wonder if this will actually happen»-said Tomasz Adamek (43-1, 28 KOs), preparing for his upcoming fight against Kevin McBride (35-8, 29 KOs)

Klitschko: I Knocked Solis Out, The Injury is His Problem!

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 21:10:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko has issued an official statement on Saturday’s first round knockout of previously undefeated Odlanier Solis. After being hit with a right hand, Solis stumbled and fell flat on his back. During the fall he injured his right knee and was unable to continue with the fight. Solis and his promoter, Ahmet Oner, are citing the injury as the reason for the stoppage

Klitschko stops Solis

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 01:31:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (42-2, 39 KOs) easily made the sixth defense of his current title reign against previously unbeaten mandatory challenger Odlanier Solis (17-1, 12 KOs). The bout was stopped due to an injury to Solis at 3:00 of the first round disappointing a sell-out crowd of 19,000+ at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany

David Haye: Solis Will Go Down as Yet Another Fat Bum!

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:46:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion David Haye watched Vitali Klitschko’s first round TKO win over Odlanier Solis. Haye is going to fight Vitali’s younger brother, IBO/WBO/IBF champion Wladimir Klitschko, on June 25 or July 2, but after Wladimir he wants to face Vitali in the fall. At the end of the first round, Solis ate a right hand and went down, but during the fall he injured his right knee and couldn’t continue

Oner: Solis is Sending Vitali Klitschko To The Hospital

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:02:00 +0300

Promoter Ahmet Oner of Arena Box is very confident that his boxer Odlanier Solis (17-0, 12KOs) will unseat WBC champion Vitali Klitschko (41-2, 38KOs) on Saturday in Cologne, Germany. He says Klitschko was avoiding the fight for nearly two years. The opportunity has finally come and he expects Solis to come through with a title win

Vitali Klitschko Promises To Knock Odlanier Solis Out

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:42:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (42-2) has promised to�knock Odlanier Solis (14-0) out on�Saturday at�the Lanxess Arean in�Cologne, Germany. Solis called Klitschko an��old man� that he�plans to�stop within the distance. He�questioned if�Klitschko has the stamina to�go�through a�long and grueling contest

Photos: Klitschko Training Hard, Busting Up Sparring Mates

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:58:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (41-2, 38KOs) is picking up the pace for next Saturday’s mandatory title defense against unbeaten mandatory challenger Odlanier Solis (17-0, 12KOs) of Cuba. The fight happens at the Lanxess-Arena in Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Photos: Vitali Klitschko Training Tough For Odlanier Solis

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:26:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (41-2, 38KOs) is training tough for his upcoming fight with unbeaten Olympic champion Odlanier Solis (17-0, 12KOs) of Cuba. The fight happens on March 19 at the Lanxess-Arena in Cologne, Germany

Odlanier Solis: Vitai Spreads Rumors That Im Lazy

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:02:00 +0300

2004 Olympic gold medal winner Odlanier Solis (17-0, 12KOs) is blaming the rumors regarding his alleged lazy training on the WBC heavyweight champion, Vitali Klitschko (41-2, 38KOs). Klitschko will face Solis on March 19 in Cologne, Germany

David Haye hitlist for May opponent revealed

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:35:00 +0300

A source close to the South Londoner said he is likely to press ahead with putting his belt on the line against one of the trio above before looking for a unification fight with Klitschkos older brother Vitali, who holds the WBC title, in September

Odlanier Solis Update

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:52:00 +0300

WBC mandatory challenger Odlanier Solis and his team have already spent one week in their high altitude camp in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. La Sombra, his trainer Pedro Luis Diaz and Jose Perez arrived in camp only one day after the press conference in Germany announcing his March 19th clash against WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko in Cologne. The three-time world amateur champion and 2004

Q&A: Tomasz Adamek

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:59:00 +0300

Life was never easy for me, says former two-division world champion and top heavyweight contender Tomasz Adamek in an exclusive Fightnews.com interview. My father died in an accident when I was just 22 months old. I fought for WBC world light heavyweight championship with a broken nose and I moved my whole family from Poland to the US, not knowing what will happen to my career

More on Klitschko - Solis

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:08:00 +0300

I have fought a lot of strong opponents but I have never been in the ring with an Olympic gold medallist, said Klitschko. I expect a very tough and close fight against a very talented young boxer who comes to take the belt from me. I wont let that happen though. I will show why I am the champion and defend my title

Klitschko-Solis Quick Quotes

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:06:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and mandatory challenger Odlanier Solis faced off Wednesday in Cologne, Germany at a press conference to kickoff their March 19 clash at the Lanxess Arena

Team Klitschko Doubt David Haye, No Vitali Fight in May

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:38:00 +0300

Bernd Boente, the manager for heavyweight champions Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko, is not putting any stock in the recently published comments from Adam Booth, the manager and trainer for WBA heavyweight champion David Haye. During a recent interview with British publication Daily Express, Booth set down a challenge for Vitali Klitschko in the month of May

Booth: If Klitschko Beats Solis, Haye Will Face Him in May

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 09:55:00 +0300

Manager and trainer Adam Booth told Daily Express that WBA heavyweight champion David Haye is very interested in facing WBC champion Vitali Klitschko in May. Klitschko defends his title against undefeated Odlanier Solis on March 19. Booth told the paper that his fighter will not sit around and wait for a bout with WBO/IBO/IBF champion Wladimir Klitschko. If Solis manages to get the upset over Vitali

Vitali Klitschko-Odlanier Solis fight set

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:04:00 +0300

Heavyweight titleholder Vitali Klitschko will make his mandatory defense against Odlanier Solis on March 19 in Germany. The contracts were signed on Monday, both camps told ESPN.com

Klitschko-Solis Reportedly Done, March 19 in Cologne

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:48:00 +0300

According to reports in Germany, a deal has been reached for Vitali Klitschko (41-2, 38KOs) to defend his WBC heavyweight title against undefeated mandatory challenger Odlanier Solis (17-0, 12KOs) on March 19 at the Cologne Arena in Germany. There are unconfirmed reports that Solis will get close to $1.8 million U.S. dollars (1.4 million euros) for the fight, in exchange for Klitschkos company, K2 Promotions, getting the full promotional rights to the show

Klitschko-Solis Close, March 19 Eyed, Purse Bid Delayed

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:01:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com has been advised that a deal is very close for Vitali Klitschkos mandatory defense of the WBC heavyweight title against unbeaten challenger Odlanier Solis (17-0, 12KOs). A purse bid scheduled for later today has been postponed to provide both sides with additional time to finalize the terms

Odlanier Solis Rips Into Vitali Klitschko Over Money

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0300

After a promising start, negotiations between K2 / KMG on the one side and ARENA Sports-Promotion on the other side for the WBC heavyweight championship between Vitali Klitschko and mandatory challenger Odlanier Solis seem to have stagnated

Klitschko Camp responds

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 08:38:00 +0300

Bernd Bönte, Managing Director of the Klitschko Management Group GmbH has commented on statements released earlier today by the Odlanier Solis Camp regarding negotiations for WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko�s mandatory defense against Solis. �I can tell you that the only issue [Ahmet] Öner has in the negotiations so far are tax issues,� stated Bönte

Klitschkos give Haye a choice

Sat, 25 Dec 2010 00:45:00 +0300

We promise that in 2011 the fight against Haye will come, said the Klitschko Brothers in a joint statement on BILD. We want this fight at all costs! He can choose which of us he wants to step into the ring against to lose his world title

Tomasz Adamek vs Roy Jones Jr. in Talks For March Bout

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:31:00 +0300

Respected Polish journalist Janusz Pindera has been informed that heavyweight contender Tomasz Adamek (42-1, 27 KO), and former four division champion Roy Jones Jr. (54-7, 40 KO) are very close to to reaching an agreement for a March fight

Tomasz Adamek vs Roy Jones Jr. in Talks For March Bout

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:31:00 +0300

Klitschko vs Austin/Solis To Be a 70/30 Split For March

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:46:00 +0300

At the WBC's 48th annual convention in Cancun, Mexico, it was agreed by all of the involved parties, that WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko would face the winner of the final eliminator on December 17, to be contested between Ray Austin and Odlanier Solis. Arena Box, K2 Promotions and Don King agreed on the split

Vitali defense deal reached

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 21:42:00 +0300

WBC President Jose Sulaiman�s resignation apparently didn�t last very long. According to information from ARENA Box-Promotion, Sulaiman has apologized for his emotional reaction on Wednesday and a deal has been worked out between Don King (DKP), Ahmet Öner (ARENA) and Tom Loeffler (K2 Promotions) under the guidance of WBC General Secretary Mauricio Sulaiman

Shannon Briggs video update

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:28:00 +0300

Valuev: No Combos From Klitschko Led To Briggs Decision

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:01:00 +0300

Former world heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev watched last Saturday's fight from Hamburg, Germany, where WBC champion Vitali Klitschko retained his title with a twelve round beating of Shannon Briggs. He tells Alexander Pavlov that Klitschko could have scored a knockout in the earlier rounds but he focused too much on the right hand and did not throw enough combinations in the contest

Shannon Briggs: With Both Hands, I'd Knock Klitschko Out

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:21:00 +0300

Former heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs is still recovering from injuries sustained in last Saturday's loss to WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko. The champion gave Briggs a beating for twelve rounds, which resulted in numerous injuries. Briggs has yet to leave Germany, still situated at the University Hospital in Hamburg

Briggs says he will be back after surgery

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:15:00 +0300

Shannon Briggs pledged Wednesday to return to the ring after surgery to repair a torn tendon in his left arm, despite a lopsided loss to Vitali Klitschko over the weekend that left him hospitalized. Briggs said that apart from the arm injury, he felt fine after absorbing heavy punishment on Saturday night. He�s been in the hospital ever since and is scheduled for surgery on Friday

Haye: Klitschkos Like To Fight Old, Run-Down Americans

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:28:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion David Haye is warning the Klitschko brothers to come to the table before October 2011, which is the target date for Haye's planned retirement from boxing. Haye wants to retire before October 13, 2011, the date of his 31st birthday. Before walking away from the sport, he wants to face Vitali Klitschko for the WBC title, or Wladimir Klitschko for the IBF, IBO and WBO crowns

Shannon Briggs hospitalized after loss

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:08:00 +0300

Shannon Briggs displayed enormous heart during his lopsided loss to heavyweight titlist Vitali Klitschko on Saturday, and it landed him in the hospital

Ustinov moved forward

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 23:54:00 +0300

WBA #4 and EBA champion Alexander Ustinov (22-0, 17 KOs) moved forward with the second-round blowout of Turkish "fighter" Oezcan Cetinkaya (18-8-1, 12 KOs) who delivered one of the most miserable and shameful performances in recent years. Cetinkaya was down three times in the first and twice in the second from what were more pushes than actual punches and showed almost no desire to fight

Baysangurov got the job done

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 00:29:00 +0300

WBA #7, WBO #9 and WBC #10 ranked junior middleweight Zaurbek Baysangurov (24-1, 18 KOs), 25, from Kiev, Ukraine, but originally from Achkhoy-Martan, Chechnya, Russia, got the job done but hardly impressed against 40-year old Portuguese veteran Eugenio Monteiro (16-14, 8 KOs). Elusive and slick Monteiro danced more than boxed and wasn't hit by

Klitschko dominates Briggs

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 00:39:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (41-2, 38 KOs) punished game but outclassed former world champion Shannon Briggs (51-6-1, 45 KOs) over twelve one-sided rounds on Saturday night at the o2 Arena in Hamburg, Germany. The first round was all Klitschko as he landed several hard right hands. More domination for Klitschko as the bout progressed with Briggs was unable to get untracked offensively

CompuBox Stats: V. Klitschko Lands Frightening Numbers

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 12:48:00 +0300

Vitali cruised for the first five rounds, then stepped on the gas the rest of the way, outlanding the gallant Briggs 222-33 in total punches in rounds six thru twelve. Vitali landed 66% of his power shots over the last three rounds. Only Briggs� corner and the referee were braver than Shannon, as the fight could have been stopped anytime after the eighth round

Briggs rushed to hospital

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 17:17:00 +0300

Heavyweight title challenger Shannon Briggs is reportedly in critical condition in the intensive care unit at the University Hospital Eppendorf in Hamburg, Germany. Briggs suffered fractures below both eyes as well as a concussion, after taking dozens of hard shots from WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko on Saturday night, but is responsive according to RTL

All weights from Hamburg

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 09:27:00 +0300

Here are complete weights from o2 World Hamburg, Germany, for tomorrow night�s Klitschko vs. Briggs fight: Vitali Klitschko 251 vs. Shannon Briggs 262.5 (WBC heavyweight championship) Alexander Ustinov 309 vs. Oezcan Cetinkaya 220.5

Photos/Weights: Vitali Klitschko 251, Shannon Briggs 262

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 21:45:00 +0300

The talk is over. The two heavyweights stepped on the scale for Saturday's clash at the O2 World Arena in Hamburg, Germany. The fight will be televised by RTL and ESPN3. WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko was 251.3-pounds and looked in great shape. Challenger and former WBO heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs was also in great shape, weighing 262.3-pounds. Photos by Ludo Saenz Luaces in Hamburg

Klitschko-Briggs Presser

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:01:00 +0300

Vitali Klitschko (40-2, 38 KOs), and Shannon Briggs (51-5, 45 KOs), participated today in a press conference. WBC Champion Klitschko and former WBO Champion Briggs will face off next Saturday at o2 World Hamburg, Germany.

Nikolai Valuev's Left Shoulder Surgery is a Success

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:24:00 +0300

Golzka reports that former WBA world heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev had successful surgery on his left shoulder at a top Germany facility. Valuev, 37, has been inactive since last November's decision loss to David Haye. He wants to fight again in 2011 and is very interested in resuming negotiations for a possible fight with WBC champion Vitali Klitschko

Steward: Briggs, The Most Diffcult Fight of Vitali's Career

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:27:00 +0300

Trainer Emanuel Steward has give a warning to WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko. He advised the champion from Ukraine to stay focused in the fight with Shannon Briggs on October 16 in Hamburg, Germany. Steward told Klitschko that he can't stay too relaxed in the early part of the fight. He thinks the fight could be the toughest of Vitali's entire career

Briggs furious at Vitali

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:54:00 +0300

Former heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs (51-5-1, 45 KOs), who will face WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko on October 16 at the O2 World Arena in Hamburg, Germany, is outraged by Klitschko allegedly calling asthma a good excuse. �There are 300 million people in the world with asthma and not one of them would agree with Vitali Klitschko that it�s nothing serious,� said Briggs, a lifelong asthma sufferer

Shannon Briggs: David Haye Will Be My Next Victim!

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:35:00 +0300

The latest from Golzka, heavyweight Shannon Briggs has sent a message to WBA champion David Haye of England. Briggs will challenge WBC champion Vitali Klitschko on October 16 in Germany. He took offense to a recent video that was created by the British fighter, where he ridiculed Briggs' medical condition. Briggs wants to make him pay for the insult

Photos: Vitali Klitschko, Shannon Briggs Do Some Fishing

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:28:00 +0300

They laughed, played and acted like a pair of drinking buddies. Nobody would guess that Vitali Klitschko and Shannon Briggs have vowed to knock each other out on October 16 in Hamburg, Germany. Klitschko and Briggs took a break during their press tour in Hamburg, and did a little fishing by the water. Klitschko makes the fourth defense of his WBC heavyweight title since returning to the sport in 2008

After Briggs, Klitschko Wants Nikolai Valuev, David Haye

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:39:00 +0300

On October 16, WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko will make his fifth defense against former WBO titlist Shannon Briggs at the 02 World Arena in Altona, Hamburg, Germany. The 39-year-old Klitschko (40-2, 38 KOs) has not lost since being stopped in the sixth round by Lennox Lewis in June of 2003. The 38-year-old Briggs (51-5-1, 45 KOs) is big puncher, with his last three fights ending by way of knockout in the first round

David Haye: The Klitschkos Need Me To Make Real Money!

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:03:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion David Haye is still relaxing and spending time with his family. His manager, Adam Booth, is working on his next fight. One of the biggest bouts in the sport is a fight between Haye and one of the Klitschko brothers. In 2009, Haye agreed to fight WBO/IBO/IBF champion Wladimir Klitschko

Briggs: After I Retire Vitali Klitschko, I Want David Haye

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:45:00 +0300

According to former heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs, he received a bout agreement on Wednesday to face WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko on October 16, likely in Germany. Briggs says that he wants to end the career of Vitali, and then wants to hold a unification bout with WBA champion David Haye

Q&A: Nikolay Valuev

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:42:00 +0300

In an exclusive interview, former WBA heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev (50-2, 34 KOs) spoke about a possible fight against WBC heavyweight Vitali Klitschko (40-2, 38 KOs), as well as a rematch against David Haye (24-1, 22 KOs). The largest heavyweight champion in boxing history also said he�s staying in shape as he waits to make his next move

KLITSCHKO-PETER II COMING SOON

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:29:00 +0300

Following several complications surrounding the announcement of the Wladimir Klitschko's mandatory defense and top rated IBF contender Alexander Povetkin, Boxingtalk.com has been informed that the IBF has instructed the Klitschko camp to move onto the next available contender, former WBC champion Samuel Peter

Valuev: Vitali, I�m not afraid of you

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:52:00 +0300

Former WBA heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev has responded to the video message of WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko. In an interview on Russian TV, Valuev said, �Vitali, you make a decision on your own. Do you want a fight with me or not? If you want to fight against me, I�m ready. I�m not afraid of you! Just say the time and place.�

Vitali Klitschko: Nikolai Valuev, Don't Be a Slave To Fear

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:29:00 +0300

n a video statement posted early this morning on the K2 Ukraine website �2ukraine.com, WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko questioned the courage of the seven-foot former champion Nikolai Valuev

Klitschko vs Briggs is Far From a Done Deal, Says Boente

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:57:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com was advised by Bernd Boente, the manager for WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, that a possible fight with Shannon Briggs is far from a done deal. Numerous outlets have reported a Klitschko-Briggs fight as being a finished product for a fall date. Boente told BoxingScene that "no date" and "no opponent" has been finalized for Klitschko's return

HBO dumps Klitschkos

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 18:19:00 +0300

HBO Sports President Ross Greenburg has again ripped the Klitschko brothers. IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (54-3, 48 KOs) and WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (40-2, 38 KOs) have both have previously fought on the network numerous times and routinely fill huge soccer stadiums when they fight, but Greenburg says there is no longer any interest in them from HBO. �I�m really souring on the heavyweights

Vitali Klitschko's Manager Denies Valuev Offer: "It's Old"

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:02:00 +0300

According to Bernd Boente, manager of WBC heavyweight Vitali Klitschko, the offer of $2.5 million that was presented to Nikolai Valuev - is old. Valuev's promoter Don King circulated a press release on Thursday announcing that his fighter has accepted an offer of $2.5 million to fight Klitschko. Boente told BoxingScene.com that an offer of $1.5 million has been sitting on the table for several weeks

Klitschko KOs Sosnowski

Sun, 30 May 2010 00:10:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (39-2, 37 KOs) scored a tenth round KO over Albert Sosnowski (45-2-1, 27 KOs) on Saturday night before a huge crowd at the Veltins Arena, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Klitschko kept Sosnowski on the outside in round one. Another measured round for Klitschko in round two. Sosnowski landed a few shots in round three. Another workmanlike round for Klitschko in the fourth

Vitali Klitschko: I Want David Haye, To Shut His Big Mouth!

Sun, 30 May 2010 17:07:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (40-2, 38 KOs) made the fourth defense of his heavyweight title with a ten round knockout of Albert Sosnowski (45-3-1, 27 KOs) at the Veltins Arena, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. After the fight was over, there were only two names on Klitschko's mind for his next fight in the fall. The first was WBA heavyweight champion David Haye and the second is former champion Nikolai Valuev

Klitschko-Sosnowski Weigh-in Vid

Sat, 29 May 2010 14:12:00 +0300

Vitali Klitschko 247 (112 kg) vs Albert Sosnowski 224.5 (101,8 kg) (WBC heavyweight championship) Johnathon Banks 225.5 vs Jason Gavern 225.5 (NABF heavyweight title) Nendad Borovcanin 219 vs Raymond Ochieng 218 Venue: Veltins Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany Promoter: K2 Promotions and Klitschko Management Group

Klitschko favorite against Sosnowski

Fri, 28 May 2010 12:55:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko is the overwhelming favorite on Saturday to defend his title belt against Albert �The Dragon� Sosnowski. The Ukrainian-born �Dr. Iron Fist� Klitschko, who lives in Hamburg, enters the fight at the Veltnis Arena in Gelsenkirchen with a 41-2 (37 KOs) record. Sosnowski, a native of Warsaw who lives in Brentwood, England, has a 45-2-1 (27 KOs) record

Photos/Weights: Klitschko 247-Pounds, Sosnowski 224.4

Fri, 28 May 2010 17:16:00 +0300

This Saturday night, European heavyweight champion, Albert "The Dragon" Sosnowski (45-2-1, 27KO) will be looking to become the first ever Polish Heavyweight Champion, when he takes on WBC heavyweight king, Vitali Klitschko (39-2, 37KO) at Veltins Arena, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Sosnowski: Vitali is just a man

Wed, 26 May 2010 12:58:00 +0300

Andrew Golota blazed the trail. Tomasz Adamek may be Golota�s heir apparent. But European champion Albert Sosnowski (45-2-1, 27 KOs) believes he will be the first Polish fighter to win a heavyweight world title. The 31-year-old from Warsaw, Poland, will have his chance on Saturday in a pay-per-view showdown against WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (39-2, 37 KOs)

Vitali warns David Haye

Tue, 25 May 2010 12:34:00 +0300

Although WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (39-2, 37 KOs) is focused on defending his world title against Euro champion Albert Sosnowski (45-2-1, 27 KOs) on Saturday night, he also had a chilling message for WBA titleholder David Haye on Monday

Photos: Vitali Klitschko Training Hard To Pound Sosnowski

Thu, 20 May 2010 11:42:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko training and sparring for long hours in order to prepare for his May 29 title defense against Albert Sosnowski of Poland. The fight takes place at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Photos by Pavel Terekhov

Photos: Sosnowksi Ripped and Ready For Vitali Klitschko

Tue, 18 May 2010 23:54:00 +0300

Polish heavyweight Albert Sosnowksi promised to be in the best shape of his life for the upcoming fight with with Vitali Klitschko. He stayed true to his word. Sosnowski is a huge underdog but he's ripped and ready to go. He challenges Klitschko for the WBC heavyweight title on May 29 at Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Adam Booth: David Haye Wants To Fight Vitali Klitschko

Sat, 15 May 2010 16:47:00 +0300

A recent interview in Golzka confirms an earlier report on BoxingScene.com, where Haye's co-promoter, Chris Meyer of Sauerland Event, was quoted as saying the British boxer prefers a fight with WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, instead of facing WBO/IBF/IBO champion Wladimir Klitschko

Adam Booth: David Haye Wants To Fight Vitali Klitschko

Sat, 15 May 2010 16:47:00 +0300

Guinn vs Nelson, Hearns vs. Raines Will Be Streamed

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:25:00 +0300

LAS VEGAS, NEV. - Top Rank, Inc., boxing�s premiere promotional company, will officially unveil its original webcast series, TRLivestream, at 3 PM EST/12 PM PST on Friday, April 16, with a live broadcast from Atlantic City, N.J., of the weigh-ins for the Kelly Pavlik-Sergio Martinez championship bout

There is a difference between divorce and grift

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:30:00 +0300

On February 20th the Ukrainian boxing public has been taken aback by news that in the most well-publicized native promotion company K2 East Promotion was a "split" - Vitali Klitschko leaves structure of this organization

Vitali Klitschko Admits: �Wladimir is Better Than Me�

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:35:00 +0300

During Tuesday's presser in Warsaw, Poland to announce the fight between WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and European champion Albert Sosnowski, the Ukrainian belt holder was asked, who was the better boxer � he or his younger brother -Wladimir Klitschko, who holds the WBO/IBO/IBF titles. No family rivalry between the two brothers as Vitali was honest with his answer and said Wladimir was the better fighter

Klitschko-Sosnowski staredown: VIDEO

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:58:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (39-2, 37 KOs) and challenger Albert Sosnowski (45-2-1, 27 KOs) face off at today�s press coference in Warsaw. They collide May 29 at the 60,000+ seat Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Klitschko-Sosnowski Presser

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:43:00 +0300

Vitali Klitschko (39-2, 37 KOs) and Albert Sosnowski (45-2-1, 27 KOs) participated yesterday in a press conference at VELTINS Arena in Gelsenkirchen. Klitschko will face the European Champion Sosnowski on May, 29. The VELTINS-Arena is the home field of famous German soccer team Schalke 04

WBC orders Solis-Austin eliminator

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:40:00 +0300

The WBC has ordered Don King Productions and Arena Box-Promotions to initiate the free negotiations period for a WBC heavyweight final elimination bout between #1 rated Ray Austin and #2 rated Odlanier Solis. If no agreement is reached by the parties, a purse offer will be conducted on April 23 at the WBC Executive Offices in Mexico City

Valuev Should Get Away From Don King, Says Karmazin

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:30:00 +0300

Former junior middleweight champion Roman Karmazin tried to warn his countryman, Nikolai Valuev, to get away from co-promoter Don King, but the seven-foot Russian giant didn't listen to his advice. Valuev is co-promoted by King and Sauerland Event

Boswell: �I Beat Shannon Briggs Before, I'll Do it Again�

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:04:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com spoke to heavweight contender Cedric Boswell (31-1) about a possible fight with Shannon Briggs (48-5). Boswell loves the idea. �I would love to fight Shannon Briggs again. He has unfinished business with me. I beat him in the amateurs and I will beat him again

Vitali Klitschko: I Will Fight David Haye in England

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:33:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko is ready and willing to give WBA champion David Haye the homefield advantage. If Haye defeats mandatory John Ruiz on April 3, and Klitschko beats Albert Sosnowski on May 29, there could be some fireworks in England at the end of the year. "If the fight with Haye comes through, I would be happy to fight in England. I am ready to fight in any part of the world," Klitschko told Gareth Davies of The Telegraph

Vadim Bukhkalov: �Statement of Mr.Krassyuk is directed to boxers misleading�

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:16:00 +0300

At the 22-th of March famous boxing web-site fightnews.com published the article �RingSide Show: Alexander Krassyuk� making by Ukrainian boxing journalist Alexey Potapov, which contains video interview with Alexander Krassyuk, ex-GEO �K2 East Promotions�. Well-known Ukrainian promoter and owner of �K2 East Promotions� Vadim Bukhkalov comments for BOXNEWS.com.ua some questions and answers from this interview. Following you can see the text of this interview with Bukhkalov�s comments.

Valuev: "Let Klitschko Call Me a Coward To My Face"

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:32:00 +0300

After reading the recent comments from WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, the seven-foot Russian giant, Nikolai Valuev, was enraged. Klitschko called Valuev a "chicken" for not accepting a final offer of $2.5 million dollars for a fight on May 29. The Russian giant wanted $4 million, or the offer of $2.5 and percentage of the Russian, German and American television

Peter-Aguilera at the scales

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:54:00 +0300

From the Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, Texas for tomorrow night�s card on Fox Sports en Espanol, promoted by Top Rank. Hernan �Tyson� Marquez 113.5 vs. Richie Mepranum 112.25 Samuel Peter 237.5 vs. Nagy Aguilera 230.5

Vitali Klitschko Says: "Nikolai Valuev is a Chicken"

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:27:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko can't believe the seven-foot giant, former champion Nikolai Valuev, turned down an offer of $2.5 million for a fight. The two sides have been negoiating for several weeks. The offer began at $1 million and then went to $2 million and ended with $2.5 million

ALBERT SOSNOWSKI pulls the plug on Audley Harrison

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:35:00 +0300

ALBERT SOSNOWSKI has pulled the plug on his European title showdown with Audley Harrison � in favour of a crack at Vitali Klitschko. Sosnowski was due to defend his crown against Harrison at London's Alexandra Palace on April 9

Collazo vs Aydin in May; Ustinov, Sprott on Klitschko Card

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:24:00 +0300

Arena Box Promotion plan to stage Selcuk Aydin against Luis Collazo for the WBC interim welterweight title at the end of May in Istanbul, Turkey. Arena won the purse bids last week with a bid for $210,000 USD

Vitali Klitschko-Albert Sosnowski on May 29 in Germany

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:08:00 +0300

Vitali Klitschko to face European Champion Albert Sosnowski in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on May 29. WBC World Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko defends his title against European Champion Albert Sosnowski from Poland at Veltins-Arena Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on May 29. The arena is the home field of the famous soccer club Schalke 04

Vadym Bukhkalov � Vitaly Klitschko � �Divorce proceedings�

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:05:00 +0300

On November 22, 2007 �National Box Promotion� and Klitschko brothers combined their efforts and created a new promoting company � �K2 East Promotions�. Everything seemed to be going well but at the bigining of February Vitaliy Klitschko decided to leave the project relinquishing his share in a company (according to mass media info, Klitschko had 51% of chartered capital). Vadym Bukhkalov, currently the sole owner of the company, agreed to comment on present situation for BOXNEWS.com.ua

Oquendo-King heats up

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:54:00 +0300

Hitz Boxing returns on Saturday at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana. Headlining heavyweight contender �Fast� Fres Oquendo (31-5, 20 KOs) against journeyman banger Demetrice King (15-17, 13 KOs) for the NABA/USBA belts. King has been talking a good game, saying �I can guarantee this much, it won�t go the full 12 rounds

Klitschko-Valuev deadline looms

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0300

Looks like a May 29 clash of giants between 6′7 WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and 7-foot former WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev is a no-go as a deadline looms to reserve the fight venue. The Valuev camp, specifically Don King, is holding out for $4 million, while the Klitschko camp is standing firm at $2 million. Klitschko representative Shelly Finkel told BILD �[Valuev] can accept, otherwise we�ll box a different opponent

Valuev's Side Demands a 60-40 Split For Klitschko Fight

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:02:00 +0300

Don King Productions and Sauerland Event have countered K2 Promotions latest offer to former two-time World Boxing Association heavyweight champion Nikolai �Giant Russian� Valuev (50-2, 34 KOs) to face World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (39-2, 37 KOs) with a deal calling for a 60-40 percentage split

Team Klitschko: Valuev and King, You Can Forget 60-40

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:10:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com spoke with Shelly Finkel, adviser to WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, to get his thoughts on the recent monetary demand from promoter Don King, who is negotiating on behalf of Nikolai Valuev. Team Klitschko offered Valuev $1 million dollars for a potential May fight. King countered with a $4 million dollar demand

Klitschko-Valuev update

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:38:00 +0300

Vitali Klitschko may return in a summer showdown with seven-foot former WBA world champion Nikolai Valuev. According to BILD, the proposed bout would take place in the 61,000-seat Schalke Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, where brother and IBF/WBO/IBO heavtweight champion Wladimir Klitschko defeated Ruslan Chagaev last year. The current stumbling block is Valuev co-promoter Don King, who is holding out for a $4 million purse, a figure Klitschko�s manager Bernd Bönte told BILD was �Impossible even if

Williams pulls out of Chisora fight

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:09:00 +0300

Danny Williams has withdrawn from his British Heavyweight title defense against Derek Chisora at Wembley Arena on February 13 citing that he has a viral infection. Promoter Frank is now in talks with two boxers who hold wins over Williams to face Chisora instead on the huge Night of the Champions show

Riddick Bowe Update

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:50:00 +0300

Riddick Bowe, the 42-year-old former two-time world heavyweight champion, wants to return to action as quickly as possible and has Juan Carlos Gomez, who is expected to fight in Hamburg in March, in his sights

Vitali Klitschko-Nikolai Valuev Possible For April/May?

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:10:00 +0300

The manager of Nikolai Valuev, Boris Dimitrov, confirmed that the bout between the Russian boxer and WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko is possible. Both fighters have already approved the bout, and it may take place in April or May of 2010

David Haye Eyes Historic Vitali Klitschko Fight in Africa

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:02:00 +0300

After WBA heavyweight champion David Haye gets mandatory John Ruiz out of the way, he wants to stage a unification with WBC champion Vitali Klitschko. Not just any kind of unification. A historic unification. He wants to make the "new Rumble in the Jungle" against Klitschko in Africa

Haye Has No Time For The Klitschkos' Rubbish/Terms

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:48:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion believes he made the right decision when he walked away from a September fight with WBC champion Vitali Klitschko and instead took a deal with then WBA champ Nikolia Valuev. He says the title win has given him power at the negotiating table. In the opinion of Haye, he doesn't have to bow down to the demands of the Klitschko brothers. Haye wants to fight

Dimitrenko: "I Would Gladly Fight Vitali Klitschko"

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:42:00 +0300

Ukrainian heavyweight prospect Alexander Dimitrenko was scheduled to have a rematch against Luan Krasniqi on November 28, but the bout was cancelled because of the injury of his opponent. Now Alexander doesn't know when this fight will take place and hopes

Klitschko Hopes Valuev Fight Happens, Wants Povetkin

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:10:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko says that a fight with Nikolai Valuev is really possible and that he had already made an offer to the Russian boxer. Also Klitschko is willing to fight IBF challenger Alexander Povetkin, but he thinks that the promoters of these boxers � Don King and Wilfried Sauerland

Tyson Fury Says: "I Could Beat Both Klitschkos!�

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:25:00 +0300

Tyson Fury turned pro last December and the 21-year-old heavyweight has been on the fast track ever since; he rode the crest of a seven-fight winning streak before being brought down to earth by John McDermott during their English title fight. Sure, Fury won that one on the cards but many thought that he had deserved to lose, and the big

David Haye's Manager: There is No Klitschko Deal

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:38:00 +0300

Adam Booth, manager and trainer of WBA heavyweight champion David Haye, says there is no agreement in place to fight WBC champion Vitali Klitschko. During some a recent interview with a Russian media outlet, Klitschko claimed to have reached an agreement to fight Haye in 2010

David Haye's Trainer Blasts Vitali Klitshko's Performance

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:31:00 +0300

Adam Booth, who trains WBA heavyweight title holder David Haye, has told Sky Sports News that his man has the beating of Vitali Klitschko. Vitali defended his WBC title with a lacklustre points win over America�s Kevin Johnson - who flattered to deceive for much of the bout - in Switzerland last night. Booth, who, along with Haye

Vitali Klitschko Says: "I'm Ready To Fight David Haye"

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:15:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko can't wait to get David Haye in the ring for a fight in 2010. After disposing of Kevin Johnson this past Saturday, Klitschko is looking for his next challenge. Haye is facing his WBA mandatory challenger John Ruiz in the first quarter of the coming year

Vitali Klitschko-Kevin Johnson

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:18:00 +0300

In the main event, WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (39-2, 37KOs) won an easy twelve round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Kevin Johnson (22-1, 9KOs). The scores were 120-108, 119-109 and 120-108. Klitschko come out strong at the start, stalking and pushing Johnson back. Johnson didn't seem to have any answers

Klitschko Rolls On, Malignaggi Stays on a Roll Versus Diaz

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:10:00 +0300

A continent apart, Heavyweight Vitali Klitschko and Jr. Welterweight Paulie Malignaggi posted victories of differing significance, and disparate entertainment value, but similar class on Saturday night. Over twelve rounds at the PostFinance Arena in Berne, Switzerland, 38-year old WBC titlist Klitschko (39-2, 37 KO) of the Ukraine dominated all twelve rounds against undefeated 30-year old Kevin Johnson

Klitschko scores points decision over Johnson

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:17:00 +0300

BERN, Switzerland (AP)�Kevin Johnson promised that Vitali Klitschko wouldn�t knock him out when they fought for the WBC heavyweight title on Saturday night. Maybe he should have promised a win instead. The 30-year-old Johnson survived 12 rounds against the hard-punching Ukrainian champion, but he couldn�t earn enough points from the judges. Fabian Guggenheim and Omar Mintum scored it 120-108, while Guido Cavalleri had it 119-109

CompuBox PunchStat Report

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:53:00 +0300

When this fight was announced Johnson told Vitali that he wasn�t going to knock him out- know why? Because Johnson had no intention on winning- just surviving. Johnson landed five power shots all night!- throwing five per round. Speaking of throwing, Vitali�s 749 thrown jabs is a CompuBox heavyweight record, shattering the previous mark of 600 jabs thrown in a fight by Owen Beck

Aguilera destroys Maskaev. VIDEO

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:47:00 +0300

Young Dominican heavyweight Nagy Aguilera may have ended the career of former WBC heavyweight champion Oleg Maskaev, (36-7, 27 KOs), scoring a first-round stoppage before Maskaev could even land a punch. Aguilera, (15-2, 10 KOs), dropped Maskaev early with a flurry of unanswered punches, then finished off a wobbly Maskaev with a big left hook that crumpled the Russian into the corner and forced referee Lou Moret to call it off at 1:54 of round one

Ustinov dominates Barrett, retains EBA title

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:38:00 +0300

In Berne, Switzerland heavyweight prospect Alexander Ustinov (19-0-0, 15 ��s) who fights for �K2 East Promotions� decisioned famous American boxer Monte Barrett (34-9-0, 20 ��s) within 12 rounds. Ustinov vs. Barrett headlined the undercard of Vitali Klitschko � Kevin Johnson title fight for Vitali�s WBC heavyweight belt

Alexander Ustinov, Monte Barrett weigh in

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:00:00 +0300

Heavyweight prospect Alexander Ustinov (18-0-0, 15 ��s) who fights for �K2 East Promotions� and his rival famous American boxer Monte Barrett (34-8-0, 20 ��s) stepped on the scales. Today Ustinov and Barrett will headline the undercard of Vitali Klitschko � Kevin Johnson title fight for Vitali�s WBC heavyweight belt

Weights: Vitali Klitschko 246.9, Kevin Johnson 242.5

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:27:00 +0300

Vitali Klitschko (38-2, 37KO) and Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson (22-0-1, 9KO) both weighed in today in anticipation of their upcoming bout this Saturday in Bern, Switzerland, for Vitali's WBC Heavyweight Championship. The bout will be broadcast live on Germany's RTL television and shown tape delayed in the U.S. on HBO

Johnson: Vitali an ugly zombie

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:09:00 +0300

Heavyweight title challenger Kevin Johnson is showing WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko no respect in advance of their clash Saturday night in Bern, Switzerland. �He�s a joke,� said Johnson, �he�s a dream opponent, he�s a big, ugly zombie�.Klitschko can�t do half of what I can do � either physically or mentally. F� that guy. I�ll leave him behind me. This fight is easy!� Klitschko, who stopped Chris Arreola

Klitschko-Johnson Presser

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:52:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and unbeaten challenger Kevin Johnson faced off at Monday�s press conference in advance of their showdown on Saturday night at the Postfinance Arena in Bern, Switzerland. Johnson stated no one can outbox him. �The whole world will be shocked when I�ve finished Vitali Klitschko in nine rounds

Valuev: "Johnson is Nothing Special, Klitschko By KO"

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:27:00 +0300

The former WBA heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev shared his opinion on the upcoming bout between the owner of the WBC belt Vitali Klitschko and Kevin Johnson. The American used to be Valuev's sparring-partner, that's why he knows Johnson well enough. �When I was preparing for the bout with Monte Barrett I worked with Johnson in Chicago, - told Valuev to Blik newspaper

Calzaghe Wants To See David Haye Fight The Klitschkos

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:56:00 +0300

Joe Calzaghe would like to see his countryman WBA heavyweight champion David Haye fight both of Klitschko brothers in 2010; WBO/IBO/IBF champion Wladimir and WBC champion Vitali. Calzaghe feels that Haye has the skill to fight and beat the brothers but warns that both fighters will be far tougher than the 7'2 giant Nikolai Valuev, who Calzaghe doesn't think could fight very much. Haye must first meet and beat WBA mandatory John Ruiz

Klitschko-Johnson Officials

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:11:00 +0300

The WBC has named the officials for the Vitali Klitschko vs. Kevin Johnson heavyweight championship fight on December 12 in Berne, Switzerland. The referee will be Kenny Bayless (USA). Judges are Omar Mintun (Mexico), Guido Cavalleri (Italy) and

Presser in Zaporizhia: Baysangurov to face Frank Shabani

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0300

At the presser in Zaporizhia dedicated to the upcoming huge boxing tournament �World Boxing in Zaporizhia. Champions league� Baysangurov�s foe was finally named. On December 19th in local Sport Palace �Yunost� Zaurbek Baysangurov (22-1, 16 KOs) will defend his WBA Inter-Continental light middleweight title in a clash against Frank Shabani (18-1-0, 6 ��s)

Sulaiman Wants Vitali Klitschko, Chavez, Alvarez Triple Bill

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:26:00 +0300

World Boxing Council President Jose Sulaiman wants heavyweight Vitali Klitschko to be one of the stars of Mexico�s bi-centenary celebrations. Don Jose says it�s his dream for Vitali to defend his WBC Heavyweight Title at the pre-hispanic Pyramids at Teotihuacan. The site which includes the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, is twenty five miles to the North East of Mexico City

The Kingpin Diary, day 3

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:33:00 +0300

In the final three weeks leading up to his showdown with WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko (38-2, 37 KOs), televised on HBO Dec. 12, undefeated contender Kevin �Kingpin� Johnson (22-0-1, 9 KOs) will be posting his diary online, exclusive to Fightnews.com readers. Diary entry Sunday, Nov. 29

The �Kingpin Diary� begins!

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:27:00 +0300

David Haye Breaks Down The Klitschko Brothers

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:37:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion David Haye has to defend his title against mandatory challenger John Ruiz, but he still wants to fight the brothers who rule the division, WBO/IBF/IBO champion Wladimir Klitschko and the WBC chmapion Vitali Klitschko. Haye broke down the strenghts and weaknesses of both brothers

Lennox Lewis: "David Haye Can Beat Wladimir Klitschko"

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:40:00 +0300

Former undisputed heavyweight champ Lennox Lewis is backing his friend and countryman David Haye, the new WBA heavyweight champion, to beat Wladimir Klitschko, who holds the IBF/WBO titles. Although Lewis is backing Haye to batter Wladimir, he doesn't view a fight against older brother Vitali Klitschko in the same light

Vitali Klitschko: "I Will Knock David Haye Out"

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:11:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko was a interested viewing party, watching David Haye capture the WBA crown from 7'2 Nikolai Valuev by way of a majority decision in Germany. Klitschko was due to fight back in September. The talkative British fighter withdrew from the bout and signed

Maskaev-Aguilera presser: Maskaev taking a risk in local fight?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:15:00 +0300

Oleg Maskaev says he is happy that he can now see a clear path in his bid to regain the World Boxing Council heavyweight title. After considerable political manuevering, in Oleg�s view, the WBC, during his current convention, has decreed that the No. 2 ranked Maskaev (36-6, 27 KOs) will fight a title-eliminator by May 10 of 2010 against No. 1 ranked Ray Austin (28-4-4, 18 KOs)

Chris Arreola Suspended By The WBC For Cursing

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:44:00 +0300

At their 47th annual convention in South Korea, the World Boxing Council suspended Chris Arreola on Tuesday [from the rankings and fighting for the title] due to his foul language in the ring, when he expressed himself after he lost to Ukrainian champion Vitali Klitschko on September 26th, 2009 in Los Angeles when Vitali put his Heavyweight title on the line

Chris Arreola's Foe May Come Down To Minto, Rossy

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:08:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com has learned that heavyweight Chris Arreola will face either Derric Rossy (22-2, 12KOs) or Brian Minto (34-2, 21KOs) on December 5 at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Contenders Michael Grant and Malik Scott have also been mentioned but the Rossy and Minto appear to be the two names at the top of the list

WBC ordered Austin vs Maskaev like heavyweight eliminator

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:33:00 +0300

The defense of champion Vitali Klitschko against Chris Arreola, then the #1 contender was considered Klitschko�s mandatory defense. A deadline of May 1, 2010 has been posed for a final eliminator between #1 Ray Austin and #2 Oleg Maskaev to determine the new mandatory challenge

Nikolai Valuev: "I Am Ready For David Haye's Speed"

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:35:00 +0300

Two-time and reigning World Boxing Association heavyweight champion Nikolai �The Russian Giant� Valuev isn�t letting constant trash- talking by 3-time world cruiserweight champion David �The Haymaker� Haye get into his head as he makes final preparations for Saturday�s �David vs. Goliath� world title fight being broadcast in North America live on Pay-Per-View from Nuremberg, Germany

Oleg Maskaev: Vitali Klitschko Avoids Fighting Me

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:43:00 +0300

Although the arbitration court postponed the potential bout between Vitali Klitschko and Oleg Maskaev, the Russian boxer still can meet the WBC heavyweight champion in the ring if he wins an eliminator bout against the fighter holding the number one ranking of the WBC. Most likely he will face veteran Ray Austin, who currently holds the position

DeGuardia: Kevin Johnson, the world�s best heavyweight

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:48:00 +0300

At 6-feet, 3-inches tall and upwards of 240-pounds, it�s pretty hard to miss Kevin Johnson. Unless, that is, you�re a boxer claiming elite-level status in the heavyweight division. In that case, according to Star Boxing President/CEO Joe DeGuardia anyway, ignoring the 30-year-old native of Asbury Park, N.J. has been far too easy for way too long

Vitali-Johnson in Switzerland

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:14:00 +0300

After his tremendous victory against Chris Arreola, WBC Champion Vitali Klitschko steps into the ring again in 2009. His opponent will be Kevin Johnson at PostFinance-Arena in Bern, Switzerland, on December 12th. Bernd Bönte, Managing Director of the Klitschko Management Group: �Vitali`s performance against Chris Arreola in Los Angeles showed his extra class. With Kevin Johnson, Vitali will again face a very strong contender. Johnson is undefeated, self-conscious and knows what

Odlanier Solis Being Groomed For Vitali Klitschko

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:32:00 +0300

Heavyweight sensation Solis needed only two rounds to get rid off two-time world title challenger Monte Barrett. David Haye (2008, tko 5), Wladimir Klitschko (2000, tko 7) and Nikolai Valuev (2006, tko 11) needed far more time to stop the durable and hard-hitting 38-year-old

Klitschko vs Johnson Deal is Reportedly Reached

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:29:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com was advised by source close to the negotiations that a deal is in place for Vitali Klitschko (38-2, 37KOs) to defend his WBC heavyweight title against undefeated Kevin Johnson (22-0-1, 9KOs) on tentative date of December 12. A venue in Switzerland is in the running to host the event but other locations are also being considered

Solis To Face Monte Barrett on Latin Fury Undercard

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:09:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com has just been advised that heavyweight veteran Monte Barrett will replace Fres Oquendo as the opponent for Odlanier Solis on the Juan Manuel Lopez-Rogers Mtagwa undercard on Saturday night at the Latin Fury card at Madison Square Garden in New York

Klitschko, Arreola speak

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:52:00 +0300

It front of 16,000 live boxing fans and millions on HBO, WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (38-2, 37 KOs) successfully defended his world title against previously undefeated No. 1 ranked contender Cristobal Arreola (27-1, 24 KOs), Saturday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles

Klitschko vs Arreola Official Weigh-In

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:29:00 +0300

The talking is now done. Both fighters have weighed-in for their heavyweight clash on Saturday at Staples Center in Los Angeles. WBC champion Vitali Klitschko weighed 252-pounds. Undefeated challenger Chris Arreola was a pound less at 251 and appeared to be in much better shape than we've seen in his last couple of fights. Both fighters have promised an action-packed contest. Video of Klitschko vs Arreola Official Weigh-In

Arreola: "No Way Will Me and Klitschko Go Twelve"

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:46:00 +0300

As undefeated heavyweight prospect Chris Arreola prepares for the biggest fight of his life; Saturday's WBC title shot against Vitali Klitschko, he is ready to go all out in what should be a very exciting fight. For months Arreola has seen the critics take shots at his weight, his style and his determination. He doesn't care what the critics say. He plans to go in the ring at Staples Center and bring the belt back

Ustinov vs. Boswell bout cancelled!

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:54:00 +0300

Alexander Ustinov (17-0, 14 KOs), a heavyweight prospect of � K2 East Promotions� will not step into the ring of �Staples Center�, Los Angeles, California on September 26th to face Cedric �The Bos� Boswell (30-1, 24 KOs). It was expected that Ustinov and Boswell would clash on the undercard of Klitschko-Arreola title fight

Vitali Klitschko LA workout

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:13:00 +0300

During a well-attended Media Workout Wednesday at the Pound4Pound Gym, Vitali �Dr. Ironfist� Klitschko (37-2, 36 KOs) and K2 Promotions Managing Director, Tom Loeffler, announced that 100 tickets for Klitschko�s eagerly anticipated WBC heavyweight title defense against unbeaten, No. 1-ranked Cristobal Arreola (27-0, 24 KOs), of East Los Angeles, Saturday, Sept. 26, at STAPLES Center would be donated to Southern California firefighters

Klitschko brothers received high awards from WBO

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:00:00 +0300

The World Boxing Organization 22nd Annual Congress was held on August 24-28th at the Sofitel Hotel in Budapest, Hungary. Both Klitschko brothers were presented with the award �The Best Heavyweight Boxers in Europe who Conquered America� and their promotional company �K2 Promotions� received the award for the record number of spectators (60,000) who attended a bout between Wladimir Klitschko and Ruslan Chagaev in Gelsenkirchen on June 20th

Mike Tyson Picks Vitali Klitschko To Knock Arreola Out

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 10:41:00 +0300

Klitschko defends his crown against Arreola on September 26 at Staples Center in California. Arreola is a heavy underdog in the fight. He plans to come out swinging in the first round and few anticipate the fight going the distance. There are questions marks about Arreola's stamina and ability to last in a tough fight for twelve rounds. Arreola has never gone past the eight round in his pro career

Vitali Klitschko Sees The Fear in David Haye

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:13:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko is not buying any of David Haye's stories. He doesn't believe the British fighter was injured when he pulled out of his June bout with younger brother Wladimir Klitschko. Haye also withdrew from a September bout with Vitali - and the older Klitschko doesn't believe any of Haye's reasons for doing so. Vitali is convinced that Haye is running scared and wants to avoid facing either Klitschko at all costs

Klitschko-Arreola officials named

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:14:00 +0300

The officials for the September 26 WBC heavyweight championship bout between Vitali Klitschko and Chris Arreola have been selected and approved by the Officials Committee of the California State Athletic Commission. The referee will be Jon Schorle (California). Judges are Ken Morita (Japan), Anek Hongtongkam (Thailand) and

Chris Arreola's Trainer Reveals Plan for Vitali Klitschko

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:31:00 +0300

Trainer Henry Ramirez hints that the strategy for his man, heavyweight contender Chris Arreola, will be to run straight at Vitali Klitschko and make the WBC belt-holder fight from the sound of the first bell. The two will meet in the ring at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sept. 26th

Klitschko, Arreola Quick Quotes

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:00:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and #1 ranked Cristobal Arreola met the media and faced-off on Thursday for the first time in Los Angeles at a packed Staples Center press conference to promote their Sept. 26 showdown

Klitschko-Arreola a done deal

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:00:00 +0300

FightNews has learned that the heavyweight showdown between WBC champion Vitali Klitschko and �The Nightmare� Christobal Arreola is a done deal for September 26 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. According to sources close to the situation a press conference will be held next week to officially announce the bout. Klitschko, who won the WBC belt last year after a four-year absence from the ring

Klitschko-Arreola in the works

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:50:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (37-2, 36 KOs) will face WBC #1 rated Chris Arreola (27-0, 24 KOs) on September 26 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. �We are going the right direction but no contract has been signed yet,� Bernd Bönte, Managing Director of the Klitschko Management Group, confirmed to Fightnews.com earlier today

Klitschko-Arreola For 9/26, Pavlik-Williams For 10/3

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:08:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com was informed that a heavyweight bout [if a deal is reached] between WBC champion Vitali Klitschko and unbeaten Chris Arreola would happen on September 26 on HBO. I've been told the 9/26 date has nothing to do with the ongoing talks to finalize a deal for a middleweight bout between WBC/WBO champion Kelly Pavlik and Paul Williams. The two sides, for Klitschko and Arreola, are currently in talks to make the fi

Nikolai Valuev Lashes Out at Both Klitschko Brothers

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:03:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev says the Klitschko brothers, Wladimir and Vitali, are not willing to take any risks in the ring. He says both brothers have avoided him and he doesn't see a fight taking place any time soon. Valuev faces David Haye on November 7 in Germany. Haye was scheduled to fight Vitali Klitschko on September 12 but withdrew before the contract was signed and made a backdoor deal for a shot at Valuev

Valuev-Haye confirmed

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:10:00 +0300

The Russian Giant Nikolai Valuev will defend his WBA Heavyweight Title against David Haye on November 7. �It is a done deal,� Kalle Sauerland confirmed. �The contracts have been signed. The fight will fascinate boxing fans all over the world.� Up-and-coming Haye has left his mark with a staggering record of 22-1 (21 KOs) and confident statements. �It is about time that someone teaches him a lesson,� Sauerland added

Haye vs Valuev Contract is Signed For 11/7, Says David

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:20:00 +0300

Former cruiserweight champion David Haye has revealed that he signed the contract to fight the seven-foot WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev on November 7 in Germany. Haye was close to a deal to face WBC champion Vitali Klitschko on September 12 in Frankfurt, Germany. The venue and television was secured but Haye had other plans and withdrew from the Klitschko deal. Sky Box Office will televise the fight with Valuev in the UK

Wladimir: Haye unprofessional!

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:55:00 +0300

Wladimir Klitschko has ripped David Haye and his team for pulling out of a September 12 fight against his brother Vitali Klitschko in Frankfurt. �Already during the negotiations for my June fight, we realized quickly that Haye and Booth are very unprofessional. Booth might be a good trainer but as a manager he is simply incompetent. David always had a big mouth and tried to offend us with ridiculous self-made t shirts

Klitschko-Haye Heading To a Stadium in Frankfurt

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:03:00 +0300

According to multiple reports in Germany, the September 12 heavyweight clash between WBC champion Vitali Klitschko and challenger David Haye will land at the World Cup stadium in Frankfurt. The soccer stadium can hold over 50,000 fans. An official announcement on the fight is expected in the next few days. HBO is said to be televising the fight in the United States

Klitschko vs Haye Set To Land on HBO, Sky Sports PPV

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:59:00 +0300

The Ring are reporting that a fight between WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and former undisputed cruiserweight champion David Haye is nearly finalized. Golden Boy executive Richard Schaefer has told The Ring online that a deal is almost done, with the fighters set to meet in Germany on September 12

Klitschko-Haye: David Says Vitali Clash Will Happen

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:28:00 +0300

The proposed bout between WBC champion Vitali Klitschko and challenger David Haye is said to be very close, according to Haye and his manager/trainer Adam Booth. The fight will land on HBO but Haye's team need to make a deal with a UK outlet to televise the fight. Haye had a deal with Setanta Sports before the network went under

Vitali Klitschko-David Haye To Proceed on September 12

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:47:00 +0300

According to the popular German tabloid BILD, HBO is confirming that a fight between WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and challenger David Haye will take place on September 12 in Germany. The story in BILD is also reporting that stadiums in Gelsenkirchen

Klitschko-Valuev Update

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:27:00 +0300

Bernd Bönte, the managing director of Klitschko Management Group, has commented on reports that WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko could be facing WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev in a heavyweight unification fight later this year

Vitali Klitschko: �I Will Talk To David Haye With My Fists�

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:12:00 +0300

Among the 37 wins presently on his ledger, heavyweight titlist Vitali Klitschko may have just scored the biggest victory of his career � this one taking place outside of the boxing ring. A recent arbitration hearing to determine whether or not he was obligated to next face Oleg Maskaev was ruled in the Ukrainian�s favor, BoxingScene learned Friday afternoon. The verdict means that he is now free to face whomever he chooses for his next fight

Vitali wins comeback award

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:59:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko has been chosen by the legendary sports stars of the Laureus World Sports Academy as the 2009 Laureus world comeback of the year. The announcement that Vitali Klitschko had won the Laureus Comeback Award was made by the Laureus World Sports Academy Chairman, Edwin Moses, and fellow Academy members

David Haye: �I Want Vitali Klitschko in July�

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:03:00 +0300

Heavyweight contender David Haye has spoken for the first time since the news broke a week ago of his back injury that forced him to withdraw from a June 20th clash with IBF/WBO champion Wladimir Klitschko. Haye says that he will be ready and fully recovered from his injury to take a fight with WBC champion Vitali Klitschko in July, if Vitali is able to get permission for a voluntary defense from the WBC. Haye says he suffered the back injury while he was shadow boxing last Tuesday

Valuev Forgets Chagaev, Targets Vitali Klitschko

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:04:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev is no longer interested in wasting his time on a fight with Ruslan Chagaev. He wants to fight the other champions at the weight. The first target on his list is WBC champion Vitali Klitschko. Klitschko still has issues to take care of. He is schedule to arbitrate his situation with the WBC next week

Klitschko-Arreola is Not Close Until Maskaev Lingers Away

Thu, 21 May 2009 12:34:00 +0300

During the last twenty-four hours, I received a quite a few emails regarding the possible finalization of a potential deal for a fight between WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and undefeated contender Chris Arreola. To my knowledge, Klitschko is unable to finalize any deals to �defend his title� until he works out the situation with the WBC and �their� mandatory challenger Oleg Maskaev

WBC: Vitali best P4P and greatest puncher ever at heavyweight !

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:52:00 +0300

The WBC has declared reigning heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko to be �the greatest puncher ever in the heavyweight division.� Official WBC Statement: �[Vitali] Klitschko proved that he is the best fighter in the world nowadays, pound for pound, after defeating Juan Carlos Gomez

WBC: Vitali best P4P and greatest puncher ever at heavyweight !

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:52:00 +0300

Vitali Klitschko wants to fight with Chris Arreola

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:36:00 +0300

The fight Vitali really wants is with up-and-coming American Chris Arreola. "Let's do that fight in L.A.," said Klitschko. "Arreola is a big heavyweight with a good fan base. A lot of people would be interested in that fight."

Gomez Easily Beats Chagaev or Valuev, Says Oner

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:35:00 +0300

Former world cruiserweight champion Juan Carlos Gomez failed to fulfil his great dream of becoming heavyweight champion of the world in his first shot at the crown against WBC titlist Vitali Klitschko Saturday night in Stuttgart, Germany. "Dr. Ironfist" proved to be too much for "The Black Panther" who came out strong but lost by t.k.o. in round 9

Yuriy Nuzhnenko: �I had no doubt that Klitschko would win�

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:53:00 +0300

WBA welterweight champ Yuriy Nuzhnenko said that he was sure about Vitali Klitschko�s victory over Juan Carlos Gomez last Saturday. Klitschko won by TKO in round 9

Klitschko Beats Down Gomez For Nine Round TKO

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 02:09:00 +0300

At the Hanns-Martin-Schleyer Halle in Stuttgart, Germany, WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (37-2, 36KOs) knocked out mandatory challenger Juan Carlos Gomez (44-2, 35KOs) in the ninth round. Gomez out in the opening seconds with a quick flurry to catch Klitschko by surprise. Both fighters were pawing with one hand and trying to land big shots

Klitschko Wants Valuev To Step Up, Unify The Division

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:48:00 +0300

After his ninth round knockout of mandatory challenger Juan Carlos Gomez in Germany, the WBC champion Vitali Klitschko would re-issue his challenge to WBA champ Nikolai Valuev. Vitali has the WBC title and his younger brother Wladimir holds the WBO/IBF titles. "The Klitschko brothers wants to have all four of the heavyweight titles. We have three and only one is left. I want to fight Nikolai Valuev,"

Klitschko vs. Gomez - Ring Problem is Fixed: Fight On

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:26:00 +0300

�The fight is on!� states ARENA-CEO Ahmet Öner after a long meeting with members of the Klitschko management group and K2 promotions regarding the ring size for tomorrow�s WBC heavyweight championship between Vitali Klitschko and Juan Carlos Gomez. Less than 24 hours before the big fight a measurement of the ring showed that it was almost 4 feet shorter than allowed by the WBC rules

Klitschko vs. Gomez Weigh-In - Juan: Ill Beat Dr. Wimp

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:05:00 +0300

Both heavyweights have weighed-in for their heavyweight clash tomorrow night in Stuttgart, Germany. Heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko defends his WBC title against mandatory Juan Carlos Gomez. Despite all of the pre-fight bad blood, the weigh-in was rather calm. Klitschko weighed in at 249 pounds, while Gomez came in at 230 pounds. Klitschko promised a beating to his former stablemate

Gomez Says "I Will Destroy Vitali Klitschko's Legend"

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:43:00 +0300

11 days before facing WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko in Stuttgart (Germand) �The Black Panther� Juan Carlos Gomez is very confident regarding his chances for the fight. �I have never been this well prepared and this fired up for a fight�, states Gomez. �Vitali will be surprised to see what I am capable of. He thinks he can beat me up? I say it will be the other way around. I will destroy the legend of Vitali Klitschko.�

Klitschko Not Overlooking Gomez, Plans To Win Big

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:17:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko says he wanted to fight another opponent but since the WBC forced him to make the mandatory defense against Juan Carlos Gomez - his entire focus is on the fight. At one time the two fighters were trained by Fritz Sdunek, who is still with Klitschko and under the same promotional banner. During the last few weeks, the two boxers have exchanged some harsh words in the pre-fight hype to their fight on March 21 in Stuttgart, Germany

Team Maskaev on Klitschko!

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:36:00 +0300

�This is the theater of the absurd,� said Oleg Maskaev promoter Dennis Rappaport in response to WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko�s complaint with the WBC because he has to fight two mandatory challengers in a row. �Klitschko is fighting about the very same thing he received. What does this guy have a double standard? One for the rest of the world and one for the Klitschko�s?� A year ago, Maskaev was in the same position

Klitschko-Gomez presser!

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:31:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and his mandatory challenger Juan Carlos Gomez met at Hamburg airport yesterday for the first time before stepping into the ring on March 21st in Stuttgart, Germany. Klitschko�s �warm reception�: �Juan, my friend, I am sorry that I have to beat you up!� The �Black Panther� answered: �I�m so fast, you won�t even hit me - I will beat you up!�

Vitali-Gomez March 21 in Stuttgart!

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:55:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko will make the first defense of his belt on March 21, 2009 against mandatory challanger Juan Carlos Gomez from Cuba. The 12 round title affair will take place at the Hanns-Martin-Schleyer Halle in Stuttgart, Germany.

Klitschko-Gomez fight set!

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:27:00 +0300

WBC President Jose Sulaiman announced today that WBC heavyweight world champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine and official challenger Juan Carlos Gomez of Cuba/Germany have reached an agreement and signed for their mandatory fight. The purse offer, which was scheduled for tomorrow, has been cancelled. Shelly Finkel, representing Klitschko, and Ahmet Oner, representing Gomez, both informed Sulaiman of the agreement

With Vitali Facing Gomez, Should Wladimir Fight Haye?

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:58:00 +0300

According to a recent report in German paper Bild, WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko is going to defend his title against mandatory challenger Juan Carlos Gomez on the tentative date of March 21 in Stuttgart, Germany. Promoter Ahmet Öner of Arena Box told the paper that a deal is close being finalized and there will be no need for the two sides to head to a purse bid

Vitali Klitschko: "I Will Knock Haye Out For Wladimir"

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:27:00 +0300

There appears to be some legit bad blood for the proposed June fight between WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and former cruiserweight champ David Haye. Vitali became enraged after he saw a photo in a mens health magazine of Haye laughing while holding a decapitated head of younger brother Wladimir Klitschko. After Vitali saw the photo, he told family members that he was going to make Haye pay for crossing the line

Haye vs Klitschko?

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:36:00 +0300

Heavyweight contender David Haye claims he has a verbal deal to face WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko in London next June. "We sat down and talked numbers that made sense for both sides, and it's done and dusted," stated Haye to the BBC. "We agreed terms and just need to dot the I's and cross the T's. Plain and simple, this is how boxing should be." The WBC has stated that Klitschko has a mandatory obligation to face

Gomez vs. Klitschko in Istanbul?

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:33:00 +0300

ARENA-CEO Ahmet Öner announced today that he received offers from a big Turkish investor and one of the biggest Turkish TV stations to host the WBC heavyweight championship between Vitali Klitschko and #1 contender Juan Carlos Gomez in Istanbul, Turkey. "Since we brought boxing back to Turkey in June 2007 the interest in the sport is huge" states Öner. "Now one of the best known experts for sports marketing in Turkey contacted

Gomez lashes out!

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:47:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight mandatory challenger Juan Carlos Gomez is well known to WBC champion Vitali Klitschko, who regained the belt Saturday night against Sam Peter. For several years both fought for Universum Box-Promotion in Hamburg. "I have always been the best fighter in the Universum Gym," proclaimed Gomez. "And both Klitschkos knew that. I was WBC International champion before Vitali made his pro debut

Vitali Turns His Attention To Valuev, The Giant is Ready

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:12:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko has now turned his attention to WBA heavyweight champ Nikolai Valuev. After returning on Saturday from a four-year layoff to capture the WBC title by stopping Sam Peter, Klitschko wants the last remaining title that is not in the hands of his family. Younger brother Wladimir holds the WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight crowns. Valuev, standing at 7'0 and weighing over 300-pounds

Klitschko TKOs Peter!

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:24:00 +0300

In his first fight in nearly four years, 37-year-old former world champ Vitali Klitschko (36-2, 35 KOs) joined his brother Wladimir as reigning world champion, regaining the WBC title with a one-sided eighth round TKO over Sam Peter (30-2, 23 KOs) on Saturday night at the O2 World Arena in Berlin, Germany. The much taller Klitschko kept Peter at bay with his long reach in round one, cracking Peter with some hard rights

Peter-Klitschko weigh-in!

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:46:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Samuel Peter weighed in at 253.5 lbs. for his defense against champion emeritus Vitali Klitschko, who scaled in at 247 lbs. They meet Saturday night in Berlin, Germany in a bout that can be seen on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING at 9PM ET/PT

Klitschko-Peter continues to heat up Heavyweight war airs on SHOWTIME Oct. 11!

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:03:00 +0300

Pressure for the October 11 heavyweight showdown, between WBC World Heavyweight champion Sam Peter (30-1, 23 KOs) and former champ, current WBC World Heavyweight Champion �Emeritus� Vitali Klitschko (35-2, 34 KOs), continued to mount today during a national teleconference. Both parties expressed confidence, vowing that they would leave the ring victorious on Oct. 11

Sam Peter: "I Will Retire Vitali Klitschko on October 11"

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:46:00 +0300

On a night that will electrify the boxing world, active World Boxing Council (WBC) Heavyweight Champion Sam Peter (30-1, 23 KOs) will defend his title against WBC Champion Emeritus Vitali Klitschko (35-2, 34 KOs), making his dramatic return to the ring after a four-year absence, on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, Saturday, October 11

Vitali Klitschko is 37 today!

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:07:00 +0300

Today Vitali Klitschko, WBC heavyweight champion emeritus and head of �K2 East Promotions� promotional company celebrates his 37th birthday. He started his professional career in 1996 and less than in two years he won European heavyweight championship. In 1999 Vitali defeated Herbie Hide from Great Britain and became WBO world heavyweight champion

Peter vows to punish Vitali!

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:22:00 +0300

"Time for the first giant to fall!" growled WBC heavyweight Champion Samuel Peter at the news that former champion Vitali Klitschko had signed to face him on October 11. "I've been waiting a long time for revenge on the first giant (Vitali's brother, IBF and WBO Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko) but now I get to knock them both out!" While there are still two cities competing for the opportunity to host the Samuel Peter- Vitali

Peter-Klitschko deal reached!

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:21:00 +0300

A deal was reached Thursday for the mandatory fight between WBC heavyweight champion Samuel Peter and champion emertius Vitali Klitschko shortly before a scheduled WBC purse bid in Mexico City. Representing Peter were Don King and Dino Duva, with Shelly Finkel and Tom Loefler representing Klitschko. The fight will likely be held this October in Europe. No amounts

King: A fight made by Vitali!

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:41:00 +0300

Williamson, who knocked down Vitali's brother Wladimir in the fourth round when they met in Las Vegas on Oct. 2, 2004, and was ahead on one judge's scorecard when the fight was stopped due to an accidental clash of heads, sparred with Vitali the day before he pulled out of the fight with McCline. "I don't know what they [the Klitschko camp] anticipated from me

Big Time�s Big Letdown!

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 22:39:00 +0300

Jameel McCline was a bit confused when he was asked by a distant relative why his fight with Vitali Klitschko was canceled. �I had no idea what she was talking about,� he says. According to the heavyweight, his wife�s cousin in Europe read about Klitschko�s back surgery in a Hungarian newspaper. �They didn�t call us or anything,� McCline states. �But to be fair, Shelly Finkel said he didn�t know anything about it.

Spinal surgery for Klitschko

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:12:00 +0300

Vitali Klitschko faces an uncertain future after being forced to cancel his comeback fight against American veteran Jameel McCline due to a back injury. The former WBC heavyweight champion, who had retired in November 2005 before announcing his ring return earlier this year, was to take on McCline in Munich on September 22.

Klitschko Injures Back; Fight Off

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:20:00 +0300

Former heavyweight titleholder Vitali Klitschko has postponed his Sept. 22 comeback fight against American Jameel McCline after suffering a back injury during training camp.

Peter's Team Saw Klitschko Injury Coming

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:52:00 +0300

Gotzev, manager of Samuel Peter (28-1, 22 KOs), had fought tooth and nail to land Peter his mandatory shot at Oleg Maskaev (34-5, 26 KOs) on Oct. 6 in New York's Madison Square Garden. After winning two mandatory bouts over James Toney, Peter's title shot was in jeopardy when Vitali Klitschko, who retired in 2005 as WBC champ, announced his return to the ring in January. Upon retiring, the WBC promised Klitschko an immediate shot

Vitali Klitschko Unable To Train For Six Weeks

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:49:00 +0300

Former heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (35-2, 34KOs) was ordered by his doctor to stay away from training for at least six weeks. This past Saturday, Klitschko was forced to undergo emergency surgery in an Austrian medical clinic to relieve pressure on a nerve in his back. As a result, he pulled out from his Sept. 22 bout with Jameel McCline, scheduled to take place in Germany and televised by Showtime

Wlad tidings for Tua camp

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 07:50:00 +0300

David Tua could be given his second world title fight, in a bizarre out of court settlement sought by his promoter. Tua's US-based promoter Cedric Kushner is in court with world champion Wladimir Klitschko's promoter Shelly Finkel in New York on Friday. Kushner is suing Finkel for what he said was a breach of contract last year when Klitschko chose to fight Calvin Brock instead of his fighter Shannon Briggs.

Team Klitschko comments!

Sat, 07 Apr 2007 11:54:00 +0300

�We exhausted every effort,� said Tom Loeffler of K2 Promotions. �Klitschko vs. Maskaev would have been a truly historic event in Moscow. However, the deal was so complex and changed so many times and with issues still unresolved, we were not able to finalize it. In the end we ran up against deadlines from the television networks.�

Sorry Klitschko: Maskaev-Peter To Go Forward

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 15:24:00 +0300

Samuel Peter won two consecutive WBC mandated eliminators over James Toney to earn a shot at Maskaev. Not long after the second win over Toney, which took place in January, former heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (35-2, 34 KOs) announced that he was coming out of retirement to challenge Maskaev. Because Klitschko retired as WBC champion in November 2005 due to a knee injury, the WBC promised him an immediate title shot if he ever

Lennox Lewis comeback?

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 19:42:00 +0300

Former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis is reportedly considering coming out of retirement for a world championship rematch with Vitali Klitschko. The bout could take place at the newly contructed Wembley Stadium in late September and early November and purses in the $25 million range are being mentioned. Promoter Bob Arum told the Daily Mail, "No matter how often a boxer says he will never come back, the money always talks louder in the

DUVA UPDATES BOXINGTALKERS ON PETER-KLITSCHKO-MASKAEV!

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:12:00 +0300

GL: What's the latest with the Peter-Klitschko-Maskaev-WBC situation? "There have been more talks, meetings and discussions with all the parties and we're going to see what's going to happen. I would say we've made some progress, but we're not done yet. We haven't come to a resolution yet and I think that it will be resolved one way or the other by Tuesday. When I resolved that means, either a deal will be reached or

DINO DUVA ISSUES STATEMENT ON SAM PETER SITUATION

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:23:00 +0300

Dino Duva, promoter of WBC #1 heavyweight contender Samuel Peter, has issued the following response to recent public comments made by representatives of WBC champion Oleg Maskaev and former champion Vitali Klitschko: "I feel I needed to respond to their insulting comments. I�ve been reading these reports in the media that the Maskaev and Klitschko people have been putting out, where they�re saying that the money

Peter parries Klitschko's offer

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:58:00 +0300

Representatives for Vitali Klitschko have offered Las Vegan Samuel Peter $2.5 million to step aside so Klitschko can fight Oleg Maskaev for the WBC heavyweight championship. But Peter's promoter called the offer unacceptable and said he remains focused on making certain Peter gets the title shot he earned by defeating James Toney on Jan. 6.

Duva Open Letter to Vitali

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 08:44:00 +0300

Vitali, First of all, if you have a desire to come back to the ring, we welcome you. However, do not think that we will stand by and allow you, the cowardly champion Maskaev, or anyone else involved, to interfere with Samuel Peter�s right to fight for the WBC Heavyweight Championship.

Vitali Klitschko: I�m Back!

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 10:35:00 +0300

ormer WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Vitali Klitschko released the following statement in regards to his comeback: �I�ve been back in the gym for a couple of weeks and I feel great. My injuries have healed and after much hard work and with the approval of the doctors, I am cleared to continue my boxing career.

Vitali Klitschko Returns!

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 15:45:00 +0300

FightNews has confirmed that former WBC champion Vitali Klitschko will emerge from retirement for a tentative April bout against WBC champion Oleg Maskaev. Klitschko (35-2, 34 KOs) abruptly retired in the fall of 2005 after suffering a knee injury which forced a third delay with then-interim champion Hasim Rahman. Klitschko will make an official announcement of his comeback at a press conference in Germany this Thursday

Vitali comeback updates!

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 12:54:00 +0300

While most the attention was on his brother Wladimir, who won the IBF heavyweight title Saturday night, former two-time heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko stole a little of Wladimir's thunder by announcing he might make a comeback. "Please speak to Lennox Lewis. It all depends on him," Vitali told reporters. "If he makes his comeback, I will be ready to make a comeback myself.....I will be very happy to fight him again but it does not

King lawyer apologizes!

Tue, 22 Nov 2005 16:08:00 +0300

Boxing attorney Judd Burstein has apologized to former heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko for what he calls "a host of inappropriate comments" made at the time Vitali announced his retirement. Burstein, who has previously represented Vitali's brother Wladimir Klitschko, stated that he "unfairly victimized" Vitali in comments made in the heat of the moment

WBC names two challengers to heavyweight champ Hasim Rahman

Sat, 19 Nov 2005 23:32:00 +0300

The World Boxing Council selected James Toney and Oleg Maskaev on Friday as official challengers to interim heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman, who was given the title after Vitali Klitschko retired due to injuries. The heavyweight division had its last obligatory challenge on June 21, 2003, between Lennox Lewis and Klitschko. Klitschko got the title after beating Corrie Sanders on April 24, 2004.

Vitali wants Lennox rematch!

Sun, 13 Nov 2005 17:07:00 +0300

"Never say never," said recently retired heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko on the prospects of making a ring comeback in an interview with Russian news agency Pravda. "I would say it could happen one day but it looks unlikely at the moment. I will come back only if Lennox Lewis does the same and agrees to fight me. He is the only competitor who matters to me." Klitschko also stated that he believes the potential for his younger brother

King and Rahman to sue Vitali for fraud and breach of contract?

Thu, 10 Nov 2005 14:11:00 +0300

Moments ago Don King's attorney Judd Burstein told Boxingtalk.com, "It's been confirmed that Vitali Klitschko has retired. But from the DKP/Rahman side of the table, this is not over. We believe, that based on the fact that he had secret surgery, apparently, by someone who is not one of the leading doctor's in the field, suggests that this is just a smoke screen for his deciding that he no longer wanted to fight. Part of the negotiations between

Arum: Vitali said body betrayed him!

Thu, 10 Nov 2005 18:40:00 +0300

Instead of hosting the final press conference for the Klitschko-Rahman heavyweight title fight in Las Vegas, promoter Bob Arum was addressing scribes on an international teleconference describing how the promotion imploded in the final week. Arum revealed that Vitali told him that he's hanging up his gloves because he believes "his body is betraying him." The Top Rank skipper added pragmatically, "I've been in this business for forty

Vitali Klitschko retires!

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 11:58:00 +0300

All of the rumors and expectations regarding the future of WBC heavyweight champ Vitali Klitschko took a sudden turnaround today, when Vitali officially announced his retirement from boxing. After undergoing knee surgery in Inglewood, California, from Dr. Neal Elattrache, Klitschko stated to a German wire agency that he was done with pro boxing. The surgical procedure was successful but Klitschko would need a six-month rest

Klitschko gets 90 day reprieve!

Tue, 08 Nov 2005 12:04:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko will reportedly undergo arthroscopic surgery this week to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, then will have 90 days to reschedule his mandatory defense against interim champion Hasim Rahman according to the Baltimore Sun. The paper says Klitschko and WBC president Jose Sulaiman spoke Sunday and Sulaiman agreed to gave Klitschko another 90 days to face Rahman, pending the result of his

Klitschko-Rahman in 60 days?

Tue, 08 Nov 2005 19:16:00 +0300

The latest in the Vitali Klitschko-Hasim Rahman injury saga is that Klitschko may now have only 60 days to face Rahman or forfeit his world title. WBC President Jose Sulaiman had originally mentioned giving Klitschko 90 days to recover from a knee injury that scuttled Saturday's heavyweight title showdown (for the fourth time), however Sulaiman is quoted in today's Baltimore Sun as saying "Those that I contacted felt that after all of those

fight Vitali Klitschko vs Hasim Rahman on November 12th will not take place!

Sun, 06 Nov 2005 14:58:00 +0300

Vitali�s knee seemed to be seriously injured, after he was examined again. Later this night, the leading surgeon orthopedist of the �Sports Medicine Clinic� in LA, CA, Dr. Bert Mandelbaum, stated, that Vitali had slightly overstretched his c joint of the right knee and that an intensive therapy during the next days as well as a special bandage will help him to carry out the fight. It seemed that everything was all right and made up. Knowing the big heart of our warrior Vitali�s character, we were sure that he would leave for the ring an win, even with such a trauma. On Sunday

New details on Klitschko injury!

Sun, 06 Nov 2005 17:03:00 +0300

Fightnews.com spoke with Vitali Klitschko's personal manager Bernd Boente to get the latest on Vitali's condition after news that his fight with Hasim Rahman has been postponed again. Boente said Klitschko has a completely torn meniscus (cartilage) in his right knee that is likely to require arthoscopic surgery. Next week he will be having the knee further evaluated by Dr. Richard Steadman in Vail, Colorado. As to when Vitali can

Vitali Klitschko: �I�m ready to knockout Rahman in every round. ...

Wed, 02 Nov 2005 14:59:00 +0300

� For Vitali, it�s the last week of preparation before his title defense against Hasim Rahman. Earlier today we got in touch with Vitali and his trainer Fritz Sdunek to answer our questions. Fritz, how�s Vitali�s preparation for the upcoming fight? We�ve had a great preparation so far.

The Man Who "Knocked Vitali Klitschko Out"...What Really Happened!

Tue, 09 Aug 2005 13:07:00 +0300

There is something of an urban myth going around in boxing about the supposed Vitali Klitschko knockout loss at the hands of a British kickboxer, Pele Reid. It has been the subject of many internet gossipers across the boxing community, and little seems to be known about it, except that Reid was supposed to have KO�d Klitschko in a kickboxing fight many years ago before either became professional boxers.

Klitschko returns in November. Wright to fight De La Hoya 19 November?

Mon, 01 Aug 2005 17:26:00 +0300

Looks like WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko will fight the winner of next weekend's clash between Hasim Rahman and Monte Barrett in November. Three times this year Klitschko has postponed his mandatory with Rahman, so, in the interests of making more money, the WBC ordered an 'interim' title fight between Rahman and Barrett. After suffering with back and

Rock ready to roll twice!

Wed, 27 Jul 2005 15:58:00 +0300

Hasim "The Rock" Rahman, 40-5-1 (33), is just weeks away from his significant showdown with heavyweight Monte "Two Gunzs" Barrett, 31-3, (17), but all of the talk surrounding Rahman has to do with his on again, off again, world title challenge against Vitali Klitschko. It has been reported that the winner of the Rahman/Barrett clash will challenge Klitschko for the title on September 24th, allowing just six weeks in between bouts to prepare. For his part, Rahman sees no problems with the proposed timeline.

Vitali: I'm not ducking anybody!

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 15:03:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko would like to make one thing perfectly clear: He has always wanted to fight Hasim Rahman. �I read things, but I do not believe what I am reading,� Klitschko said. �Three months ago (April 20), a press release was sent out on my behalf stating that I would be ready to fight again in September. It included a letter from my doctor, Dr. Hyun Bae

Exclusive Interview: Hasim Rahman

Mon, 18 Jul 2005 11:53:00 +0300

What's good Rock? The WBC stood up and formally notified Klitschko that he would have to make his mandatory next, how do you feel about that? "It's definitely a relief, there's a lot of time before the fight so there's no excuses. Monte knows what he has in front of him and I know what I have in front of me. We're both professionals and at this point there can't be no excuses.

Vitali: I'll shut up Rahman!

Sat, 16 Jul 2005 17:07:00 +0300

The WBC Board of Governors has rejected a request for an exception by WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and voted to force Vitali to face the winner of the August 13 Hasim Rahman vs Monte Barrett clash unless a step-aside agreement can be reached. It was announced earlier this week that Klitschko had an agreement in principle to face Calvin Brock on HBO September 24.

Calvin Brock makes his case

Thu, 14 Jul 2005 11:02:00 +0300

Lately there has been a lot of jousting about who will be the next opponent for WBC heavyweight champ Vitali Klitschko, with a likely date of September 24 for his return. While the heavyweight division anxiously awaits the coming of a much needed star, Main Events feels that their fighter, Calvin Brock, is just the guy to defeat Klitschko and take over the

With no regard for Rahman, Klitschko sets sights on Brock

Sat, 09 Jul 2005 15:30:00 +0300

Disregarding the possibility that he might be stripped of his World Boxing Council title and disregarding challenges to his manhood, Ukrainian heavyweight Vitali Klitschko was expected to finalize a contract last night to fight Calvin Brock in September instead of higher-ranked contenders Hasim Rahman or Monte Barrett.

Rahman wants Klitschko!

Fri, 08 Jul 2005 13:54:00 +0300

Former WBC/IBF heavyweight champion Hasim "The Rock" Rahman continued his assault on WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko by announcing he will host a media workout "where Chicken Kiev will be served." "The Rock," Klitschko's mandatory challenger, has had three fight dates against Vitali postponed this year: April 30 (postponed due to Vitali's

Goossen BASHES Klitschko! Byrd-Toney on the horizon?

Mon, 04 Jul 2005 14:25:00 +0300

After reading our breaking news regarding Vitali Klitschko possibly facing Calvin Brock on September 24, James Toney's promoter Dan Goossen told Boxingtalk.com, "The whole heavyweight mess has always been about Vitali Klitschko. All of the other top heavyweights are willing to fight the best except for Klitschko. They're always for the low risk, high reward and it's a shame because it's bringing the lighter weights to the forefront of our industry, which has always been carried by the heavyweight division. The heavyweight division should drive this industry, but

Vitali back in light training, considering Maskaev fight

Sat, 25 Jun 2005 16:16:00 +0300

Reigning WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko has returned to the gym, manager Bernd Boente has confirmed. Ukrainian born Klitschko underwent minor surgery to remove a bone spur from his back two months ago but has resumed light training near his home in Los Angeles. The WBC champion, considered the best of the current bad bunch of heavies, is on target for a September return to the ring against an as yet unnamed opponent.

Rahman demands Klitschko fight!

Tue, 21 Jun 2005 13:49:00 +0300

Steve Nelson, co-manager for WBC mandatory challenger Hasim Rahman, has asked the WBC to prevent heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko from defending his title against anyone other than the winner of the August 13 WBC interim title bout between Rahman and Monte Barrett. Klitschko, meanwhile, is reportedly hoping to return with an HBO fight on September 24 in a voluntary defense against James Toney or Lamon Brewster...

Finkel: "We offered Toney $3M and still haven't heard back from them!"

Sun, 19 Jun 2005 14:34:00 +0300

Moments ago Vitali Klitschko's advisor Shelly Finkel responded to our interview with Dan Goossen by basically telling us that Goossen was full of it. At first Team Klitschko offered Toney 35% of the pot, only to have Goossen and Toney respond by demanding parity on Boxingtalk. Finkel explained that after Toney demanded 50-50 Team Klitschko offered Toney a $3M guarantee with a bonus if the fight took place for the WBC title...

Klitschko will leave boxing for soccer

Mon, 30 May 2005 13:46:00 +0300

On May 31, inside the most famous Italian stadium San Siro, an unforgettable and significant show will take place, uniting soccer, boxing and music for one purpose � to support children�s homes in Ukraine. This charitable match will be played on the field of San Siro , with one team made up of Italian musicians �Nazionale Cantatnti�, facing a team make up of stars of show business and sport �Golden Team for Children,� commanded by its captain Andriy Shevchenko. For the first time, Vitali and Wladimir will be playing in an official soccer match representing Ukrainian side...

Rahman rips Klitschko!

Fri, 27 May 2005 13:12:00 +0300

Dear Mr Klitshcko (& fans): I am writing you because it seems that you forgot about me, your mandatory challenger. I must be the most invisible 6 foot 2, 240 pound black man on the planet. You have ducked out on me since April 30, June 18, and July 30 with varying excuses and injuries which I never quite believed existed. You have the nerve to call out another fighter when you have clear and present danger staring you in the face. But that is...

Rahman-Barrett is on!

Fri, 06 May 2005 12:54:00 +0300

The fight was then rescheduled for July 23, but Klitschko was forced to postpone the match again and underwent back surgery on April 19. WBC President Jose Sulaiman said in written correspondence to Don King Productions, "The condition for the acceptance of this fight, is that the winner and new WBC heavyweight interim champion of the world will fight next the WBC heavyweight champion of the world Vitali Klitschko, when he receives the final medical approval." Klitschko, if his health permits...

Klitschko surgery successful!

Wed, 20 Apr 2005 14:16:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko successfully underwent a 35-minute surgical operation Tuesday in Los Angeles to remove a small spur on his spine. "It was really a minor surgery," said personal manager Bernd Boente. "He had problems in the back. There was a little spur at the spine that was pushing on a nerve and it was really hurting him. He tried to work it out the conventional way, trying to get injections for one week or so. That did not help and so the doctor said to have the surgery..."

Klitschko to undergo surgery today, Rahman fight off

Mon, 18 Apr 2005 16:12:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko will undergo surgery to remove a bone spur from his back, forcing his already twice postponed defence against Hasim Rahman back to at least September. The fight, a mandatory which Klitschko decided to take early, was originally scheduled for New York on April 30 but was put back to June 18 when the champion injured his leg while out jogging in preparation for the fight. Then the fight postponed once more - to June 18 - to allow Klitschko more time to heal. Now comes another set back after Klitschko was diagnosed with a...

Vitali Klitschko � �The sportsman of the year�

Mon, 14 Mar 2005 10:18:00 +0300

As the official site of the Klitschko brothers informs, on the 12th of March in the Kiev Palace �Ukraine � the 9th official Awards ceremony of the national program �The person of the year� was held. The winner in the nomination �The sportsman of the year� was von by Vitali Klitschko�

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Klitschko-Adamek final presser

Adamek: I’m Going To Surpise Everybody, Beat Vitali

Photos: Vitali Klitschko Finishing Up Camp For Adamek

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Wladimir, Vitali Klitschko Belt Bonanza in Moscow

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Klitschko-Adamek Wroclaw presser

Tomasz Adamek Plans To Test Vitali Klitschko Very Early

Klitschko-Adamek in Wroclaw

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Oner apologizes

Wladimir Klitschko Talks Injury, Vitali Facing Haye, More

Solis injury update

Q&A: Tomasz Adamek

Klitschko: I Knocked Solis Out, The Injury is His Problem!

Klitschko stops Solis

David Haye: Solis Will Go Down as Yet Another Fat Bum!

Oner: Solis is Sending Vitali Klitschko To The Hospital

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