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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

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

Huck: Povetkin is scared of the Klitschkos, I’m not

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:51:00 +0300

On February 25 in Stuttgart, WBO cruiserweight champion Marco Huck wants to become the first German world heavyweight champion since the great Max Schmeling when he takes on WBA regular champion Alexander Povetkin of Russia. «I’m very happy about the chance to fight the heavyweight world championship,» says Huck. "That to me is like winning the lottery. I really want to be the heir to Schmeling

Huck: Wladimir Klitschko is a Chicken in His Heart

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0300

As previously reported, WBO cruiserweight king Marco Huck (34-1, 25KOs) wants to beat WBA «regular» heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin (23-0, 16KOs) on February 25th and use that victory to secure a fight with WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko. Huck is more interested in facing Vitali than younger brother Wladimir Klitschko, keeper of the WBO/IBO/IBF/WBA titles. Huck, standing at

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

Thompson: I Can Probably Stop Wladimir Klitschko

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 21:53:00 +0300

Tony Thompson will be four years older for his rematch with Wladimir Klitschko than he was when they first fought. But he says he also will be in better shape, better able to avenge the 11th-round knockout loss he suffered to Klitschko in July 2008. BoxingScene.com caught up with Thompson in Atlantic City, where the 40-year-old heavyweight with a record of 36-2 (24 knockouts) spoke about the cancellation of his fight with Eddie Chambers and his coming rematch with the heavyweight champion

Chambers vs Liakhovich Finalized For NBC Sports, 1/21

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:40:00 +0300

Philadelphia heavyweight contender «Fast» Eddie Chambers takes on former World Heavyweight Champion Sergei «White Wolf» Liakhovich on Saturday, January 21st when the NBC Sports Network (currently named VERSUS) brings its inaugural NBC Sports Network Fight Night broadcast to the City of Brotherly Love

Wladimir Klitschko’s Surgery Cancels Fight With Mormeck

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:29:00 +0300

According to Berndt Boente, manager of the Klitschko brothers, Wladimir’s fight versus former cruiserweight king Jean-Mark Mormeck, which was scheduled to take place this coming Saturday night in Germany, is now off. «Wladimir is very disappointed about this cancellation», commented Boente, "Wladimir is crushed and ruined as he did everything he could to give a show to his loyal, beloved fans

Wladimir Hospitalized, Klitschko-Mormeck is Still On

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:17:00 +0300

Wladimir Klitschko’s manager Bernd Boente says the WBA, IBO, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion has been taken to a Duesseldorf hospital because of abdominal pains. Boente told German news agency dapd Friday night that Klitschko is displaying symptoms of renal colic, a pain commonly caused by kidney stones. Boente says Klitschko’s bout against French challenger Jean-Marc Mormeck on Dec. 10, is not in danger

Klitschko�s Surgery Goes Well, Set To�Resume Training

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 23:40:00 +0300

Wladimir Klitschko�s manager Bernd Boente says the WBA, IBO, WBO and IBF heavyweight champion is�recovering well after undergoing an�operation to�remove a�kidney stone. Boente told German news agency dapd that Klitschko could leave the Duesseldorf hospital after the surgery on�Saturday. Klitschko is�scheduled to�fight French challenger Jean-Marc Mormeck in�Duesseldorf next Saturday. Boente said the bout was still on�as�long as�there were no�further complications

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

W. Klitschko’s mandatory becomes Thompson

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:34:00 +0300

Southpaw contenter Tony Thompson has become the mandatory challenger to the IBF belt worn by RING No. 1-rated heavyweight titleholder Wladimir Klitschko, who also owns the WBA and WBO belts, Championships Chairman Lindsay Tucker informed RingTV.com on Saturday

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

Wladimir Klitschko Interview

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:11:00 +0300

The Klitschko brothers have dominated the heavyweight division of boxing at a rate that we’ve never seen before. Older brother Vitali, known as Dr. Ironfist, has never even been knocked down in any professional bout and holds the WBC Heavyweight title. Younger brother Wladimir, known as Dr. Steelhammer, is the longest-reigning Heavyweight champ in history and has collected the IBF, WBO, IBO, The Ring, and WBA Super Heavyweight belts

Wlad: I May Have a Glass Jaw, But I’ll Destroy Mormeck

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

French boxer Jean-Marc Mormeck said on Wednesday he is confident that he can beat current WBA/IBF/WBO title holder Wladimir Klitschko in their heavyweight bout on December 10. «I have overcome every challenge I have set myself in the past,» said the veteran fighter, born on the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe

Wladimir Klitschko vs. Mormeck Dec. 10

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:13:00 +0300

Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko realizes he is a big favorite every time he steps into the ring, and he will be again when he defends his unified titles against former cruiserweight world champion Jean-Marc Mormeck

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

Klitschko to fight in November or December

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:41:00 +0300

Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, who scored a near shutout of David Haye in their July 2 unification fight, plans to fight again before the year is over, manager Bernd Boente told ESPN.com. «He will fight in November or December for sure,» Boente said. «We are still discussing different names [of potential opponents].» Boente said the fight could take place in Germany, where Ukraine’s Klitschko has fought most

Arreola-Ahunanya: Chris Eyes Wladimir Klitschko Shot

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:44:00 +0300

Heavyweight contender Chris Arreola (32-2, 28 KOs) is going to continue his streak of heavy activity on Saturday night, when he faces Friday Ahunanya (24-7-3, 13 KOs) in a ten round bout at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Arreola-Ahunanya fight will take place on the undercard of Paul Williams vs. Erislandy Lara, which is being televised by HBO. This will mark Arreola’s fourth bout of the year and the year is only halfway done

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

Klitschko defeats Haye

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 00:38:00 +0300

The biggest heavyweight title fight in�years wasn�t an�instant classic as�IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (55-3, 49�KOs) scored a�one-sided twelve round unanimous decision over cautious WBA champion David Haye (25-2, 23�KOs) on�Saturday night at�the Imtech Arena in�Hamburg, Germany. In�round one, Haye threw lots of�power punches but didn�t land clean. Wlad landed some jabs but nothing hard

David Haye: I�Broke My�Toe, Couldn�t Throw The Right

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 11:26:00 +0300

David Haye claims a�broken toe sustained three weeks ago hampered his bid to�upset Wladimir Klitschko in�their world heavyweight title unfication showdown in�Hamburg on�Saturday night. The Londoner was dominated from the first bell by�the giant Ukrainian, and lost his WBA belt by�a�lop-sided points decision

Booth: Decision Was Fine, But Referee Was Disgusting!

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 11:41:00 +0300

Adam Booth said he was «disgusted» with referee Genaro Rodriguez after David Haye’s defeat by Wladimir Klitschko in Hamburg on Saturday night. Trainer Booth saw his man comprehensively outpointed by the giant Ukrainian, but wasn’t happy with the way Rodriguez handled the bout

Wladimir Laughs at Haye’s Toe Injury: It’s a Bee Sting

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 12:35:00 +0300

David Haye insists there was «no way» he was going to pull out of tonight’s showdown with heavyweight rival Wladimir Klitschko despite a toe injury which he blamed for the one-sided defeat. After more than two years of trash talking he failed to produce at the soaking wet Imtech Arena football stadium

David Haye to Retire? — I Don’t Know ...

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 14:38:00 +0300

DAVID HAYE was left frustrated and defeated as Wladimir Klitschko silenced his taunts with a unanimous points victory. Afterwards Haye blamed his defeat on a broken toe in his right foot suffered three weeks ago. The judges scored it 117-109, 118-108 and 116-110 to Klitschko

Wladimir Klitschko vs David Haye - CompuBox Stats

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 14:46:00 +0300

Once again Wladimir dominated a fight with his jab. He averaged 42 punches thrown per round- 31 of which were jabs. Of his 134 landed punches, 105 were jabs. Haye averaged 24 total punches thrown per round- half the heavyweight average

Ahmet Oner Pleads: Haye, Take Wladimir’s Head Off!

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 11:24:00 +0300

When Wladimir Klitschko and David Haye Stepp into the ring for their long estimated heavyweight championship unification bout, promoter Ahmet Oner keeps his fingers crossed for the British enfant terrible. "I hope that Haye delivers the beating he has been talking about for the past weeks, months and years. I just can’t stand the Klitschkos, their arrogance and their disgusting manager Bernd Bönte

Haye: Wladimir Looked Very Nervous, I Rattled Him!

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 13:42:00 +0300

David Haye believes he has Wladimir Klitschko «rattled» ahead of tonight’s heavyweight mega-fight. WBA champion Haye squares off against IBF and WBO title holder Klitschko in Hamburg, Germany in a unification showdown the Londoner has labelled «the biggest fight in boxing»

Baysangurov vs Miranda: WBO Interim Title in Odessa?

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 14:07:00 +0300

According to various sources in Ukrainian media, highly regarded Kiev-based Russian junior middleweight Zaurbek Baysangurov (25-1, 19 KOs) will soon go for the biggest prize of his career to date. WBO #4 Baysangurov, 26, who is also ranked #2 by the WBA, #8 by the WBC and #13 by the IBF, faces 38-year old WBO #5 Brazilian Mike Miranda for a vacant WBO interim light middleweight title

Frank Warren’s Full Breakdown of Klitschko vs Haye

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 16:28:00 +0300

DESPITE all the pre-fight nonsense from Haye — which is trash talk at its worst and wasn’t needed to publicise the fight — I think that Klitschko is far too intelligent to be rattled by Haye’s actions

Klitschko seeks vindication vs. Haye

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 18:35:00 +0300

For more than five years, Wladimir Klitschko has been heavyweight champion. He has rolled through opponent after opponent in his nine title defenses, winning eight by knockout, one by shutout decision, and barely lost a round along the way

Haye�s Trainer: Judges Not an�Issue, KO�Ending Expected

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:01:00 +0300

Trainer Adam Booth believes David Haye has no�reason to�fear he�will be�stung by�a�judging controversy against Wladimir Klitschko, vowing: �This fight does not go�to�points�. Haye faces Klitschko in�a�huge heavyweight unification fight in�the Ukrainian�s adopted homeland of�Germany on�Saturday, just a�week after fellow Englishman Matthew Macklin suffered a�hotly-disputed defeat in�Cologne

Enjoy a big heavyweight fight while you can

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:15:00 +0300

When Wladimir Klitschko and David Haye meet for the heavyweight championship of the world before an expected crowd of 55,000 at Imtech Arena in Hamburg, Germany, on Saturday, with millions more watching around the world — including live on HBO (4:45 p.m. ET with a 9:45 p.m. ET/PT replay) in the United States — it will be the most significant heavyweight fight since Vitali Klitschko, Wladimir’s older brother

Haye: I’m Confident I’ll Face Vitali Klitschko in The Fall

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:38:00 +0300

David Haye is confident he will fight Vitali Klitschko later this year after he has «smashed» his brother Wladimir on Saturday. Haye has vowed to retire on his 31st birthday in October but wants to bow out as undisputed heavyweight champion by beating Wladimir this weekend and then taking on his older sibling

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

Steward: Klitschko is Emotionally Charged up by Haye

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:28:00 +0300

Wladimir Klitschko’s legendary trainer Emanuel Steward is enjoying the big-fight atmosphere and the Kronk Gym veteran is expecting fireworks when his boxer faces British rival David Haye at the Imtech Arena in Hamburg, Germany. «I’m very excited about this fight,» he said. "It’s a big fight

WBA: Sanctioning Bodies Voted on Haye-Klitschko Ref

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:55:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion David Haye and his team have protested over Gino Rodriguez being the referee for Saturdays unification with IBO/WBO/IBF champion Wladimir Klitschko in Hamburg, Germany. They were upset because Rodriguez worked several of

Lennox Lewis: Haye Faces an Uphill Battle With Wladimir

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:21:00 +0300

Lennox Lewis fears David Haye is facing an ’uphill struggle’ in Saturday’s heavyweight showdown with Wladimir Klitschko. Klitschko will enjoy a major size and weight advantage when he battles Haye in this weekend’s heavyweight unification fight, live on Sky Box Office HD. And Lewis also feels Wladimir will benefit from the expert advice offered by his old trainer Emanuel Steward

Klitschko-Haye Quick Quotes

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:00:00 +0300

Heavyweight champions Wladimir Klitschko and David Haye went at it verbally at today’s press conference in Hamburg. Haye showed up 30 minutes late and refused to shake Wlad’s hand. Klitschko: "I respect you as a boxer, but not as a person. I’m gonna knock you out in the ring and bring you back to reality. Then you will be a better person and have better manners

Klitschko ref choice riles Haye

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:23:00 +0300

DAVID HAYE has been dragged into another row with heavyweight rival Wladimir Klitschko before their world title clash next Saturday. The WBA champion has protested over Chicago referee Genaro Rodriguez handling the unification showdown in Hamburg

Freddie Roach: Haye is Great, Klitschkos Are Boring

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:18:00 +0300

Trainer Freddie Roach, speaking to The Daily Telegraph, gave his opinion on why WBA champion David Haye is great for the heavyweight. Haye faces WBO/IBO/IBF champion Wladimir Klitschko on July 2 in Hamburg. Roach feels the Klitschko brothers are boring figthers who are not risktakers

Haye: The Klitschko Fight Will Outdo Lewis-Tyson on PPV

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 13:05:00 +0300

DAVID HAYE has dumped his trash talk as he claims he no longer needs it to sell his Wladimir Klitschko fight. But David Haye is not suddenly going soft as the big fight approaches, insisting he has no regrets about insulting his opponents — even if it has offended fans and turned them against him

Karmazin: If the Money Is Right, I�m Ready To Fight

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:13:00 +0300

Following some recent reports about a tournament, proposed by the International Boxing Federation in the middleweight division, BoxingScene got on phone with former IBF light middleweight champion Roman Karmazin (40-4-2, 26 KOs), who reportedly announced his retirement from boxing several months ago but is still being mentioned as a vital part of the IBF elimination tourney

Haye: My Hayemakers Will Take Wladimir’s Head Off!

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:21:00 +0300

WBA Heavyweight Champion Of The World David Haye, bit back with considerable venom in response to the recent mutterings of WBO, IBF & IBO Heavyweight Champion Of The World Wladimir Klitschko. In his last media day before the massive Heavyweight unification showdown with Klitschko, Haye was in a extremely confident mood and he did not mess around in telling the waiting journalists exactly how he was going to deal with his opponent

Klitschko: Haye Might Fold From The Big Fight Pressure

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:15:00 +0300

Klitschko believes that fighting in front of 50,000 fans in the open air at Hamburg’s football stadium may just prove too much for WBA world heavyweight champ David Haye. And, while Klitschko feels that Haye may bottle it, he is relishing the occasion himself, saying: «The crowd will bring the best out of me.»

Wladimir: David Haye is My Toughest Opponent To Date

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:16:00 +0300

Wladimir Klitschko cut a relaxed, jovial figure when speaking to Sky Sports News. The Ukrainian takes on London’s David Haye in Hamburg on July 2nd with the IBF, WBO, IBO and WBA titles on the line at the Imtech Arena. Wlad, 55-3 (49), is in Austria preparing for the unification match, the 35-year-old heaped praise on Haye; telling Sky’s Craig Slater that he is ready for the best ‘The Hayemaker’ has to offer

Klitschko: Haye is Another Fighter Coming For a Payday

Wed, 11 May 2011 15:29:00 +0300

Wladimir Klitschko meets David Haye in a world heavyweight unification clash in Hamburg on July 2 and is determined to shut up the Londoner once and for all. I had coffee with IBO, IBF and WBO world champion Klitschko at Hamburg airport yesterday and he praised Haye’s ability

Haye: Klitschko is a Fake German, Germany on My Side!

Tue, 10 May 2011 22:16:00 +0300

David Haye claims even German fans want him to�beat �imposter� Wladimir Klitschko when they clash on�July 2�in�the Ukrainian�s adopted homeland. The duo�s world heavyweight title unification fight this summer is�being held in�Hamburg, where the Ukraine-born boxer has a�house and has been based for much of�his career

Froch: Haye Has More Balls Than Klitschko, He Can Win

Mon, 09 May 2011 16:57:00 +0300

WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch spoke to BoxingScene.com about the upcoming fight between his British countryman, WBA heavyweight champion David Haye, and unified IBF/IBO/WBO champion Wladimir Klitschko. The heavyweight blockbuster is scheduled for July 2 in Hamburg, Germany. If Haye defeats Klitschko to unify the titles - Froch believes the victory would be a huge achievement for British boxing

Klitschko-Haye Presser

Mon, 09 May 2011 21:52:00 +0300

IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and WBA heavyweight champion David Haye faced off at the kickoff press conference for their July 2 clash at Imtech Arena in Hamburg, Germany

Klitschko, Haye Argue Over Tickets, Dispute Not Serious

Mon, 02 May 2011 09:45:00 +0300

David Haye has insisted that his fight with Wlad Klitschko is not in jeopardy amidst canceled press conferences, a row over ticket allocation and the type of negotiation niggles that have come to characterise the July 2nd showcase. Indeed, Haye has told told The Sunday Mirror that he is holding out for a greater share of tickets for his British fans but expects things to be smoothed over

David Haye and Wladimir Klitschko cancel press conference not fight

Sun, 01 May 2011 18:03:00 +0300

David Haye and Wladimir Klitschko have cancelled press conferences in Hamburg and London next week because «there are still issues to be resolved» — although a Haye source says the world heavyweight unification fight set for 2 July is «not in jeopardy»

Wladimir: Losing Not an Option, I Want That WBA Belt!

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:12:00 +0300

WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO still fears David Haye will not turn up for their £40m heavyweight showdown in Hamburg on July 2 despite contracts being signed. David Haye, 30, pulled out of facing Klitschko in June 2009 with a back injury two weeks before they were due to fight in Germany

Haye is Delighted: Wladimir Showed Mental Weakness!

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:59:00 +0300

David Haye thinks he has already won the first round against Wladimir Klitschko by claiming the IBF/WBO title holder has shown some «mental weakness» ahead of their heavyweight bout on July 2. The contest will be staged in Hamburg and WBA champion Haye feels Klitschko has proved that he needs a «safety blanket» by taking the fight to Germany

David Haye: No Rematch Clause, I’m a Free Agent

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:36:00 +0300

According to WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (25-1, 23 KOs), there is no rematch clause in place for his upcoming clash with IBO/IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (55-3, 49 KOs). The bout will happen on July 2 in Hamburg, Germany. If he wins, Haye says there is nothing that would bind him to a rematch with Wladimir or a mandatory fight with older brother and WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (42-2, 39 KOs)

Wladimir: David Haye Will Be Knockout Victim Number 50

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:32:00 +0300

IBO/IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (55-3, 49 KOs) is ready and eager to get in the ring with WBA rival David Haye (25-1, 23 KOs), who clash on July 2 at the Imtech Stadium in Hamburg, Germany. Since the day both fighters signed to fight, Haye has lashed out at Wladimir and vowed to end the rule of the Klitschko brothers. The British star wants to knock Wladimir out and then he wants to end the reign of older brother

Dundee: I Look Forward To Haye Knocking Klitschko Out!

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:23:00 +0300

Legendary American trainer Angelo Dundee has seen WBA heavyweight champion David Haye in the flesh for the first time and predicts the Londoner will become one of the sport’s all-time great heavyweights. Haye is in training at Dundee’s legendary Miami Fifth Street Gym and despite the man who guided Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard approaching his 90th birthday

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

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

Haye: It’s Been Confirmed, I’m Going To Fight Wladimir

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:31:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion David Haye says that Wladimir Klitschko has been passed fit for their unification bout later this year. The Londoner is set to face IBF and WBO holder Klitschko on June 25 or July 2, but there was a doubt over whether the Ukrainian’s brother Vitali would step in as Wladimir was suffering with a stomach injury that saw him pull out of a bout with Dereck Chisora

Universum threatens WBA lawsuit

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:12:00 +0300

Klaus-Peter Kohl, promoter of WBA mandatory challenger Ruslan Chagaev, says a lawsuit against the WBA is a possibility. «Ruslan is still the WBA mandatory challenger for world champion David Haye,» Kohl told abendblatt.de. "I’m curious to see how the WBA justifies allowing Haye to take a title unification against Wladimir Klitschko. We will not simply accept this...the WBA sanctioned an eliminator, which Ruslan boxed in and I paid the fees. We demand this to be respected and not circumvented

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

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

David Haye: I’m Going To Rip Wladimir’s Face To Shreds!

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:14:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion David Haye wants to duplicate the 2003 performance by Lennox Lewis, who shredded the left side of Vitali Klitschko’s face. Klitschko needed 60 stitches to repair four cuts on his face and one in his mouth. Haye wants inflict the same type of damage to younger brother Wladimir Klitschko, the WBO/IBO/IBF heavyweight champion

David Haye: Klitschko is�Boxing�s Borat, He�Wears Mankinis

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:56:00 +0300

DAVID�HAYE has compared heavyweight rival Wladimir Klitschko to�mankini-wearing comedy creation Borat and finds it�hard to�take him seriously. David Haye flies to�Miami tomorrow to�begin training for his showdown with Klitschko, which is�set to�take place at�a�German football stadium on�either June 25�or July�2

Haye: Klitschko’s Jab is Good Against Fat Guys Like Peter

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:59:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion David Haye is roaring away to fight WBO/IBO/IBF champin Wladimir Klitschko. They signed contracts last week to fight in Germany on June 25 or July 2. Haye thinks Klitschko was forced to take the fight because the public would have never allowed him to walk away from negotiations

David Haye: I’m Going To Crush Both Klitschko Brothers

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:54:00 +0300

World heavyweight champion David Haye has opened a war of words with Wladimir Klitschko by saying he plans to beat the IBF and WBO title-holder — then knockout brother Vitali for the WBC crown. Although the details of Haye’s unification bout, planned for June 25 or July 2, against Wladimir Klitschko, 33, have yet to be finalized, Haye, the WBA heavyweight champion, says he plans to beat both the Ukrainian brothers

Haye-Klitschko in Germany

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 10:25:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion David Haye has agreed terms to fight IBF/WBO/IBO champion Wladimir Klitschko on either June 25 or July 2 at a venue in Germany. The consensus top two heavyweights in the world finally struck a deal and signed contracts on Friday evening, setting the wheels in motion on the biggest boxing event of 2011

Wladimir Klitschko says Haye fight is on

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 12:37:00 +0300

IBF and WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko says the highly anticipated fight against British challenger David Haye has been agreed. I am really pleased that we have closed a deal on this fight, Klitschko told the Welt am Sonntag newspaper

Klitschko again pulls out of bout versus Chisora

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 17:57:00 +0300

World heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has again withdrawn from the defense of his IBF and WBO titles against British boxer Derek Chisora after failing to recover from a torn abdominal muscle. The 34-year-old Ukrainian was hurt in training before the original Dec. 11 bout against Chisora, the British and Commonwealth champion

Haye: Klitschko Deal For July is Possible in a Few Days

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:12:00 +0300

David Hayes long anticipated clash with Wladimir Klitschko looks close to completion for a July date. Haye has told the BBC that he will know the name of his next opponent in the next few days, with Wlad his desired target. David, though, is also hoping to face WBC boss Vitali should he get by Wlad, the IBF, WBO and IBO holder

David Haye: If Klitschko is Ready, Ill Knock Him Out!

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:27:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion David Haye is ready to fight WBO/IBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko in the fall. Haye is going to make a mandatory defense of his title on May 21 in England. The opponent will likely end up as either Ruslan Chagaev or Alexander Povetkin. Following the May defense, Haye is considering the option of one more fight in the fall and then he wants to retire from boxing

Modest Fury plans to unify world title

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:10:00 +0300

Tyson Fury recently joined Wladimir Klitschko in his last training camp in Austria. It was a pleasure and a great honour spending time in camp with Wladimir Klitschko, said the totemic Mancunian-Irish gypsy behemoth. Its given me a great deal of confidence training alongside such a champion, he is definitely a fighter who is at the top of his game

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

Wladimir Klitschko on Tomasz Adamek, David Haye, HBO, Showtime

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:14:00 +0300

Ukrainian WBO, IBO and IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko spoke to FanHouse concerning the recent deal that will allow himself or his older brother, WBC king Vitali Klitschko, to face Polish-born former light heavyweight (175 pounds) and cruiser weight (200 pounds) titlist Tomasz Adamek in September in a European soccer stadium that borders Germany in either Wroclaw or Warsaw Poland

Klitschko-Adamek signed

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:39:00 +0300

I can officially announce that Monday evening I signed the contract to fight Wladimir Klitschko in September, in Poland for a heavyweight championship fight, said Tomasz Adamek, the Polish light heavyweight and cruiserweight champion, who wants to become the first man in boxing history with belts in the three heaviest weight categories. Everything worked out, we are all very happy with this development

Lamon Brewster Reveals How He Beat Wladimir Klitschko

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:28:00 +0300

Klitschko has not lost since being stopped by Lamon Brewster (35-6, 30 KOs) in the fifth round in April 2004, and Klitschkos winning streak includes a a July 2007 sixth-round stoppage of Brewster. During a recent interview, Brewster disclosed his secret to beating Klitschko

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

Chisora: I Can Smash Wladimir Klitschko in One Round

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 08:23:00 +0300

Unbeaten British heavyweight Dereck Chisora is confident about his ability to knock Wladimir Klitschko out. He plans to charge the WBO/IBO/IBF heavyweight champion in the very first round. The fight is scheduled for April 30 at the SAP-Arena in Mannheim, Germany. They were previously set to face each other on December 11, but Klitschko withdrew with a an injury

Wladimir Klitschko: David Haye a liar

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 01:36:00 +0300

Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko blames David Haye for their title unification fight being scrapped, scoffed at the notion that he would follow through with plans to retire by the end of the year and is on the verge of finalizing a deal to face top contender Tomasz Adamek in the fall instead of revisiting a deal with Haye

David Haye: I Will Retire Satisified, Without The Klitschkos

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:06:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion David Haye continues to publicize his plan to retire from boxing this coming October, when the boxer turns 31-years-old. Plans to fight the Klitschko brothers have fallen apart. Haye refuses, for whatever reason, to face WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, and younger brother Wladimir Klitschko will defend his WBO/IBO/IBF titles on April 30 against Dereck Chisora in Germany, and then against Tomasz Adamek on a September date in Poland

Adamek-Klitschko to fight

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:30:00 +0300

Tomek Adamek has agreed to fight Wladimir Klitschko in a soccer stadium in Wroclaw, Poland, in September, in front of 52,000 fans. The deal is done, we just have to put some signatures on paper, this blockbuster news from Adamek manager, Zyggi Rozalski changes a boxing landscape for 2011

Chagaev Ready To Replace Klitschko, Face Haye Next

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:03:00 +0300

Universums Vice-President, Dietmar Poszwa, advised BoxingScene.com that former champion Ruslan Chagaev (27-1, 17KOs) is ready and willing to travel to England to collect his mandatory shot at David Hayes WBA heavyweight title. The sanctioning organization ordered Haye to defend his title against Chagaev at their recent convention

Chisora Shreds Haye: Go Retire, Boxing Wont Miss You!

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:23:00 +0300

Undefeated Dereck Chisora is tired of hearing David Hayes mouth. The WBA champion is upset with Wladimir Klitschkos decision to defend his WBO/IBO/IBF titles against Chisora on April 30 in Germany. Chisora has dared Haye to involve himself in a four man doubleheader, with Chisora facing Wladimir, and Haye fighting older brother, and WBC champion, Vitali Klitschko in the co-feature

Klitschko vs Haye on July 2, Khan Forces Chisora Dance

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:16:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com spoke with Bernd Boente, manager of WBO/IBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (55-3, 49KOs), who explained the situation with the David Haye (25-1, 23KOs) negotiations and the rescheduled rematch with Dereck Chisora (14-0, 9KOs)

Hayes Manager Shreds Klitschko Over The Chisora Fight

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:16:00 +0300

David Hayes manager and trainer, Adam Booth, has ripped into Wladimir Klitschko for rescheduling his fight with Dereck Chisora for April 30. As reported earlier on BoxingScene.com, Klitschkos manager, Bernd Boente, said the two sides were unable to find a date that worked for both of their respective cable networks. Sky Sports was unwilling to broadcast a Klitschko-Haye pay-per-view on April 30

Wladimir Klitschko: Haye Fight Will Happen on July 2!

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:01:00 +0300

In this hectic world of social networking and other instant communication, it is rare that a reporter can get the last word directly from a powerful source. Those sources are usually getting blocking that the Patriots could respect from their pr types, handlers, lawyers and other careful handlers

Wladimir Klitschko: David Haye is an Easy Payday

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 11:53:00 +0300

Wladimir Klitschko is showing very little Christmas cheer or charity when it comes to the subject of a unification fight with WBA title holder David Haye. Wlad, who holds the IBO, IBF and WBO titles, believes that a Haye-Klitschko showdown is nailed on for 2011 and will be an easy payday for either himself or older brother, and WBC boss, Vitali

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

Klitschko Manager Disputes Booth Version of The Talks

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 01:17:00 +0300

I have been negotiating with Bernd Boente, Wladimir Klitschko manager, and two days ago I offered him a 50-50 split of everything, including the British pay-per-view money. And that the fight could be on RTL [German TV network] and could be held anywhere they wanted to make the most revenue, including in Germany

Wladimir Klitschko Injured, Chisora Fight is Postponed

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 01:23:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com was advised by promoter Frank Warren that WBO/IBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has suffered a back injury and withdrew from Saturday's fight with unbeaten British champion Dereck Chisora. "I was informed about an hour ago that Klitschko pulled a back muscle and he was out of the fight

Klitschko-Chisora off

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 08:55:00 +0300

WBO/IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has suffered an injury forcing the cancellation of Saturday�s title defense against Dereck Chisora on Saturday in Mannheim, Germany. If or when the fight will be rescheduled is not yet determined. Bernd Bönte, Managing Director of Klitschko Management Group GmbH, informed Fighnews.com that the injury �is an abdominal muscle tear two inches long.�

Klitschko vs Haye in Play, Chisora Fight is Secondary

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:24:00 +0300

As previously reported, WBO/IBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko suffered an injury that forced his withdrawal from Saturday's fight with unbeaten British champion Dereck Chisora. There is some confusion over the actual injury. Promoter Frank Warren was informed that Klitschko had injured his back, but K2 Promotions issued a press release which described the injury to be a "torn abdominal muscle

Photos: Klitschko, Chisora Final Training Before The Fight

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 21:43:00 +0300

IBF, IBO and WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, and undefeated British challenger Dereck Chisora, hold final training sessions at the local Mercedes Benz branch in Heidelberg, Germany. Klitschko will defend his titles against Chisora Saturday in Mannheim

Photos: Chisora Training For The Wladimir Klitschko Clash

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 22:58:00 +0300

Undefeated Dereck Chisora, a British heavyweight champion and world heavyweight title challenger, was looking good as he trained in a north London gym, Chisora will depart to Mannheim, Germany, for his scheduled fight against WBO/IBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2010

Chisora Confirms Fears, Training Issues For Klitschko

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 17:04:00 +0300

When preparing to fight a Klitschko brother, training camp is always difficult. Most opponents have trouble finding the right kind of sparring. There are only so many heavyweights that comes close, physically, to the Klitschko brothers. When a heavyweight begins camp for a Klitschko fight, there are always fears about the training

Chisora gets suspended sentence

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:51:00 +0300

British and Commonwealth boxing champion Dereck Chisora�s December 11 heavyweight title challenge against Wladimir Klitschko will go on as scheduled. Today in a London courtroom, Chisora was given a 12-week prison sentence suspended for two years, ordered to pay £1,500 in compensation and £500 costs and must complete 150 hours of community work for assaulting his girlfriend

Klitschko Nervous: Readies To Replace Chisora if Needed

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 15:09:00 +0300

The WBO/IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko is a little nervous over Dereck Chisora's legal troubles. The undefeated British challenger is scheduled to appear at the City of Westminster Magistrates' Court on November 10, which is only four weeks before his fight with Klitschko in Mannheim, Germany. Chisora is going to appear for sentencing on theft and assault charges

Zdunek: Klitschko vs Klitschko Won't Be Taken Seriously

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:54:00 +0300

German trainer Fritz Zdunek, who is the mentor to WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, says a fight between Vitali and his younger brother, IBO/WBO/IBF champion Wladimir Klitschko, would never get the proper recognition. In the opinion of Zdunek, most people would never take it seriously because there would be too many questions marks, such as a possible fix between the brothers

Mormeck Talks Rahman Fight, Klitschko's Offer, Haye

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:24:00 +0300

French heavyweight Jean Marc Mormeck will take part in a major fight on December 2 at the Hall Carpentier of Paris against former two-time WBC heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman. At a recent gathering to announce the fight, we took the opportunity to speak with Moremeck about this fight and several other topics

Frank Warren: Audley The Fraud; Klitschkos Not All-Time

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 19:01:00 +0300

Recently, Vitali Klitschko scored a comprehensive win over a brave but out-classed Shannon Briggs. British referee Ian John Lewis has got some stick for not stopping the fight when he should have. But sometimes a corner needs to step in to protect their man as well. Briggs went to hospital afterwards suffering from concussion and facial damage

Dimitrenko out of IBF tourney

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:18:00 +0300

Heavyweight Alexander Dimitrenko has pulled out of the IBF�s innovative four fighter box-off to determine the mandatory challenger for Wladimir Klitschko. Dimitrenko was slated to face Johnathon Banks in the first round, with Eddie Chambers to meet Jean Marc Mormeck in the other half of the draw. There are rumors that Mormeck may also withdraw

Chisora Heads To Scotland To Begin Training For Klitschko

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 21:27:00 +0300

Derek Chisora will follow Scott Harrison's lead and head to Scotland for an intensive training camp ahead of his clash with Wladimir Klitschko. Chisora challenges WBO/IBF heavyweight champion Klitschko on December 11 in Germany.And he will prepare for the fight in the Highlands of Scotland. Chisora will spend up to six weeks in the bleak but beautiful countryside around Fort William

Chisora Sends a Message To Haye: "I Don't Fight Bums"

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:13:00 +0300

He was asked for his opinion on why he made a decision to fight a Klitschko, when Haye continues to turn down fights with both Klitschkos brothers. Haye will defend his title against Audley Harrison on November 13 in Manchester, a fight that Chisora called a joke in several interviews. Sometimes you have take a chance, Chisora said

Boente: Haye is the greedy party

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:41:00 +0300

The manager of the Klitschko brothers, Bernd Boente, says Haye is the greedy party. The money generated from the English pay-per-view buys is far more money than the Klitschkos would generate from their deal with RTL, which is why Haye is pushing to keep everything from the English end. The Klitschkos offered a deal that calls for a 50-50 split down the middle on all revenue

Wladimir Klitschko: Chisora Has No Fear of Me, I'm Ready

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:17:00 +0300

WBO/IBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko recently discussed his next opponent, unbeaten British fighter Derek Chisora. Klitschko will defend his titles against Chisora on December 11 in Germany. The critics have attacked Klitschko for his recent selection because Chisora only has 14 fights on his record. Klitschko is not listending to the critics. He is expecting a real fight from Chisora

Mormeck vs Rahman Clash on December 2 in Paris?

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:30:00 +0300

Several sources in France are reporting that former cruiserweight champion Jean-Marc "The Marksman" Mormeck, 38-years-old and a record of 35-4, 22KOs, will return on December 2 at the Halle Carpentier in Paris, France. The opponent being pushed for the fight is Hasim "The Rock" Rahman, 37-years-old and a record of 49-7-2, 40KOs

Boytsov, Banks, Dimitrenko and Mormeck candidates for IBF tournament to face Wladimir Klitschko

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:28:00 +0300

In the latest boxing news, the IBF sanctioning bodies is putting together another tournament to pick a fighter to challenge International Boxing Federation heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (55-3, 49 KO�s). This isn�t the first time that the IBF has done this, as they did in 2008 ook the opportunity to fight Klitschko

IBF orders heavyweight box-off

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:07:00 +0300

While IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko had to search long and hard to find an opponent for his planned December 11 defense at the SAP Arena in Mannheim, Germany (eventually settling on England�s Dereck Chisora), wheels are already in motion to find the most deserving IBF mandatory title challenger for longtime champion

Wladimir Klitschko to take on Commonwealth Champion Dereck Chisora

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:11:00 +0300

BF, WBO and IBO World Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko will defend his titles against Dereck Chisora from the UK on December 11 at SAP ARENA Mannheim, Germany. 26-year-old Dereck �Del Boy� Chisora is the current British and

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

Klitschko-Chisora close

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:28:00 +0300

Promoter Frank Warren says unbeaten British heavyweight and Commonwealth champion Derek Chisora (14-0, 9 KOs) has been offered a December 11 title shot against IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. �The money on the table is not amazing,� Warren wrote in his column in The Sun, �but Derek has told me he just wants the opportunity to prove himself. Part of the deal for the fight will be a couple of options on Del Boy if he wins

Tua's Promoter Says Lowball Offer Killed Klitschko Fight

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 21:30:00 +0300

According to Cedric Kushner, promoter for David Tua, a lowball offer killed a potential fight with WBO/IBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. Klitschko's team approached Kushner about securing Tua for a December 11 bout in Germany. Kushner said they were so far apart on the money that he saw no reason to continue the negotiations

Juan Carlos Gomez is Ready For Wladimir Klitschko

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:55:00 +0300

"The Black Panther" Juan Carlos Gomez (48-2-0, 35KOs) is after the the younger of the two Klitschko brothers. The focus of Cuban boxer is to make things right for his on 03, 21, 2009 against older brother Vitali Klitschko, so he's looking for a match against Wladimir. Wladimir is looking for an opponent for his scheduled fight on December 11, 2010. A search that Juan Carlos Gomez cannot understand

Klitschko Gives Harrison a Shot To Knock David Haye Out

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:41:00 +0300

WBC/IBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko is giving Audley Harrison a puncher's chance at beating WBA king David Haye on November 13 in Manchester. Klitschko is hoping that Haye can walk away with a win, but he doesn't rule out a possible knockout win by Harrison. "To be honest with you, I'm really afraid that David Haye can get knocked out. I think he should win this fight, but there have been a lot of doubts with David Haye

Who�s next for Wladimir?

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:48:00 +0300

The Team of Wladimir Klitschko wants to put the IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion back in the ring in December. However, with David Haye fighting in November, Nikolay Valuev recovering from surgery and Alexander Povetkin�s handlers wanting to give him more time, who is available to challenge the champion?

Klitschko KOs Peter

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 00:26:00 +0300

IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (55-3, 49 KOs) scored a dominating tenth round KO over Samuel Peter (34-4, 27 KOs) on Saturday night at the Commerzbank-Arena in Frankfurt, Germany. Wladimir kept Peter at bay in round one, landing a few good right hands. Klitschko continued to punish Peter as the rounds progressed. Peter�s right eye was badly swollen midway through the bout

Photos/Weights: Wladimir Klitschko 247, Sam Peter 241 (PHOTO + VIDEO)

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:56:00 +0300

Heavyweight boxing world champion Wladimir Klitschko of Ukraine weighed 112KG [246.9-pounds], and his challenger Samuel Peter weighed 109.5KG [241.4-pounds], at the official weigh-in in Frankfurt, central Germany. Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko is predicting a quick knockout in his rematch with Nigerian fighter Samuel Peter on Saturday. Klitschko says he is a much better fighter than he was five years ago when he was sent to the canvas three times before beating Peter in an unanimous decision

Wladimir Klitschko Training For Sam Peter Rematch

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:37:00 +0300

WBO/IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko getting ready with trainer Emanuel Steward. Klitschko doing some last minute training for Saturday's rematch with Samuel Peter in Frankfurt, Germany. Klitschko won a twelve round decision over Peter five years ago in Atlantic City

Steward: Klitschko Will Stop Peter in Four, Five Rounds

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:04:00 +0300

Trainer Emanuel Steward is not expecting a long night when WBO/IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko defends his title against Samuel Peter on Saturday in Frankfurt, Germany. Five years ago Peter knocked Klitschko down three times before Wladimir won a twelve round unanimous decision. Steward doesn't expect anything of the sort in the rematch

Klitschko-Peter presser

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:48:00 +0300

Wladimir Klitschko (57-3, 48 KOs) and Samuel Peter (34-3, 27 KOs) participated today in a press conference. IBF, IBO and WBO and The Ring Magazine Champion Klitschko and former WBC Champion Peter will face off next Saturday at Commerzbank-Arena in Frankfurt, Germany. In the U.S., the fight will be shown on ESPN

Inside the Sam Peter camp

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:08:00 +0300

Former heavyweight champion Samuel Peter hits the pads with trainer Abel Sanchez at The Summitt Training Center in Big Bear Lake, California. Peter (34-3, 27 KOs) challenges IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (54-3, 48 KOs) in a highly anticipated rematch on September 11 at the Commerzbank Arena in Frankfurt/Main, Germany

Peter: I�ll Catch Him Again!

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:30:00 +0300

This morning on Big Bear Lake in Big Bear, California, former WBC Heavyweight Champion Samuel �The Nigerian Nightmare� Peter (34-3, 27 KOs) took a fishing break during preparations to rematch IBF, WBO and IBO Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko. �I waited years to catch this big fish again,� laughed Peter. �And this time when I catch him, he�s going to stay on the deck!� The two will meet at the Commerzbank-Arena in Frankfurt, Germany on September 11

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

Klitschko-Peter Presser

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:44:00 +0300

IBF, WBO and IBO World Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko and challenger Samuel Peter of Nigeria attended a press conference today at the Commerzbank-Arena in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Klitschko will defend his titles against Peter on September 11. Wladimir Klitschko: �Peter is very experienced and a very good puncher. He has improved a lot in his last fights

Sam Peter Signs To Fight Wladimir Klitschko

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:52:00 +0300

"Sam Peter Will Fight for the World Heavyweight Championship" -- Hall of Fame Top Rank promoter Bob Arum announced today that Heavyweight challenger "The Nigerian Nightmare" Sam Peter signed the contract to take on IBF World Heavyweight champion Wladmir Klitschko on Saturday,September 11 in Frankfurt Germany. Peter signed his contract in the Top Rank headquarters in Las Vegas. Peter will leave this weekend to be at a press conference in Germany

Sam Peter: I'll Take Klitschko Out, It Won't Last Long!

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:05:00 +0300

The Nigerian Nightmare, heavyweight Sam Peter, today signed a contract to fight for the world heavyweight championship. Peter will take on IBF Champion Wladimir Klitschko on Sept. 11 in Frankfurt, Germany. Peter signed his contract in the Top Rank headquarters in Las Vegas. Bob Arum made the announcement today

W. Klitschko, Peter agree to fight terms

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:46:00 +0300

Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and former titleholder Samuel Peter will meet in a rematch on Sept. 11 in Frankfurt, Germany, their representatives told ESPN.com Wednesday. "The Sam Peter thing has been agreed to," Top Rank's Bob Arum, Peter's promoter, said. "They're coming into the [Las Vegas] office to sign [on Thursday]. It was a relatively easy negotiation

Emanuel Steward is Not Worried About Klitschko vs Peter

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:15:00 +0300

Trainer Emanuel Steward said he wasn't concerned with the switch in opponent for Wladimir Klitschko's next fight on September 11 in Frankfurt, Germany. The original opponent Alexander Povetkin was replaced by Sam Peter after a dispute over the contract terms between Povetkin's promoter Sauerland Event and Klitschko's company K2 Promotions

Klitschko vs Povetkin Contract Details are Revealed

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:30:00 +0300

Some of the contract terms for the heavyweight fight between IBO/WBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and previous mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin have been revealed. Their fight was scheduled for September 11 in Frankfurt, Germany. The bout cracked wide open after Povetkin failed to appear at last Monday's press conference in Frankfurt and because Povetkin failed

Klitschko-Povetkin off. Wlad looking for new opponen

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0300

The IBF has confirmed that mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin will be removed from the IBF top ten and that Wladimir will now face the top available opponent on September 11 in Frankfurt, expected to be Sam Peter. Klitschko-Peter would be a rematch of a 2005 bout where Wlad overcame three knockdowns to claim a twelve round decision

Klitschko-Peter rematch on Sept. 11

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:21:00 +0300

"I think he deseves the chance to develop," Atlas said. "I'm in the middle of training this kid, which is obviously an important time in his life for the future of his career. I'm doing my job. I am not moved by the title fight and what the biggest fight is out there. My job is to do the best job I can for the fighter and to make sure he is the best he can be when he's in a situtation to fight, whether to fight Klitschko, Samuel Peter, [Tomasz] Adamek or Joe Shmoe

Gotzev eager for another opportunity against Klitschko

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:53:00 +0300

The rematch with Peter (34-3, 27 KOs) is an intriguing one because of their first fight. Klitschko was only in his third fight since being knocked out by Lamon Brewster in a title bout a year earlier and there were many questions about his toughness and how he would react when opposing a fearsome puncher such as Peter

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

More on Klitschko-Povetkin

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:34:00 +0300

Team Klitschko was informed at midnight that Povetkin could not take the flight from New York due to a sinus inflammation. �I am very disappointed that Povetkin did not show up today,� said Wladimir. �For two weeks, we have tried to force him to come. He could have shown that he is ready to fight me. It�s the first time in my entire career that my opponent did not come to the press conference.�

Klitschko vs. Povetkin in Frankfurt, Germany, on September 11

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:40:00 +0300

IBF, WBO and IBO Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko (54-3, 48 KOs) will defend his titles against Russian Alexander Povetkin (19-0, 14 KOs) on September 11. Venue will be the Commerzbank-Arena Frankfurt, Germany, which will have a capacity of 54,000 on fight night. The Commerzbank-Arena is the home of German soccer team Eintracht Frankfurt. Alexander Povetkin, 2004 Olympic Champion in Athens, Greece, is rated #1 in the IBF and WBO rankings and the mandatory IBF challenger of Klitschko

Q&A: Teddy Atlas

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:34:00 +0300

Fight trainer and ESPN2 �Friday Night Fights� commentator Teddy Atlas is preparing his fighter IBF/WBO #1 heavyweight contender Alexander Povetkin (19-0, 14 KOs) of Russia who returns to the ring to take on IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (54-3, 48 KOs) of Ukraine on Saturday, September 11th at the 55,000-seat Commerzbank Arena in Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany in a 12-round heavyweight bout which is being presented by K2 Promotions

Klitschko-Haye offer details

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:38:00 +0300

The David Haye camp has stated that Haye does want to fight Wladimir, but they cannot accept certain �financial details.� What are those details? �The offer was 50%/50%, no options,� Wladimir Klitschko advisor Shelly Finkel confirmed to Fightnews.com. Finkel added that he hasn�t heard from David Haye�s manager Adam Booth in three weeks after initially speaking to him half-a-dozen times

Povetkin training in New Jersey

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:57:00 +0300

IBF mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin (19-0, 14 KOs) is currently training in New Jersey with Teddy Atlas. Word is he has ten sparring partners. At the end of the month, Team Povetkin will shift operations to Europe. Still nothing officially announced, but the highly anticipated Klitschko-Povetkin fight is expected to take place on September 11th at the 55,000-seat Commerzbank Arena in Frankfurt, home of Eintracht Frankfurt

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

Klitschko-Povetkin: K2 Wins With a Monster Bid of $8.3M

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:23:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com has been advised that K2 Promotions won today's IBF ordered purse bid for the September clash between WBO/IBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin. K2 put in a winning bid of $8,313,000, and Sauerland Event, who promote Povetkin, put in a bid of $4,250,001. Both sides have 15 days to return contracts. The tentative date for the fight is September 18 in Germany.

Klitschko-Povetkin Purse Bid: Sides Ready To Battle

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:58:00 +0300

K2 Promotions, of Ukrainian-born, WBO and IBF heavyweight champion, Wladimir Klitschko, of Kiev, and, Sauerland Promotions, of Russian challenger, Alexander Povetkin, will hold a purse bid for a bout between the two fighters on Tuesday, according to Emanuel Steward, Klitschko's trainer

Klitschko-Povetkin News; Sturm-Mayorga?; Bute-Brinkley

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:21:00 +0300

I always wondered how Sweden entered the discussions as a possible site for the Carl Froch vs Arthur Abraham, and it seems like it┤s all due to a misunderstanding. Sweden still don┤t allow professional boxing in full and Helsinki is not it's capital. Froch vs Abraham will go ahead sometime in September with WBO cruiser king Marco Huck filling in on the original date August 18 with a defence of the title in Erfurt

WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO EYES SEPTEMBER RETURN

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:19:00 +0300

According to sources, despite the fact that an opponent has yet to be solidified, IBF & WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko will indeed return to the ring this September. While many were hoping that a title unification with WBA heavyweight champion David Haye would come to fruition, we're told that fight will not take place due to Haye preferring to spend time with his pregnant wife. Klitschko was also in negotiations with his IBF mandatory challenger, Alexander Povetkin

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

Spinks to face Bundrage

Tue, 11 May 2010 12:46:00 +0300

Promoter Don King will host a press conference on Wednesday in St. Louis to announce the return of hometown star Cory Spinks to defend his IBF junior middleweight championship against #1-ranked mandatory challenger Cornelius Bundrage on June 12 at the Chaifetz Arena

Wladimir Klitschko-David Haye is Targeted For September

Sun, 02 May 2010 09:54:00 +0300

During the Floyd Mayweather-Shane Mosley pay-per-view telecast, trainer Emanuel Steward, who works as a broadcast analyst for HBO, was asked about the ongoing negotiations for a heavyweight unification fight between WBO/IBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and WBA champion David Haye

Klitschko vs Haye is Being Negotiated, Confirms The IBF

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:32:00 +0300

IBF Chairman Lindsey Tucker confirms that heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko formally notified the sanctioning organization about his intention to fight WBA champion David Haye of England. He told the IBF his team is involved in negotiations with Haye's co-promoter, Sauerland Event and manager Adam Booth.

�Klitschko: David 'The Loser' Haye is Scared and a Liar�

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:24:00 +0300

WBO/IBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko thinks David Haye is scared to take a chance by signing a contract for a unification bout. Haye, the WBA champion, was challenged by Klitschko on Monday. Klitschko wants to set all of his other possibilities aside to get Haye in the ring but he thinks the British fighter is running scared

Povetkin is Ready To Fight Wladimir Klitschko, Says Atlas

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:52:00 +0300

The coach for the official IBF challenger Alexander Povetkin, says the undefeated Russian fighter is ready for his shot at IBF/IBO/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. Coach Teddy Atlas denies prior comments that Povetkin is not ready to fight Klitschko. The IBF has given both fighters until April 26 to reach an agreement before a purse bid is ordered

Steward: Povetkin Will Never Fight Wladimir Klitschko

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:25:00 +0300

The trainer of the heavyweight champion, Wladimir Klitschko, does not believe Alexander Povetkin will choose to accept his mandatory title shot. The IBF has ordered Klitschko to defend the title against Povetkin. A deadline of April 26 was set or the fight will go to a purse bid

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

Tua defeats Ahunanya

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:40:00 +0300

Longtime heavyweight contender David Tua (51-3-1, 43 KOs) won a twelve round unanimous decision against Friday Ahunanya (24-6-1, 13 KOs) on Wednesday night at Trusts Stadium in Auckland New Zealand. Scores were 119-109, 117-109 and 120-108. Tua was in command throughout. There were no knockdowns

Rahman destroys Boldridge

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 02:20:00 +0300

Former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman (46-7-2, 37 KOs) made short work of Clinton �Big Rig� Boldridge (9-16, 7 KOs) in his long awaited return to the ring, knocking out Boldridge out in the final minute of the first round on Friday night at the Beaumont Club at the Kansas City, Missouri

Tua outweighs Ahunanya by 10 lbs

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:42:00 +0300

Longtime heavyweight contender David Tua (50-3-1, 43 KOs) weighed in at 239.75 pounds for his clash against Friday Ahunanya (24-5-1, 13 KOs) on Wednesday night at Trusts Stadium in Auckland New Zealand. Ahunanya scaled in at 229.5 pounds. It�s the 37-year-old Tua�s first fight since demolishing fellow New Zealander Shane Cameron in two rounds last October an all-Kiwi super fight

Thompson vs Boswell in The Works, Estrada Withdraws

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:14:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com was advised that Jason Estrada has withdrawn from his upcoming heavyweight bout with Tony Thompson, scheduled for April 16 in Memphis. The exact reason ifor the withdrawal is unknown at the moment, but I've heard Cedric Boswell is a very storng possibility to take Estrada's place

Haye: 'Wladimir Klitschko Lacks Killer Instinct, He's Scared'

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:29:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion David Haye see two flaws in WBO/IBO/IBF champion Wladimir Klitschko, and neither of those flaws are his chin. Haye doesn't view Klitschko as a big finisher. He says the Eastern Euro champ sticks to using his jab because he doesn't have the "killer instinct" to finish an opponent off. Another reason Haye says, is because Klitschko is fighting scared to win

Klitschko KOs Chambers

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:11:00 +0300

IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (54-3, 48 KOs) scored a spectacular twelfth round KO over Eddie Chambers (35-2, 18 KOs) on Saturday night before 51,000 at the Esprit Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany. Klitschko was dominant from the beginning. After Chambers body slammed Klitschko in round two, Klitschko rocked Chambers with a right hand. Punches were far and few between for Chambers who went into �Clottey mode� as the champion broke him down

Klitschko Says Chambers Was Fast, But Had No Power

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0300

After using his jab to win every round of the fight, Wladimir Klitschko stepped up the pace in the twelfth round to score a brutal knockout of Eddie Chambers in Duesseldorf, Germany. Klitschko retained his WBO/IBF/IBO heavyweight titles. The fight was dragging along for eleven rounds. Before the start of the twelfth, trainer Emanuel Steward and older brother Vitali Klitschko urged Wladimir to go for the knockout

Klitschko, Chambers speak

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:11:00 +0300

�Chambers is an extraordinary boxer,� said IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko following his twelfth round KO win over mandatory challenger Eddie Chambers. �He is very, very quick and preemptive. In the last rounds I gave everything and I am very happy about the result. To me Chambers gave up mentally after round six. It�s hard to hit somebody who is very passive and tries not to be knocked out.�

Klitschko-Chambers weights

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:49:00 +0300

IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko weighed in at 244 pounds (111 kg) for Saturday�s title defense against mandatory challenger Eddie Chambers on Saturday night at the 51,000-seat Espirit Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany. Chambers scaled in at

EDDIE CHAMBERS: "IT IS GOING TO BE A LONG NIGHT FOR HIM"

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:52:00 +0300

He would be extremely mistaken to come into this fight unprepared. I do not think he would do that. I don't think he even thinks it will be an easy fight. One thing I have learned from being in his camp is that he is very professional, he takes everything seriously, every fight seriously and he goes into the fight prepared. I think he is going to do the same thing this time...if he is not prepared, it is going to be a long night for him

Sillakh-Judah April 3rd

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:13:00 +0300

Hot power-punching prospect Ismayl Sillakh (11-0, 10 KOs) steps up in class as he takes on veteran Daniel Judah (23-4-3, 10 KOs) April 3rd in a scheduled 10 or 12 round light heavyweight bout. Sillakh who recently was signed by Roy Jones Jr. Square Ring Promotions will battle Judah on the undercard of the Roy Jones Jr-Bernard Hopkins pay-per-view

Chambers: �I'm On a Mission To Beat Wladimir Klitschko�

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:15:00 +0300

Dusseldorf, Germany � American heavyweight �Fast Eddie� Chambers � rated #1 in the WBO � arrives in Dusseldorf, Germany with his team a week before his scheduled World Championship bout against WBO/IBF Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko

Klitschko-Chambers Presser

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:00:00 +0300

IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko faces off with challenger Eddie Chambers during a prefight press conference in advance of their showdown Saturday in Dusseldorf, Germany. �I want to shock the world�, Chambers told the press. Klitschko, who has previously sparred with Chambers stated, �I�ve already tested him and I think the world title will remain in the Klitschko family�.

Peter demolishes Aguliera: VIDEO

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:01:00 +0300

In an IBF heavyweight eliminator, former WBC heavyweight champion Samuel Peter (34-3, 27 KOs) scored a second round TKO over Nagy Aguliera (15-3, 10 KOs). After Peter dropped Aguliera with a big right hand, The �Nigerian Nightmare� got the stoppage win with his follow up barrage. Time was 2:24

Lemieux-Smichet on 4/3

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:20:00 +0300

With the knockout streak out of the way and a Canadian championship safely in hand, unbeaten David Lemieux (21-0, 20 KOs) defends his super-middleweight belt versus rugged Walid Smichet (20-6-3, 14 KOs) on April 3 in what will be the final Casino de Montreal show for quite some time. Lemieux was able to reel off twenty straight knockouts before being forced to go the distance in winning the Canadian crown versus Jason Naugler

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

Klitschko ready for Chambers

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:26:00 +0300

Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (53-3, 47 KOs), of Kiev (Ukraine) and Hamburg (Germany), participated yesterday in a media work out in his training camp in Austria. He discussed his upcoming WBO, IBF and IBO title defense against WBO #1-ranked mandatory challenger Eddie Chambers (35-1, 18 KOs), of Philadelphia. The eagerly anticipated heavyweight championship will take place on March 20 at ESPRIT arena Düsseldorf, Germany

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

Wladimir Klitschko Scouts The Venue For Chambers Bout

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:59:00 +0300

World IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko attended a soccer match in Dusseldorf, a city where he will defend his titles on March 20 in the bout with American Eddie Chambers. The Ukrainian boxer examined the ESPRIT arena in action and was impressed by the local fans and the way they support their team

Wladimir Klitschko Praises Chambers, Talks Povetkin

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:24:00 +0300

IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko ,in the recent interview to Sovetsky Sport newspaper, talked about his next opponent Eddie Chambers and promised that in 2010 he would surely fight Russian Alexander Povetkin

Klitschko, Chambers in Dusseldorf

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:51:00 +0300

IBF/WBO/IBO world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and his opponent Eddie Chambers faced off at a press conference yesterday at ESPRIT arena Düsseldorf, where their fight will take place on March 20

Klitschko - Chambers Set

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:30:00 +0300

It´s official: IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champ Wladimir Klitschko faces Eddie Chambers, mandatory challenger for the WBO, on Fortuna Duesseldor´s 51 000 seat arena on March 20 in Duesseldorf

Samuel Peter To Meet Nagy Aguilera In March IBF Eliminator?

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:11:00 +0300

According to the usually accurate BoxRec.com, former WBC heavyweight champion Samuel Peter will face young heavyweight Nagy Aguilera in an IBF elimination bout in Dallas the night before the big Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey welterweight title clash

Steward Talks Klitschko vs. Chambers, Haye vs. Ruiz

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:29:00 +0300

In the next week or so, trainer Emanuel Steward will start camp with WBO/IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko for the March 20 title defense against Eddie Chambers. Steward doesn't usually need a very long Klitschko. He tells BoxingScene.com "Wladimir trains all the time and keeps himself in shape. We will probably start in another week

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

Wladimir Klitschko Update

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:32:00 +0300

IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko wants his next title defense to again take place before a big crowd at a soccer stadium. �I want my next fight at the end of March against mandatory challenger Eddie Chambers in a soccer stadium in Dusseldorf,� Klitschko told Bild

Wladimir Klitschko Update

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:32:00 +0300

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

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

Wladimir Klitschko Kicks David Haye To The Curb

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:54:00 +0300

WBO/IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has kicked WBA champion David Haye to the curb. During a recent Sky Sports interview, Klitschko refused to discuss the possibility of a future unification scrap with Haye. Klitschko is still upset over Haye's withdrawal from their planned June fight. Haye later withdrew from a September clash with older brother WBC champion Vitali Klitschko

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

Q&A: Vitaliy Rusal. �Sparring with boxers of such high class brings mutual benefit�

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:06:00 +0300

Famous Ukrainian light heavyweight Vitaliy Rusal (24-1-0, 17 ��) who box under banners of �K2 East Promotions� not long ago returned from Germany where he spent a fortnight sparring with leading boxers of German promotional company �Universum Box Promotion�. After he came back Vitaliy spoke with our website journalist about his impression of the German fight club and its leading boxers � Alexander Alexeev, Ruslan Chagaev, and Zsolt Erdei and about his plans for the nearest future as well

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

Monte Barrett: �Nikolai Valuev Will Beat David Haye�

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:20:00 +0300

Heavyweight contender Monte Barrett, the man who stepped in the ring with both David Haye and WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev, is picking the 7'2 Russian giant to retain his title on Saturday night in Germany. Valuev stopped Barrett in eleven rounds, while Haye put him away in five

Klitschko Makes His Move To Promise Povetkin a Shot

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:33:00 +0300

Recently the IBF made a decision to order an interim-title fight between mandatory Alexander Povetkin and the highest ranked available challenger, who happens to be ex-champion Sam Peter. The winner secures a shot at the full champion Wladimir Klitschko

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

Klitschko vs Chambers Likely Moved To March 2010

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:05:00 +0300

WBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko confirmed that he will not step into the ring this year and that his bout with WBO mandatroy Eddie Chambers is moved to March, 2010. Some rumors say that the fight was moved not only because of Wladimir�s shoulder injury but because HBO has already exhausted their budget for this year and can�t buy broadcasting rights for this bout

Teddy Atlas is back in business

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:24:00 +0300

After a few years away from seriously working at the highest levels with the Michael Moorers and Barry McGuigans of the fight game, the Island boxing vet has signed on to train IBF No. 1 contender Alexander Povetkin. The plan is to prepare the 2004 Olympic gold medalist for a showdownwith IBF/WBO title-holder Wladimir Klitschko, once the 33-year-old champ recovers from recent shoulder surgery

Chambers To Ponder Path after Wladimir Klitschko's Injury

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:49:00 +0300

With the news coming down that WBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko is recovering from shoulder surgery and probably unable to fight until 2010, his likely next opponent, WBO mandatory Eddie Chambers, s going to ponder his options in 2009. Klitschko injured his left shoulder during June's win over Ruslan Chagaev. There were moves being made to have Klitschko-Chambers take place in the December. That plan is now off

Vadim Bukhkalov: �I had never seen so much fervent boxing fans as I saw in Chechnya�

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:19:00 +0300

We offer your attention interview with leading Ukrainian promoter Vadim Bukhkalov who is business partner of Klitschko brothers and founder of �K2 East Promotions�. On August 15th on initiative of President of the Chechen Republic, Hero of Russia Ramzan Kadyrov a big boxing tournament was held in Grozny. In the main event of the fight card billed �The Champ Comes Home� Zaurbek Baysangurov (22-1, 16 KOs) of �K2 East Promotions� promotional company defeated Eromosele Albert (22-3-1, 10 KOs) from Nigeria by unanimous decision

Wladimir Klitschko vs Chambers is Next, Povetkin Later

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:28:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com was advised by several sources that Wladimir Klitschko is going to make his WBO mandatory defense against Eddie Chambers next. Klitschko has two mandatories due. Most had anticipated that a title defense against IBF mandatory Alexander Povetkin would come first

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

Joe Calzaghe: "I Can Beat Wladimir Klitschko"

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:54:00 +0300

The retired, and undefeated former champion, Joe Calzaghe, believes that he can beat any of the top fighters at super middleweight and light heavyweight - and he is so confident of his talents that he also believes that he can rise up in weight and beat the 6'6 WBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. �I see the guys fighting now and I know I could beat them all,� Calzaghe told Walesonline. �That�s always the case

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

Froch bets on Haye

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:27:00 +0300

WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch has been speaking with his close friend David Haye, and advised his fellow Brit to continue his pursuit of IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. Froch appears confident that Haye will not only beat Klitschko, but he will blow the huge Ukranian champion away with ease

Eddie Chambers To Stay Busy Before Klitschko Duel

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:12:00 +0300

After the event was over in Hamburg, Germany, promoter Dan Goossen gave me ring to to discuss Eddie Chambers' majority decision win over previously undefeated Alexander Dimitrenko. The fight was WBO mandatory eliminator for a shot at the title currently held by Wladimir Klitschko. Goossen gives a lot of credit to Chambers' trainer, Rob Murray Sr. Chambers was in the best shape of his career and weigh-in on Friday

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

Haye Fires Back at Boring, Petrified Wladimir Klitschko

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:58:00 +0300

Heavyweight contender David Haye has fired back at WBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. Haye was scheduled to face Klitschko on June 20. He withdrew with a back injury and was quickly replaced by undefeated Ruslan Chagaev, who Klitschko stopped after nine rounds in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Klitschko dominated Chagaev from start to finish but the fight was far from exciting

Klitschko TKOs Chagaev!

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:17:00 +0300

IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (53-3, 47 KOs) scored a dominant tenth round TKO over previously unbeaten WBA heavyweight champion in recess Ruslan Chagaev (25-1-1, 17 KOs) on Saturday night in front of 60,000+ at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Klitschko controlled the first round with his jab and dropped Chagaev with a huge right hand in round two. Round three was all Klitschko

Klitschko beats Chagaev in front of 61,000

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:06:00 +0300

Wladimir Klitschko again proved his dominance of the heavyweight division, stopping Ruslan Chagaev in a hastily put together title fight Saturday night before 61,000 fans at a German soccer stadium. The IBF and WBO champion added the Ring Magazine belt to his haul, knocking Chagaev down in the second round and opening a cut over the Uzbekistan-born fighter�s left eye in the eighth

WBA Declines To Sanction Klitschko vs. Chagaev

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:34:00 +0300

An assortment of belts will be on the line for this weekend�s overseas battle between top heavyweights Wladimir Klitschko and Ruslan Chagaev (Saturday, ESPN Classic, 5PM ET), including the vacant lineal heavyweight championship. One belt that will not change hands, regardless of the fight�s outcome, is the WBA�s trinket

Klitschko 240, Chagaev 225

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:16:00 +0300

The official weigh-in for Wladimir Klitschko´s defense of his IBF/IBO/WBO heavyweight titles against WBA champion in recess Ruslan Chagaev took place on Friday at Karstadt Sports, the biggest dealer of sporting goods in Dortmund, and it was open to the public like the final workout on Wednesday at the Mercedes Center in Essen. Famous US ring announcer Michael Buffer called the contestants to the scale, with the approx. 2000 spectators cheering in delight. The weights were announced as follows: Chagaev´s weight was 102 Kilos (225 Pounds)

Q&A: Ruslan Chagaev!

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:23:00 +0300

On Wednesday, RTL went to the Sportschule Hennef to speak to unbeaten WBA heavyweight champion (in recess) Ruslan �The White Tyson� Chagaev in advance of Saturday�s super fight against IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Klitschko-Chagaev presser!

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:08:00 +0300

WBO/IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and WBA champion in recess Ruslan Chagaev held a press conference today in advance of their fight on June 20th at the Veltins Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Wladimir Klitschko: �It�s sad that David cannot compete. However, I�m looking into the future and forward to fighting against Ruslan. He is WBA Champion, very experienced and a tough challenger. For my preparation, I had to change my sparring partners from orthodox to southpaw.�

Klitschko-Chagaev May Have WBA Title at Stake

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:51:00 +0300

According to Klaus-Peter Kohl, manager of undefeated Ruslan Chagaev, the WBA heavyweight title may be at stake when his fighter challenges WBO/IBF champion Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday in Germany. Chagaev is the WBA's "champion in recess" and Nikolai Valuev is listed as the official champion by the sanctioning body. Universum, who promote Chagaev, sent a request to the WBA to sanction the fight

Wladimir Klitschko Says Heavyweight Division is Not Dead

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:17:00 +0300

WBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko says the heavyweight division may be under fire from boxing fans in America, but the entire weight class is thriving in Europe. A sell-out crowd of 60,000 are expected at the FC Schalke football stadium in Gelsenkirchen, Germany on Saturday as Klitschko defends his titles against undefeated Ruslan Chagaev

Was David Haye Sidelined For Klitschko by Finances

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:45:00 +0300

Early this morning reports were surfacing that Setanta founders Michael O'Rourke and Leonard Ryan were in talks with an unidentified investor hoping to raise the 82.5 million dollars they need to stay afloat. The Irish Sports broadcaster last week stopped taking on new subscribers and had previously asked according to reports that David Haye take a pay cut from his boxing agreement with them

Valuev Confirmed as Champ By WBA, Not Chagaev

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:03:00 +0300

In response to complaints from Nikolai Valuev and Sauerland Event that Ruslan Chagaev and Universum are spreading incorrect information, the WBA clarified on Tuesday that Valuev is the WBA world champion and Chagaev is merely the champion in recess. A May 30th showdown between Valuev and Chagaev was derailed when Chagaev�s uncertain hepatitis levels caused the Finnish boxing commission to declare him unfit to fight

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

Klitschko vs. Chagaev is Set For June 20 in Germany

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:23:00 +0300

Moments ago, manager Shelly Finkel informed BoxingScene.com that IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has decided to fight undefeated Ruslan Chagaev on June 20 at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Klitschko had been scheduled to fight David Haye who withdrew a few days ago with a back injury. HBO has passed on the fight, several television options [for America] are being explored as we speak

Chagaev: No Fear!

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 21:25:00 +0300

�I have no fear of Wladimir,� says WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev, who will now face IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko in front of 60,000+ fight fans on June 20 in the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. �I�m also a world champion, not only him. I�ve always said I would box against anyone. The size difference doesn�t bother me. That�s Wladimir�s problem because I have already defeated a big boxer in Valuev.� Chagaev�s trainer Michael Timm is optimistic

Klitschko may face Chagaev

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:50:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion (in recess) Ruslan Chagaev could be the new challenger for IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. �Haye is still a possibility but our first priority is Chagaev

Haye camp wants postponement!

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:18:00 +0300

Despite yesterday�s announcement that the June 20th heavyweight championship bout between Wladimir Klitschko and David Haye has been called off due to an injury Haye suffered during training camp, the Haye Camp is seeking a postponement rather than a cancellation

Solis: "I Stopped David Haye in Three, Klitschko is Next"

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:43:00 +0300

After David Haye had to pull out of his showdown with IBF/WBO/IBO champion Wladimir Klitschko due to a hand injury ARENA�s heavyweight sensation Odlanier Solis offers to step in for the challenger right away. �I am ready to go�, states Solis. �If Wladimir Klitschko dares to accept me as opponent I promise to expose him and strip his championship belts from him.�

Kevin Johnson Ready To Replace David Haye on 6/20

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:52:00 +0300

Undefeated and world ranked heavyweight contender Kevin Johnson (22-0-1, 9KO) has one question for The Klitschko Management Group, "What time does the next flight to Germany leave?" Johnson, coming off an impressive TKO victory over undefeated US Olympic Team Captain Devin Vargas on May 15th looks to prove he is the leading US heavyweight contender and next heavyweight champion

More Chagaev-Valuev fallout!

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:20:00 +0300

IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has sided with Ruslan Chagaev in regard to the cancellation of last Saturday�s WVA heavyweight title showdown against Nikolai Valuev in Helsinki, Finland. �What a farce,� said Wlad to BILD from his training camp in Austria. �I�d have consulted the German doctors. They would have confirmed that no infection danger exists, then I would have fought Ruslan Chagaev immediately. To me what�s one more vaccination?

More Chagaev-Valuev fallout!

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:20:00 +0300

Klitschko targets Arreola!

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:19:00 +0300

Chris Arreloa�s promoter Dan Goossen has rejected any possibility of Arreola stepping in for injured David Haye. �Chris isn�t in the type of shape you need to be for fighting for the heavyweight championship of the world,� he told the LA Times

Sprott Hired as Wladimir Klitschko's Sparring Partner

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:28:00 +0300

Perennial British heavyweight contender Michael Sprott has recently been brought in as a sparring partner for IBF and WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. Sprott arrived in Kitzbuhel, Austria a few days ago and he has joined the final stages of the Klitschko training camp at the Hotel Stanglwirt

Shocker: Haye pulls out!

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:08:00 +0300

David Haye has pulled out of his June 20 title challenge against WBO/IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. Haye apparently suffered an undisclosed hand injury in training and wants six to eight weeks to recover

David Haye: "I Won't Become Like De La Hoya, Hopkins"

Tue, 26 May 2009 14:39:00 +0300

Heavyweight contender David Haye has vowed to retire by the age of 30. He doesn't want to become like Oscar De La Hoya or Bernard Hopkins. Haye says the both of them have fought well beyond their best years. Haye, at age 28, face IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko on June 20 in Germany

Emanuel Steward Fully Breaks Down Klitschko vs. Haye

Sun, 17 May 2009 15:09:00 +0300

Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward Heads to Germany on Saturday where he says the hard training will start on Monday for World Champion Wladimir Klitschko (52-3, 46KOs). London�s own David Haye (22-1, 21KOs) will challenge for Klitschko's WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight titles in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on June 20, in the Veltins Arena

Klitschko-Haye heats up!

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:56:00 +0300

WBO/IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and former WBC/WBA/WBO cruiserweight champion David Haye continued their bitter feud at a press conference in London. As he did last week in Germany, Haye wore a T-shirt with an image where he holds the severed heads of both Klitschko Brothers. �He sucks, he�s crap. I don�t like his style. I don�t like what he represents,� Haye said. Haye�s continued insults have angered the

Klitschko-Haye a hot ticket!

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:13:00 +0300

Waiting on a long line that was seemingly �a mile long,� according to Bernd Bönte, Managing Director of Klitschko Management Group, German fight fans purchased 30,000 tickets for the Wladimir Klitschko vs. David Haye world heavyweight championship fight on the first day of sales. Wladmir will put his IBF, WBO and IBO belts on the line against the number two ranked Haye on June 20. The Schalke Stadium, a soccer venue

Klitschko, Haye Speak!

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:41:00 +0300

WBO/IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko together with former WBC/WBA/WBO cruiserweight champion David Haye met today at a press conference in Veltins Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Haye came to the presser wearing a T-shirt which depicted himself holding the severed heads of both Klitschko brothers and said �I have declared war on the Klitschko family. First it will be Wladimir, then Vitali

Klitschko-Haye venue named!

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:46:00 +0300

Team Klitschko has informed Fightnews.com that WBO/IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko will fight former WBC/WBA/WBO cruiserweight champion David Haye on June 20th at the Veltins Arena in the German city of Gelsenkirchen. The stadium can hold 65,000 spectators and is home to the famous German football club Schalke 04.

W. Klitschko, Haye agree on fight

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:49:00 +0300

Negotiations were difficult, often acrimonious and left for dead more than once, but unified heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and former cruiserweight champion David Haye of England finally came to terms Wednesday after months of negotiations. "We have finally agreed on everything. The contracts will be signed in the morning. We have a fight," Klitschko manager Bernd Boente told ESPN.com from Germany on Wednesday.

Klitschko vs. Haye is ON!

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:53:00 +0300

After months of negotiations the world heavyweight title blockbuster between Wladimir Klitschko and David Haye has finally been signed. The eagerly awaited heavyweight showdown will officially take place on June 20 at a venue soon to be decided. Former WBC, WBA and WBO world cruiserweight champion Haye will challenge consensus number one heavyweight Klitschko, the reigning IBF, WBO and IBO titleholder, in the most talked-about heavyweight clash in recent years

No Haye, No Arreola - Wladimir Klitschko Has a Problem

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:31:00 +0300

As I recently reported, negotiations for Wladimir Klitschko's defense of the WBO/IBF heavyweight titles against David Haye were once again falling apart. Speculation began to build over the weekend that Klitschko's camp had initiated talks to secure unbeaten Chris Arreola as Haye's replacement. The speculation exploded on Monday when a Tuesday media event to officially announce Arreola's April 11 bout with Jameel McCline

Klitschko vs. Arreola on Deck? Haye on His Way Out?

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:41:00 +0300

Over the last few days, word has leaked out that Wladimir Klitschko's defense of the WBO/IBF heavyweight titles against David Haye was once again in trouble. Over the last few months, talks to make the fight have been falling apart - over and over again. The bickering got so bad that Haye's manager, Adam Booth, let Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer take the lead in an effort to work out a deal with Klitschko's side

Klitschko vs. Haye Deal Reached For June 20 in Europe

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:48:00 +0300

Less than two weeks after the fight appeared to be dead, a deal structure has been reached for IBF/WBO heavyweight chmapion Wladimir Klitschko to face David Haye on June 20 in Europes. The two sides were in a dispute over the site. Haye wanted the fight in New York's Madison Square Garden and Klitschko wanted the fight to take place in Europe, where both fighters have bigger names and can draw more money

Sauerland inks Brewster!

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:14:00 +0300

Former WBO heavyweight and current NABA heavyweight champion �Relentless� Lamon Brewster has signed a deal with German-based promotional outfit Sauerland Event. Brewster (34-4, 30 KOs) will fight in the co-featured slot of IBF middleweight champion Arthur Abraham�s world title defense against Lajuan Simon on March 14 at the Ostseehalle in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. His opponent will be former British

Klitschko vs. Haye: Adam Booth Slams Rumors of Trouble

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:23:00 +0300

Adam Booth has slammed the accusation from Wladimir Klitschko's camp that David Haye's greed is stopping a fight taking place. In an exclusive interview with Setanta, Booth refuted comments from the manager of both Klitschko brothers, Bernd Boente, that Haye's unreasonable demands were causing problems. Initially a co-promotion between K2 and Hayemaker

Q&A: Emanuel Steward!

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:47:00 +0300

Boxing will return to the Mecca, Madison Square Garden on Monday night, March 16th, the night before Saint Patrick�s Day to feature a bevy of Irish and Irish American boxers, it was announced at a press conference on Wednesday in New York City. Former WBC bantamweight title-holder Wayne McCullough is scheduled to fight on the card against an opponent to be determined. McCullough (27-7, 18 KO�s) hasn�t won a fight since 2004

Wladimir Klitschko-David Haye is Close For June 20

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:00:00 +0300

According to a report in The Sun, David Haye has agreed to fight WBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko on June 20, with Stamford Bridge, which can hold 100,000 fans, being the rumored venue in the UK. The paper says that a few minor details are being sorted out as the deal gets close to being finalized

Klitschko to face Arreola?

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 20:15:00 +0300

IBF/IBO/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (52-3, 46 KOs) may face unbeaten IBF #2 rated Chris Arreola (26-0, 23 KOs) in his next bout in April or May. Fightnews.com has learned that talks are underway and the fight would most likely take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. If victorious, the Ukrainian champion is then obliged to fight against IBF mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin (16-0, 12 KOs) by September 13th.

Klitschko KOs Rahman!

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 01:05:00 +0300

Unified IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (52-3, 46 KOs) retained his titles with a one-sided seventh round TKO over former champion Hasim Rahman (45-7-2, 36 KOs) on Saturday night at the SAP Arena in Mannhein, Germany. Klitschko was in command with his jab from the beginning, while Rahman was looking to land a big shot, as he did against Lennox Lewis in 2001. That punch never came, however, as Klitschko punished

Klitschko-Rahman weigh-in!

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:15:00 +0300

IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko weighed in at 244.2 lbs for his world title defense on Saturday night against former champion Hasim Rahman at the SAPP Arena in Mannheim, Germany. Rahman weighed in at 253 lbs

Wladimir Klitschko: "I Will Knock David Haye Out in 2009"

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:49:00 +0300

WBO/IBF heavyweight champ Wladimir Klitschko is happy with David Haye's arrival to the heavyweight division. He says the British fighter's big mouth has brought a lot of attention to the heavyweight division. Haye's big mouth doesn't bother him. He actually thinks the division needs more fighters like Haye. "We need more characters at heavyweight and David Haye is definitely one of them," Klitschko said to Sky Sports

Klitschko-Rahman Presser!

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:15:00 +0300

IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman faced off at today's press conference in advance of their showdown on Saturday night at the S.A.P. Arena in Mannheim, Germany. Rahman stepped in to face Klitschko after mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin was forced to pull out with a training injury

Rahman: Klitschko will regret it!

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:12:00 +0300

"Klitschko will regret he chose me to replace Povetkin," said former champion Hasim "The Rock" Rahman, who is the new opponent for IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko on December 13 at the SAP Arena in Mannheim, Germany. "Like Lennox Lewis, I will knock him out and take those belts. And then, I am going to beat his brother Vitali, too." On the other hand, Klitschko stated that he won't be intimidated by 'The Rock.'

Hasim Rahman Will Get Wiped-Out by Klitschko

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:09:00 +0300

"America, I promise you. I can punch with the left hook, the right hand, bodyshots, uppercuts. I got a great team. I got Marshall Kauffman, Steve Nelson," he says with a slight degree of emphasis while pleading to the patriot in his American supporters and sounding like presidential candidates Barack Obama or John McCain. When asked why the people should believe in him, Rahman laid it all out on the line

Wladimir Klitschko vs. Hasim Rahman Deal is Reached

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:17:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com was just informed that deal has been reached for IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (51-3, 45KOs) to defend his titles against number-five ranked Hasim Rahman (45-6-2, 36KOs). The fight will still take place on December 13 at SAP-Arena in Mannheim, Germany. HBO will televise. Rahman, a former two-time heavyweight champion, takes the place of IBF mandatory Alexander Povetkin who last week suffered

Wladimir Klitschko-Hasim Rahman Negotiations Proceed

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:48:00 +0300

The proposed bout between WBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (51-3, 45 KOs) and two-time former champion Hasim Rahman (45-6-2, 36KOs) is getting closer by the day. As previously reported, discussions took place over the weekend after IBF mandatory Alexander Povetkin injured his left foot during a training run last Friday and was forced to withdraw from the scheduled fight with Klitschko

Wladimir Klitschko-Nikolai Valuev in Dec? Not Likely

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:04:00 +0300

When the news broke on Saturday that IBF mandatory Alexander Povetkin (16-0, 12KOs) had withdrawn, due to injury, from his Dec. 13 title bout with IBF/WBO champion Wladimir Klitschko (51-3, 45 KOs), questions were raised as to Klitschko's possible options for the December date. As many already know, WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev is scheduled to return on the working date of December 20

Alexander Povetkin: "I Will Snatch Klitschko's Titles"

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:54:00 +0300

On December 13, IBF mandatory Alexander Povetkin is planning to show the world that IBF/WBO champion Wladimir Klitschko is the past. The battle of Olympic Gold Medal winners will take place at the SAP Arena in Mannheim. Povetkin believes that Klitschko is his big chance to make a statement. "I will snatch the world title from Klitschko," Povetkin said. "Now I am here. I am the future."

Enzo Calzaghe: "Klitschko, Worst Champion I've Ever Seen"

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:30:00 +0300

Enzo Calzaghe, trainer of Joe Calzaghe and other UK fighters, has taken a hefty swing at WBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, calling him the worst heavyweight champion that he ever saw. He says that David Haye beating Klitschko would not be an impressive accomplishment. And went as far as to say that he could beef up his son Joe, who would probably beat Klitschko

K2 wins purse bid!

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:49:00 +0300

K2 Promotions has won the purse bid for the IBF heavyweight championship bout between title holder Wladimir Klitschko and #1 ranked Alexander Povetkin. K2�s bid of $13,130,130., outshone Sauerland�s of $8,114,140

Wladimir Klitschko vs. David Haye Eyed For Early 2009

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:59:00 +0300

Richard Schaefer, CEO for Golden Boy Promotions, told Sports Illustrated that he's had talks with Shelly Finkel, business manager for Klitschko, about holding the fight in 2009 when both fighters are done with their obligations. Most have said the fight would land in the first quarter of the year. Finkel has a very close relationship with Golden Boy so both sides are confident a deal can be reached

Klitschko vs. Povetkin in Trouble? Wlad Eyes Valuev?

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:20:00 +0300

There appears to be trouble with the potential fall clash between WBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and IBF mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin. Bernd Bonte, Klitschko's manager, told writer Jonathan Lehman that negotiations with Povetkin's promoter, Sauerland Event, have hit a brick wall. There appears to be a dispute over the purse split and the European broadcast rights. Klitschko has a deal with the RTL network

Boxers of �K2 East Promotions� comment on Klitschko � Thompson fight

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:13:00 +0300

Yuriy Nuzhnenko, interim WBA welterweight world champion: �The fight was no walkover but Wladimir was heading it for the victory. By the middle of the bout Klitschko adapted to unconventional stance and awkward style of his opponent, found his rhythm. As a result by the 11th round Wladimir managed to wear out Thompson completely

Klitschko KOs Thompson!

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:30:00 +0300

IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (51-3, 45 KOs) scored an eleventh round KO over tough, awkward Tony "The Tiger" Thompson (31-2, 19 KOs) to defend his belts on Saturday night at the Color Line Arena in Hamburg, Germany. After a slow first round, Klitschko began to connect with his right hand in round two, a round in which both fighters were cut by a headbutt. Klitschko continued to headhunt while Thompson started having

Cortez Klitschko-Thompson ref!

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:04:00 +0300

Under fire by U.S. media for his handling of the Humberto Soto-Francisco Lorenzo clash two weeks ago in Las Vegas, referee Joe Cortez will be back in the limelight on Saturday. The "Fair but Firm" Cortez will be the third man in the ring for the HBO-televised IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight championship fight between world champion Wladimir Klitschko and WBO mandatory challenger Tony Thompson in Hamburg, Germany.

Klitschko comments!

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:24:00 +0300

World heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko describes challenger Tony Thompson as a 'little bit special' as he prepares to defend of his IBF, WBO and IBO titles Saturday at the Color Arena in Hamburg. Speaking to Setanta Sports News during Steve Bunce's Boxing Hour, the big Ukrainian said, "I will not underestimate this opponent. He hasn't lost in the last eight years. He's very confident. He's famous in Hamburg. He knocked out Luan Krasniqi

Klitschko-Thompson Weigh-In!

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:08:00 +0300

IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko weighed in at 241 lbs (109,3 kg) for Saturday night's world title defense against Tony "The Tiger" Thompson, who scales in at 247.5 lbs (112,3 kg). The bout takes place at the Color Line Arena in Hamburg, Germany and can be seen live in the U.S. on HBO

David Haye: "Two Fights, Then I Want Wladimir Klitschko"

Wed, 28 May 2008 16:30:00 +0300

Former undisputed cruiserweight champion David Haye is hoping to land a shot at WBC/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko by 2009. Haye recently signed a four-fight deal with Setanta Sports and his promotional company, Haymaker Promotions, agreed to a five-year partnership deal with Golden Boy Promotions. All four of Haye's fights under the Setanta deal will be contested at the O2 Arena

Nuzhnenko-Garcia on April 19!

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:31:00 +0300

After more than sixteen years since claiming its independence, the waiting is finally over for Ukraine. Recently created K2 East promotional group (K2 and former National Box Promotions mutual project) presents a historical event on Saturday, April 19, when unbeaten WBA interim welterweight beltholder Yuri Nuzhnenko will become the first fighter from Ukraine to put his regalia at stake in front of the home crowd in the first

Klitschko in Puerto Rico!

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:48:00 +0300

In a fortunate coincidence of time and space, WBO heavyweight champion, Wladimir Klitschko reunited Monday with six division champion Oscar De la Hoya and WBO junior flyweight champion Iván Calderón, during a visit to a municipal gym located in Caimito, a ward in the southern part of San Juan, Puerto Rico. De la Hoya is currently training in that gym for his upcoming bout against Steve Forbes scheduled for May 3, 2008

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ANTHONY THOMPSON

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:31:00 +0300

What's the latest and greatest with you, what can you fill us in on? "I can't fill you in on anything unfortunately. It's all in Wladimir's, the IBF's and HBO's hands. Once they decide we're worthy enough to fight, they'll put pen to paper, and make it a reality." GL: We all know that Klitschko has two mandatories, one with you and one with Povetkin. You want yours to get enforces first. Can you tell us why you feel

Haye: First Enzo, then Wlad!

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:34:00 +0300

"American boxing fans love the knockout. They love you to bring the pain and give them entertainment," says WBC/WBA cruiserweight champion David Haye. Both Haye and WBO cruiserweight champ Enzo Maccarinelli are vowing to go all out for the KO in their much anticipated unification clash in London on Saturday night, televised live by SHOWTIME

Klitschko, Ibragimov speak!

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:18:00 +0300

Moments after losing his IBO Heavyweight Title before a crowd of over 14,000, Sultan Ibragimov offered fans an explanation; in broken English, the fighter stated, "Of course my camp was very good but the last three weeks, I had a problem with my left hand and I couldn't work the way I've worked before."

Klitschko defeats Ibragimov!

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 06:47:00 +0300

In the first heavyweight unification clash in nine years, IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (50-3, 44 KOs) claimed the WBO title of previously unbeaten Sultan Ibragimov (22-1-1, 17 KOs) on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Sultan did more in round one, but Wladimir got his jab working in round two and used that punch almost exclusively to win the next few rounds. Sultan's aggression

Wlad, Sultan comments!

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:41:00 +0300

"I'm ready to fight again as soon as possible," said unified IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko following his twelve round unanimous decision over former champ Sultan Ibragimov before 14,011 and a worldwide TV audience. "I want to say thank you to Sultan Ibragimov for taking this fight because boxing fans are tired of all the sports politicians and all the talk about unification that never came

Why Klitschko will win; Why Ibragimov will win!

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:59:00 +0300

Ibragimov's Trainer Jeff Mayweather: The biggest advantage that we have is hand speed and Sultan is a very good puncher, as well. The other advantage that we have is that Sultan can make adjustments as the fight goes on. He's proven that he can box, he's proven that he can bang and that's the thing when you have to make adjustments. He's proven that he can do both so I think he has a great chance

Klitschko 238, Ibragimov 219!

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:31:00 +0300

Both fighters weighed in moments ago for the first heavyweight unification title fight since 1999. IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko weighed 238 and WBO heavyweight champion Sultan Ibragimov scaled in at 219 during a special Thursday weigh-in ceremony at New York City's Madison Square Garden. For Wladimir, this is the lowest he has weighed since his first win over Chris Byrd in October 2000

Ibragimov looking sharp!

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:39:00 +0300

The training camp of WBO Heavyweight Champion Sultan Ibragimov is in full swing, and as the champ prepares for his February 23rd unification bout with Wladimir Klitschko in New York's Madison Square Garden, the action at the South Florida gym affectionately referred to as "Sultan's House" has been fast and furious, something trainer Jeff Mayweather has been very pleased with. "Sultan came into this camp

HOPKINS PAYS A VISIT TO IBRAGIMOV

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:03:00 +0300

WBO heavyweight titlist Sultan Ibragimov was treated to a meeting with one of boxing's great minds Wednesday when middleweight legend and current world light heavyweight champion Bernard �The Executioner� Hopkins stopped by the Sultan�s gym to speak with Ibragimov, who is preparing for his February 23, 2008 unification bout with IBF champion Wladimir Klitschko at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Hopkins

Q&A: Sultan Ibragimov!

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:44:00 +0300

This, however, is not the case for WBO heavyweight champion Sultan Ibragimov, who has intentionally thrown away all outside matters and thoughts to prepare for his most important fight to the date. And the reward is really worthy of the deepest preparations as the Russian champion is getting ready to take on fellow world titlist Wladimir Klitschko in a IBF/WBO unification clash on February 23rd at Madison Square

Ibragimov camp opens!

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:16:00 +0300

There will be no New Year's Eve parties for WBO Heavyweight Champion Sultan Ibragimov. Instead, he will be preparing for a bigger prize as he gets ready to drop bombs on Wladimir Klitschko in their highly-anticipated heavyweight title unification bout on February 23rd at Madison Square Garden in New York City. "Anything worth having requires sacrifices," said the unbeaten Ibragimov, who has just opened up his training

Klitschko, Ibragimov taking first step toward unified heavyweight champion

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:55:00 +0300

The fractured state of the heavyweight division has long been the scapegoat for the declining popularity of boxing. Wladamir Klitschko and Sultan Ibragimov intend to take the first step toward gluing the division -- not to mention the sport -- back together. Klitschko, the IBF champion and widely considered the best of the four current titleholders, will face WBO champ Ibragimov on Feb. 23 at Madison Square Garden, in the first unification

Klitschko-Ibragimov is on!

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:15:00 +0300

IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko says he is set to collide with WBO heavyweight champion Sultan Ibragimov in the first heavyweight title unification fight in eight years. "I am hugely glad that after intensive negotiations we are able to do this title unification," stated Klitschko. "This is what fans worldwide want to see. Ibragimov has proved his class with persuasive victories against ex-world champions

KLITSCHKO-IBRAGIMOV UNIFICATION IN THE WORKS FOR FEBRUARY 23

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 14:00:00 +0300

Boxingtalkers should not be surprised if IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and WBO heavyweight champion Sultan Ibragimov unify their titles at Madison Square Garden on February 23

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.

Four Heavyweights Agree To Klitschko Tourney

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 13:42:00 +0300

It appears that all four heavyweights have agreed to participate in the IBF's tournament to determine a mandatory challenger for their champion, Wladimir Klitschko. According to Dan Rafael, Calvin Brock (31-1, 23 KOs) will face Eddie Chambers (29-0, 16 KOs) in the main event of a ShoBox card on November 2. In the other bracket, Chris Byrd (40-3-1, 21 KOs) is close to a deal to face Olympic gold medalist Alexander Povetkin

Povetkin in elimination tourney!

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:24:00 +0300

2004 Olympic super heavyweight gold medalist Alexander Povetkin is just two wins away from challenging world champion Wladimir Klitschko after the IBF has launched an elimination tournament to determine the Ukrainian´s next mandatory challenger. The 2004 Olympic gold medal winner, unbeaten in 13 professional bouts, joins fourth-ranked Calvin Brock, former champion Chris Byrd (5) and Eddie Chambers (10) in the competition

Klitschko Disputes Injury, Holyfield Next?

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:10:00 +0300

When the subject of Evander Holyfield came up, Klitschko said that he would consider facing the former four-time heavyweight champion, but would rather take on the winner of the October unification between WBA champ Rusland Chagaev and WBO titleholder Sultan Ibragimov. Recent reports still have Hasim Rahman as the frontrunner to fight Klitschko next, but Holyfield, who holds a win over Rahman, would make a lot more financial sense

CompuBox Analysis: Klitschko vs. Brewster

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:18:00 +0300

It not always how many punches (in Klitschko�s case jabs) a fighter throws, but rather how many he lands, and Klitschko was on pace to break CompuBox�s all-time record for jabs landed in a fight. That mark is held by Ike Quartey, who landed 313 jabs in his draw with Jose Luis Lopez on 10/10/97. 83% of Quartey�s total punches thrown were jabs and 81% of his landed punches were jabs vs. Lopez. The heavyweight record for jabs landed in

Klitschko batters Brewster!

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 08:23:00 +0300

IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (49-3, 44 KOs) was completely dominant in scoring a sixth round TKO over former world champion Lamon Brewster (33-4, 29 KOs) on Saturday night at the K�ln Arena in Cologne, Germany. Klitschko spent most of the first two rounds in the center of the ring keeping Brewster on the end of his jab. Round three brought a mixture of jabs and right hands from the champion as Brewster

Baysangurov the new European champ!

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 09:29:00 +0300

In the co-feature, hot light middleweight prospect Zaurbek Baysangurov (16-0) won an exciting, hard fought, unanimous decision over Hussein Bayram (24-3) to claim the vacant European light middleweight title. Judges scored it 115-113 and 114-113 twice.

Klitschko 243, Brewster 227!

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 13:00:00 +0300

IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko weighed in at 243 pounds at today's weigh-in ceremony for his upcoming title defense against former champion Lamon Brewster tomorrow at the K�ln Arena in Cologne, Germany. Brewster, the last man who beat Klitschko, came in at 227 pounds. Both fighters seemed to be in very good shape

Klitschko vs. Rahman Possible For The Fall

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 16:46:00 +0300

According to scribe Dan Rafael, there is a possibility that IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko will face former champ Hasim Rahman in the fall. It appears that a Klitschko representative has approached Rahman's promoter, Top Rank, with some interest in the fight. In order for the fight to come off, Klitschko

Wladimir Klitschko hit with $5 million lawsuit

Fri, 04 May 2007 04:28:00 +0300

IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko was hit with a $5 million (?3.7 million) lawsuit on Thursday over last year's canceled fight with Shannon Briggs at Madison Square Garden. The suit, filed in New York State Supreme Court, alleges breach of contract, breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing and fraudulent misrepresentation.

Klitschko-Brewster Presser!

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 20:40:00 +0300

K2 Promotions announced the heavyweight championship bout between IBF and IBO titlist Wladimir Klitschko and former champion Lamon Brewster at today's press conference at the Köln Arena in Cologne, Germany. The 19,500 seats venue will host the bout, billed as �The Rematch� on July 7. In 2004, Brewster scored a shocking TKO victory over Klitschko to take Klitschko's WBO championship. Since then, Klitschko

Klitschko-Brewster official!

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 20:14:00 +0300

IBF/IBO world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko will defend against former world champion and conqueror Lamon Brewster in "The Rematch" on July 7 at the 20,000-seat Cologne Arena in Cologne, Germany, it was announced by K2 Promotions. "This chance for revenge against Lamon Brewster is a dream come true," said the 31-year old Klitschko. "He is without a doubt an extremely dangerous opponent, but I always hoped for chance

KLITSCHKO-BREWSTER II ON HBO JULY 7?

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 14:56:00 +0300

Sources close to HBO have informed Boxingtalk.com that the network is holding a July 7 World Championship Boxing date for IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko's next bout. As was first reported on BoxingTalk Lamon Brewster is the frontrunner to land the fight, which will likely take place in Germany

DUVA MAKES A SOLID POINT

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:00 +0300

�One organization forced a true champion to fight a bum mandatory, and on the other side another organization is preventing their true mandatory from fighting the champion.� Dino Duva. Still embroiled in prolonged negotiations for his fighter Samuel Peter�s twice-earned shot at the WBC heavyweight champion Oleg Maskaev, Peter's promoter Dino Duva says Saturday was a good indication of the problems with today�s heavyweight division

Klitschko makes easy work of Austin, retains IBF heavyweight title

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 01:24:00 +0300

Ray Austin found out the hard way why Wladimir Klitschko wanted to use his preferred brand of gloves. Klitschko retained his IBF heavyweight title Saturday, scoring a technical knockout of Austin at 1:27 of the second round at SAP Arena.

Valuev to Klitschko: 'Brother, see you in the ring!'

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 14:03:00 +0300

Undefeated WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev reaffirmed his interest in a unification showdown with Wladimir Klitschko after the Ukrainian's second-round stoppage of Ray Austin. Speaking from his hotel in Berlin, where he is shaping up for his mandatory defense against Ruslan Chagaev (April 14), the Russian Giant said he has been waiting for a clash with Klitschko for a long time. "I have been asked this question

Klitschko: No mercy for Austin!

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 20:46:00 +0300

"I won't underestimate Austin, but there will be no mercy in the ring," vowed IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko at Tuesday's press conference kicking off his March 10 clash against mandatory challenger Ray Austin in Mannheim, Germany. Promoter Don King, representing Austin, was at his cantankerous best, predicting that Austin would end Klitschko's career, giving Wlad "plenty of time to play golf." King added that a smart

Klitschko-Austin set!

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 19:37:00 +0300

IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko will face mandatory challenger Ray Austin on March 10 at the SAP-Arena in Mannheim, Germany. It'll be Klitschko's second title defense, while Austin will get his first shot at a major world title. A press conference will be held at the SAP-Arena on Tuesday. Klitschko, Austin and his promoter Don King will attend

Agreement For Klitschko-Maskaev in Place?

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 23:26:00 +0300

Due to his winning of two consecutive mandatory bouts over James Toney, Samuel Peter is next in line for a crack at Maskaev. The WBC has ordered Maskaev to defend his title against Peter, but Rappaport wants his fighter to face Klitschko in a title unification bout that would be held in Moscow, Russia. The unification bout would be worth a lot more money than a mandatory defense against Peter, especially in Moscow. Rappaport says

RAY AUSTIN PLANS TO RETURN FROM GERMANY WITH KLITSCHKO'S CHIN!

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 15:59:00 +0300

Ray Austin: "Look, I know that everyone wants to see one unified champion, but at the same time I've worked my whole career to put myself into this position. I want to be the one to put Klitschko's chin in a box and bring it home, why would I want to risk missing my opportunity to do that by stepping aside for anything? I respect what people think, but I think it was a good them for them to enforce the mandatories."

Maskaev Surgery Moved!

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:31:00 +0300

As was originally reported on Fightnews last month, the representatives of IBF Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko and WBC Heavyweight Champion Oleg Maskaev are still in serious negotiations for a unification match to take place in the spring. "The one thing boxing fans are clamoring for is to end the chaos in boxing and in particular in the heavyweight division," Maskaev promoter Dennis Rappaport explained

Maskaev-Klitschko talks!

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 12:55:00 +0300

Representatives of WBC heavyweight champion Oleg Maskaev and IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko are in serious negotiations for a title unification showdown in April.

Klitschko, Brock speak!

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 16:02:00 +0300

"I want to thank Madison Square Garden and then the people of New York. The real winners tonight were the kids in Namibia." (A portion of the proceeds from of each of the 14,260 tickets sold will go to the UNESCO Education for 'Children in Need' project, specifically for a special school project in Namibia, Africa. Wladimir guaranteed at least $250,000.)

Klitschko KOs Brock!

Sun, 12 Nov 2006 10:26:00 +0300

IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (47-3, 42 KOs) knocked out previously unbeaten Olympian Calvin Brock (29-1, 22 KOs) in round seven on Saturday night at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City. Brock looked nervous early as Wladimir measured him with his jab from long range. Brock had some success going to the body in rounds two to four, but Wladimir got his arsenal working in round five snapping Brock's

Klitschko 241, Brock 224.5

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 17:22:00 +0300

Wladimir Klitschko weighed 241 for his IBF world heavyweight title defense against Calvin Brock on Saturday against Calvin Brock at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Brock weighed 224.5.

Q&A: Calvin Brock!

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 15:52:00 +0300

Calvin Brock has never taken the easy road in life. Some would argue that Brock did have it easier than other boxers coming up. He didn�t come from a broken home, the ghetto, or even do a stint in prison. Instead, Brock took the road less traveled for a boxer. He finished high school, obtained his bachelor�s degree and began employment in a management trainee program in banking, all while pursuing his amateur boxing dreams, winning scads of

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: CALVIN BROCK

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:00:00 +0300

- What's up C-Brock, what can you tell us about a fight between you and Klitschko for Heavyweight Title ? CB - If God is for me then who can be against me? I said I will become the Heavyweight Champion of The World, and come November 11th, what I have been saying will be fulfilled, I will become the new IBF Heavyweight Champion. I am just really excited that my dreams are about to come true on November 11th

Steward: Briggs Most Dangerous!

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 06:09:00 +0300

Legendary trainer Emanuel Steward says the most dangerous challenger his fighter, IBF Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko, could choose for his November 11 title defense is the one his HBO counterpart Larry Merchant has claimed he would least like to see. �The only guy I told Wlad I didn�t want to fight was Shannon Briggs. Shannon is a fighter with very fast hands who can match Wladimir for size and not be out-muscled.

KLITSCHKO-BRIGGS IN THE WORKS FOR NOVEMBER 11 IN NYC?

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:26:00 +0300

It appears that a fight between IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and Shannon Briggs is moving forward with a good possibility of getting made. In a recent interview with Emanuel Steward here on Boxingtalk, Steward, who tains Klitschko, said that it's looks like Shannon Briggs is a front runner. The venue would be Madison Square Garden in New York City and Briggs' roots in the Big Apple make it a good fit. Steward admits that

WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO-JAMES TONEY IN THE WORKS!

Thu, 25 May 2006 10:25:00 +0300

Boxingtalk.com has been informed that discussions are underway for IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko to make a voluntary defense of his title against James "Lights-Out" Toney. According to our source two other undisclosed heavyweights are also in the mix, but Toney is certainly the frontrunner as this goes to print. Klitschko's next bout is expected to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City sometime in September

Byrd 213, Klitschko 241

Sat, 22 Apr 2006 13:41:00 +0300

Challenger Wladimir Klitschko weighed in 28 pounds heavier than IBF heavyweight champion Chris Byrd today in Hockenheim, Germany. They collide tomorrow in front of 14,000+ at the SAP Arena in Mannheim

Klitschko wants back respect!

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 12:01:00 +0300

Since losing his title in 2003, former WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko said today that he has also lost a lot of respect. "Critics say no chin, no stamina, no balls, dead man walking, whatever....let's just fight the fight. That will show how good I am or how bad I am." He added that the only way to get that respect back is to get back to the top on Saturday night against IBF heavyweight champion Chris

Byrd: No chin check for Wlad!

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 12:35:00 +0300

Even though Wladimir Klitschko has been down nine times in his last seven fights, IBF heavyweight champion Chris Byrd told Fightnews.com today that that he will not be tempted to deviate from his normal boxing style and try to "check" Wladimir's chin early in the bout. "You try to check somebody's chin you will get checked," said Byrd. "Boxing is boxing. You've got to work on the things you did in the gym, try to make it work for you

Byrd-Klitschko Heidelberg presser!

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 11:28:00 +0300

"I know that I am the champion," said Byrd. "People think I'm crazy to box in Germany, but I am teeming with strength.....I promise that I won't run away the whole time, but will attack." Byrd was accompanied by his father and trainer Joe Byrd. The senior Byrd stated Chris is in top shape and pointed out "We've boxed against people who are bigger than Wladimir Klitschko."

Byrd-Klitschko update!

Tue, 18 Apr 2006 12:47:00 +0300

Earlier today, IBF heavyweight champion Chris Byrd visited Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany to meet with military and civilian personnel. Byrd signed autographs and took pictures with his fans, many of whom will be attending the bout on Saturday in Mannheim, Germany. After the session with the troops, Byrd visited the military hospital to meet and speak with injured soldiers who had arrived days earlier from Iraq and Afghanistan

Byrd on a wire

Mon, 17 Apr 2006 12:44:00 +0300

Chris Byrd, 39-2-1, (20 KOs), has been to Germany twice. The first time, in 2000, he came back a first-time world champion, when WBO titlist Vitali Klitschko quit on his stool with a torn shoulder, despite a lopsided points spread built up over nine rounds. The belt flew home with Byrd. The second time, six months later, Byrd returned the belt to the Klitschko clan, hitting the canvas twice on his way to losing an uneven unanimous decision

Byrd in Germany!

Sun, 16 Apr 2006 15:01:00 +0300

IBF world heavyweight champion Chris Byrd has arrived in Germany in advance of next Saturday's title defense against former WBO titlist Wladimir Klitschko in Mannheim. The bout will be televised live on HBO at 5PM ET/2PM PT. Earlier today Byrd trained in a gym outside Heidelberg to stay sharp for the fight

Wladimir hits 30!

Sun, 26 Mar 2006 13:04:00 +0300

Today Wladimir Klitschko celebrates his 30th birthday at his training camp in Majorca. "Now I'm becoming old. Where did the last 10 years go? They just went up in smoke," Klitschko told the German daily BILD. There will be no celebration, however, as Klitschko works straight toward his dream. He wants to give himself the largest birthday gift of all on April 22

Dettweiler to sparr with Klitschko

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 15:38:00 +0300

Unbeaten heavyweight René Dettweiler (16-0, 8 KOs) is heading to Majorca, Spain to spar with Wladmir Klitschko. Wlad is preparing to face Chris Byrd on April 22 in Mannheim, Germany. The chief undercard bout on that card features a European middleweight title clash between Sebastian Sylvester (20-1) and Dirk Dzemski (27-1)

Byrd-Klitschko telecast LIVE!

Thu, 09 Feb 2006 14:08:00 +0300

No tape delay for heavyweight title fight from Germany. Earlier today in New York City, it was was officially announced that on April 22 in Mannheim, Germany, Chris Byrd will defend his IBF heavyweight title against Wladimir Klitschko. The scheduled 12-round fight will be carried on HBO�s World Championship Boxing. In an unusual and wise move, the network will present the fight LIVE

Wladimir Klitschko versus Chris Byrd. All or Nothing!

Wed, 08 Feb 2006 12:53:00 +0300

All or Nothing! That�s how the title fight between Wladimir Klitschko and Chris Byrd for the IBF Heavyweight championship belt is being billed. After four-month negotiations, Wladimir signing a fight contract in Hamburg at 13:10 local time. The fight would take place on April 22nd at SAP Arena in Mannheim, Germany. Initially, Wladimir�s fight with Chris should�ve taken place in April of last year. However, Chris�s wife Tracy, who opposed the

Byrd-Klitschko rematch set!

Tue, 07 Feb 2006 15:08:00 +0300

IBF Heavyweight Champion Chris Byrd (39-2-1, 20KO's) faces former heavyweight champion and top contender Wladimir Klitschko (45-3, 40KO's) on April 22 in Mannheim, Germany. This is a rematch of a bout that took place in October of 2000 when Klitschko took Byrd's WBO heavyweight title with a 12-round unanimous decision. Since capturing the vacant IBF title against Evander Holyfield, Byrd has successfully defended his title four times

Emanuel Steward's Resolution No. 1: Establish Wladimir Klitschko as the World's Best Heavyweight

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 17:47:00 +0300

Most of us regular folk have already broken one or more of our New Year's resolutions. Not Emanuel Steward. The Hall of Fame trainer and manager has a list of three things on his 2006 To Do list, and one pledge to himself stands taller--6 ft. 6 inches, to be exact--than the others. Foremost on the King of Kronk's covenant: see to it that by the end of 2006, Wladimir Klitschko is seen as the best heavyweight in the world

Wladimir Klitschko: In The Driver's Seat!

Thu, 29 Sep 2005 17:24:00 +0300

Just four days after his victory over Samuel Peter, heavyweight Wladmir Klitschko took time out from his busy schedule to sit down with FightNews to talk about the victory and his future plans. The interview took place minutes after WBO heavyweight champ Lamon Brewster stopped Luan Krasniqi in Germany. Brewster stopped Klitschko in the fifth round on April 10th of last year.

Samuel Peter: "I want the rematch with Klitschko and I hope he's not able to hold me all ...

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 16:16:00 +0300

Sam I've been a big Klitschko fan for years but I'm now a Peter fan... who do you look for in your next fight SAMUEL_PETER: Thank you for that. I don't know, we'll see what my manager and promoter want to do. I'm willing to fight anybody in the division. I want the rematch with Klitschko and I hope he's not able to hold me all night SAMUEL_PETER: It was like a giant octopus was on me all night

Wladimir Klitschko beats Samuel Peter in IBF/WBO eliminator

Sun, 25 Sep 2005 07:02:00 +0300

Wladimir Klitschko proved he can last 12 rounds. But just barely. Klitschko, who fell out of the heavyweight picture after a pair of upset losses in 2003 and 2004, survived being knocked down three times by Samuel Peter on Saturday night en route to a unanimous 12-round decision in an IBF elimination bout. ``It's wonderful to be back (in contention for a title),'' he said. ``Hopefully, I've convin

Klitschko back in December?

Sun, 25 Sep 2005 12:11:00 +0300

With the "W" over Sam Peter, Wladimir Klitschko now becomes the mandatory challenger for two of his former opponents, IBF title-holder Chris Byrd and WBO titlist Lamon Brewster. And while the rejuvenated Klitschko said he had no preference as to who to fight first he did say that he thought "Brewster is a great opportunity for me. Hopefully he will win (against Luan Krasniqi on September 28th)." For now though

Wladimir Klitschko - Samuel Peter. Weight-in!

Fri, 23 Sep 2005 15:09:00 +0300

At first lets look at some statistical data which I'm sure will be interesting for you all. The lightest that Samuel Peter has ever entered into a ring, was during his fight with Shannon Head on July, 28, 2001 - 108 kg (237 lbs). The heaviest he's ever been took place on September, 26, 2003 when he fought against Jason Farley - 116, 4 kg (256,5 lbs). If we calculate Peter's average weight in his professional career it will equal to - 110,9 kg (244,5 lbs)

Peter-Klitschko final presser!

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 13:02:00 +0300

The final press conference for the Samuel Peter-Wladimir Klitschko fight was an abbreviated one this afternoon in New York due to a verbal altercation between Bernd Bonte, Klitschko's public relations advisor and Dino Duva, Peter's promoter. The press conference was scheduled to begin at 12 noon but Peter was not in attendance. Bonte came to the podium however and wanted to begin without the Nigerian

Wlad Focused and Ready

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 15:27:00 +0300

Former WBO Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko makes his return this Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In what can be considered by most as the most intriguing heavyweight match up of the year. The 6'6 Doctor of Philosophy confronts the "Nigerian Nightmare" Samuel Peter in the main event of the Boardwalk Brawl card for the number one spot in the WBO & the IBF. This card also features the Puerto Rican sensation Miguel Cotto as well.

Q&A with 'Pops' Anderson!

Tue, 20 Sep 2005 14:01:00 +0300

Andy 'Pops' Anderson is the 69 year old trainer of rising heavyweight sensation and power slugger, Samuel Peter (24-0; 21 KO's). Anderson, a former fighter himself from Pittsburgh, PA, has been working with Peter since his 5th pro fight 4 years ago. Both live in Las Vegas and are currently training in Reno, NV. On Saturday, the Nigerian born Peter will square off against Wladimir Klitschko (44-3; 40 KO's)

Sam Peter Day in Reno!

Sat, 10 Sep 2005 16:31:00 +0300

During a ceremony, at the Golden Phoenix Casino, where Reno mayor Bob Cashell declared September 6 �Sam Peter Day,� NABF, USBA and NABA Heavyweight Champion Samuel Peter was treated to a �JFK style� serenade to celebrate his 25th birthday when Penthouse Pet Sunset Thomas performed a sultry version of "Happy Birthday" ala Marilyn Monroe for the undefeated slugger

Wladimir�s training camp�

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 14:30:00 +0300

What many boxing analysts and writers have called �as the end of one fighter and the rise of another,� this fight has caught the attention of boxing fans and media alike. Not only will this be the hardest fight for both boxers, but also their future depends on a victory. And since Wladimir�s last fight against Elliseo Castillo wasn�t broadcasted in US, some analysts doubt his performance in this fight

Peter-Klitschko: The Fans Get Their Fight!

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 17:20:00 +0300

The Peter vs. Klitschko match-up was recently voted the fight that viewers of ESPN2�s Friday Night Fights most want to watch. �Not only is this fight a mandatory box-off for two organizations, the IBF and the WBO,� continued Duva, �it�s also a clash between two of the most powerful fighters in boxing. It�s a crossroads fight for a former world champion who was not long ago considered the best fighter out there

Team Klitschko promise to KO Sam Peter

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 17:32:00 +0300

"People have lost faith in Wladimir," trainer Emanuel Steward admitted to SecondsOut. "They are talking about his chin, about his stamina, his confidence but this fight with Peter will put Wladimir where he belongs, right alongside his brother (WBC champ Vitali) as the two of the very best heavyweights in the world. We had other options available to us but we pushed for this fight with Samuel Peter.

Peter vs. Klitschko "All But Done!"

Wed, 27 Jul 2005 16:54:00 +0300

According to manager Ivalyo Gotzev, his fighter, Samuel �The Nigerian Nightmare� Peter, 24-0 (21), and former WBO champion Wladimir Klitschko, 44-3 (40), have "all but finalized," a deal for their box-off to determine the IBF�s new #1 contender. Gotzev says it appears the bout will be on September 24 and that possible sites include Atlantic City; Dallas, Texas; Madison

IBF order Peter-Klitschko!

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 12:09:00 +0300

Samuel �The Nigerian Nightmare� Peter�s manager, Ivalyo Gotzev, is declaring that the �moment of truth has arrived,� for a top contender to step up and face his man, now that the IBF has ordered a box-off between Peter, 24-0 (21), and Wladimir Klitschko, 44-3 (40), to determine its new number-one contender (on the heels of last week�s announcement that the WBC has also ordered a box-off between Peter and its top contender Sinan Samil Sam).

Wladimir Klitschko: �I don�t understand court�s decision, but I will accept it!�

Wed, 13 Jul 2005 16:14:00 +0300

United States District Judge of New Jersey William J. Martini has denied Wladimir Klitschko�s preliminary injunctive relief against the IBF to stop championship fight between DaVarryl Williamson and Chris Byrd. We got in touch with Wladimir to ask him few questions. Wladimir, what do you think of court�s decision? Simply, if it was fair � I don�t understand by what criteria court made

Wladimir Klitschko: "I should fight for the world championship title!"

Sat, 09 Jul 2005 12:35:00 +0300

- Wladimir, was there no other way out that you had to turn to the court? - I'm sure, many of you have alreadry read various oppinions concerning this problem. But in my opinion, I have the full right to fight for the IBF heavyweight championship title against Chris Byrd.

Wladimir Klitschko battles IBF for shot at title

Thu, 23 Jun 2005 16:15:00 +0300

At yesterday's hearing, IBF attorney Linda Torres told U.S. District Judge William Martini that Klitschko rose through the ranks by luck and default after so many others, including the top contenders, relinquished their slots. She claimed he squandered any chance at a title bout by fighting an unranked boxer in April, when Williamson beat a ranked competitor.

ABC on Klitschko ratings drop!

Wed, 22 Jun 2005 13:16:00 +0300

Heavyweight Wladimir Klitschko asked the Association of Boxing Commissions to review his lowering in the latest IBF ratings from #3 to #4 behind DaVarryl Williamson, whom he beat by technical decision eight months ago (the #1 and #2 slots are vacant). In a non-binding opinion, ABC President Tim Lueckenhoff wrote, "While Mr. Williamson did participate in two bouts and Mr. Klitschko participated in one bout since

IBF Orders Byrd-Williamson but Klitschko going to court in attempt to stop it!

Sat, 18 Jun 2005 20:16:00 +0300

Boxingtalk has learned that the IBF has designated DaVarryl Williamson as the mandatory challenger for Chris Byrd's heavyweight title. Earlier this week the Jersey based organization ordered the two to commence negotiations. However, Wladimir Klitschko has filed an order to show cause in United States District Court in New Jersey seeking to stop the IBF from enforcing this mandatory...

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...

Wladimir sues IBF to become mandatory

Sun, 22 May 2005 13:56:00 +0300

Unable to secure an immediate heavyweight title shot, former WBO champion Wladimir Klitschko has taken his quest to regain a piece of the heavyweight title to a New Jersey courtroom. Earlier this week, Klitschko (44-3, 40 KOs) filed a lawsuit in federal court against the IBF, asking the court to declare him the mandatory contender and then enforce a match against IBF heavyweight champion Chris Byrd. The IBF�s latest rankings, posted on their website, list Wladimir Klitschko as the #3 heavyweight contender, behind #1 Monte Barrett and #2 Hasim Rahman...

Klitschko stops Castillo in fourth round

Sun, 24 Apr 2005 00:00:00 +0300

Former WBO champion Wladimir Klitschko's stopped previously unbeaten Cuban Eliseo Castillo in the fourth round Saturday. Klitschko, the younger brother of WBC champion Vitali Klitschko, knocked Castillo down with a jarring straight right with 9 seconds left in the round. Castillo climbed to his feet but the referee...

Wladimir Klitschko: �I�m entering into this fight relaxed, full of strength and new techniques. ...

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 12:28:00 +0300

Wladimir�s evening training lasted about ninety minutes. For the first time we were not allowed to take pictures or interfere with questions. All this speaks of seriousness that Wladimir is approaching this fight with. This training consisted of warm-up, ring training with Emmanuel Steward, combination practice, and work with punching bag and speed bag. After patiently waiting for Wladimir to finish training, we asked Wladimir few questions. - Wladimir, during your training we have seen new things added to your style. How was your preparation and is it possible to say that we�re going to see �updated� Wladimir Klitschko? - Changes in my technique you�ll see during this fight. Emmanuel and I...

Castillo ready for Klitschko!

Thu, 14 Apr 2005 15:00:00 +0300

He was only officially named as Klitschko's opponent late last month after Sergi Lyakhovich had to pull out due to passport problems. But Wilson told Fightnews.com that Castillo has had ample time to prepare. "You may not believe it, but we've been training for this fight ever since December," Wilson revealed. "The word on the street was he was supposed to fight Klitschko, so we've been training since December..."

Wladimir Klitschko: �I don�t want to be distracted from training!�

Wed, 13 Apr 2005 13:33:00 +0300

Wladimir Klitschko entered into the final stage of his preparation for the upcoming fight on April 23rd in Dortmund against Eliseo Castillo. This is the last week of sparring and numbers of rounds have been increased to maximum, from eight to twelve. To make sure that Wladimir�s sparring partners would provide sufficient training, one more sparring partner has arrived to join Larry Donald...

Rahman-Klitschko not done!

Tue, 05 Apr 2005 15:05:00 +0300

Terms for a title challenge by former champ and mandatory challenger Hasim Rahman against WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko are still being hammered out between Rahman and promoter Don King. Rahman originally stated he wouldn't fight Klitschko for the money offered, but then changed his mind and agreed to terms when Klitschko lined up another opponent. However, Klitschko suffered an injury and the fight originally scheduled for May 30 has been moved back to June 18 and now July 23...

Sergei Lyakhovich has refused to fight Wladimir�

Wed, 23 Mar 2005 15:27:00 +0300

At today�s press conference, which took place in German castle �Goldshmitig� Wladimir Klitschko proudly turned up before journalists by himself. Segei Lyakhovich, who promised to be present virtually, was not there. It meant only one thing, that rumors about Lyakhovich refusal to face Wladimir are true. The reason behind Sergei�s pull out is possible to explain that he�s afraid to lose everything that he has gained in the boxing word, overlooking the fact that this fight would have been his biggest pay day and should he won, would move him to top of the heavyweight league. But the main reason is that Sergei moved to the USA in the middle of 1999 and till now has no naturalization papers (green card) giving the right to enter and...

Vitali Klitschko against Hasim Rahman Wladimir Klitschko against Sergei Lyakhovich

Sat, 12 Mar 2005 18:21:00 +0300

At last, after long negotiations, Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko�s opponents were finally determined. They are: a 29 year-old Belarusian who resides in the USA, Sergei �White Wolf� Lyakhovich (22-1, 14 KO), who on April 23rd in Dortmund�s �Westfalenhallen Complex� will carry out an IBF title eliminator against 28-year old Wladimir �Dr. Steelhammer� Klitschko (43-3, 39 KO), and also 32 year-old Hasim �The Rock� Rahman (40-5-1, 33 KO), who will challenge the WBC world heavyweight title holder Vitali �Dr. Ironfist� Klitschko (35-2, 34 KO) on April 30th in New York�s Madison Square Garden. Perhaps, for the first time in Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko�s career such uncertainty about their future opponent lasted this long. Initially, Wladimir was set to challenge the IBF world champion Chris �Rapid Fire� Byrd (38-2-1, 20 KO). However...