lundi 5 mars 2012

The IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight, Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko (57-3-0) beat the former world champion light-heavyweight, French Jean-Marc Mormeck (36-5-0 ) by referee stoppage in the 4th round, the ESPRIT Arena in Düsseldorf (Germany).

With the victory, Klitschko displayed his 50th fight won before the deadline and still unbeaten since April 2004.

Ukrainian should now defend his world titles against IBF mandatory challenger her, the American Tony Thompson (36-2-0) 40 years old. The fight is expected to occur in July. This fight will be a rematch in July 2008, Klitschko beat the American by a referee stoppage at the 11th round.

Klitschko also announced its desire to fight against several fighters, including two British Tyson Fury (17-0-0) and David Price (12-0-0). Both boxers have the distinction of being taller than Wladimir Klitschko.

"Why not deal with David Price and Tyson Fury who are taller than me? Or Russian Alexander Povetkin has the WBA belt "regular" and Seth Mitchell and American Chris Arreola. Arreola recently beat Eric Molina impressively and deserve another chance to fight for a world belt. "- Said Klitschko.

He adds, "As in the past, there is a passing of the torch with the new generation that will replace the old. But I play the game and I intend to remain world champion as long as possible. "

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