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Today was the press conference in Mannheim, Germany for the upcoming WBO, IBF, IBO, and Ring heavyweight championship this December 11th between current champion Wladimir Klitschko (55-3, 49 KOs) and voluntary challenger Dereck Chisora (14-0, 9 KOs) which will take place at the SAP Arena in Mannheim, Germany.
Klitschko Quotes
“If you shake hands with Chisora at once you’ll understand that in his fists are a lot of power. I see Chisora in myself – young, self-confident, motivated. In some ways he’s similar to Vitali, who in 2003 had the same motivation before fight with Lennox Lewis. Nobody and nothing could stop him, he wanted to hold the title more than anything. I will give it all to win on December 11th. I won’t allow to dream of Chisora to come true.”
Chisora Quotes
“I saw fight the Klitschko-Briggs on Saturday. It was an embarrassment for boxing. Many Americans boxers come to Germany only with one dream – to survive twelve rounds and then cash their check. Money doesn’t interest me. I would fight only for the title of world champion and I will try to take Wladimir’s belts. In Germany he won the title, and here he will lose it. I’m not a person who speaks much. I simply am going to win on October 11th and take the title home.”
Today was the final press conference for WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (40-2, 38 KOs) and former 2 time champion Shannon Briggs (51-5, 45 KOs), ahead of their fight this Saturday, October 16th at the o2 World in Hamburg, Germany.
In the press conference, Shannon looked in great shape, seemed confident, and got on to Vitali about a comment that supposedly was tasteless in his opinion regarding asthmatics like himself. Vitali seemed amused by Shannon's antics and at one point asked Shannon if he was scared since he was leaving the press conference when it was his turn to speak.
Vitali Klitschko Quotes
“I see that Briggs is in a very good shape. He is a dangerous puncher and a very strong challenger who is a former heavyweight champion. I am ready and prepared for him and I will do everything to make sure to keep my WBC title."
"It is not easy to find an adversary for me or my brother. Shannon accepted immediately to fight me and I thank him for that, but when I hear him say he is going to propel me into retirement, that just makes me laugh. "
Shannon Briggs Quotes
“I had the best training camp of my career. I will fight different than all the other opponents Klitschko had before me. I am not afraid to fight him and I will take his WBC belt to the US.”
"I really feel for you, but you have made a bad choice. You are going to meet an adversary that you have never met before. I can hit, box and dodge my opponent's punches."
"I have never prepared so well for a bout. When I have finished with Vitali, they can bring on Wladimir immediately."
Ahead of their championship fight tomorrow, current IBF, IBO, WBO, and Ring heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko(57-3, 48 KOs) and former WBC heavyweight champion Samuel Peter (34-3, 27 KOs) participated in a public workout Wednesday at the Mercedes Benz Center in Frankfurt, Germany. Their fight will take place tomorrow at the Commerzbank-Arena in Frankfurt, Germany.
Klitschko Peter Public Workout Pictures
**MORE PICTURES TO COME
Klitschko Peter Public Workout Video
**This does not show the whole public workout but does show a bit
Monday was the final press conference for IBF, WBO, IBO, and Ring heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (57-3, 48 KOs) and former WBC champion Sam Peter (34-3, 27 KOs) ahead of their championship fight and rematch from their 2005 fight this Saturday, September 11th at the Commerzbank-Arena in Frankfurt, Germany.
Peter celebrated his 30th birthday on the day of the press conference and was presented with a cake made out in the design of of boxing ring, and a belt by Klitschko. I'm not sure what the belt part was about but I think it might have been a jab at Peter regarding to not getting his belts, and/or possibly in reference to the situation in his brothers press conference with Peter in which Peter tore away the belt from Vitali's hands.
Klitschko Quotes
“Peter is very fast, powerful and a great puncher. I love to be challenged and I am very much motivated for this fight. Each round I will try to knock Peter out”
"Anything can happen in the ring. A knockout can happen every second. Wladimir tried to provoke Peter by saying, "This is your special day. That's why I'll let you touch the belt and let you hold them, but only today and that's about it. Wladimir held the IBF and WBO belts right before Peter's face. Peter said nothing.
Peter Quotes
“I am happy to be in Germany in again. It will be an excellent, classy fight.”
"I'll give the answers in the ring. I'm going to let my fist speak in the ring and I'll take the belts. This fight is going to be classic."
"I can't wait, and I don't want to say alot because you will see it all in the ring. Watch out and don't miss it. Thank you everyone and especially God. In 2005 I was doing well but people thought my career was over - I knew that this was not the end, it is not going to be over! I have trust in God and I am back, I'm really happy about it. September is my month and it's my moment especially for my career".
Ivaylo Gotsev Quotes
** Peter's manager
"We are going to put the cake into the refrigerator until Saturday, because this is when Samuel will be picking up his real presents - the world champion belts!"
Abel Sanchez Quotes
** Peter's trainer
At one point in the press conference he gets up and says ,"Wladimir is going to get knocked out in round 6."
Emanuel Steward Quotes
** Wladimir's trainer
"Peter has one of the best knockouts. Samuel is an accurate puncher, but Wladimir has been become a complete fighter and is able to control everything. He makes you fight how he wants. He is the best Heavyweight Champion of the World, and he will dominate this fight." Stewards predicts is a 4th or 5th round KO for Klitschko.
Klitschko Peter 2 Press Conference Pictures
Klitschko Peter Press Conference Video
Here is some video footage of the press conference. Enjoy!
Here's a another video where Wladimir asks a question to Peter about how he thinks he should have won the 1st fight...
Today was the presser for the heavyweight championship fight between current WBO,IBF,IBO, and Ring heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and the IBF #1 mandatory Alexander Povetkin for their fight September 11th in Frankfort, Germany. Only 1 problem... Povetkin didn't show!
Klitschko Povetkin Presser Video 1
Klitschko Povetkin Presser Video 2
Wladimir Klitschko Quotes
I am very disappointed that Povetkin did not show up today. 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."
“I didn’t chose Povetkin. He’s my mandatory IBF challenger. No matter who will be my opponent on September 11, I will knock him out.”
Bernd Bönte Quotes
** Klitschko's manager
“Maybe, Povetkin just wants the $2 million from the purse bid but doesn’t think about fighting Wladimir.”
Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko were recently commemorated with a stamp bearing their pictures by the Ukrainian National Post Office. 170,000 of these stamps will be printed, and the stamp is worth $1.50 in US currency.
The following is a slideshow of all the various pictures of the fight and leading up to the fight between current WBO/IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir "Steelhammer" Klitschko and Hasim "The Rock" Rahman. Pictures include both press conferences, training pictures, fight pictures, and more!
On April 29th, 2008 Wladimir Klitschko and Tony Thompson held a press conference in Hamburg, Germany for their showdown on July 12th, 2008. Here's a short video I found of part of that press conference.
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