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Today was the final press conference at the "Intercontinental Hotel Düsseldorf" in Germany for the heavyweight championship fight between current IBF/WBO/IBO/SUPER WBA/RING heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (56-3, 49 KOs) and former cruiserweight champion turned heavyweight contender Jean-Marc Mormeck (36-4, 22 KOs) which will take place this Saturday, March 3rd. Both fighters appeared calm and there were no such antics as there were in the the lead up to his brother Vitali and Chisora's fight on February 18th...
Klitschko Quotes
“Jean-Marc Mormeck has a major goal: To became the first World Heavyweight Champion from France. He is very experienced and also has had a lot of title fights in his career. His size makes it even more difficult for me to hit him. I will do anything to make sure to keep the belts that I have been unifying in the last years.”
Mormeck Quotes
”I have an iron will and will break Wladimir Klitschko mentally. I am not afraid of anybody and I am sure that I will beat Klitschko and take his belts.”
Klitschko vs Mormeck Press Conference Video
Here's a video of Klitschko and Mormeck face to face at the presser:
Wladimir's statement about Mormerck at the presser...
EPIX(who will be showing the fight live) coverage of the press conference ...
This is footage out of Munich, Germany(February 13th) of the final presser between WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and challenger Dereck Chisora before their title fight this Saturday, February 18th in Germany.
here's another video...
Klitschko Chisora Staredown
Chisora Quotes
"Right now I can smell fear in this corner. They know they're about to lose something massive. I'm excited; I'm looking forward to this fight."
“The Klitschko team don’t like me because I’m wild and unpredictable and I’m not like any of the other challengers that bow down in front of them. It scares them because they no control over me.
The way I’m going to fight he won’t be able to keep up with the pace I’m going to set. It will be at a hundred miles an hour and his old legs won’t be able to keep up. I’m not scared of him, he’s human, he bleeds and so do I, I’m looking forward to this now, it’s so close.
It’s the end for Vitali, I promise you, I will end the Klitschko reign and cause a massive upset in my magic round eight that will be felt around the world.
It’s my dream to challenge for the WBC heavyweight championship of the world and secondly to be introduced by the legendary Michael Buffer into the ring.
It will be rounded off nicely to hear Buffer say the words ‘And the new heavyweight champion of the world, from London, England, Dereck Chisora.”
Klitschko Quotes
"You promise to knock me out in round 8... I train very hard, I take your word seriously. That's why I'm ready for the fight... Right now, no one can stop me."
“I’m looking into Chisora’s eyes and I see a young fighter who wants wants to win the world title. When he said that he was going to finish me in round eight I realized that this guy is serious and I have never prepared as hard for a fight.
But I’ve told him that he’s not the one to stop me, no one can, I’m going to show everyone why I am the champion and why I have ruled for so long.”
Today there was a press conference at the Landmark Hotel, in London with WBC champion Vitali Klitschko 43-2(40) and challenger Dereck Chisora 15-2(9) ahead of their championship fight this February 18th at the Olympic Hall in Munich, Germany. Here is a video showcasing the event:
Vitali Klitschko Interview
Chisora Interview
Presser Quotes
“You getting ready?” Chisora asked.
“Of course,” replied Vitali.
“Good, that’s what I wanna hear. We’re gonna have fun. This is going to be the best fight you’ve ever had.
“I hope so,” said Klitschko.
Vitali looked at Chisora’s T-shirt(“Del Boy" was dressed in a Muhammad Ali cap and T-shirt) and asked him if he wants to be like Ali.
Today was the press conference for the heavyweight championship bout that will happen February 18th between current WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and heavyweight contender Dereck Chisora. Here are some video clips of the press conference:
Today was the 2nd press conference for Wladimir Klitschko and Jean Marc Mormeck ahead of the championship fight this December 10th. Here is a video of the presser where Wladimir speaks English.
Today was the 1st press conference at the ESPRIT arena in Düsseldorf (Germany) for the heavyweight championship fight between current WBO/IBF/IBO/RING and WBA super heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschkko and voluntary challenger and former WBA/WBC cruiserweight champion Jean-Marc Mormeck (France) that will take place on December 10th.
Mormeck Quotes
“I have overcome every challenge I have set myself in the past. I have tried to win every championship belt in the past and now I have the chance to get them. I am strong enough to do it, I am a warrior in the ring.”
Klitschko Quotes
* he added in response to claims made by Mormeck recently...
“I don’t want to give him any chance, I want to destroy him. I might have a glass jaw, but I will knock you out before you even touch it."
Today was the final presser for the heavyweight championship fight this Saturday, July 2nd between current WBO/IBF/IBO/RING heavyweight champ Wladimir Klitschko and WBA heavyweight champ David Haye. Here is some video footage of the last press conference.
Craig Slater Previews Final Haye/Klitschko Presser
The 1st press conference was held today in Wroclaw, Poland for the upcoming WBC heavyweight championship fight between current champ Vitali Klitschko (42-2, 39 KO) and 2 time light heavyweight and cruiserweight champion and heavyweight contender Tomasz Adamek (44-1, 28 KO). Their fight will take place on September 10th in Wroclaw, Poland. This Polish venue is a 40,000 plus capacity brand new soccer arena in Wroclaw and is just a hundred miles from German border. A second press conference will take place tomorrow in Leipzig, Germany as well.
Vitali Klitschko Quotes
“I’m really happy to be here to fight Tomasz Adamek. It will be a great fight because Tomasz is a great contender, two time light heavyweight and cruiserweight world champion. I know his weakest and strongest points. I also know that size doesn’t matter in boxing. Only what you have in your heart, and your skills.”
Tomasz Adamek Quotes
“I’m ready to fight now, being in my boxing prime, not as some over the hill fighter. I have nothing to lose, I’m calm as always and it will be the same when I will be facing Vitali on September 10 in Wroclaw. I have to say thank you to Vitali to giving me this chance and I will do the best to make the best of it.”
Tom Leoffler Quotes
*Represents K2 promotions
“Adamek already fought a K2 fighter, Jonathon Banks and knocked him out. Now he will fight my boss, Vitali Klitschko."
Tom Leoffler Quotes
*Klitschko's manager
“Wroclaw offered us the best deal and this made our decision easy. I will not disclose any numbers – we just don’t do that.
*** In regards to the fight being canceled should Wladimir lose in July***
It will not happen. There’s no possibility that Adamek-Klitschko could be cancelled. And just another thought, Wladimir will not be defeated by Haye.”
Today was the 2nd press conference between WBO/IBF/IBO/RING heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and WBA heavyweight champ David Haye in London ahead of their July 2nd unification fight. Here is some video footage of the presser...
Klitschko Haye London Press Conference Video
Footage of David Haye not shaking hands with Wladimir once again..
Here are some additional clips courtesy of Sky Sports..
Today was the 1st press conference in Hamburg, Germany before July 2nd's super title fight between WBO/IBF/IBO/RING heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and WBA heavyweight champ David Haye.
The following are some footage of the events of the press conference:
Today was the final press conference in Cologne, Germany for the WBC heavyweight championship fight between current champ Vitali Klitschko and #1 WBC mandatory challenger Odlanier Solis which will take place this Saturday, March 19th at LANXESS arena which will have a capacity crowd of 19,000.
RTL will show the fight live in Germany and EPIX will show the fight starting at 6 pm EST in the US.
Klitschko Solis Press Conference Video
*Vitali Klitschko at podium
*Solis at podium
*Klitschko Solis Face Off -- Doesn't look like Solis wants eye contact...
Today was the 1st press conference in Cologne, Germany for the WBC heavyweight title fight that will happen March 19th at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne between current champ Vitali Klitschko and #1 WBC mandatory challenger Odlanier Solis. Check out press conference footage here.
Vitali Klitschko Quotes
“I have great respect for my opponent. But I will prove that the belt belongs to me. I am confident for this fight. My goal is a knockout win.”
“I have fought a lot of strong opponents but I have never been in the ring with an Olympic gold medallist,” said Klitschko. “I expect a very tough and close fight against a very talented young boxer who comes to take the belt from me. I won’t let that happen though. I will show why I am the champion and defend my title.”
Fritz Sdunek Quotes
*Klitschko's trainer
“Solis is a very successful amateur, but still no great boxing opponent.”
Odlanier Solis Quotes
“We will see the best fight of all time.”
When asked about the toughest fight of his life he smiles and says, “What makes you think that this will be my toughest fight? Can you tell me what makes a boxer a strong or superior boxer? So far all guys I fought had two arms and two legs. I would understand your question if I would fight an opponent with three fists for the first time…”
Ahmet Öner Quotes
**Solis' promoter
“We will make history and put an end to the era of Klitschko.”
** atacking Klitschko's management...
“Usually the team of the challenger starts with thanking the champion’s team for the opportunity”, Oner said. “I’m sorry that we can’t do it this way this time. The Klitschkos did everything they could to avoid this fight. They tried to sneak out of it over and over again. So we don’t thank them. We had to work very hard to get to this point and we deserved this chance. I want to thank the WBC and president Jose Sulaiman and, of course, I thank RTL because they kept the ‘Klitschko legend’ alive over the last years even though they only fought tomato cans in terribly boring snoozers. We will indemnify the German boxing fans for all the sh*tty Klitschko fights they had to endure over the years with one of the greatest heavyweight bouts ever. To me this is history in the making. It is the first time in history that a Cuban A class heavyweight has left the country to fight for the world championship as a pro. Boxing fans will always argue how Ali would have looked against Stevenson and what would have happened if Tyson and Savon would have fought in their primes. In this generation for the first time we have the chance to see what happens when the best Cuban heavyweight fights the best heavyweight of the rest of the world. I put my money on Cuba.”
Today was the final press conference for WBO/IBF/IBO/RING heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and challenger Derek Chisora ahead of their title fight this Saturday, December 11th.
Wladimir Klitschko Quotes
“I had a great training camp in Austria and cannot wait to step into the ring. Chisora is unbeaten and determined, he is very skilled and very active in the ring. I am very well prepared and will definitely not underestimate him.
“I will show him what it is like to fight on a championship level against a man in the ring.
“He might have big dreams, but I will send him back to the UK without any belts.”
Dereck Chisora Quotes
“I have the power and I am young so I will take Klitschko into a real fight. Klitschko is 34-years-old, slow and on his downside of his career. I am 29-years-old, very fast and at the peak of my career.”
The fight will be shown live and exclusively on RTL in Germany. In the US, it will be aired on Saturday, Dec.11, 5:00 p.m. ET on ESPN3.com and re-aired the next day, Sunday, Dec. 12 at 2:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Sky Sports will carry the fight live on pay per view in the UK.
Craig Slater Previews Press Conference
Klitschko Chisora Press Conference Highlights
Klitschko Chisora Press Conference
*Not full press conference but portion...
Here's some more of the press conference..
Klitschko Chisora Press Conference Pictures
Klitschko & Chisora Interviews After Presser
Here are some videos of Wladimir and Derek interviewed after the press conference...
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."
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 press conference in Kiev, Ukraine for the WBC heavyweight championship between Vitali Klitschko (40-2, 38 KOs) and former WBO heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs (51-5-1, 45 KOs) ahead of their fight on October 16th at the 02 World in Hamburg, Germany. Ticket information, pictures, and video coming soon!
Vitali Klitschko Quotes
I am very glad that the first press conference is here in Ukraine. Thank you to everyone, to TV channel Inter. I know that many fans want to see the fight between Vitali Klitschko and Nikolay Valuev. I have done the utmost to make this fight take place. I have offered big money, but Valuev called it ‘insignificant.’ I’ve offered the fight for the title WBC, but for him it probably means nothing. Believe me, I am not guilty that he doesn’t want to fight me. Always it is possible to find the reasons why this fight hasn’t taken place. I offered the fight to David Haye, but he is silent, he is afraid to fight me. We thought, who the strongest opponent who can resist me? Peter will fight Wladimir on October 16th, and we have chosen Shannon Briggs. He’s one of the most serious contenders for the world championship. His record of fights demands respect. I know that for me it’s a serious fight. I know that only Vitali Klitschko can beat Vitali Klitschko. I’m very proud to own today the belt which Mike Tyson, Lewis and Ali owned, and I will make sure this belt remaines with me. I will give everything in this fight to come out again the winner.
Shannon Briggs Quotes
I want to begin that I am very happy to be here, in Kiev. Unfortunately, at the airport of Kiev I have found out that they lost my luggage, therefore I to wear what I wore yesterday. I don’t have other clothes. Yesterday went to shop, good shopping, beautiful women. Ukraine is the beautiful country. Many beautiful women. I wanted the Klitschko-Briggs to take place in Ukraine, but we are forced to fight in Germany. I hope that the rematch will be here in Kiev. Once again I want to say thanks to all of you. My dream has come true. Three years ago I planned to leave boxing, seriously considered this after the defeat against Sultan Ibragimov. I weighed 334 pounds. Once in Los Angeles I met Vitali at a restaurant. He has touched me in the stomach and I resolved that I would return. It was not necessary for Klitschko to touch me. I am the former two-time world champion. I beat George Foreman. I have the most first round knockouts in the history of the heavyweight division. I am the first world champion in boxing history with asthma. I’m grateful to Vitali for the opportunity to again sit on the throne.
Bernd Boente Quotes
** Klitschko’s manager
We are very glad to be here at this big press conference. This very big show for us. You know that Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko’s last three fights have taken place at big stadiums to Germany. And we will try to bring a big fight for the Klitschko brothers before the Euro 2012 football championship in Ukraine. We know that in Ukraine the economic situation is not the best, but it gets better every year. And we hope to have a big fight at a football stadium in Kiev or in Donetsk. Vitali is a living legend, one of the few who became a triple world champion. It is assured that he’ll be in the World Boxing Hall of Fame. And he has the biggest percentage of knockouts in the history of heavyweights. But as I told both Vitali and Wladimir, it’s impossible to underestimate Briggs because he’s very dangerous and very strong. He beat George Foreman, Ray Mercer, Siarhei Liakhovich. I warned Vitali that he needs to be very careful in the ring. This fight won’t last twelve rounds. All media are interested in this fight. This fight will be seen live in the USA, Germany, Ukraine, we already know that 93 million spectators will see this fight because it will be broadcast in 110 countries worldwide.
Greg Cohen Quotes
**Briggs' manager
First I want to thank the Klitschko Team for making this fight. We very much respect Vitali and we know that he could have chosen any boxer. He chose Brigss and that is a great honor to us. We’ve been with Shannon from first day of his career. We’ve neem with him through victories and defeats and are glad to fight for a new heavyweight title. I should say that I’ve never seen Briggs so motivated in his entire career. It’s his last chance and we will try to use this opportunity. On October 16th Briggs will be prepared as much as possible to become the world champion. In a ring there are two big men with the big power to sort out who will be the champion. This fight just what the fans have waited for. My company is very happy about this fight and I think that on October 16th, he will show everyone what Shannon Briggs is capable of.
Klitschko Briggs Press Conference Video
*Not the whole press conference
More Klitschko Briggs Press Conference Video Footage
WBO, IBF, IBO, and Ring heavyweight champion held his 1st press conference with his September 11th challenger Samuel Peter on Monday, August 2nd. The press conference took place at at the Commerzbank-Arena in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Both fighters seemed confident with Peter predicting a early victory, but in their stare down Peter looked away after about a minute.
Wladimir Klitschko Quotes
“Peter is very experienced and a very good puncher. He has improved a lot in his last fights. I will be well prepared and definetely not underestimate him. I am happy to have a true opponent now and not somebody who just fights in his own dreams. Povetkin does not count anymore.”
Samuel Peter Quotes
“I do not want to say a lot today. I will let my fists speak on September 11. You will see a new Sam Peter!”
For pictures of the press conference you can check out some here and for some video footage in German you can go here.
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.”
Today was the final press conference in Gelsenkirchen, Germany ahead of the WBC heavyweight championship fight the Saturday, May 29th between current champion Vitali Klitschko (39-2, 37 KOs) and Albert Sosonwski (45-2-1, 27 KOs). Both, are confident and on a mission ahead of their fight this Saturday, May 29th.
Vitali Klitschko Quotes
“Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis had this belt. It’s not for nothing that I own it now! I want [the belt] to prove that I’m the best in the world.”
Albert Sosnowski Quotes
“I realize that all the experts consider me a longshot, but Klitschko will regret having given me this opportunity. He’s already passed his prime. Many of his fights have been against living punching bags who had already lost in the locker room. You only have an opportunity like this once in a lifetime and I want to use it. I’ll show Vitali and become be the first Polish heavyweight champion!”
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