Wladimir Klitschko, the current IBF world heavyweight champion is lining up a fight with the massive Nikolai Valuev, who holds the WBA Heavyweight title.
Klitschko described the Russian giant as the “toughest boxer,” and also saying “Our bout would be a real event.”
Nikolai Valuev is set to fight Uzbekistan’s Ruslan Chigaev in April and Wladimir Klitschko recently defending his title in a mandatory defence against Ray Austin, who he beat in two rounds.
Wladimir Klitschko said: “I will be keeping my fingers crossed that Nikolai will win the bout and keep his title.”
I think that a fight with Nikolai Valuev is the best move that Klitschko could make at this stage in his career. Klitschko needs to unify the belts in the heavyweight division and beat decent well known boxers like Valuev to get the respect and to be recognised as a boxing champion, not just a title holder.
If Klitschko beats Valuev then he will have two title and is well on the way to unifying the heavyweight crowns.
i think it will be a tough fight and i think both fighters have a good chance of winning!!!
Comment by irina — March 28, 2007 @ 3:25 pm