By Mark Vester
WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko has now turned his attention to WBA heavyweight champ Nikolai Valuev. After returning on Saturday from a four-year layoff to capture the WBC title by stopping Sam Peter, Klitschko wants the last remaining title that is not in the hands of his family. Younger brother Wladimir holds the WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight crowns. Valuev, standing at 7'0 and weighing over 300-pounds, is one the few fighters to make the near 6'8 Vitali look small.
"It would be really great if all four titles were in the family's hands," said Vitali. "We made our dream a reality. I am unbelievably happy. I am in top form and I see no obstacles to boxing on as a world champion."
Valuev makes a voluntary defense of his title in December. Klitschko must face WBC mandatory Juan Carlos Gomez within 90-days. Valuev told Russian media outlets that would be ready for a fight against Vitali after making his December mandatory.
"That would be a difficult, but interesting fight (against Klitschko)," Valuev Said.
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