By Ruslan Chikov
Undefeated Alexander Povetkin (21-0, 16 KOs), who in September of last year had a deal to fight Wladimir Klitschko for the IBF, IBO and WBO heavyweight titles, believes that the terms of contracts proposed by the Ukrainian and his older brother, Vitali, is unfair to their opponents. According to the 31-year old Russian, the opponents become nearly become slaves to the brothers from Ukraine. Povetkin would like to fight both brothers, if the parties can agree on certain contract issues.
"An important step towards achieving the major goals of my career would be for me to fight with Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko. We had already discussed the fight with Wladimir, but we wouldn't accept the terms of the contract. Klitschko wants to decide everything for you: the hotel in which I live, where and what to eat, and even what gloves I can wear during the fight. Why? By what right? Am I a slave to the Klitschko brothers? Maybe he even wants to arrange my breakfast menu? Boxing against Klitschko is primarily an event which is organized under him. But the event should also be honest and fair to all," Povetkin said to Arguments and Facts.