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By Jake Donovan - When Odlanier Solis and Vitali Klitschko appeared on the same card in Germany in October 2008, the night marked a ring return for the latter after a near four-year hiatus.
Klitschko looked like he hadn’t missed a beat, systematically picking apart Samuel Peter en route to an eighth-round stoppage to reclaim his old alphabet belt.
Solis appeared on the undercard, tearing through experienced American journeyman Chauncey Welliver in nine one-sided rounds for his 12th win in a pro career just 18 months young.
The night served as the last time Solis has appeared in a ring in Germany, the same country he called home after fleeing from his native Cuba in late 2006, and the same country where he fought his pro debut in April 2007.
Upon leaving the O2 Arena that evening, Solis knew two things: he’d once again fight in Germany, and he’d one day face Vitali Klitschko in a heavyweight title fight.
One thing that he didn’t believe would be the case: that either instance would take so long.
“I’ve been ready for a shot at the heavyweight title ever since I left Cuba,” boasts Solis (17-0, 12KO), whose fast track to a title shot apparently wasn’t even fast enough for a man who still hasn’t reached his four-year anniversary as a pro. [Click Here To Read More]
Klitschko looked like he hadn’t missed a beat, systematically picking apart Samuel Peter en route to an eighth-round stoppage to reclaim his old alphabet belt.
Solis appeared on the undercard, tearing through experienced American journeyman Chauncey Welliver in nine one-sided rounds for his 12th win in a pro career just 18 months young.
The night served as the last time Solis has appeared in a ring in Germany, the same country he called home after fleeing from his native Cuba in late 2006, and the same country where he fought his pro debut in April 2007.
Upon leaving the O2 Arena that evening, Solis knew two things: he’d once again fight in Germany, and he’d one day face Vitali Klitschko in a heavyweight title fight.
One thing that he didn’t believe would be the case: that either instance would take so long.
“I’ve been ready for a shot at the heavyweight title ever since I left Cuba,” boasts Solis (17-0, 12KO), whose fast track to a title shot apparently wasn’t even fast enough for a man who still hasn’t reached his four-year anniversary as a pro. [Click Here To Read More]
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