Video: Tony Thompson Talks Klitschko; Training Bits
Bill Emes catches up with heavyweight contender Tony Thompson as he trains for his upcoming rematch with WBA/WBO/IBF/IBO unified champion Wladimir Klitschko.
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W. Klitschko Sparring With Jarno Rosberg in Camp
Finnish heavyweight prospect Jarno Rosberg (13-0, 4KOs) is now in the Wladimir Klitschko camp in Austria, which has created a lot of attention in Finland, especially when it is claimed that Rosberg is doing well in sparring with the IBO/WBO/WBA/IBF champion. Jarno is similar to Klitschko's opponent on July 7, Tony Thompson, a 6'5 southpaw.
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Thompson: I Won’t Be Easy Pickings Versus W. Klitschko!
There are only two losses on Tony Thompson’s record. One came in his fifth fight. He won 27 fights in a row after that before suffering his second defeat, an 11th-round knockout against Wladimir Klitchko.
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Wladimir Klitschko Will Grab Pianeta For Sparring Help
According to heavyweight Francesco Pianeta (26-0-1, 14KOs), he will travel to the Austrian village of Going to serve as a sparring partner for WBA/WBO/IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. The Ukrainian beltholder is scheduled to defend his titles in a July 7 rematch with American Tony Thompson. Pianeta is very happy to receive the opportunity to work with Wladimir. Two years ago, Francesco had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor, and last month he defeated veteran and former champion Oliver McCall.
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Steward: Thompson Will Be a Tough Fight For Klitschko
On July 7th in Bern, Switzerland, IBF/WBO/IBO/WBA heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (57-3, 50KOs) will make a mandatory defense against the IBF's number one rated boxer, Tony Thompson (36-2, 24KOs). Back in July of 2007, Klitschko stopped Thompson in the eleventh round of their battle. Before the stoppage, Thompson gave Klitschko some fits. The champion's trainer, Emanuel Steward, expects a very tough in the rematch.
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Photos: Wladimir Klitschko, Tony Thompson Face To Face
IBF/IBO/WBO/WBA world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (R) faces opponent Tony Thompson of the United States in front of a Swiss flag during a press conference on in Bern ahead of their boxing fight on July 7 at the Stade de Suisse stadium. Klitschko (57-3, 50KOs) previously knocked out Thompson (36-2, 24KOs) out in the eleventh round in 2008.
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Szpilka To Help W. Klitschko in Camp For Thompson
Undefeated Polish heavyweight prospect Artur Szpilka (10-0, 8 KOs) has confirmed that he will join the upcoming training camp of WBO/WBA/IBO/IBF champion Wladimir Klitschko (57-3, 50 KOs). Szpilka told the Polish Times that he plans to join Wladimir's camp as a sparring partner for a period of two weeks in the month of June.
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Goossen Eyes D.C. For Klitschko vs. Thompson Rematch
Negotiations are still underway for the pending World heavyweight championship rematch between long-reigning lineal king Wladimir Klitschko and Tony Thompson. The two fought in July ’08, with Klitschko winning an 11th round stoppage in Germany, where he and older brother Vitali Klitschko have served for years as blockbuster attractions.
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Klitschko-Thompson Purse Bid: 85% Split For Wladimir
Per the request of promoter Dan Goossen, who handles heavyweight Tony Thompson (36-2, 24KOs), the IBF has scheduled a purse bid for the mandatory fight with IBF/WBA/IBO/WBO champion Wladimir Klitschko (57-3, 50KOs). The purse bid will take place on March 27th at 12 Noon, at the IBF's offices in Springfield, New Jersey. Under Rule 10.E, Klitschko’s camp requested a change in the purse bid split. The majority of the IBF's board of directors voted for an 85% split for Klitschko, with the remaining 15% going to Thompson.
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Tony Thompson: I Want To Knock Wladimir's Head Off!
With his stay-busy title defense against Jean-Marc Mormeck now out of the way, Wladimir Klitschko gets to focus on the rest of his 2012 campaign, one that he believes will include three total title defenses (including Saturday’s mismatch) and a return to the United States.
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