By Edward Chaykovsky
According to former WBO heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs, a deal is in place to face division king Wladimir Klitschko later this year. Klitschko is set to defend the WBO, IBF, IBO and WBA titles against undefeated Bryant Jennings at New York's Madison Square Garden on April 25th. Briggs claims the fight with Klitschko will happen on a date in in September, with Hamburg being mentioned as the location of choice.
Briggs has been stalking the champion for nearly a year, crashing media gatherings and confronting Klitschko in public and private settings to provoke a scuffle.
"I have a date with Klitschko set for September, if not sooner," Briggs told Buncey's Boxing Podcast. "His people have confirmed that - we've got a date. We're looking at September. We're looking at Hamburg, but hopefully we can change that venue to somewhere in America. That's what we're working on. Hopefully it can happen, if not in September then July or August. I feel great, I'm in phenomenal shape. I'm looking forward to fighting soon."
