By Ruslan Chikov

The WBO/IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko is a little nervous over Dereck Chisora's legal troubles. The undefeated British challenger is scheduled to appear at the City of Westminster Magistrates' Court on November 10, which is only four weeks before his fight with Klitschko in Mannheim, Germany. Chisora is going to appear for sentencing on theft and assault charges. The assault charge carries a maximum penalty of six months in prison and/or a fine.

Klitschko revealed to the MK publication that he's negotiating with several possible opponents to replace Chisora - if the British boxer is sent to prison. Chisora's team is confident the unbeaten Brit will not receive any prison time, but Klitschko is not taking any chances with a major televised event in place. He wants a "backup plan" to avoid the possibility of having to cancel the event. 

"Yes, we have already begun to negotiate with other opponents. But at the moment I still can not disclose their names," Klitschko said.