Klitschko's Manager on Chisora's Danger, U.S. TV, Haye
By Ruslan Chikov
The manager of the Klitschko brothers, Bernd Boente, is not underestimating the chances of undefeated British heavyweight Dereck Chisora. Boente tells Alexander Pavlov that Chisora is a dangerous opponent who can't be taken lightly. Chisora will get his first shot at a Klitschko brother on December 11 when he challenges younger Wladimir for the WBO/IBO/IBF titles. If he wins, then a shot at older brother Vitali's WBC title could be coming in the near future.
Is it possible to sell an opponent for a championship bout, when he's only had 14 fights?
Boente - "For example, when [Alexander] Povetkin got a chance to fight for the first time for the championship belt, his record only had 15 fights. And lets not forget that Leon Spinks beat Muhammad Ali, with only having a total of eight bouts to his credit. Therefore, it is reasonable to argue that Chisora is a dangerous opponent who can not be underestimated."
Is it true that Chisora is going to receive far less money than some other competitors considered by the Klitschko brothers?
Boente - "No, but I want to mention that we won't disclose details of the contract. However, the decisive moment in his signing was the fact that Chisora can earn a lot of money from equity income which is generated from pay-per-view. And if this broadcast is in high in demand in the UK, then he can earn more than any other opponent of the brothers."
What American channel will broadcast this fight?
Boente - "I can not say yet. At the moment this issue is negotiable. I will note that ESPN has a very interest in showing this fight.
Is Chisora a more interesting character than the WBA belt holder David Haye?
Boente - "Haye is interesting because has a belt, but he is afraid to get in the ring against a Klitschko. As Chisora publicly stated, that in contrast to Haye, he has no fear of Wladimir. And it's not the money, despite the fact that Haye is constantly referred to that. We asked him to share the total income with a 50-50 [agreement], but he didn't want to."
