Berlin, Germany - WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and challenger Albert Sosnowski of Poland met face to face at a press conference in Gelsenkirchen to announce their fight on May 29. The fight takes place at Schalke 04's soccer stadium in Gelsenkirchen. (Photos by K2)
Klitschko promised to put on a great performance for the 50-60,000 fans that are expected to attend the fight. Sosnowski is a huge underdog. Klitschko expects him to be at his best.
"Muhammad Ali had this belt. Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis had it and now I am the rightful owner. I am the strongest in the world and for whoever comes to watch the fight I promise an unforgettable performance. I will only part with this belt when I want to," Klitschko said.
"He (Sosnowski) has more fights than me, more experience in the heavyweight division, but I am happy with whoever comes to challenge me and I am delighted with the fight," said the champion. With Sosnowski, we met and talked. I saw it (hunger) in his eyes. He wants it."
Sosnowksi promised a big upset - "I will win this fight and bring the title back to Poland."
