By Mark Vester
WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko is considering three opponents for his next ring return on September 12 in Germany. Klitschko's team is talking with reps for David Haye, WBA champion Nikolai Valuev and undefeated contender Chris Arreola. Haye is on the list but he will only be a serious option if UK network Setanta Sports is able to straighten out their financial situation. Haye has a multi-fight deal with Setanta.
“I would like to fight Haye and right now we are talking to Nikolai Valuev, Chris Arreola and Haye. Let’s see where we can get a good result. I would like to fight all three and all three would have interest worldwide,” Vitali told The Daily Star.
Haye's manager-trainer Adam Booth told the paper that Klitschko is an option for September 12 but they are also talking to other opponents. Haye plans to return in either September or October.
"We are looking at the options and I have a few opponents in my mind. Where he fights next depends upon who he fights. They always negotiate on multiple terms. September 12 has been spoken about against Vitali. But we are not going to sit around and wait for them. I’m looking at other options and we always have done," Booth said.
“If the Vitali fight comes up, we will do that. Right now we are getting David fit to box again for September or October. We have sent medical documents to the Klitschkos saying David is fit to box from the end of July, so they are not waiting on anything from us.”
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