By Alexander Pavlov

Bernd Boente, the manager of IBO/WBO/WBA/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (58-3, 51KOs), says the boxer will return in November or December of this year. Wladimir fought on Saturday in Bern, stopping mandatory challenger Tony Thompson in the sixth round of their rematch.

"I still can't tell you any exact dates, but we have RTL television tentatively [open for Wladimir's fight in] November, December. We still have to discuss the details with the channel, as well as determine which arenas [are free]. And then we will start looking for an opponent. Definitely this year Wladimir will hold another fight," Boente said.

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Alexander Pavlov covers boxing for Sportbox.ru