Vitali Speaks!

An Interview with Vitali posted on the Klitschko site. Q - Vitali, few days ago, all mass media have disturbuted information that you have challenged Lamon Brewster, and agreed to face him in September. What can you tell us about this information? VK - The thing is that after Lamon’s fight with Golota, he declared that he wants to fight me. I always said that it’s great when there is opponent ready to fight you. Lamon was very good against Golota. I think that our fight would be very interesting to boxing fans. If Brewster really wants this, my team is ready to begin negotiations to make it a reality. Q - Well, what about your title defence that was planned for September 24, against the winner of Hasim Rahman-Monte Barret duel? There are rumors that you are willing to give up championship belt for a fight with Brewster. How accurate is this information? VK - There’s no way I’m going to give up the WBC championship belt. July 23rd, the winner of Rahman-Barret fight will become my challenger against whom I’ll have to defend my championship belt. Many fans have waited a long time to see this fight, and it will happen. Q - When is it possible to say that after September 24th fight, there is an opportunity to start negotiations with Lamon Brewster? VK - First of all I have to defend the WBC championship belt. Only after that we can talk about future plans. Q - Vitali, any comments regarding Hasim Rahman’s open letter addressed to you? VK - Only that he wanted to gain attention by doing this. That’s part of professional boxing. I sincerely wish Hasim Rahman a victory over Monte Barrett, since then he’ll be able to prove his words when we’ll face each other. I’m not looking past him. He is very strong and skilled fighter. But I can only fight him if we can beat Monte Barrett. I think that sums it up!