Wladimir Speaks!

An Interview with Wladimir on the Klitschko site. Q - Wladimir, all of us expect that this summer you’ll enter the ring again. However this didn’t happen. What’s the reason for this? WK - Initially I was supposed to fight against the IBF champion Chris Byrd. And since I’m rated as # 3 by the IBF, and both Hasim Rahman and Monte Barrett are facing each other for the Interim WBC, I was expecting to fight Chris. However he’s going to face Sergey Liakhovich. Now my team and I have to determine our future steps. Q - Is it somehow connected with information that you are going to challenge IBF to make you official challenger by going to court in the state of New Jersey? WK - Initially I started a case in the state of New Jersey to make me the official challenger to the IBF championship belt. But now, that the official rating for the month of May is published, I’m going to turn to court to address this issue. Reason for this √ first and second positions are not rated, while third position was given to DaVarryl Williamson. I’m rated as number four. I don’t agree with these rankings, since last October Williamson lost to me. Besides, in his last fight, he won against Derrick Jeffersion, against whom I have also won. I’m going to challenge this decision by the IBF, since I think that I have the full right to be official challenger for the IBF title. Q - Some information has been published that you refused to pay ten thousand dollars to the IBF to make you official challenger for their title? WK - I’m ready to follow all rules regulated by IBF, including payment of the necessary sum. But, in these circumstances, I simply have no other way than to turn to court. Q - Wladimir, is it possible to assume that having rated you as number four, and DaVarryl as number three, IBF wanted to create a title elimination fight, where both of you would face each other? WK - Quite possible. However I think that I have the right to challenge for the IBF championship title. It’s difficult for me to predict how this will end, but I don’t want to give anybody what belongs to me. I think that I need to consult with my team before we take any other steps. Interesting

Comments (6)

the heavyweight division is owned by don king, it sad but true. if you are not a don king heavy or if your name isnt vitali chances are you are not getting a shot anytime soon.

21y ago

Derranged_

but he needs to get whats his, davaryl is number 3 and wlad is number 4, Wlad beat Davarryl what the hell is dat... My point is; Wlad should channel his energy into getting a fight with a title holder who wants to fight him. I'm sure Ruiz would give him a shot since John will fight anyone. Why pursue the IBF title? Is it so much more presticous than the WBA?

21y ago

Manny_P

ye know, I would really like a rematch wit Brewster, so peeps can stop bad mouthin the Klitschos. Vitali really want to whoop Brewster ass, its evident. Cant wait fo that one. Jest to see the reaction o the foos that praise Brewster as BEST afta that win. Vitali will KO Brewster in 3 rounds. (out o topic, so sorry doos)

21y ago

joeboxer8983

but he needs to get whats his, davaryl is number 3 and wlad is number 4, Wlad beat Davarryl what the hell is dat... Wlads real problem: Weak chin/ NO Stamina Problem/ NO Not Don King Fighter/ YES

21y ago

Leo_Pradun

I'm so sick of these 'rankings' disputes; why doesn't Wlad campaign for a fight with Ruiz since its clear Byrd doesn't want a piece of him. He(Wlad) needs to do his fighting in the ring, not the court room. but he needs to get whats his, davaryl is number 3 and wlad is number 4, Wlad beat Davarryl what the hell is dat...

21y ago

Derranged_

21y ago