WBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and mandatory challenger Tony Thompson are no strangers to each other. The met in the ring in 2003, prior to Klitschko's bout with Corrie Sanders. Klitschko was blown away by Sanders in two-rounds, suffering defeat for the first time in his career. Five-year later, the Klitschko and Thompson collide on Saturday night at the Color Line Arena in Germany. HBO will televise the action in America. [details]
Wladimir Klitschko Wants To Repeat History With Thompson
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the author of that article wrote that the Sanders fight was the first professional loss for Klitschko, that was Purrity. and how did they meet before, i read the article but i just dont get it.Comment
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1. nothing makes sense.
2. everythign is wrong in the article (they never met in the ring, sanders was not K's first loss, etc).Comment
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History will repeat itself: Wladimir will face a completely unworthy mandatory in a fight which holds no importance. Wlad is in a position where he could just **** the belts, vacate and fight a real fighter. He chose to keep a hold of the IBF strap and fight a kitchen hand.Comment
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this article makes no sense, how did they meet before? im clueless here, sparring partner? i dont knowComment
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WBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and mandatory challenger Tony Thompson are no strangers to each other. The met in the ring in 2003, prior to Klitschko's bout with Corrie Sanders. Klitschko was blown away by Sanders in two-rounds, suffering defeat for the first time in his career. Five-year later, the Klitschko and Thompson collide on Saturday night at the Color Line Arena in Germany. HBO will televise the action in America. [details]Comment
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