Vitali Klitschko's next move remains undetermined because of a dispute with the WBC and Oleg Maskaev over his next fight. Klitschko wants an optional defense later, possibly against American Cristobal Arreola in the fall. Klitschko's last fight was a mandatory against Juan Carlos Gomez in March. The WBC insists Klitschko make another mandatory against ex-titlist Maskaev, whose team also wants the fight. Maskaev's position as a mandatory, however, is highly questionable considering he was knocked out by Samuel Peter in his March 2008 title loss, which was followed by two victories against inconsequential opponents. The sides are in binding arbitration, and a resolution is expected shortly, Klitschko adviser Shelly Finkel told ESPN.com. They had hearings Monday and Tuesday. This Monday, the sides will present closing statements. "By the end of next week, we should have an answer," Finkel said.
Gotta love the WBC
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