Heavyweight Schedule for 2018

[The Hammer]

Denis Boytsov's manager says he'll fight on Feb 9, although Universum's Vladimir Klutch will seek an injunction to prevent it from happening and will try to just keep him inactive until 2016. Boytsov's manager says there is no valid contract with Universum.

http://www.boxen-heute.de/aktuell/bo...9-februar.html

[The Hammer]

New WBO heavyweight rankings:

http://www.wboboxing.com/wp-content/...f_Dec_2012.pdf

CHAMPION
WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO (Sup Champ)

1. Robert Helenius FIN .
2. Denis Boytsov RUS
3. David Haye (International) GB
4. Chris Arreola USA
5. Jonathon Banks (NABO) USA
6. Tyson Fury (Int-Cont) UK
7. Carlos Takam (WBO Africa) CAM
8. Luis Ortiz CUB
9. Francesco Pianeta ITA
10. Shane Cameron NZ
11. Kubrat Pulev BUL
12. Christian Hammer (WBO Europe)
13. Joe Hanks USA
14. David Price UK
15. Andriy Rudenko UKR

[The Hammer]

Fres Oquendo wants to fight Magomed Abdusalamov, then a Klitschko:

http://boxingnews.com.ua/ru/novosti/...nja-na-klichko


Peter Fury respects the Klitschkos, and says those who hate them are just jealous:

http://boxingnews.com.ua/ru/novosti/...bratev-klichko


Oleg-Maskaev vs. Owen Beck promo:

[The Hammer]

The WBA orders David Haye vs. Ruslan Chagaev. The winner would be WBA "world" champion after Klitschko-Povetkin happens.

http://boxingnews.com.ua/ru/novosti/...anom-chagaevym

[Daïa]

The WBA orders David Haye vs. Ruslan Chagaev. The winner would be WBA "world" champion after Klitschko-Povetkin happens.

http://boxingnews.com.ua/ru/novosti/...anom-chagaevym

The true HW undisputed championship fight !

[artfuL_]

The WBA orders David Haye vs. Ruslan Chagaev. The winner would be WBA "world" champion after Klitschko-Povetkin happens.

http://boxingnews.com.ua/ru/novosti/...anom-chagaevym

Absolute load of ****.

Seems like the WBA will still have their paper belt on sale while Wlad stays champ.

[The Hammer]

World Boxing News: Dereck Chisora nears re-licensing for possible Manuel Charr clash

Former world heavyweight title challenger Dereck Chisora announced last month that he would be returning to the ring in February. The Finchley native has been unusually quiet as of late since his TKO loss to David Haye in July, but has now spoken to WBN to reveal his plans.

In 2012, Chisora was involved in a number of controversial incidents surrounding his title challenge against Vitali Klitschko on February 18. An indefinite ban and fine was issued by the World Boxing Council and the BBBofC also withdrew the 28 year old's Londoner’s license to fight.

Despite his issues with the WBC and BBBoC, Chisora went on to fight Haye under the sanctioning of both the WBA and WBO, in a bout at Upton Park licensed by the Luxembourg Boxing Federation.

'Del Boy' is already setting his sights on another world title challenge in 2013 after he regains his license in the near future.

“I’m not banned," Chisora told World Boxing News."People don’t like me, but I don’t mind because they still buy tickets to come watch me fight.

“In the United States, they like that kind of charisma. They like that “John Wayne” bounty hunter thing going on. In Europe, they find that kind of disgusting and I paid the price for that by them taking my license.

“I’ll have my license back by the end of December or the first week of January.”

Many fans and critics speculated that the former British champion would retire after his loss to Haye, although Chisora assured WBN that he will return to the squared circle in February.

“It did affect me for the first four weeks (loss to Haye). I realized it wasn't my time and I drew the short stick. Fair dues to David Haye, he caught me with a great punch. That day boxing won, David Haye won and even I won because the whole world was watching that fight.

“Right now I’m just kicking back. I start training camp in January and I got a fight in February, then Spring time we’re going for another big title.

“Right now we’re looking at this fighter Manuel Charr, the guy who lost to Vitali.

“That is the best fight for me. He looked like a great fighter against Vitali. He was giving Klitschko a good fight and I think me and him would be a great fight."

Chisora then added: “All I have to say to my fans and haters is Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and everybody in the world if you have a dream to do anything, keep going for that dream to achieve it like myself."

[White_Knight]

Tony Thompson says he wants to fight David Price, but won't accept the fight unless they offer more money.

http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id...-tony-thompson

This doesn't suprise me. Price is a ferocious puncher. I think there will be many fighters avoiding him. It's a shame for Price, because he needs tougher opponents to prepare him for a title shot.

[The Hammer]

Adamek vs. Cunningham II final press conference quotes

http://www.***************.net/2012/...nal-press.html

The participants of Saturday's big NBC broadcast TV boxing show met for the event's final press conference today in Bethlehem, PA. The conference was hosted by promoter Kathy Duva, CEO Main Events, and included the fighters and teams involved in the heavyweight double header.
In the 12-round main event, Tomasz Adamek, 47-2, 29 KOs, faces Steve Cunningham, 25-4, 12 KOs, in a highly anticipated rematch of their classic first encounter in 2008. Adamek won that fight by close split decision. In the 8-round co-feature, Vyacheslav "Czar" Glazkov, 13-0, 9 KOs, takes on Tor Hamer, 19-1, 12 KOs, in a battle of rising prospects.

KATHY DUVA (CEO, Main Events):

"Welcome everyone to "Bigger, Better, Stronger" at the Sands Hotel and Casino, here in beautiful Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. And what better place to be than Bethlehem over Christmas weekend. There are two heavyweight fights on this card, and they'll both tremendous. We've seen one of them before, so we know what to expect, and the other one is going to be a nice little Christmas surprise I think. I know that everyone up here is determined, they're heavyweights, they're bound to throw punches, and when you have a combination like that and as much at stake as we have here, you get fireworks. It's just got to happen."

"Just to be clear, this is on NBC network. That's Channel 4 in New York, and different channels across the country. This is a big thing. Back in the afternoon, 4PM. That is the primetime spot in Saturday afternoon sports."
(About the main event) "We've seen this fight before, and yet it's going to be all new. They are both in a different weight class. They both have different trainers. They both have taken the long path back to each other from very different directions. So this is one of those fights that when the bell rings, I'm going to sit back and just try to enjoy it."

STEVE CUNNINGHAM"

"I'm feeling very blessed to be in this position to fight on network television. My team is great. I feel confident. I feel good. I'm just ready to fight. It's show time, or I guess it's NBC time. I hope you guys enjoy what you see on Saturday. I'm going to bring my best. I'm sure he'll bring his best, and hopefully we'll live up to the hype."

ZIGGY ROZALSKI (Event Co-Promoter):

"Thank you Kathy, it's a pleasure working with you. We've worked (together) for many years. Thank you Main Events staff; thank you NBC. Also Steve Cunningham, thank you for taking the fight because this is good for us and good for you. Whoever wins is going to go forward. Whoever loses is going to go fishing. And may the best man win."

ROGER BLOODWORTH (Head Trainer of Tomasz Adamek):

"It's great to be back on NBC, on network. Everybody gets to see a fight. I said before that there are not going to be any losers in this fight, because we expect Steve to bring his best. We're bringing our best. We had a great camp. The fans are going to love it. It's going to be a great fight. I don't have to tell you to buy tickets because it's on free TV."

TOMASZ ADAMEK:

"I know everybody is waiting for Saturday. I'm waiting too. I'm ready. We had a good camp. This is Steve's big chance, the rematch from (our fight in) 2008. But I'm working very hard. I started with Roger (Bloodworth) in 2009, and I am a different fighter, as everybody will see. I'm feeling good. I had good sparring. And I'm ready for war."

DON TURNER (Head Trainer of Vyacheslav Glazkov):

"He's been over here about three and a half weeks. We've been working hard. I know the guy he's fighting. I've seen him. It's a good test. It's should be a great fight, but this kid (Glazkov) is in good shape."

VYACHESLAV "Czar" GLAZKOV:

"Sorry, my English is poor. (Via translator) I'm coming to fight and it's going to be a great show. Thank you."

TOR HAMER

"Nice to meet you guys. I look forward to a good fight. I think it's going to be a great show. It's good to perform on NBC. It's going to be a very great night for boxing nationwide. I hope we live up to it, and (that there are) not too many surprises."

QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESS:

What was your first reaction on getting this fight and how do you feel about getting the rematch now?


STEVE CUNNINGHAM:

"It just came out of the blue. It's just one of those things, opportunity presents itself. You can either sit back and watch it go down without you, or you can do something about it and be part of it yourself. This is a very good opportunity for me. If I beat him, I take his ranking, I take his belt, and put myself in position to be heavyweight world champion, which is my goal now. So I couldn't pass it up. What heavyweight would pass it up? Of course in an ideal world, we would like more fights at heavyweight to build up, but let's do it."

TOMASZ ADAMEK:

"My career is long, since 1999. For me, looking for the heavyweight title (shot) again, I have to beat everybody. I was happy when I heard that Steve got the chance because we can have the rematch. I think he was angry after our fight in 2008. That fight was very good, interesting for TV, for fans, and I believe it will be the same on Saturday afternoon.

Will this fight be like the fight of four years ago (2008)?

STEVE CUNNINGHAM:

"Well the poster says it all - "Bigger, Better, Stronger". I feel I'm a little bigger. I feel I'm stronger. I feel I'm better. It's the same thing with him. It's the same with him. It's going to be different, it's going to be similar. I can't tell the future. I'm going to go out and perform my best, just as I know he is. We're going to see what happens.

TOMASZ ADAMEK:

"We're going to see what Cunningham brings to the ring. I'm ready for everything. For war? I love war because the fans love watching war, and I'll have more fans after these kinds of fights. I'm ready for everything. It's my job."

How important is this fight?

STEVE CUNNINGHAM:

"I look at every fight like that. Of course this is like every other fight - the biggest fight of my career. I look at it like that. I train with that mindset, and I pray to perform.
In what round is this fight going to end?

STEVE CUNNINGHAM:

"I've never been a guy to predict. I leave that to Muhammad Ali. I fight. I fight to win. If I see that I can end the fight, I'll go for it. If not, I'm still working. I'm still fighting to win. So I'm not predicting."

TOMASZ ADAMEK:

"Only God knows what will happen on Saturday. I'm healthy. I'm ready to fight. God gave me talent, a big heart. Let's go do it. It's my job."
What do you think the main difference in the fight will be given the higher weight class?

STEVE CUNNINGHAM:

"Of course a little more power. I feel stronger. I feel more comfortable at this weight. I feel confident. I'm just ready to go. Like he says, we fight. That's what we do. That's what we get paid to do. That's our job. I'm ready to fight. I can show you better than tell you. Then after the fight we can talk."

TOMASZ ADAMEK:

"As you'll see, I'm a different fighter. I have a new coach. I don't stand in front of an opponent. I stand side to side and slip a lot of punches. I can hit harder too. It depends what Steve brings to the ring. If he wants a war, I'm ready. I'm a tough mountain boy."
(For Adamek) How do you handle being the favorite in this fight?

TOMASZ ADAMEK:

"For me it doesn't matter. I'm the favorite, not the favorite. I'm going into the ring, bring my heart, show my class, and win this fight. I was many times, not the favorite, and (still) won the fight. I'm never looking for this."
(For Cunningham) Is this fight personal for you?

STEVE CUNNINGHAM:

"No. It's not personal at all. The first fight he won fair and square. Two judges said he won, and one said I did. He gets the decision. I didn't harbor any hate, or any anger. I don't have any hate or anger. Shoot, I was rooting for him in some of his fights. We have much respect for the man and his team, but we have to face each other again. No hard feelings. It's the business. It's what we do. We put on a show for America and hopefully they accept it, and enjoy it."

[The Hammer]

Vyacheslav Glazkov thinks Vitali Klitschko will retire:

http://boxingnews.com.ua/ru/novosti/...i-vsem-dokazal


Glazkov thinks althought Wladimir Klitschko is the favorite, Povetkin has a chance of beating him.

http://boxingnews.com.ua/ru/novosti/...vat-so-schetov


Tony Thompson wants a third fight with Wladimir Klitschko.

http://boxingnews.com.ua/ru/novosti/...imirom-klichko


David Haye says he'll become an actor if he doesn't fight Vitali Klitschko:

http://boxingnews.com.ua/ru/novosti/...ing-neizvestno


Vyacheslav Glazkov interview (use google translate):

http://www.allboxing.ru/archives/2012-12-21_10_14.html