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World heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko makes his first appearance in the United States since 2008 when he faces Bryant Jennings in New York on Saturday night.
The Ukrainian superstar has enjoyed a 10-year title reign at the top of boxing’s glamour division but will now put his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts on the line against the undefeated Jennings at the legendary Madison Square Garden live on BoxNation.
The bout is also set to have high interest in Britain with Manchester heavyweight Tyson Fury mandated to fight the winner later this year.
Overcoming Jennings will be no easy task for 39-year-old Klitschko, with the Philadelphian - who has a three-inch reach advantage - hoping to become the first unified American heavyweight champion in more than 13 years.
After building up an unbeaten record of 19 straight wins, 10 coming by way of knockout, Jennings is confident that he can finally become the man to dethrone Klitschko, who has won 63 fights, 53 by knockout, with only three losses – the last coming over a decade ago.
“I do have great respect for Bryant Jennings and his achievements. He has good movement in the ring and good technique. I know this will be a tough challenge,” said Klitschko, who will match Joe Louis in boxing's record books by being involved in his 27th heavyweight title fight.
"As long as I have motivation and health, I'll do it. I don't feel old, or bad, or slow. What could be cooler, or better, than to be the best man on the planet and beating up people for a living?" [Click Here To Read More]
The Ukrainian superstar has enjoyed a 10-year title reign at the top of boxing’s glamour division but will now put his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts on the line against the undefeated Jennings at the legendary Madison Square Garden live on BoxNation.
The bout is also set to have high interest in Britain with Manchester heavyweight Tyson Fury mandated to fight the winner later this year.
Overcoming Jennings will be no easy task for 39-year-old Klitschko, with the Philadelphian - who has a three-inch reach advantage - hoping to become the first unified American heavyweight champion in more than 13 years.
After building up an unbeaten record of 19 straight wins, 10 coming by way of knockout, Jennings is confident that he can finally become the man to dethrone Klitschko, who has won 63 fights, 53 by knockout, with only three losses – the last coming over a decade ago.
“I do have great respect for Bryant Jennings and his achievements. He has good movement in the ring and good technique. I know this will be a tough challenge,” said Klitschko, who will match Joe Louis in boxing's record books by being involved in his 27th heavyweight title fight.
"As long as I have motivation and health, I'll do it. I don't feel old, or bad, or slow. What could be cooler, or better, than to be the best man on the planet and beating up people for a living?" [Click Here To Read More]
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