Vitali: A fight with Povetkin has moved into the area of illusory fantasy – Boxing News
WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko held a press conference in Morrocco, where is training for his upcoming fight against Manuel Charr. While Vitali’s main focus was on talking about his future plans and a possible bout against Briton David Haye, he
also spoke of those who were once in his list of ‘to-fight’.
According to Vitali, Alexander Povetkin was one of the fighters he wanted to fight. However, he claimed that the fight against Povetkin is nearly impossible.
“A fight with Povetkin has moved into the area of illusory fantasy,” said Vitali.
“We talk about it for years. All this time we were trying to organize the fight, but it did not take place – and it was not our fault. He cancelled twice.”
“For the first time – because of an injury to Povetkin. The second time … each team representative from Sauerland Event has its own version of why they canceled the fight.”
The WBC champion claimed that Povetkin soon held a fight against Marco Huck and he won the show. However, he added that a fight between his younger brother and world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko would be interesting.
“[Povetkin] held a fight with [Marco] Huck, and won a questionable victory. But I think the fight between [younger brother and world champion] Wladimir and Alexander would be very interesting. I can tell you, in no way underestimating the merits of Povetkin
the boxer, that this fight will be very, very difficult.”
When asked if Manuel Charr would be able to put up a good fight against him, Vitali nodded with confidence.
“Yes, because I otherwise would not fight him. He was chosen for the fight because he is competitive. I have no desire to fight with punching bags.”
For now, Vitali believes it is time for him to retire soon. However, he did not speak of his retirement in clear words. When asked if he would fight David Haye next, the Ukrainian champion said he is not sure of it yet. As Vitali has previously said, a fight
against Haye is possible but not confirmed.
For now, Klitschko is happy with the way he has led his career.
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