Thompson vs Klitschko : IBF/WBA/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (57-3, 50 KO’s) will be taking his second consecutive fight against a 40ish fighter in his bout next month against #2 IBF Tony Thompson (36-2, 24 KO’s) at the Stade de Suisse, Berne, Switzerland.
While the 36-year-old Wladimir is an overwhelming favorite to win this fight and retain his three title belts, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if the southpaw Thompson wins this one.
While the 36-year-old Wladimir is an overwhelming favorite to win this fight and retain his three title belts, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if the southpaw Thompson wins this one.
It's a rematch that has to happen, since Wladimir doesn't forfeit belts, and Thompson has been named the IBF mandatory. But I have to wonder how much interest there will be in this one. Not only did it not come to the States, which Thompson's promoter Dan Goossen wanted to do, but Klitschko and team didn't even bother putting this one in Germany, where Wladimir has fought his last seven bouts. Switzerland is an interesting choice.
