Phil D. Jay
WBN Editor
”As for fighting one of the Klitschko brothers, it would be like fighting my family and I don't see myself doing that, but next year I definitely hope to achieve the WBA heavyweight title.”
WBN Editor
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Heavyweight won’t step in line for title bout
WBC number two Johnathon Banks has categorically dismissed
any chance of him fighting heavyweight champions Wladimir and Vitali in future
after admitting it would be like ‘fighting family’ if they ever shared the
ring.
The 30 year-old from Detroit blew the division wide open with
a comprehensive beating of unbeaten prospect Seth Mitchell earlier this month in an eliminator to instantly catapult himself into contention with to face Vitali.
Talk has already surfaced that Mitchell’s promoters Golden
Boy may have a return clause in place to set up another clash between the two
and Banks isn’t too concerned about sharing the ring with the former American footballer again.
“As of today that is the best victory of my career,“ Banks
told World Boxing News. “I don't feel that he was easy to hit, but I got the
win.
“If a another fight with Seth is what my
people are agreeing to, then I will take the rematch, it’s not a problem.”
Banks has already been linked with several
names following his impressive second round stoppage win at the Boardwalk Hall,
with WBA title holder Alexander Povetkin high on his own personal list of priorities.
“As far as 2013 goes no names come to mind, but
I would like to fight for the WBA heavyweight title, “ he stated.
"I have no idea about fighting the likes of David Haye, but I
would rate Tyson Fury as a top contender and a future world champion.
”As for fighting one of the Klitschko brothers, it would be like fighting my family and I don't see myself doing that, but next year I definitely hope to achieve the WBA heavyweight title.”