World Boxing News 2010-2013

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Polish heavyweight admits career drug use Former world title challenger Mariusz Wach faces a lengthy ban from boxing after the heavyweight giant admitted claims by his last opponent Wladimir Klitsckho that he used steroids were true. The 33 year-old, who went the full twelve rounds with the WBA, WBO and IBF champion in November, was then vilified by Klitschko’s team for his alleged use of steroids, and after originally denying the claim strenuously, has now come clean in an interview with Gazeta Krakowska . "Doping was poured into my system for a long time," Wach stated to the Polish website. "My suspicions fall on the coaches. I plan to conduct my own investigation, but won't make the results public. In addition to the two of my coaches, a large number of other specialists helped me to prepare for the bout. And I really don't know what they've been doing exactly. "I can't name those forbidden substances becau...

Global Boxing “Together with Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc., Global Boxing Promotions, have diligently worked together to guide our fighter Mariusz Wach to the precipice of a world heavyweight championship.   "We fulfilled our obligation as co-promoters, utilizing our wisdom and relationships within the sport of boxing. Under the tutelage of Classic Entertainment & Sports and Global Boxing Promotions, Wach won five consecutive bouts, rose to No. 4 in the World Boxing Council (WBC) ratings and achieved his lifelong dream Nov. 17th by challenging Wladimir Klitschko for the World Boxing Association (WBA), International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) heavyweight titles. “Wach put his faith and trust in us as co-promoters to guide him to the top. In turn, we put our faith and trust in Wach and the trainers he felt most comfortable working with in preparing for the opportunity to win a world title.  "Wach spe...

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Picture by KMG Pole opens up to WBN on Klitschko allegations Under-fire heavyweight Mariusz Wach has spoken exclusively to World Boxing News as the storm around him and the Klitschko brothers’ management looks set to end up with lawyers on both sides getting involved. The 32 year-old was firstly accused of submitting a positive drugs test after his failed attempt to dethrone heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko on November 10, before a second glove-tampering suspicion was added this week. ‘The Viking’ has rigorously denied both accusations and has vowed to fight all the way to prove that he has no intention of gaining an illegal advantage for what was his first challenge at a world title last month. “I have no idea why these allegations have come out,” Wach told World Boxing News. “When it comes to the glove situation, I believe that it was used as a distraction before the fight in the locker room. I don't know why it is be...

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Picture by KMG Pole opens up to WBN on Klitschko allegations Under-fire heavyweight Mariusz Wach has spoken exclusively to World Boxing News as the storm around him and the Klitschko brothers’ management looks set to end up with lawyers on both sides getting involved. The 32 year-old was firstly accused of submitting a positive drugs test after his failed attempt to dethrone heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko on November 10, before a second glove-tampering suspicion was added this week. ‘The Viking’ has rigorously denied both accusations and has vowed to fight all the way to prove that he has no intention of gaining an illegal advantage for what was his first challenge at a world title last month. “I have no idea why these allegations have come out,” Wach told World Boxing News. “When it comes to the glove situation, I believe that it was used as a distraction before the fight in the locker room. I don't know why it is being...

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Pole singled out by German newspaper Recent world heavyweight title challenger Mariusz Wach has reportedly tested positive for an anabolic steroid in the wake of his points defeat to Wladimir Klitschko last month. German newspaper Bild has decided to run with the story, and has been backed up by Klitschko’s management team after his A sample came back positive, although his B sample is yet to be confirmed. ‘The Viking’ was undefeated in 27 outings prior to his one-sided WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO title loss and exceeded previous expectations in managing to last the twelve rounds against long-term champion Wladimir. The US-based 32 year-old could now face a lengthy ban from the sport if the allegations are given solid foundation in the coming days, meaning his credible performance in Germany will go without merit.

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Champion successful in title defence for late trainer Wladimir Klitschko gave Mariusz Wach a boxing lesson over twelve rounds to score a comprehensive points victory over the previously unbeaten Pole in Hamburg. The 36 year-old, who dedicated this latest victory to the passing of his former trainer Emanuel Steward, came through the contest with ease and was never in danger of even losing a round on my card. The presence of eternal underdog Rocky Balboa, in the form of a performance from the cast of ‘Rocky: The Musical’ and Sylvester Stallone himself, was not enough to spur Wach on as he seemed content to go the distance and prove his toughness. One moment in the fifth round was the only blemish on a faultless win for Klitschko, who was rocked in the last seconds of the session, but recovered in the one minute interval to carry on where he left off. The Ukrainian’s pawing jab and trademark right hand kept Wach busy all night as the...

Wladimir Klitschko v Mariusz Wach WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight titles O2 World Arena, Hamburg, Germany 12x3                                                                                              Klitschko                                Wach              -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------                  Round 1                     10                                   9     ...

Polish heavyweight Mariusz Wach is happy to have finally sealed his world title shot at WBA, WBO, IBF annd IBO champion Wladimir Klitscho on November 10 and plans to pull of a shock victory in Hamburg, Germany. The 32 year-old New Jersey-based fighter, who is unbeaten in 27 contests, stand 6ft 7ins tall and believes he has all the attributes to cause 'Dr. Steelhammer' problems he hasn't had to deal with from his most recent challengers. "I'd like to thank Wladimir, his manager Bernd Boente and the entire Klitschko team for giving me this opportunity," said Wach. "I can't wait to prove to the world what I'm worth. I will prove the critics wrong.  Klitschko hasn't faced an opponent like myself in over several years.  "Poland deserves a true heavyweight champion. My friend Tomasz Adamek had a shot but because he was smaller and had shorter reach he didn't really have a chance. This time you will witness the real super ...

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Heavyweight set for homecoming Undefeated Mariusz Wach is set for his first fight on home soil for over three years in the fall after racking up a formidable 27-fight record and being put forward for a future fight with the Klitschko brothers. The 32 year-old, who has knocked out 15 opponents in his seven-year career, also told WBN that he would like to meet former WBA heavyweight champion after witnessing the ‘Hayemaker’ take Dereck Chisora apart in five rounds earlier this month. “My promoter, Mariusz Kolodziej wants me to fight at the end of September and the fight will most likely take place in my native country of Poland,” Wach told World Boxing News. “I'm really excited about it and I can't wait to get in the ring again. “Ideally, I would like to have at least two more fights with some experienced opponents and then I could go for a world championship. If this opportunity comes earlier, I will do my best to get more than 10...