World Boxing News 2010-2013

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     ...

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Heavyweight champion throws weight behind plans for restoration The passing of his trainer Emanuel Steward has hit Wladimir Klitschko hard as he prepares to defend his four world title belts once again this Saturday night in Germany. The Ukrainian is hoping to capture the spirit of his long-term coach to push him to another victory against dangerous opponent Mariusz Wach. Klitschko, who went from knockout fodder in the heavyweight division to undisputed ring great under Steward, is now planning on saving his mentor’s former gym, the world famous ‘Kronk’ in Detroit after hearing recently that the gym is struggling without Steward's leadership. “Kronk Gym has existed for a long time and it will continue to exist. It has taken care of a lot of young people and keeping them away from drugs and crime or anything else. Whoever will run it after Emanuel — that is something we will think about after the Nov. 10 fight,” said Klitschko. “Of course...

A distraught Wladimir Klitschko has vowed to continue his trainer Emanuel Steward's good work in the wake of his tragic passing yesterday, as the world heavyweight champion prepares to fight Mariusz Wach in just over two weeks. The Ukrainian has been unable to train for the fight with his mentor of ten years due to his illness, but released a statement shortly after Steward's death to confirm that he will fight on for his coach. Boxing has suffered a tremendous loss with the passing of Emanuel Steward. Vitali and I, along with the entire Team Klitschko, send our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Emanuel's family and friends. It is not often that a person in any line of work gets a chance to work with a legend, well I was privileged enough to work with one for almost a decade. I will miss our time together. The  long talks about boxing, the world, and life itself. Most of all I will miss our friendship. My team and I will carry on with the goals we had set w...

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Klitschko reveals March sale of coveted prize Four-belt world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has admitted cashing in his super-heavyweight Olympic gold medal and donating the funds to his own charity which he founded with brother Vitali. The 36 year-old, who travelled to Atlanta in 1996 as part of the Ukraine’s first independent athletics team, defeated Tongan Paea Wolfgramm   7-3  in the final to pick up the top amateur prize and told CNN of his pride at claiming the medal. "It was absolutely a highlight in my life and also a highlight for the country because Ukraine in 1996 for the first time traveled to the Olympic Games as an independent country," Klitschko told CNN. "We collected a lot of medals and we got ninth place worldwide, so we got in the top 10, which was a great achievement by the athletes." "I did sell the medal in March and 100% of the funds, which is $1 million, went to the Klitschko Br...

Wladimir Klitschko Dear friends, I am shocked and deeply embarrassed by the actions of Dereck Chisora and his team over this past week. It saddens me how he represented the sport of boxing and disrespected the champion of the world Vitali Klitschko at the weigh-in and fight night.  But even more embarrassing and disgraceful to the sport was the post fight press conference.  With journalists from all over the world in attendance, this same man Dereck Chisora, got into a fight with Adam Booth, the trainer of David Haye, and David Haye himself. Dereck then promised out loudly multiple times right in front of the press to "personally SHOOT AND KILL David Haye!!!"  For all of the great Champions from the past that have been polishing the image of the sport of boxing and giving it the glamour, respect and recognition while setting a good example for the youth of the world to follow, this type of behavior kills all that hard work from the former champs and teaches di...

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor ‘Money’ frustrated at lack of challenges Floyd Mayweather has jokingly offered to move up to heavyweight to take on one of the Ukrainian world champion Klitschko brothers after his latest win over Victor Ortiz. The 34 year-old dominated the WBC welterweight champion over four rounds before a controversial knockout finish saw the unbeaten fighter take Ortiz’s title and claim an eighth world crown, eclipsing Manny Pacquiao’s seven. ‘Money’ has now admitted he is frustrated at not being challenged by other fighters in the welterweight division and said, tongue-in-cheek, that he may now move up to heavyweight to challenge WBA, WBO and IBF champion Wladimir or WBC belt holder Vitali. “I'm tired of beating up these guys. I'm thinking of moving up to the heavyweights and fighting the Klitschko brothers,” stated Mayweather, who has one major challenge left at 147lbs that the whole boxing world hopes happens in 2012. A fight between the ...

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor ‘Dr. Steelhammer’ adds WBA title to belt haul Wladimir Klitschko produced an exemplary against David Haye at the Imtech Arena tonight, using his height and weight advantage to full effect and taking away four world titles. The 35 year-old failed to produce his 50th knockout as predicted, but dominated proceedings to ensure the Klitschko brothers hold all of the world belts. The pattern of the fight was clear from the off, with Klitschko pawing out his jab and making Haye lunge to try and get his shots off. Haye seemed to struggle with Klitschko’s reach and each round seemed to replicate the other with a cat and mouse fight unfolding from the first bell, with the Briton unable to get close the bigger fighter. Klitschko’s athleticism and ring know-how saw him push the smaller man down, blatantly at times, but it was effective and Haye seemed to tire into the later rounds. The WBO, IBF and IBO champion popped out the odd right hand to remind Haye of his ...

Wladimir Klitschko v David Haye (WBO, IBF, IBO and WBA heavyweight titles) Imtech Arena, Hamburg, Germany 12x3 rounds                                                     Klitschko                        Haye ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------            Round 1                                 10                                9                                                     ...

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor ‘Hayemaker’ faces defining test in Hamburg The time for talking is about to stop. The time for fighting is upon the two most talked about fighters on the planet right now and a confident Londoner now has to back up his outspoken words on foreign soil. Bermondsey-born David Haye is to be given the opportunity he has craved his entire life and knows that defeat could end it all tonight. The 30 year-old started his career at what he has called his ‘stepping stone’ – the cruiserweight division and conquered it in less than five years in November 2007 when travelling to France to dethrone formidable two-belt champion Jean-Marc Mormeck on his home soil. The budding actor will now face another daunting trip on his defining night at the 57,000 capacity Imtech Arena in front an expected capacity of over 40,000 fans. The ‘Hayemaker’ has not been understated in his approach to fighting Wladimir Klitschko. From his planned and public ambush of a charity appearance...

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor Date and venue finalized for eagerly awaited unification WBO and IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has finally confirmed that he will square off against WBA title holder and arch-rival David Haye in a four-belt unification bout in Hamburg, Germany on July 2nd. Both fighters have agreed on a 50-50 purse for the bout and after over two-years of wrangling, the two fighters will finally have a  focal point for their heavyweight grudge match, with German football club Hamburger SV’s impressive 57,000 capacity Imtech Arena rubberstamped to host the summer bout. Klitschko, 35, is undefeated in over seven years and has a formidable 58 fight record, with 55 victories, whilst 30 year-old Haye has just one loss in his 26 bouts. The Londoner holds an unbeaten three-year record since moving up to heavyweight after unifying the cruiserweight division and will retire from boxing in October. Should the “Hayemaker” be successful in the summer, he cou...

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor Adam Booth reveals Haye v Klitschko terms almost finalised After the disappointment of missing out on a world heavyweight title challenge, not once, but twice, British and Commonwealth champion Dereck Chisora will now have heard David Haye’s manager Adam Booth announce a deal is in place for a bout with Wladimir Klitschko (55-3, 49 KO's) less than a day after his bout was cancelled. Chisora, 27, was due to meet WBO and IBF champion Wladimir in December originally, only for the Ukrainian to pull out injured, leaving Chisora devastated. Then Wladimir started negotiations with Haye’s management, only to u-turn and offer Chisora a second chance, stating his promise to the Briton would be fulfilled. It now looks like money has won the day over integrity as Haye and Klitschko have agreed all terms for the summer unification, bar the date and venue. The bout has been slated for either June 25th or July 2nd and will most likely take place in Germany, Klitschk...

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor Wladimir unification talks with Haye intensify Dereck Chisora’s chances of claiming two versions of the sports biggest prize have been taken away from the Londoner as WBO and IBF champion Wladimir Klitschko has called the fight off for a second time in three months. Scepticism will again reign supreme as talks about the Ukrainian facing WBA champion David Haye have, once again, been dominating the headlines over the past two weeks, just as they did before Klitschko pulled out of their first meeting in December. Chisora will no doubt be heavily compensated once again for his inconvenience, but many will see it as Wladimir's only chance to book a July meeting with the "Hayemaker" and it is now unlikely that the bout with the British and Commonwealth champion will happen until after Wladimir faces Haye. The news comes just hours after Ronald "Winky" Wright pulled out of a scheduled bout with another Briton, Matthew Macklin, wh...