13:11  ,  March 5, 2012

Thompson to be Vladimir Klitschko’s next opponent

Ukrainian heavyweight champion Vladimir Klitschko confirmed American Tony Thompson as his next opponent, BoxingScene.com reports.

Klitschko said it after the victorious fight against French Jean-Marc Mormeck on March 4.

Thompson is the mandatory challenger for the title of world champion on IBF, which currently belongs to Klitschko. Besides, Klitschko is WBO and WBA champion.

Klitschko will fight against Thompson this summer.

Follow NEWS.am SPORT on Facebook, Twitter and Telegram


  • Related News