Wladimir Klistchko Retains Titles In Hamburg            Latest
Ukraine's Wladimir Klitschko knocked out America's Tony Thompson in the 11th round to retain his WBO and IBF world heavyweight titles. The 32-year-old took control of Saturday's fight from the fourth round before going on to inflict Thompson's second defeat in 33 fights. Klitschko 51-3 (45) turned boos to cheers, sending the American to the canvas 1:38 into the round. He redeemed himself after an ugly 10th in which he pushed Thompson to the canvas and fell on him."It was a tough fight and Thompson put on a great defensive effort," said Klitschko. "You could see that he really wanted to win. He is a strong fighter. It was a lot of fun to fight against him." Klitschko's next fight is expected to be in November against Russia's Alexander Povetkin, the number one IBF challenger, he will be aware that British cruiserweight king David Haye is moving up to heavyweight and watched the fight. "If he fights me in the same way he fought that guy he will be knocked out in three rounds," said Haye.
July 2008
1.  Wlad Klitschko
2. Ruslan Chagaev
3.  Samuel Peter
4.  Nicolay Valuev
5.  Alex Povetkin
6.  Sultan Ibragimov
7.  Tony Thompson
8.  Lamon Brewster
9.  Matt Skelton
10.  Oleg Maskaev

 

 

 

 

Current  Heavyweight Champions
 
Samuel Peter
WBC Champion
 
Ruslan Chagaev
WBA Champion
 
Wladimir Klitschko
IBF Champion
 
Wladimir Klitschko
WBO Champion

 

 
 

 

 
   

       
   

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