Klitschko to meet Sosnowski
Vitali Klitschko will defend his WBC heavyweight title against London-based Pole Albert Sosnowski on May 29.
The Ukrainian veteran had looked set to face former WBA champion Nikolay Valuev but, when that fight broke down, European champion Sosnowski stepped in and will challenge for the title in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
Warsaw-born 31-year-old Sosnowski (45-2-1, with 27 knockout wins) won the European title by dethroning Italian Paolo Vidoz and had previously upset Briton Danny Williams.
Sosnowski unsurprisingly pulled out of the Harrison fight and said: "It's a dream come true. Because of the Harrison fight I am already in training and suddenly here comes the once-in-a-lifetime chance to fight Klitschko."
He added: "I want to thank him and his team for giving me that opportunity which I will definitely take. For me, Klitschko is already over the hill. I know that I am the underdog for everybody, but I tell you, Klitschko will regret that he picked me.
"Many Polish and Germans with Polish roots live in the Gelsenkirchen area and I hope that they will support me. I will be the first Polish heavyweight champion of the world."
Hamburg-based Klitschko said: "I'm very happy to have my next fight in Germany again. The arena in Gelsenkirchen and the fans there are very special.
"I experienced that last year when my brother Wladimir had his fight there in front of 61,000 spectators. The atmosphere was simply electrifying.
"I saw Sosnowski's fights on DVD and must admit that he is a very experienced, quick and tough opponent. He will do anything to get my belt but I promise that this is not going to happen."
Date published :
09 Mar 2010 - 11:51:54
