Ukrainian world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (R) and challenger Samuel Peter (L) of Nigeria play football with former German Bundesliga player Karl-Heinz Koerbel (C) after a press conference at the Commerzbank Arena on August 2, 2010 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Klitschko will defend his IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles against Peter on September 11.
Wladimir Klitschko: “Peter is very experienced and a very good puncher. He has improved a lot in his last fights. I will be well prepared and definetely not underestimate him. I am happy to have a true opponent now and not somebody who just fights in his own dreams. Povetkin does not count anymore.”
Samuel Peter: “I do not want to say a lot today. I will let my fists speak on September 11. You will see a new Sam Peter!”
In Germany, the fight will be broadcast live and exclusively on RTL. ESPN will show the fight in the US. Tickets via www.eventim.de and the hotline +49- (0)1805-57 00 00. Prices start at 24 Euro.
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