Vitali Klitschko to fight Sosnowski

By Brinsley Bailey: Vitali Klitschko (39-2) will defend his World Boxing Council heavyweight title against London-based Pole Albert Sosnowski (45-2-1) on May 29 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Klitschko had looked set to face former WBA champion Nikolay Valuev but, when negotiations broke down, European champion Sosnowski swiftly stepped in as a replacement.

“This is a dream come true,” Sosnowski said. “Because of the Harrison fight I am already in training and suddenly here comes the once-in-a-lifetime chance to fight Klitschko. 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.”

Klitschko commented, “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.”

This news will be a blow to Britain’s Audley Harrison, who had been due to challenge Sosnowski for the European belt in London next month.

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