World heavyweight champion Vladimir "Dr. Steelhammer" Klitschko will defend his title belts against Poland's Mariusz "TThe Viking" Wach in Hamburg on November 10, 2012, it was announced on August 22.
"It is always something special to box in Hamburg," said Klitschko via AFP.
"This fight will also be special because I have never fought against a boxer who is bigger than me and has a longer reach."
Wladimir Klitschko is a Ukrainian heavyweight professional boxer currently holds the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO & The Ring Heavyweight titles.
Mariusz Wach is a Polish professional boxer. He is the current WBC International heavyweight title holder ranked #4 by WBC. At 6' 7.5" tall with a reach of 82", Wach, who is based in the United States, is four centimetres taller than Klitschko with a reach two cms longer.
According to
Luke Furman of Boxing Scene, Polish giant Mariusz Wach continues to display a strong mental confidence regarding a fall clash with WBO/IBO/WBA/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko.
Wach, as stated in another recent interview, believes he has nothing to lose in the contest. He watched plenty of Wladimir's fights and he saw several items that he plans to expose.
"Even if I lose, I don't lose anything. On the contrary, I'll gain something regardless of the verdict. I just want to show the good side of boxing to the entire world. So I'm really really at peace and I will come to the ring relaxed, confident, and I'll do my part," said Wach.
Klitschko vs Wach Scheduled Event
When: November 10, 2012
Time: 4:00 PM ET
Where: O2 World Arena, Altona, Hamburg, Germany
Wladimir Klitschko Boxing record
Total fights: 61 | Wins: 58 Wins by KO: 51 Losses: 3 | Draws: 0
Wladimir Klitschko – The Last Three
1. Opponent: Tony Thompson
Date: July 7, 2012
Venue: Stade de Suisse Wankdorf, Bern, Canton of Bern, Switzerland
Result: Win – TKO (6th Round)
2. Opponent: Jean-Marc Mormeck
Date: March 3, 2012
Venue: Esprit Arena, Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Result: Win – KO (4th Round)
3. Opponent: David Haye
Date: July 2, 2011
Venue: Imtech Arena, Altona, Hamburg, Germany
Result: Win – UD
Mariusz Wach Boxing record
Total fights: 27 | Wins: 27 Wins by KO: 15 Losses: 0 | Draws: 0
Mariusz Wach – The Last Three
1. Opponent: Tye Fields
Date: March 24, 2012
Venue: Resorts Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Result: Win – TKO (6th Round)
2. Opponent: Jason Gavern
Date: November 6, 2011
Venue: Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA
Result: Win – TKO (6th Round)
3. Opponent: Kevin McBride
Date: July 9, 2011
Venue: Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA
Result: Win – KO (4th Round)
