IBF, IBO and WBO World Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko of Ukraine says he intends to train hard before his next title defense bout against young boxer Dereck Chisora of Britain, FightNews.com reported.
'Dr. Steelhammer' Klitschko (55-3, 49 KOs) is scheduled to fight 'Del Boy' Chisora (14-0, 9 KOs), who holds the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles, on December 11 at the SAP Arena in Mannheim, Germany.
"I know that Dereck Chisora is a very dangerous opponent. He's young, he's fast and he's a very hard puncher," Klitscko was quoted as saying.
"I definitely will not underestimate Chisora and will prepare myself as intensely as I always do and try to give Chisora no chance," he said.
Klitschko, 34, fought last of his three title bouts in Germany (against Ruslan Chagaev, Eddie Chambers and Samuel Peter) and won them all with knockouts.
Chisora and Klitschko will also meet each other on Saturday in Germany as they are set to watch a bout between Wladimir's older brother Vitali Klitschko and Shannon Briggs.
MOSCOW, October 13 (RIA Novosti)
