The weigh-in is official. Heavyweight champion Wald Klitschko came in at 241 lbs. and Tony "The Tiger" Thomspon tipped the scale at 247 lbs.Although very boring and very robotic, Wlad has still looked dominate in his recent fights. However, some think Thompson may be able to give him some trouble with his boxing ability and the fact that he is only giving up one inch in height.
We see it as a another fairly easy win for the champ from the Ukraine. Emanuel Steward has Klitschko using his specimen of a body better than ever before and he should not have to worry about his questionable chin as Thompson does not show any one-punch KO power. Either way this fight is a no win situation for Klitschko. If he wins, then he beat another "bum" in the heavyweight division and if he loses, he loses to that same "bum". As far as the significance of the fight - not much.
The bout will take place today in Hamburg, Germany and will be aired live on HBO at 4:30 pm EST.
Undercard:
Jonathon Banks (19-0, 14 Ko's) vs. Vincenzo Rossitto (36-5, 22 Ko's)
Jonathon Banks is the undefeated Kronk prospect who currently holds the NABO cruiserweight title. Emanuel Steward has informed us that he will be a force to reckon with in the fairly open cruiserweight division, especially with the recent departure of former undisputed champ David Haye.
Look for Banks to take care of business in this bout against an opponent who has only one notable fight in his career in which he was KO'd in two rounds by the aforementioned Haye.
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