Braunschweig Former WBO heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko is set to defend his WBA international title this Friday, February 8, against American Vaughn Bean at Volkswagenhalle in Braunschweig, Germany. At the official press conference in Braunschweig on Monday both fighters showed up mentally strong and confident of victory.
I'm prepared for full 12 rounds, Dr. Klitschko, 30-1 (29 KOs), said. It doesn't matter how I'm going to win. But I guarantee a victory.
With an impressive win over WBC #8 ranked Bean the older Klitschko brother wants to back up his high international rankings and move closer to another world title shot. Vitali Klitschko is ranked WBC #2, WBA #3 and WBO #2.
Vaughn Vicious Bean, 44-2 (32 KOs), suffered his two single career losses in world title fights against Michael Moorer and Evander Holyfield who he dropped close decisions to.
I have no interest in winning a decision, the 28-year-old Chicagoan said who won his last eleven consecutive fights. I came to Germany to knock Klitschko out. Bean appears to be in very good shape, Klitschko coach Fritz Sdunek acknowledged. On the video tapes I've seen his physic was softer. This will be a tough walk for Vitali.
But Vitali is in great physical shape as well and his stamina is excellent. Since quite a while the 30-year-old Ukrainian eyes a big fight against either Tyson, Holyfield or Lewis. Another impressive defense of his WBA international belt could also recommend himself for a world title shot against World Boxing Association champion John Ruiz.
