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01.09.2010 17:12
A press conference of WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and the title contender Shannon Briggs has been held in Kiev. Photo from website sportsdaily.ru

A press conference of WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and the title contender Shannon Briggs has been held in Kiev. Photo from website sportsdaily.ru

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and contender Shannon Briggs have a verbal duel in Kiev

Klitschko's opponent showed his impudence in the first minute of the press conference, when, despite the signs with the names, he sat next to the championship belt. But Vitali remedied the situation saying that Briggs is too early to dream of his title.
 
The managers of the parties were the first to take the floor at the briefing. "In a while, we will fight again for the most prestigious heavyweight title. I have never seen Shannon so motivated. For him, the fight with Klitschko is his last chance to become the world champion. We thank the team of 'Klitschko Management Group' for this opportunity", said the manager of Shannon Briggs.
 
"I respect his record of fights. Shannon is the athlete who was able to down Lennox Lewis in the ring. But nobody can knock out Vitali Klitschko. You will watch a meeting of two strong competitors for the heavyweight championship, and I am ready to end the fight in any of the rounds. But I want to improve my own knockout record, so I will do it as soon as possible", promised Vitali.
 
The entire press conference looked more like a show.
 
"Look at me, I am strong and powerful! I'll knock you out!" – shouted Shannon, boasting his biceps.
"Yes, but most of the athletes with whom I met in the ring promised the same thing!" – answered Klitschko.
"Those were kids! But now you will have to fight with a man! You are my next victim!" – said Briggs in conclusion.
 
As already reported, the fight between the heavyweights will be held October 16 at the arena 'O2 World' in Hamburg.
 
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Press Conference of WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and pretender to the title, Shannon Briggs

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