Wladimir Klitschko liquidó a Mormeck en 4

El ucraniano Wladimir Klitschko defendió con éxito sus coronas unificadas de peso pesado de la Organización Mundial de Boxeo (séptima), la Federación Internacional de Boxeo (undécima) y la Asociación Mundial de Boxeo (primera), al noquear en el cuarto round al retador francés Jean Marc Mormeck, este sábado por la noche en el combate estelar de una cartelera que fue organizada en el ESPRIT Arena, en Dusseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Alemania, en una presentación de K2 Promotions.

Desde que sonó la campana se veía una clara superior de Klitschko en alcance, estatura y fortaleza. No había duda que iba a imponerse temprano, y lo hizo con potentes combinaciones que sacudieron por completo la humanidad de Mormeck, quien se fue a la lona en par de ocasiones.

Luego de un primer round bastante sucio por parte de Wladimir, empujándolo hacia el piso al momento de querer amarrar, en el segundo lo envió a la lona con el primer golpe de consideración de la pelea. Fue una derecha que se estrelló en el rostro del retador francés.

En el tercero, Klitschko empuja a Mormeck para enviarlo a la lona, pero no hay caída válida. Son contundentes combinaciones de one-two lanzadas por Klitschko, quien finalizó su labor con otra combinación potente en el cuarto round.

Otra vez el jab de izquierda abrió por completo la guardia de Mormeck, quien seguidamente recibió una potente derecha al rostro que lo dejó fuera de control. Prácticamente, Mormeck quedó noqueado en pie, pero se fue a la lona con otra combinación que apenas le rozó la humanidad.

Al parecer, Mormeck se quejó que esa última combinación era ilegal porque estaba de rodillas, pero el referee puertorriqueño Luis Pabón hizo el conteo de protección, hasta declarar el triunfo de Klitschko por la vía del nocaut técnico a los 1:12 minutos del cuarto round. Mormeck lució todo temeroso en el combate, apenas lanzó sus golpes y fue superado sin objeción por el gigante ucraniano que celebró a lo grande con todos sus aficionados.

Con este triunfo, Klitschko mejoró su record a 57-3, con 50 nocauts, mientras que Mormeck cayó a 36-5, con 22 nocauts. Pero lo mejor de Klitschko es que se consolida como el mejor peso pesado de tres importantes organismos (AMB, OMB y FIB), dominando junto a su hermano Vitali, campeón pesado del WBC, los cuatro organismos más importantes de boxeo en el mundo.

En el principal combate de respaldo de esta cartilla, el inglés Ola Afolabi (19-2-3, 9 nocauts) se agenció la vacante corona crucero interina de la Organización Mundial de Boxeo (OMB), al derrotar por nocaut en el quinto round al ruso Valery Brudov (39-4, 28 nocauts).

Afolabi mandó a la lona a Brudov en el tercer y cuarto round, en una sólida presentación que le permitió agenciarse esta corona interina. Afolabi ganó este título interino en vista que el campeón Marco Huck aún no ha decidido si se quedará con este título o saltará definitivamente a la división de los pesos pesados.

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WBO/IBF/WBA Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko dominated Jean Marc Mormeck this past Saturday at the ESPRIT Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany en route to a fourth round knockout. In round two, Klitschko landed a hard right hand, which dropped Mormeck to his knees. Finally, in the fourth round, Klitschko landed a hard right hand, followed by a left which sent Mormeck down to the floor again. Mormeck struggled to stand up, and referee Luis Pabon stopped the fight at 1:12 of round four.

Wladimir Klitschko weighed in almost 30lbs heavier than Jean-Marc Mormeck ahead of their clash in Dusseldorf on Saturday, but the heavyweight champion admits he would still prefer to be fighting a bigger opponent.

The Ukrainian puts his WBO, IBF and WBA titles on the line against the Frenchman on Saturday night, aiming for a 14th straight victory.

Klitschko tipped the scales ahead of the contest at 244lbs, while his opponent – who will be making only his fourth appearance as a heavyweight – weighed in at 216lbs. Despite his obvious weight advantage, and the fact he is taller and boasts a longer reach, Klitschko says he feels uncomfortable when squaring up to smaller fighters.

“It’s a tough job to fight shorter guys,” he told boxingscene.com. “It’s a lot of energy for bigger guys. People say the weight is the advantage, but it’s not that much of an advantage. It’s a smaller target to hit, so you have to be precise, like surgery. Bigger targets are easier to hit, they’re slower and I can work with bigger guys.”

In the pre-fight build-up, Klitschko has likened Mormeck to Mike Tyson, and the 35-year-old says he will have to get on the front foot early against his squat, powerful foe.

“Jean-Marc will keep coming forward and throwing punches,” he said. “He is a great athlete in tremendous shape. I’m not going to wait too long to get my attack off the ground.”

Emanuel Steward, Klitschko’s trainer, is expecting his charge to experience a difficult night’s work and says his fighter is in a “no-win situation” with the fans.

“We’re fighting a style unlike anything Wladimir has had to face. Mormeck has a bob-and-weave style, one of the most difficult styles to prepare for. One of the biggest problems I’ve always had with my tall fighters is the head movement.

“I understand the fans’ opinion but style wise it’s not going to be that type of fight [a mismatch]. According to all of the experts, if the fight goes more than three or four rounds it was a terrible performance. If Wladimir knocks him out in a minute, it was expected. We’re going in to this fight facing a no-win situation.”

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The weights are in for Saturday’s big heavyweight contest, as Wladimir Klitschko (56-3, 49KOs) will defend his WBO/WBA/IBF titles against former cruiserweight king Jean Marc Mormeck (36-4, 22KOs) at the ESPRIT arena in Düsseldorf, Germany. Both fighters got on the scale. Klitschko weighed 111 kilograms [244.7-pounds]. The much smaller Mormeck was 98 kilograms [216-pounds]. Photos by Michael Sterlingeaton.

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Wladimir Klitschko and Jean-Marc Mormeck held their open work out at the Mercedes-Benz dealership in Düsseldorf (Germany). Over 900 fans showed up to watch both fighters showing off their boxing skills in preparation for their heavyweight championship fight this Saturday, March 3.

WBO/WBA Superchampion, IBO/IBF World Heavyweight and “The Ring” Champion Klitschko and his contender Jean-Marc Mormeck will face off at the ESPRIT arena in Düsseldorf, Germany.

A video and pictures of the Klitschko and Mormeck open work out is available on the official Klitschko facebook page (www.facebook.com/VitaliWladimirKlitschko).

The fight will be broadcast live and exclusively on RTL in Germany, in the US it will be shown on EPIX.

Remaining tickets for Klitschko vs. Mormeck are available on www.eventim.de.

Picture credit: Michael Sterling Eaton /KMG

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Berlin – Heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko is targetting his 50th career knockout when he takes on outsider Jean-Marc Mormeck in Duesseldorf on Saturday.

Ukrainian Klitschko, whose older brother Vitali beat Briton Dereck Chisora on points earlier this month to retain his WBC crown, holds the WBO, IBF, and WBA versions of the title.

“I am ready for this challenge,” Wladimir told a news conference in Duesseldorf on Monday. “I still have the hunger and I do not take this fight lightly.

“When you see how he talks, looks and moves then that shows he has the will and determination to become the first world heavyweight champion from France.”

The 35-year-old warned the Frenchman, nicknamed “Mini Tyson” because of his build, would be no pushover even though he was 17 centimetres shorter at 1.81 metres than the Ukrainian.

“It is extremely difficult to box against a man who is a lot shorter,” said Wladimir. “It does not make my job easier.”

Vladimir, standing 1.98 metres tall, has notched 49 knockouts in his 59 professional fights, and has lost three.

The fight had to be rescheduled from its original Dec 10 2011 date after Vladimir pulled out to undergo surgery to remove a kidney stone.

Mormeck, the 38-year-old former cruiserweight world champion, said he did not fear the Ukrainian, who will have a much wider reach due to his height.

“I have an iron will and am tough. I fear no one and that is my mental strength,” he said. “Does he have that as well?”

Compared to brother Vitali’s controversial bout against Chisora, which featured Chisora slapping the WBC champion during the weigh-in and exchanging punches with British boxer David Haye in a post-fight press conference, preparations for this bout have so far been peaceful.

“But it is still Monday and a Vitali’s press conference also was peaceful. Let’s see what happens at the weigh-in,” Wladimir said.

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WBO/IBF/WBA heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (L) goes face to face with former cruiserweight king Jean-Marc Mormeck at a press conference at the InterContinental hotel in Duesseldorf, western Germany. Klitschko of Ukraine will defend his titles against Mormeck of France on March 3rd in Duesseldorf. EPIX will televise in the United States.

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Wladimir Klitschko’s world heavyweight title showdown with Jean-Marc Mormeck has been rescheduled for March 3 in Dusseldorf.

Klitschko had been due to put WBA, IBF and WBO belts on the line against the Frenchman on Saturday – only for the Ukrainian to pull out following an operation to have a kidney stone removed.

However Klitschko, who toppled David Haye for the WBA strap in his last outing, has now confirmed the mandatory defence will go ahead at the ESPRIT Arena.

Klitschko said in a statement: “I know that I am the favourite in all my fights but I also know that each opponent is motivated to be in the best shape ever when he fights me.

“Mormeck is one of the most experienced fighters I have ever faced. He has had many world title fights, has a very good technique, can take a lot of punches and is very intelligent inside the ring.

“To underestimate him would be a fatal mistake. I am very happy to return to the ESPRIT Arena where I fought against Eddie Chambers. The spectators and the atmosphere for that fight were great and I am sure it will be again this time.”

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WBO/WBA/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko feels the right decision was made when he announced his withdrawal from this Saturday’s fight with former cruiserweight king Jean-Marc Mormeck. Klitschko felt ill over the weekend and had to undergo surgery on Saturday to remove a kidney stone. On Monday, Klitschko still felt  a lot of pain and knew the best decision was to withdrew from the fight, which is likely going to take place on the postponed date of March 3rd at ESPRIT arena in Düsseldorf, Germany.

“The decision to postpone the fight was the right one. The main thing is your health. I could not enter this fight without being 100% ready. I’m very sorry for the boxing fans who were anticipating this upcoming fight. But, the fight is not being canceled completely, only postponed. The pain came unexpectedly and was unpredictable and uncontrollable. Probably on March 3rd, this fight will happen,” Klitschko said.

“My mother once had a stone in the kidney. She said childbirth was easier than dealing with the stone. I can’t compare these two things, but I feel a deep respect for any woman who gives a child to the world. Anyone who has experienced this kind of pain can understand – it is difficult to describe. The last four days, I was in hell and I’m glad that I’m now in a position to give an interview.”

“A year ago, I unfortunately had to cancel another fight. This is what happens in life and sometimes in sports. When you lose, then nobody cares whether you’re ready or hwther you were 100%. When I enter the ring, I want to be ready. Right now I’m going to take further tests to make sure that there is no cause for serious concern. I am very pleased with the university clinic in Dusseldorf, they have done everything necessary. Unfortunately, it was not enough so I could go into battle, but I’m glad that life goes on without pain.”

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WBO/WBA/IBF heavyweight champion champion Wladimir Klitschko is very upset with having to withdraw from this Saturday’s fight against Jean Marc Mormeck in Düsseldorf, Germany. There were was immediate concern when information leaked out over the weekend that Klitschko had been rushed to the hospital with abdominal pains. The boxer required surgery to remove a kidney stone.

Klitschko was scheduled to take part in a Monday final press conference, but he continued to feel sharp pains in his abdominal region and he also had a high fever. Local doctors advised him to withdraw and get a few weeks of rest. The fight with Mormeck is now possibly going to happen on March 3rd.

“I’m devastated. I suddenly had incredible pain. The worst I’ve ever experienced. I had perfectly prepared [for this fight] for seven weeks. Then I get knocked out [of the fight] by a small three-millimeter kidney stone. I am totally disappointed,” Wladimir said.

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Berlín – El combate por la corona de los pesos pesados en tres asociaciones y federaciones entre el actual campeón, el ucranio Vladimir Klitschko, y el francés Jean Marc Mormeck ha sido aplazado sin fecha por enfermedad del púgil eslavo.

Klitschko fue operado de urgencia este sábado en la Clínica Universitaria de Düsseldorf para extirparle una piedra renal y se encuentra convaleciente desde entonces, anunciaron hoy los organizadores del evento.

El combate entre Klitschko, que ostenta las coronas de la OMB, AMB y FIB, debía disputarse el sábado próximo 8 de diciembre, en el pabellón Esprit Arena de la ciudad alemana de Düsseldorf, al oeste del país.

Los patrocinadores del más joven de los hermanos Klitschko, de 35 años, contaban inicialmente con que el púgil se recuperara en el plazo de una semana, pero los médicos han descartado que pueda estar listo para el combate.

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As previously reported, heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko pulled out of his fight against France’s Jean-Marc Mormeck. Wladimir had surgery to remove a kidney stone over the weekend and was still feeling ill. The fight had been scheduled for Saturday in Duesseldorf.

Klitschko’s manager, Bernd Boente, revealed that March 3 was a possible new date. The IBF would have to approve because Klitschko would be requested to fight a mandatory challenger on that date.

“We hope to know in two or three days. Mormeck is also ready to accept it,” Boente said.

Klitschko, the WBO, IBF, IBO and WBA champion, had abdominal pain at his training camp in Austria on Friday. The 35-year-old Ukrainian was taken to Innsbruck for treatment before he was transferred to a Duesseldorf hospital. The stone was removed Saturday, but Klitschko returned to the hospital Sunday before a scheduled television appearance.

Older brother Vitali Klitschko, the WBC champion, appeared on the live program and said Wladimir became ill shortly before the show and returned to the Duesseldorf hospital. He declined to elaborate.

The 39-year-old Mormeck is a former WBC and WBA unified cruiserweight champion. He has won all his fights since moving to the heavyweight division in 2009. He has a career record of 36 wins (22 KOs) and four defeats.

Saturday’s fight was supposed to be Klitschko’s 20th title bout and his first appearance since beating Britain’s David Haye in July. His record is 56-3 with 49 KOs.

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According to sources close to the situation, next week’s heavyweight championship fight between WBO/IBF/WBA-kingpin Wladimir Klitschko and former cruiserweight champ Jean-Marc Mormeck has been called off after Klitschko suffered from nephroliths, kidney stones. The champion was admitted twice to the hospital over the weekend. Klitschko had the kidney stones removed but suffered from complications, making his title defense impossible.

Klitschko manager Bernd Bönte confirmed the cancelation, stating: “It is true, the fight is canceled. Wladimir is really sad and devastated, but he suffered from extreme pain.” The heavyweight champion had kidney stones removed in surgery on Saturday but suffered an inflammation. He went back to the hospital yesterday, canceling an appearance alongside his brother Vitali in a German TV show. The elder Klitschko said: “He felt nauseous and went to the clinic. He isn’t feeling so well.” A press conference with further updates is scheduled for later today in Dusseldorf, Germany

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