Povetkin ill, misses presser

A press conference in Frankfurt, Germany, to announce Wladimir Klitschko’s September 11 world heavyweight title defense against Alexander Povetkin went on without the mandatory challenger in attendance. Povetkin was said to be suffering from a sinus inflammation. An angry Klitschko stated Povetkin is to blame if he misses his world title chance. Sam Peter was mentioned as a possible replacement. Povetkin’s representatives promised that Povetkin will be ready for the fight.

July 19th, 2010

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