Klitschko sets up fight with Pianeta
March 6, 2013, Wednesday
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UKRAINE'S Vladimir Klitschko will defend his four world heavyweight title belts against former sparring partner German-Italian challenger Francesco Pianeta in Mannheim on May 4, his management said yesterday.
Klitschko, who holds the IBF, IBO, WBO and WBA crowns had used the 28-year-old Pianeta as a sparring partner last year. The 36-year-old Ukrainian's record stands as 59 wins and three defeats after his three successful title defenses in 2012, including a November victory over Poland's Mariusz Wach. Pianeta, who at 1.93 meters is five centimeters shorter than his opponent, is still undefeated with 28 wins and one draw. "I have a lot of respect for Pianeta because he is young and has a big fighting spirit," the 36-year-old Klitschko said in a statement.
Klitschko, who holds the IBF, IBO, WBO and WBA crowns had used the 28-year-old Pianeta as a sparring partner last year. The 36-year-old Ukrainian's record stands as 59 wins and three defeats after his three successful title defenses in 2012, including a November victory over Poland's Mariusz Wach. Pianeta, who at 1.93 meters is five centimeters shorter than his opponent, is still undefeated with 28 wins and one draw. "I have a lot of respect for Pianeta because he is young and has a big fighting spirit," the 36-year-old Klitschko said in a statement.
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