Wladimir Klitschko delays fight
The World Boxing Organization (WBA) has granted special permission
for world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko to hold, before a bout
with WBA regular champion Alexander Povetkin, a fight with another
contender if agreement with the Russian is reached by February 28, 2013.
"If that happens, the bout [against Povetkin] should be scheduled no
later than July 31. Otherwise, an auction will be held among promoters
on March 18 for the right to hold this fight," reads a statement posted
on the official Web site of the WBA.
The fee for the fight between the Ukrainian and the Russian should be
split in the following proportions: 75% for Klitschko and 25% for
Povetkin. If Klitschko is defeated during a voluntary defense of his
titles before the fight against Povetkin, the money will be split
equally between the two boxers.
As reported, the World Boxing Organization (WBA) obliged Wladimir
Klitschko to hold a fight with Alexander Povetkin by February 24, 2013.
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