Wladimir Klitschko is considering a shock comeback to try for another world title at the age of 48.
Klitschko hasn’t boxed since his 2017 loss to Anthony Joshua. But it sparked speculation that the Ukrainian, then the reigning heavyweight world champion, could be tempted to come out of retirement to pursue a record-breaking title win.
Tom Loeffler, who founded K2 Promotions with the Klitschko brothers, sky sports: “I know it was once his dream to break George Foreman’s record and become the oldest heavyweight champion.”
But he added: “I don’t want to speak for Vladimir. I will let him tell everything that concerns him.”
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Oleksandr Usyk and Fury star in epic trailer ahead of rematch.
There are four major world titles. Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will rematch on December 21 for three of the belts: WBC, WBO and WBA. Sky Sports Ticket Office.
Daniel Dubois holds the IBF heavyweight title, his fourth and final belt.
“I wouldn’t fight Usyk because he’s his compatriot, but now you have a guy like Daniel Dubois and depending on the situation, I could see him retiring,” Loeffler said.
“But we will let him make any announcements. A lot depends on what happens on December 21st.
“There are no better ambassadors for boxing than Wladimir and his brother Vitali. If Wladimir returns to the ring, I think many fans will want to see him again.”
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Daniel Dubois said after his fight with Joseph Parker that he aims for a solid fight and wants to fight all the top fighters.
After losing his unified world titles to Fury in 2015, Klitschko was set to box him again, but that didn’t work out. Loeffler wonders if a second fight could still happen after all these years.
“There was a clause for a rematch with Tyson Fury, but after winning that fight, Tyson went off the rails, so Wladimir didn’t get the rematch he was contractually scheduled to have. So we don’t know what will happen if that happens in the future. It’s a huge fight. “he said.
“But we’re all focused on December 21st and it depends on what Vladimir decides to do. He’s in a situation in Ukraine that could change every day. I’m glad they’re fighting hard. Vladimir “If there is a possibility of him returning to the ring, that is his decision but we will certainly support it.”
Dubois himself would welcome an IBF world title fight against Klitschko. “This is an era in boxing where anything can happen,” Dubois said. sky sports.
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“I think there was some talk about that before, but he clearly wasn’t happy about it. ‘Should I put Daniel on my case? This young lion is hunting me, no?’
“People like that can retire. Look, Mike Tyson had an exhibition fight the other day. That’s all to play for. It’s good.”
“Then if all the conditions are right, then yes, let’s fight.”
Loeffler noted: “Every time I see Wladimir, he’s in incredible shape. He’s always training and staying fit. He’s one of the most athletic people I’ve ever met. If anyone can do it, Wladimir can do it, but we’ll see. .
“If he made boxing history with such a touching story, I would definitely support him.”
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