Vitali Klitschko

JEJU, South Korea (Reuters) - Battered heavyweight contender Chris Arreola will have plenty of time to nurse his wounds following defeat at the powerful hands of Vitali Klitschko after boxing chiefs on Tuesday banned the fighter for swearing. The American, who dreams of becoming the first heavyweight champion of Mexican heritage, was in an emotional state after his corner had stopped the September 26 fight after the 10th round. Tears flowed freely as he thanked the crowd and the boxer later relied on some industrial language to express his intent to hit back following the defeat. World Boxing Council president Jose Sulaiman took a ... Read Full Story

Vitali Klitschko easily defended his World Boxing Council heavyweight title, pummelling previously unbeaten Cristobal Arreola through 10 rounds before the challenger's corner threw in the towel. The one-sided fight ended with a victory for Ukraine's Klitschko when Arreola's trainer Henry Ramirez waved it off before the start of the 11th round, telling referee to Jon Schorle to halt the slaughter. "I know he was hurt," Klitschko said. "I hit him a lot. He has a great, great chin." "I landed a couple of very hard punches to his head, but he still stayed on his feet." Klitschko, who won every round on one of ... Read Full Story

BERLIN (Reuters) - WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko will go up against American Kevin Johnson in Berne, Switzerland on December 12 in what will be his third title defense this year, he said on Monday. Ukrainian Klitschko, whose brother Vladimir holds the IBF, IBO and WBO crowns, retained his WBC title with a 10th round TKO over previously undefeated challenger Cristobal Arreola last month. That victory was Klitschko's third since returning to the ring in 2008 following an injury-induced retirement in 2005. "I feel fully fit. I cannot wait to get back into the ring," Klitschko said in a statement. "Kevin Johnson is dangerous. ... Read Full Story

Vitali Klitschko, who shares three of four major belts with brother Wladimir, puts his World Boxing Council title on the line when he meets Cristobal Arreola in a heavyweight bout Saturday. Klitschko, who has battled injuries which led to a four-year hiatus from the sport, is the heavy favourite for Saturday's fight at Staples Center arena. "This will be fight number three at Staples and I spend a lot of time in Los Angeles," Klitschko said. "For me it is the biggest arena and I am ready to fight there. I will show my skills and punch in the ring." The 38-year-old Klitschko has ... Read Full Story

Vitali Klitschko, who shares three of four major belts with brother Wladimir, puts his World Boxing Council title on the line when he meets Cristobal Arreola in a heavyweight bout on Saturday. Klitschko, who has battled injuries which led to a four-year hiatus from the sport, is the heavy favourite for Saturday's fight at Staples Center arena. "This will be fight number three at Staples and I spend a lot of time in Los Angeles," Klitschko said. "For me it is the biggest arena and I am ready to fight there. I will show my skills and punch in the ring." The 38-year-old Klitschko ... Read Full Story