The press conference for the Vitali Klitschko vs. Dereck Chisora heavyweight championship match was held today in London. Both Klitschko and Chisora were there and were in good spirits, and were able to joke around a bit and have some fun, while taking some shots at one another verbally but not taking anything too seriously. Right here, you can find a collection of Klitschko vs. Chisora press conference pictures, a video from the event, and a few quotes from the fighters as well. Take a look.
Klitschko-Chisora Video from London Presser
As you can see, both guys are confident of their victory in the upcoming fight, and were having some fun at one another’s expense. The two guys seem to like one another – but hopefully their boasts and claims are delivered on fight night and they put the friendly maneuvers and lighthearted jests aside to get down to business.
Photos from Vitali Klitschko & Dereck Chisora Press Conference
Fighter Quotes
Vitali Klitschko: “I am proud to have the title that Lennox Lewis, Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson had, and I will not give it away. It is only myself who can give it back to the WBC. When Chisora hits the floor nobody will have any doubts who is the winner.”
Dereck Chisora: “I will knock Klitschko out in round 8 and I will be the next king of the heavyweight division. I dont want to make him retire, I just want to beat him.”
The WBC title match between Vitali Klitschko and Dereck Chisora will take place at the Olympiahalle Munich, Germany on February 18, 2012.