Thompson Loses by Knockout In Title Bid; D.C. Native Stopped Klitschko in...

The Washington Post;  July 13, 2008 ;     700+ words ......title holder Wladimir Klitschko of Ukraine. Thompson keeled over in slow motion...greatest respect for Tony Thompson," Klitschko said. "The man gave everything...first." In the 10th round, Klitschko knocked down Thompson without landing a punch...

Fort Washington's Thompson Gets Heavyweight Title Shot

The Washington Post;  April 10, 2008 ;     323 words ......holder Wladimir Klitschko were cleared yesterday, according to Thompson's manager, Nate...lopsided win for Klitschko. I love this kind of stuff. I love it." Thompson first walked into...approved a fight with Thompson, Peake said. The...televised by HBO. "Klitschko feels like he ...

Thompson's late development may trouble Klitschko

The Independent - London;  July 12, 2008 ;     252 words ......double champion Wladimir Klitschko defends his belts against...American pretender Tony Thompson. Klitschko has the humour and intellect...determination to trouble Klitschko. Most American fighters arrive opposite Klitschko in rings pitched in heavyweight...effort."I truly believe that ...

Boxing: LACKLUSTRE WLAD HAS TO BE TAKEN ON; KLITSCHKO v THOMPSON SETANTA...

The Racing Post (London, England);  July 12, 2008 ;     364 words ......Enter 6-1 outsider Thompson. Dismissed by many...a nightmare for Klitschko. Just one inch...and even heavier, Thompson won't be bullied...Sultan Ibragimov. Thompson is left-handed...Sanders smashed Klitschko to bits inside...1pt 6-1 Hills T Thompson on points 1pt 20...is on Wladimir ...

Klitschko's unconvincing knockout fuels Haye's ambition

The Independent - London;  July 14, 2008 ;     306 words ......took Wladimir Klitschko far too long to knock out Tony Thompson in Hamburg on...of ambition. Thompson jumped at the...11th round when Klitschko connected with...heavyweight division. "Thompson has no defence and Klitschko's defence was...

Boxing: KLITSCHKO PROMISES A KNOCKOUT PERFORMANCE IN TITLE DEFENCE.(Sport)

The Journal (Newcastle, England);  July 12, 2008 ;     401 words ......other - something Klitschko claims not to recall. I can't remember Thompson, he said. But I...sparring together. Thompson, meanwhile, was left unimpressed by Klitschko's apparent weak...last the distance. Thompson's confidence has not gone unnoticed in Klitschko's camp, and coach...

Box: Klitschko gets green light for Thompson fight

AAP Sports News (Australia);  April 11, 2008 ;     242 words ......Australia) 04-11-2008 Box: Klitschko gets green light for Thompson fight HAMBURG, Germany...from the IBF, because Thompson has waiting for a year," Klitschko told German agency SID. If he beats Thompson, Klitschko says he is prepared...

HEAVYWEIGHTS PROVE LIGHTWEIGHTS WITH FANS BOXING: PUNCHLINES BOXING:...

The Sunday Herald;  July 6, 2008 ;     694 words ......American southpaw, Thompson, against Wladimir Klitschko, who is arguably...holiday, " warned Thompson but that was...nastiness with Klitschko or any of the...On Saturday, Klitschko has to stay relaxed and wait for Thompson to run out of...

Thompson Is the One to Beat, And for Now the One to Avoid

The Washington Post;  November 21, 2007 ;     293 words ......Garden, the No. 1-ranked Thompson of Fort Washington was...with IBF champion Wladimir Klitschko. In October, the Russian...Ibragimov also passed on facing Thompson, opting for a relatively...and sit back and wait," Thompson said. "Hopefully, they...to the American public." Thompson's ...

Thompson's Fans Frustrated Outcome

The Washington Post;  July 13, 2008 ;     384 words ......health. They prayed for Thompson's future. They prayed that Thompson's trip across the Atlantic...they settled down to watch Thompson fight heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko for the title, live from...screen. Eleven rounds later, Thompson fell to the canvas as gasps...showed a card ...

[ Klitschko crushes Byrd in rematch... ]

Daily Breeze;  April 23, 2006 ;     507 words ...BERLIN, Germany -- Wladimir Klitschko refused to let the rematch with...claim the IBF heavyweight title. Klitschko's right hook finished off the American...losing a decision. This time around Klitschko -- executing trainer Emanuel Steward...

Klitschko wants Lewis

The Record (Bergen County, NJ);  July 1, 2002 ;     529 words ...00-00-0000 Klitschko wants Lewis -- Backers aren't sure he...One Star B ATLANTIC CITY -- Wladimir Klitschko's growing command of English includes...veteran Ray Mercer on Saturday night, Klitschko again expressed his desire to fight...

Vitali Klitschko no dummy inside the ring either

AP Worldstream;  June 19, 2003 ;     700+ words ...00-00-0000 Dateline: LOS ANGELES Vitali Klitschko speaks four languages, has an advanced...fight Lennox Lewis. Then again, Klitschko is no dummy in the ring, either. I am not a god and nobody's perfect, Klitschko said. But I am really confident...

Klitschko is no dummy in the ring, either

Deseret News (Salt Lake City);  June 20, 2003 ;     432 words ...LOS ANGELES -- Vitali Klitschko speaks four languages, has an advanced...eager to fight Lennox Lewis. Then again, Klitschko is no dummy in the ring, either. "I am not a god and nobody's perfect," Klitschko said. "But I am really confident to...

Klitschko's resume more than boxing.

The Orange County Register (Santa Ana, Calif.) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service);  June 19, 2003 ;     700+ words ...Byline: Carlos Arias LOS ANGELES _ Vitali Klitschko is not your typical heavyweight fighter...Angeles with his wife and two children, Klitschko also is one of the most physically imposing...6-foot-7 and weighing 248 pounds. And Klitschko is a legitimate challenger to Lennox...