Klitschko to fight either Povetkin or Chambers

Vladimir Klitschko will defend one of his world heavyweight titles against either Russian Alexander Povetkin or American Eddie Chambers this year, the Ukrainian said. Klitschko, who holds the IBF, IBO and WBO belts, said he was in the process of...

Vladimir Klitschko will defend one of his world heavyweight titles against either Russian Alexander Povetkin or American Eddie Chambers this year, the Ukrainian said.

Klitschko, who holds the IBF, IBO and WBO belts, said he was in the process of choosing an opponent for the December 12 fight.

"I have a choice which belt to defend," the 33-year-old said on his personal website.

"I would fight either Povetkin, a mandatory IBF challenger, or Chambers, a mandatory WBO challenger."

Povetkin, 29, has won all 17 of his fights, including 12 by knockout, since turning professional in 2005.

He beat Chambers in a unanimous decision in January 2008, handing the American his only defeat in 36 fights.

The Russian was scheduled to fight Klitschko (53-3-0) last December but pulled out after injuring his foot in training.

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