Vitali Klitschko, 39, will have his hands full come Saturday night. Photo: publicity.
The older brother of also-world champion Wladimir, boxing star Vitali Klitschko hasn’t lost since 2003, when England’s Lennox Lewis beat him by technical knockout in California, for the World Boxing Council title.
On Saturday – and broadcast on ESPN – the Ukranian of 39 years of age will put his WBC belt up for grabs against Cuba’s Odlanier Solis (17w, 0l) in Germany.
At these times when his near-compatriot Fedor Emelianenko has had his supremacy debunked, it would be a good idea for old Vitali to keep on his toes, especially since the 30-year-old Cuban – a mere child – is undefeated.