• Wladimir Klitschko v Jean-Marc Mormeck

Wlad v Mormeck rearranged; implications for Haye?

ESPN staff
December 8, 2011
Jean-Marc Mormeck is a former world champion at cruiserweight © PA Photos
Enlarge

Wladimir Klitschko's world heavyweight title clash with Jean-Marc Mormeck has been rescheduled for March 3 in Dusseldorf.

The fight was set to take place on December 10, but Klitschko opted to pull out after having an operation to remove a kidney stone.

Mormeck, who was stopped by David Haye in the seventh round during 2007, now has the chance to win the WBA, IBF and WBO belts at the ESPRIT Arena. He is a former cruiserweight world champion who stepped up to heavyweight in 2009.

Klitschko said in a statement: "I know that I am the favourite in all my fights but I also know that each opponent is motivated to be in the best shape ever when he fights me.

"Mormeck is one of the most experienced fighters I have ever faced. He has had many world title fights, has a very good technique, can take a lot of punches and is very intelligent inside the ring.

"To underestimate him would be a fatal mistake. I am very happy to return to the ESPRIT Arena where I fought against Eddie Chambers. The spectators and the atmosphere for that fight were great and I am sure it will be again this time."

Recent reports suggested Haye had been offered the chance to fight Vitali Klitschko on March 3 but, with that date now taken, that bout appears to be in jeopardy.

© ESPN Sports Media Ltd.
Close

ABOUT COOKIES

To help make this website better, to improve and personalize your experience and for advertising purposes, are you happy to accept cookies and other technologies.

More Info Here Cookie Choices