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Chisora signs to fight both Klitschkos

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Derek Chisora is on a collision course with both Klitschko brothers after he signed a contract to face Wladimir in Germany on December 11.

The 26-year-old British heavyweight champion is obliged to face Vitali if he can overcome the significant hurdle of WBO and IBF king Wladimir.

"It's in the contract that if he beats Wladimir then he has to face Vitali next, but he's got a big job ahead of him first," Chisora's promoter Frank Warren said.

Having agreed a bout, Chisora has given British boxing a huge boost after David Haye failed to secure a clash against either of the fearsome Ukrainian siblings.

WBA champion Haye was locked in talks with the Klitschko camp, but negotiations collapsed over a financial dispute. Now Chisora has the chance to write his name in the history books by ending Wladimir's era of dominance over the heavyweight division.

Sceptics have suggested that Chisora - a veteran of a mere 14 professional fights - does not have the experience to overcome Wladimir, but he insists that he is up to the challenge.

"This is about glory for me and becoming the heavyweight champion of the world, something I've dreamed about since I started boxing," Chisora said. "Haye will not fight the Klitschkos as long as they are champions, but I'm up for the fight and will take them on.

"The Klitschkos have ruled for too long and I can't wait to get into the ring in Germany and smash the living daylights out of Wladimir first. Vitali is waiting in the background and I'll deal with him once I've dealt with Wladimir.

"Wladimir is a good strong champion, technically excellent, but I believe I can bring something new to beat him. I'm a young, fresh and hungry challenger and I've got the punch back me up. An opportunity like this may not come around again or for a long time so I've got to take it now and believe me, one shot is all I need."

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