Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tony Thompson
Synopsis
On 12 July 2008, Klitschko faced mandatory challenger Tony Thompson. The fight took place at Color Line Arena in Hamburg, Germany, the same venue where Thompson had defeated then-highly regarded German boxer Luan Krasniqi in a WBO world heavyweight title eliminator almost a year prior. In the build-up to the fight, Klitschko praised Thompson for his defensive abilities, while Klitschko's trainer Emmanuel Steward described Thompson as "one of the most difficult fights we will have". In the pre-fight interview, Thompson promised that he wouldn't run away from Klitschko, and would stand in front of him and fight toe-to-toe.
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- Original Title
- Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tony Thompson
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
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What is Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tony Thompson about?
On 12 July 2008, Klitschko faced mandatory challenger Tony Thompson. The fight took place at Color Line Arena in Hamburg, Germany, the same venue where Thompson had defeated then-highly regarded German boxer Luan Krasniqi in a WBO world heavyweight title eliminator almost a year prior. In the build-up to the fight, Klitschko praised Thompson for his defensive abilities, while Klitschko's trainer Emmanuel Steward described Thompson as "one of the most difficult fights we will have". In the pre-fight interview, Thompson promised that he wouldn't run away from Klitschko, and would stand in front of him and fight toe-to-toe.
Who directed Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tony Thompson?
Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tony Thompson was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tony Thompson?
The principal cast of Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tony Thompson includes Wladimir Klitschko, Michael Buffer.
When was Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tony Thompson released and how long is it?
Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tony Thompson was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 47m.