Despite point win over Bryan Jennings: Wladimir Klitschko is New York … – tagesspiegel

13:11 clock By Hartmut Scherzer

Update Wladimir Klitschko has his world title in boxing against Bryan Jennings defends Although, as expected, the hoped-for self-promotion remained in the US but again. The New York may not be tactical boxing knockouts are dear to them.

It was not the New York night of Wladimir Klitschko. But everything was directed for a brilliant comeback party after seven years. 17,000 spectators in nearly packed Madison Square Garden Bryant Jennings took the Americans barely noticed when the challenger climbed through the ropes. In the majestic march of 39 years old champion in a ferrari red coat but freaked out the Mecca of boxing. A home game. Klitschko’s fiancé Hayden Panettiere showed her Hollywood smile on the video cube. Bruce Willis looked with Tough-Guy-face on the ranks down.

“Klitschko, Klitschko,” the crowd chanted enthusiastically.

And then offered the superstar a Rumpel-performance, no drama, no highlight, without effectiveness, without precipitation. No one seemed to hit hard again. “New York will see no tactical games, but a knockout,” criticized former champion Lennox Lewis. Although the heavyweight champion in boxing defended his three titles (WBA Super, WBO, IBF) against the previously undefeated nine years younger Jennings clear and unanimous decision. Twice 116: 111, even 118: 109, however, document Klitschkos unspectacular dominance as well as the statistics of 545: 376 strokes, of which 383. 91 beaten jabs and 92:16 Jabs, who met

“Bryan Jennings was hard to beat “

Vitali Klitschko, as Kyiv mayor not only for seconds Dieren his brother, but also for probing conversations among others come with Ex-Mayor Rudolph Giuliani in New York, commented, “Jennings was hard to beat. It was difficult, because it did not work out everything that Vladimir had prepared. However, I am satisfied. There is no in the world who can beat Wladimir “A visibly frustrated Wladimir Klitschko, all five belt (in addition to the IBO and The Ring Belt) slung over shoulders and arms, were still in the ring”. Unfortunately, I have the title is not as impressive defended as usual. “However, the Ukrainians climbed up the four ring post and let celebrate themselves, especially by thousands of compatriots.

Wladimir Klitschko point deductions for holding punished

Because he had the right “Steel Hammer” is used far too sparingly, he had to wonder if something was wrong with his right hand. “It’s okay,” Klitschko, but who had suffered a cut on his left cheekbone answered. Jennings, mostly on fast legs only go backwards, very mobile with the upper body, tried his luck with mugging wild-wavers and his salvation in the squat Running full tilt. Instead of intercepting him with uppercuts, clinging Klitschko, which punished referee Michael Griffin in the tenth round with a point deduction for holding.

Jennings’ fighting style did not fit with the Klitschko

The fighting styles Klitschko (1.98 m, 109.6 kg) and Jennings’ (1.90 m, 102.9 kg) did not fit together. “Always belong to two Tango” is Klitschkos standard award if it falls short. In New York, the Ukrainians seem to find no partner for a brisk tango. Even during his latter appearance 2008, the Russian Ibragimov was not necessarily willing to fight for the win, but just wanted to come by. “Jennings was now playing the same game,” grumbled Coach Jonathon Banks.

Maybe WBC Champ Deontay Wilder goes better with Wladimir Klitschko

Perhaps Deontay Wilder early next year of more appropriate Klitschko opponent for a New York Boxspektakel at heavyweight. “Now I hope soon to box against Wladimir,” the 29-year-old WBC champion announced his desire to. “Wild-Klitschko, this is the fight that everyone wants to see.” Before Klitschko will compete in September against the official challenger of WBA, the Englishman Tyson Fury in Germany for mandatory defense. Wilder is cash in the summer with a voluntary defense of the title.

“The era Klitschko continues”

Well after midnight, when Bryant Jennings long with his friends the avoided Ko celebrated, Wladimir Klitschko came to the press conference. He apologized for the long wait of the media with the doping control. Full of confidence the champion did not speak beautifully: “It was not exciting. I could have done better. I have not found the key to place my punches. But victory is victory. “He’s right. “The era Klitschko goes on.” With his 27.Titelkampf (three defeats) Wladimir has the record of Joe Louis set (defeat).