The World Boxing Organization has ordered WBO/IBO/WBA/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (61-3, 51KOs) to face mandatory challenger Alex Leapai (30-4-3, 24KOs). The two sides have 30 days to reach an agreement before the fight receives a purse bid date. Leapai shook up the division on November 23rd in Bamberg, Germany - when he scored a dominating upset ten round unanimous decision over previously undefeated WBO 1# contender Denis Boytsov of Russia.

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[QUOTE=valero;14007178]The fact that someone as unskilled as Leapai beat Boytsov proves how hyped up Boytsov was, and in fact reveals how hyped many of the heavyweight contenders are today. It's unbelievable that a few years ago people were talking about…

The fact that someone as unskilled as Leapai beat Boytsov proves how hyped up Boytsov was, and in fact reveals how hyped many of the heavyweight contenders are today. It's unbelievable that a few years ago people were talking about…

I doubt Wlad wants to drop the belt.... so here we are

[QUOTE=Jedi Vader;14002650]Getting KTFO like that is a sure sign that he's glassed chinned. Oh and let me see...... 4 times v Sanders, 3 times v Peter, 2 times v Brewster, Once v Williamson, Once v Puritty That's a glass chin.…

When Vitali heard the WBO's announcement, he knew what gift to buy his brother for Christmas: They should make a version of this commercial with Wladimir listening to Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Can't Stop."