By Brian Mazique , Featured Columnist Apr 23, 2015
It's been more than seven years since WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (63-3, 53 KO) graced an American boxing ring with his presence. The wait is about to end Saturday, April 25, at Madison Square Garden in New York.Don't everyone jump for joy at once.
Klitschko's opponent and challenger for the titles will be 30-year-old undefeated heavyweight Bryant "By-By" Jennings (19-0, 10 KO). Many fans would have preferred to see Klitshcko take on the only other heavyweight champion, WBC titleholder Deontay Wilder, but that hopefully is a bout that can happen somewhere down the line.
For now, Jennings will provide the opposition. The Philadelphia native will undoubtedly have the crowd behind him as he attempts to send Klitschko back to the Ukraine without his titles. Here's the viewing information for the bout.
When: Saturday, April 25 at 10 p.m. ET
Where: Madison Square Garden in New York
TV: HBO
Live Stream: BoxNation (only available in the UK)
If you asked Americans who are not fight fans to name the heavyweight champion of the world, there's a good chance most wouldn't be able to. In most modern eras, even the American with the slightest interest in the sport could name the person holding that title.
This unfortunate dynamic is partly due to the fact that Klitschko isn't American or flashy. It's also because he isn't exciting in the ring.
Klitschko's approach is not aesthetically pleasing, but he and his trainers—including the late Emanuel Steward—deserve tons of credit for crafting a style that maximizes the champion's qualities. Steward disciple and current Klitschko trainer, Johnathon Banks, laments the American public's disconnect from his fighter.
Article Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2439487-wladimir-klitschko-vs-bryant-jennings-fight-time-date-live-stream-tv-info
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