Wladimir Klitschko wants to know it again and return to the boxing ring. Axel Schulz would be happy to see the former heavyweight champion back on the big sports stage, as he explains in an exclusive interview. At the same time, the German ex-professional is against “Dr. Steelhammer” being allowed to fight for a title straight away.
“If he wants to become the oldest heavyweight world champion of all time, he should do it,” said Schulz in an exclusive interview with RTL/ntv and sport.de clear.
The 56-year-old noted at the same time: “But I don’t think it’s right that he should be allowed to fight for a title straight away, if that happens.” It would take “a few fights to establish yourself again in the world rankings,” argued Schulz, who made it clear: “If only money rules then, you will destroy my beloved boxing sport.”
Klitschko confirms boxing comeback plans
Klitschko confirmed plans for a spectacular comeback in boxing to the “Münchner Abendzeitung” on Thursday.
The 48-year-old was last in the ring in 2017. In recent weeks there have been rumors about a possible fight against IBF world champion Daniel Dubois. At the same time, Saudi boxing mogul Turki Al-Sheikh is envisioning a rematch between Klitschko and Tyson Fury. The “Gypsy King” dethroned Klitschko in the heavyweight division in Düsseldorf at the end of 2015. In order to fight again, Fury would first have to win the rematch against Alexander Usyk on Saturday in Riyadh.
Klitschko himself did not comment on possible opponents to the “Münchner Abendzeitung”. The 48-year-old had repeatedly flirted with a return in recent years and cited George Foreman’s record as his goal. In 1995, at the age of almost 46, the American became boxing champion of all classes again.
Schulz would be happy about Klitschko’s comeback
In any case, Schulz would be happy to see the Ukrainian in the boxing ring again in the future. “Well Wladimir can come back, I’m keeping my fingers crossed for him. That would be sensational,” said Schulz, who said Klitschko was “fit” and “in good shape.” At the same time, the ex-professional repeated his opinion that there should not be a world championship fight just because there is a lot of money.
When and against which opponent Klitschko will box again in the future remains to be seen anyway.