Klitschko and Povetkin chose the venue for the Championship battle

Fight Ukrainian Vladimir Klitschko with Russian Alexander Povetkin, which Klitschko will defend the title world champion in boxing in the heavy weight of versions of WBO (World Boxing Organization) and IBF (International Boxing Federation), held 13 Dec., 2008 at the scene SAP Arena in German city Mannheim. It is reported AP.

The date was set back in mid-September, but the venue of the fight announced for the first time. The organizer will fight purse company Klitschko K2 Promotions. Broadcast television will fight HBO.

Povetkin is the official challenger for the title of IBF. Russian conducted in a professional ring 16 fights and all won (including a 12 - by knockout). His last fight he held 19 July 2008. Povetkin knock out American Taurus Sykes in the fourth round.

Wladimir Klitschko for his career spent 54 match. Ukrainian won 51 victory (45 - KO) and suffered three defeats. The last time Klitschko defended his title 12 Jul., 2008. Ukrainian knock out American Tony Thompson in the 11 th round.