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Wladimir Is 249, Pianeta Is 240
Heavyweight champion WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO (59-3, 51 KOs), of Ukraine, in his 2013 debut, will be making title defense No. 14 in his current seven-year reign as heavyweight kingpin, against undefeated Top-10 contender and cancer survivor Francesco Pianeta (28-0-1, 15 KOs), of Italy on Saturday in Mannheim, Germany.
“Dr. Steelhammer” will also be going for his landmark 60th professional victory.
The fight will be televised live from SAP-Arena in Mannheim, Germany to the U.S. exclusively on EPIX, beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT.
It will also be streamed live on EpixHD.com at the same time, and will include a free two-week trial for fans.
Photo Credit: K2 Promotions and KMG
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