Wladimir Klitschko is not expecting his heavyweight title defence against Jean-Marc Mormeck on Saturday night to be an easy one.
Champion not taking Frenchman lightly despite obvious advantages
Wladimir Klitschko is not expecting his heavyweight title defence against Jean-Marc Mormeck on Saturday night to be an easy one.
Klitschko, who holds the IBF, IBO, WBA, WBO and Ring Magazine titles, will be taking part in his 60th fight against the Frenchman in Dusseldorf.
And if believes that experience will be crucial when he takes on the former cruiserweight champion, who will be giving away around seven inches in height and 30lb in weight.
"It is extremely difficult to box against a man who is a lot shorter," he said. "It does not make my job easier.
"I am ready for this challenge. I still have the hunger and I do not take this fight lightly.
"When you see how he talks, looks and moves then that shows he has the will and determination to become the first world heavyweight champion from France."
Mormeck insists he has nothing to fear despite having had only three fights at heavyweight since he lost his titles to David Haye more than four years ago.
"I have an iron will and am tough. I fear no one and that is my mental strength," said the Frenchman. "Does he have that as well?"
However, the likelihood is that this will be just another easy payday for the younger of the Klitschko brothers, with Mormeck inactive for 14 months and due to turn 40 in the summer.
