Wladimir Klitschko to match Joe Louis' world title record

Wladimir Klitschko will match Joe Louis in boxing's record books when he faces American Bryant Jennings on Saturday night in his 27th heavyweight title fight.

The 39-year-old has dominated the division for nearly a decade and could set more records since he has no plans to retire anytime soon.

"As long as I have motivation and health, I'll do it. I don't feel old, or bad, or slow," said Klitschko, who has 17 successful defences in a row since becoming a world champion for the second time in 2006.

"What could be cooler, or better, than to be the best man on the planet and beating up people for a living?"

The Ukrainian boasts a 63-3 record heading into the bout against Jennings, who is 19-0 since taking up boxing six years ago.

But the 30-year-old challenger from Philadelphia is not impressed by Klitschko's accomplishments and plans on starting a new reign.

"My first edge is youth. Youth is always an edge that you can't deny. Speed. Speed is an edge. These are things that are obvious," said Jennings.

I don't want to compare myself with any of the great heavyweights. I'm still looking up to those guys. They are still icons to me.

Klitschko, who would also move within one of Larry Holmes's 19 consecutive title defences with a win - second to the mark of 25 held by Joe Louis - said he was "allergic" to comparisons with other greats.

"How long I've been champion, how many title defences I've made... I don't want to compare myself with any of the great heavyweights," added the 1996 Olympic champion.

"I'm still looking up to those guys. They are still icons to me."

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