IBF/WBO/WBA heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (64-3, 54 KOs) scored a twelve round unanimous decision over previously unbeaten challenger Bryant Jennings (19-1, 10 KOs) tonight at “The World’s Most Famous Arena”, Madison Square Garden. Klitschko got off to a good start, although Jennings had some moments. Jennings started to cause Klitschko more problems in the middle rounds with his movement and rushes. Klitschko was deducted a point for holding from referee Michael Griffin. Jennings took some big shots in round twelve. Scores were 116-111, 116-111, 118-109.
This was Wlad’s 18th consecutive heavyweight title defense, a mark is surpassed only by Louis (25) and Larry Holmes (20). Counting his first reign as WBO champion, this will be Wladimir’s 23rd title defense. It was also Klitschko’s first fight in the U.S. since he faced Sultan Ibragimov in the same arena seven years ago, to boos and chants from unimpressed American spectators. His output on Saturday was not so inspiring, either, prompting speculations that the champion was losing steam and may lose his next fight.
In the aftermath of the fight, Klitschko confirmed that Tyson Fury will be his next opponent and the unified heavyweight champion expressed his readiness to travel to England to defend his belts.
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