Wladimir Klitschko and his new head-trainer Johnathon Banks held a media conference call earlier this week to discuss their upcoming fight against the undefeated Mariusz Wach. Here, you'll find a complete collection of quotes from Klitschko and Banks on their training camp, the loss of Emanuel Steward, preparing for Wach and more. Take a look.
JOHNATHON BANKS: Camp has been going really good. We had a few setbacks or maybe a disappointment by losing one of the greatest trainers of all time, in my mind, in Emanuel Steward. Outside of that camp is good. Everyone’s spirits are high and as always we look forward to a beautiful fight.
WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO: Good afternoon everybody in the States. Wladimir Klitschko speaking. I would also like to share my feeling about Emanuel Steward. He was a great-great friend and one of the geniuses in boxing. He is not here, but we know his spirit is with us and around us. He is laughing and enjoying himself and also looking forward to that fight – ...
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