WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko to fight Shannon Briggs

? Ukrainian confirms fight in Hamburg on 16 October? Klitschko: 'Shannon Briggs is an unbelievable big mouth'The WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko will fight "unbelievable big mouth" Shannon Briggs on 16 October in Hamburg, the Ukrainian has confirmed.The American Briggs announced the fight in late July but Klitschko's management had not confirmed it. It will take place in the city that launched the Klitschko brothers' careers.The 39-year-old Vitali, older brother of the unified IBF, WBO and IBO world heavyweight champion Vladimir, most recently beat Poland's Albert Sosnowski in May with a 10th round knockout."Shannon Briggs is an unbelievable big mouth but also definitely a tough challenger. He is one of the toughest punchers in the business," Vitali said. "I am also delighted to box in Hamburg again. This is where it all started."The 38-year-old Briggs, known as the Cannon, has a record of 54-5-1 and is eighth in the WBC rankings. Vitali has lost just two of his 42 fights, winning 38 by knockout. "He can look at his world title belt for another few weeks because after 16 October it will be mine," Briggs said.Boxingguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds

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