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{{Infobox boxing match
| fight date = March 19, 2011
| Fight Name = Vitali Klitschko vs. Odlanier Solis
| Fight Name = Vitali Klitschko vs. Odlanier Solis
| image = [[File:Klitschko vs. Solis.jpg|250px]]
| image = [[File:Klitschko vs. Solis.jpg|250px]]
| caption =
| location = [[Lanxess Arena]], [[Cologne]], [[North Rhine-Westphalia|Nordrhein-Westfalen]], [[Germany]]
| fight date = 19 March 2011
| fighter1 = {{flagicon|UKR}} Vitali Klitschko
| location = [[Lanxess Arena]], [[Cologne]], [[North Rhine-Westphalia|Nordrhein-Westfalen]], [[Germany]]
| nickname1 = Dr. Ironfist
| titles = [[World Boxing Council|WBC Heavyweight Championship]]
| record1 = 41–2 (38 KO)
| fighter1 = {{flagicon|UKR}} Vitali Klitschko
| hometown1 = [[Kyiv]], [[Kyiv Oblast]], [[Ukraine]]
| nickname1 = "Dr. Ironfist"
| height1 = 6 feet 8 inches
| hometown1 = [[Kyiv]], [[Kyiv Oblast]], [[Ukraine]]
| weight1 = 249.5 lb (weigh-in)
| purse1 = $15,000,000
| style1 = [[Orthodox Stance|Orthodox]]
| record1 = 41–2 (38 KO)
| recognition1 = [[World Boxing Council|WBC]]<br>Heavyweight Champion
| age1 = {{age in years and months |19 July 1971 |19 March 2011}}
| fighter2 = {{flagicon|CUB}} Odlanier Solis
| height1 = 6 ft 8 in
| nickname2 = La Sombra
| weight1 = 249+1/2 lb
| record2 = 17–0 (12 KO)
| style1 = [[Orthodox Stance|Orthodox]]
| hometown2 = [[Havana]], [[La Habana Province]], [[Cuba]]
| recognition1 = [[World Boxing Council|WBC]]<br>Heavyweight Champion<br>[[The Ring (magazine)|''The Ring'']]<br>No. 1 Ranked Heavyweight
| height2 = 6 feet 1.5 inches
| fighter2 = {{flagicon|CUB}} Odlanier Solis
| weight2 = 247 lb (weigh-in)
| nickname2 = "La Sombra"
| style2 = [[Orthodox Stance|Orthodox]]
| hometown2 = [[Havana]], [[La Habana Province]], [[Cuba]]
| recognition2 =[[World Boxing Association|WBC]]<br>No. 1 Ranked Heavyweight
| purse2 = $1,800,000
| titles = [[World Boxing Council|WBC Heavyweight Championship]]
| record2 = 17–0 (12 KO)
| result = Vitali Klitschko won by Knock-out (KO) in round 1.
| age2 = {{age in years and months |5 April 1980 |19 March 2011}}
| height2 = 6 ft 1+1/2 in
| weight2 = 247 lb
| style2 = Orthodox
| recognition2 = [[World Boxing Association|WBC]]<br>No. 1 Ranked Heavyweight<br>[[The Ring (magazine)|''The Ring'']]<br>No. 10 Ranked Heavyweight
| result = Klitschko defeated Solis by 1st round KO
}}
}}
'''[[Vitali Klitschko]] vs. [[Odlanier Solis]]''' was a professional boxing match contested on 19 March 2011, for the [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] heavyweight championship.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vitali Klitschko vs. Odlanier Solis |url=https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php/Vitali_Klitschko_vs._Odlanier_Solis |website=boxrec.com |publisher=BoxRec |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> It took place at [[Lanxess Arena]], [[Cologne]], [[North Rhine-Westphalia|Nordrhein-Westfalen]], [[Germany]].<ref name="boxingscene1">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/photos-vitali-klitschko-odlanier-solis-face-face--35189 |title=Photos: Vitali Klitschko, Odlanier Solis Face To Face - Boxing News |date=26 January 2011 |publisher=Boxingscene.com |access-date=2012-05-07}}</ref>

'''Vitali Klitschko vs. Odlanier Solis''' was a heavyweight fight for the [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] heavyweight title. The fight was official confirmed on January 11. It took place on March 19, 2011. The location for the fight was [[Lanxess Arena]], [[Cologne]], [[North Rhine-Westphalia|Nordrhein-Westfalen]], [[Germany]].<ref name="boxingscene1">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/photos-vitali-klitschko-odlanier-solis-face-face--35189 |title=Photos: Vitali Klitschko, Odlanier Solis Face To Face - Boxing News |date=26 January 2011 |publisher=Boxingscene.com |access-date=2012-05-07}}</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
[[Odlanier Solis]] became the mandatory heavyweight challenger for the [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] heavyweight title, after a 10-round DQ win against [[Ray Austin (boxer)|Ray Austin]] on December 17, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=5932120 |title=Odlanier Solis wins on Ray Austin's 10th-round disqualification - ESPN |publisher=[[ESPN]] |date=2010-12-17 |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=33957 |title=Odlanier Solis Beats Austin By DQ, a Very Strange Ending - Boxing News |date=17 December 2010 |publisher=Boxingscene.com |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/mma/boxing/12/17/solis.beats.austin.ap/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101224161247/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/mma/boxing/12/17/solis.beats.austin.ap/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 24, 2010 |title=Odlanier Solis earns title shot vs. Vitali Klitschko - SI.com - Boxing |publisher=Sportsillustrated.cnn.com |date=2010-12-17 |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref>
[[Odlanier Solis]] became the mandatory heavyweight challenger for the [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] heavyweight title, after a 10-round DQ win against [[Ray Austin (boxer)|Ray Austin]] on 17 December 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=5932120 |title=Odlanier Solis wins on Ray Austin's 10th-round disqualification - ESPN |publisher=[[ESPN]] |date=2010-12-17 |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=33957 |title=Odlanier Solis Beats Austin By DQ, a Very Strange Ending - Boxing News |date=17 December 2010 |publisher=Boxingscene.com |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/mma/boxing/12/17/solis.beats.austin.ap/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101224161247/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/mma/boxing/12/17/solis.beats.austin.ap/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 24, 2010 |title=Odlanier Solis earns title shot vs. Vitali Klitschko - SI.com - Boxing |publisher=Sportsillustrated.cnn.com |date=2010-12-17 |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref>
The negotiations started out difficult. In the beginning, [[Odlanier Solis]] started out by demanding €1.5 million for the fight.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=34048 |title=Klitschko-Solis Update: Odlanier Wants 1.5 Million Euros! - Boxing News |date=20 December 2010 |publisher=Boxingscene.com |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref>
The negotiations started out difficult. In the beginning, [[Odlanier Solis]] started out by demanding €1.5 million for the fight.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=34048 |title=Klitschko-Solis Update: Odlanier Wants 1.5 Million Euros! - Boxing News |date=20 December 2010 |publisher=Boxingscene.com |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref> On 11 January 2011, it was officially confirmed that the fight between [[Vitali Klitschko]] and [[Odlanier Solis]] was going to take place in [[Cologne]], [[Germany]] on 19 March.<ref name="boxingscene1"/>

On January 11, it was official confirmed that the fight between [[Vitali Klitschko]] and [[Odlanier Solis]] was going to take place in [[Cologne]], [[Germany]] on March 19, 2011.<ref name="boxingscene1"/>
It was reported that Odlanier Solis earned $1.8 million for the fight (which at the time was €1.4 million). Vitali earned $15 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=34561 |title=Klitschko-Solis Reportedly Done, March 19 in Cologne - Boxing News |publisher=Boxingscene.com |date=2011-01-09 |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref>
It was reported that Odlanier Solis earned $1.8 million for the fight (which at the time was €1.4 million). Vitali earned $15 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=34561 |title=Klitschko-Solis Reportedly Done, March 19 in Cologne - Boxing News |publisher=Boxingscene.com |date=2011-01-09 |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref>


The first press conference of the fight was officially held in [[Cologne]] and both fighters and managers attended the press conference.<ref>{{cite web|last=Fan |first=Klitschko |url=http://www.klitschkoblog.com/2011/01/klitschko-solis-press-conference.html |title=Klitschko Solis Press Conference |publisher=Klitschkoblog.com |date=2011-01-26 |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref> At the press conference, neither fighter or promoter etc. spoke English, as there was no need to. Odlanier Solis does not speak English and Vitali Klitschko had no need to as the press conference and fight is in Germany.
In Germany, the fight was broadcast live and exclusively on [[RTL Television]].

There had been some trash talk up to the fight. Odlanier Solis has accused Vitali Klitschko for spreading rumors about him, that he is lazy, because of how he trains. Solis said that he is in perfect shape and ready to defeat Klitschko.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/odlanier-solis-vitai-spreads-rumors-im-lazy--35940 |title=Odlanier Solis: Vitai Spreads Rumors That I'm Lazy - Boxing News |date=14 February 2011 |publisher=Boxingscene.com |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref> Vitali Klitschko on the other hand said that he will get rid of Solis from the boxing world, after the challenger stated several times that he will defeat Klitschko, end his reign and send him to retirement.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/vitali-klitschko-ill-rid-world-odlanier-solis--35193 |title=Vitali Klitschko: I'll Rid The World of Odlanier Solis - Boxing News |publisher=Boxingscene.com |date=2011-01-26 |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/odlanier-solis-confident-ill-end-vitali-klitschkos-reign--33377 |title=Odlanier Solis Confident: I'll End Vitali Klitschko's Reign - Boxing News |publisher=Boxingscene.com |date=2010-11-30 |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref> Klitschko had earlier said that he had fought some strong opponents, but never an Olympic gold medalist (which was inaccurate as he faced [[Lennox Lewis]], who was an Olympic Gold Medalist). He also said that he expected a tough and close fight against a young and talented fighter. Solis' manager Ahmet Öner had also accused Vitali Klitschko for avoiding this fight for a long time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.maxboxing.com/news/max-boxing-news/vitali-klitschko-respects-solis-challenge |title=News - Vitali Klitschko Respects Solis challenge |publisher=Max Boxing |date=2011-01-26 |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref>


The first press conference of the fight was officially held in [[Cologne]] and both fighters and managers attended the press conference.<ref>{{cite web|last=Fan |first=Klitschko |url=http://www.klitschkoblog.com/2011/01/klitschko-solis-press-conference.html |title=Klitschko Solis Press Conference |publisher=Klitschkoblog.com |date=2011-01-26 |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref>
At the press conference, neither fighter or promoter etc. spoke English, as there was no need to. Odlanier Solis does not speak English and Vitali Klitschko had no need to as the press conference and fight is in Germany.
There had been some trash talk up to the fight. Odlanier Solis has accused Vitali Klitschko for spreading rumors about him, that he is lazy, because of how he trains. Solis said that he is in perfect shape and ready to defeat Klitschko.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/odlanier-solis-vitai-spreads-rumors-im-lazy--35940 |title=Odlanier Solis: Vitai Spreads Rumors That I'm Lazy - Boxing News |date=14 February 2011 |publisher=Boxingscene.com |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref>
Vitali Klitschko on the other hand said that he will get rid of Odlanier Solis from the boxing world, after Solis has stated several times that he will defeat Klitschko, end his reign and send him to retirement.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/vitali-klitschko-ill-rid-world-odlanier-solis--35193 |title=Vitali Klitschko: I'll Rid The World of Odlanier Solis - Boxing News |publisher=Boxingscene.com |date=2011-01-26 |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/odlanier-solis-confident-ill-end-vitali-klitschkos-reign--33377 |title=Odlanier Solis Confident: I'll End Vitali Klitschko's Reign - Boxing News |publisher=Boxingscene.com |date=2010-11-30 |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref>
Vitali Klitschko had earlier said that he had fought some strong opponents, but never an Olympic gold medalist. (Which is false, as he faced Lennox Lewis, who is a former Olympic Gold Medalist).
He also said that he expected a tough and close fight against a young and talented fighter. Solis' manager Ahmet Öner had also accused Vitali Klitschko for avoiding this fight for a long time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.maxboxing.com/news/max-boxing-news/vitali-klitschko-respects-solis-challenge |title=News - Vitali Klitschko Respects Solis challenge |publisher=Max Boxing |date=2011-01-26 |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref>
The second press conference was held on March 14 in Cologne. The press conference was quiet and there were no trash talk at the conference, although they both promised a knockout.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/VitaliWladimirKlitschko |title=Klitschko |publisher=Facebook |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref>
The second press conference was held on March 14 in Cologne. The press conference was quiet and there were no trash talk at the conference, although they both promised a knockout.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/VitaliWladimirKlitschko |title=Klitschko |publisher=Facebook |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref>


Before the fight, there was also a public work-out held on 16 March at the Mercedes-Benz Center in Cologne.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/photos-klitschko-solis-go-face-face-final-presser--36983 |title=Photos: Klitschko, Solis Go Face To Face at Final Presser - Boxing News |date=14 March 2011 |publisher=Boxingscene.com |access-date=2012-05-07}}</ref>
==Fight==

Ticket sales for the fight started on January 26 on www.eventim.de. The prices for the fight started at [[Euro|€]]25.
The official weigh-in for the fight took place in Cologne, Germany, on March 18. It took place at Karstadt Sport Breite Straße. The official weight for the two fighters was as follows: Vitali Klitschko weighed in at 249.5&nbsp;lbs., while Odlanier Solis weighed in at 247&nbsp;lbs.<ref name="boxrec1">{{cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=614359 |title=BoxRec Boxing Records |publisher=Boxrec.com |date=2011-03-19 |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref>
Ticket sales for the fight started on January 26 on www.eventim.de. The prices for the fight started at [[Euro|€]]25. The official weigh-in for the fight took place in Cologne, Germany, on 18 March. It took place at Karstadt Sport Breite Straße. The official weight for the two fighters was as follows: Vitali Klitschko weighed in at 249.5&nbsp;lbs., while Odlanier Solis weighed in at 247&nbsp;lbs.<ref name="boxrec1">{{cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=614359 |title=BoxRec Boxing Records |publisher=Boxrec.com |date=2011-03-19 |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref>


The supervisor for the fight was Charles Giles. The commissioner for the fight was the Bund Deutscher Berufsboxer and Tom Loeffler ([[K2 Promotions]]) was the promoter.<ref name="boxrec1"/>
Before the fight, there was also a public work-out. It was held on March 16 at the Mercedes-Benz Center in Cologne. Both camps came and showed themselves for the press and public.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/photos-klitschko-solis-go-face-face-final-presser--36983 |title=Photos: Klitschko, Solis Go Face To Face at Final Presser - Boxing News |date=14 March 2011 |publisher=Boxingscene.com |access-date=2012-05-07}}</ref>
The supervisor for the fight was Charles Giles. The commissioner for the fight was the Bund Deutscher Berufsboxer and Tom Loeffler (K2 Promotions) was the promoter.<ref name="boxrec1"/>


==The fight==
Vitali Klitschko defeated Odlanier Solis in the first round. Solis went down near the end of the opening round, getting hit by a right hook to the temple. He immediately began grabbing his right knee upon attempting to get to his feet. He was able to make it to his feet. At that, the referee waved an end to the bout.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Fight:1569182 |title=Vitali Klitschko vs. Odlanier Solis - Boxrec Boxing Encyclopaedia |publisher=Boxrec.com |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref>
Vitali Klitschko defeated Odlanier Solis in the first round. Solis went down near the end of the opening round, getting hit by a right hook to the temple. He immediately began grabbing his right knee upon attempting to get to his feet. He was able to make it to his feet. At that, the referee waved an end to the bout.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Fight:1569182 |title=Vitali Klitschko vs. Odlanier Solis - Boxrec Boxing Encyclopaedia |publisher=Boxrec.com |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref>


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After the fight, Solis was brought to Cologne's University Hospital, where it was confirmed that Solis suffered from a legitimate and serious knee injury. It was known that Solis had torn his cruciate ligament and damaged cartilage in the fall.<ref>{{cite web|last=Christ |first=Scott |url=http://www.badlefthook.com/2011/3/20/2061883/odlanier-solis-update-doctors-confirm-serious-knee-injury |title=Odlanier Solis Update: Doctors Confirm Serious Knee Injury |publisher=Bad Left Hook |date=2011-03-20 |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=6239606 |title=Odlanier Solis' knee torn up after defeat vs. Vitali Klitschko - ESPN |publisher=[[ESPN]] |date=2011-03-20 |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref>
After the fight, Solis was brought to Cologne's University Hospital, where it was confirmed that Solis suffered from a legitimate and serious knee injury. It was known that Solis had torn his cruciate ligament and damaged cartilage in the fall.<ref>{{cite web|last=Christ |first=Scott |url=http://www.badlefthook.com/2011/3/20/2061883/odlanier-solis-update-doctors-confirm-serious-knee-injury |title=Odlanier Solis Update: Doctors Confirm Serious Knee Injury |publisher=Bad Left Hook |date=2011-03-20 |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=6239606 |title=Odlanier Solis' knee torn up after defeat vs. Vitali Klitschko - ESPN |publisher=[[ESPN]] |date=2011-03-20 |access-date=2012-02-21}}</ref>


Solis promoter Ahmet Öner yelled and was very angry and frustrated after the fight.
Solis promoter Ahmet Öner yelled and was very angry and frustrated after the fight. He showed up at the post-fight press conference, but only to give his opinion about Vitali Klitschko's manager, Bernard Bönte, whom he yelled and screamed at. Vitali Klitschko retained his WBC heavyweight title against Tomasz Adamek on 10 September in Poland, winning by TKO in the 10th round.

He showed up at the post-fight press conference, but only to give his opinion about Vitali Klitschko's manager, Bernard Bönte, whom he yelled and screamed at.
Vitali Klitschko retained his WBC heavyweight title against Tomasz Adamek on 10 September 2011 in Poland, winning by TKO in the 10th round. The referee stopped the bout after Adamek received punishing blows and was ruled out as he was no longer able to defend himself.
Odlanier Solis was set to make his comeback on November 25, 2011 in [[Trabzon]], [[Turkey]], but due to issues he was not able to leave the [[United States]] and his fight was taken off the card.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/odlanier-solis-comeback-delayed-again-legal-issues--46351 |title=Odlanier Solis Comeback Delayed Again, Legal Issues - Boxing News |publisher=Boxingscene.com |date=2011-11-23 |access-date=2012-05-07}}</ref>
Odlanier Solis was set to make his comeback on November 25, 2011 in [[Trabzon]], [[Turkey]], but due to issues he was not able to leave the [[United States]] and his fight was taken off the card.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/odlanier-solis-comeback-delayed-again-legal-issues--46351 |title=Odlanier Solis Comeback Delayed Again, Legal Issues - Boxing News |publisher=Boxingscene.com |date=2011-11-23 |access-date=2012-05-07}}</ref>

On December 12, 2011, it was confirmed that Derek Chisora would be Vitali Klitschko's next opponent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150415777040205&set=a.325761250204.147701.285530825204&type=1 |title=Prikbordfoto's |publisher=Facebook |access-date=2012-05-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rtl.de/cms/sport/boxen/news/naechster-vitali-fight-gegen-chisora-1cd68-302d-14-956960.html |title=Chisora droht Klitschko: "Bin die schlimmste Pest" |publisher=RTL.de |date=2011-12-15 |access-date=2012-05-07}}</ref>
==Undercard==
Confirmed bouts:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/en/event/614359|title=BoxRec - event|publisher=}}</ref>


==International broadcasting==
==International broadcasting==
In Germany, the fight was broadcast live and exclusively on [[RTL Television]].

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==References==
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==External links==
*[http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=614359 Klitschko vs. Solis Official Fight Card] from [[BoxRec]]


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Latest revision as of 10:49, 28 November 2024

Vitali Klitschko vs. Odlanier Solis
Date19 March 2011
VenueLanxess Arena, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Title(s) on the lineWBC Heavyweight Championship
Tale of the tape
Boxer Ukraine Vitali Klitschko Cuba Odlanier Solis
Nickname "Dr. Ironfist" "La Sombra"
Hometown Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba
Purse $15,000,000 $1,800,000
Pre-fight record 41–2 (38 KO) 17–0 (12 KO)
Age 39 years, 8 months 30 years, 11 months
Height 6 ft 8 in (203 cm) 6 ft 1+1⁄2 in (187 cm)
Weight 249+1⁄2 lb (113 kg) 247 lb (112 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Recognition WBC
Heavyweight Champion
The Ring
No. 1 Ranked Heavyweight		 WBC
No. 1 Ranked Heavyweight
The Ring
No. 10 Ranked Heavyweight
Result
Klitschko defeated Solis by 1st round KO

Vitali Klitschko vs. Odlanier Solis was a professional boxing match contested on 19 March 2011, for the WBC heavyweight championship.[1] It took place at Lanxess Arena, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.[2]

Background

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Odlanier Solis became the mandatory heavyweight challenger for the WBC heavyweight title, after a 10-round DQ win against Ray Austin on 17 December 2010.[3][4][5] The negotiations started out difficult. In the beginning, Odlanier Solis started out by demanding €1.5 million for the fight.[6] On 11 January 2011, it was officially confirmed that the fight between Vitali Klitschko and Odlanier Solis was going to take place in Cologne, Germany on 19 March.[2]

It was reported that Odlanier Solis earned $1.8 million for the fight (which at the time was €1.4 million). Vitali earned $15 million.[7]

The first press conference of the fight was officially held in Cologne and both fighters and managers attended the press conference.[8] At the press conference, neither fighter or promoter etc. spoke English, as there was no need to. Odlanier Solis does not speak English and Vitali Klitschko had no need to as the press conference and fight is in Germany.

There had been some trash talk up to the fight. Odlanier Solis has accused Vitali Klitschko for spreading rumors about him, that he is lazy, because of how he trains. Solis said that he is in perfect shape and ready to defeat Klitschko.[9] Vitali Klitschko on the other hand said that he will get rid of Solis from the boxing world, after the challenger stated several times that he will defeat Klitschko, end his reign and send him to retirement.[10][11] Klitschko had earlier said that he had fought some strong opponents, but never an Olympic gold medalist (which was inaccurate as he faced Lennox Lewis, who was an Olympic Gold Medalist). He also said that he expected a tough and close fight against a young and talented fighter. Solis' manager Ahmet Öner had also accused Vitali Klitschko for avoiding this fight for a long time.[12]

The second press conference was held on March 14 in Cologne. The press conference was quiet and there were no trash talk at the conference, although they both promised a knockout.[13]

Before the fight, there was also a public work-out held on 16 March at the Mercedes-Benz Center in Cologne.[14]

Ticket sales for the fight started on January 26 on www.eventim.de. The prices for the fight started at €25. The official weigh-in for the fight took place in Cologne, Germany, on 18 March. It took place at Karstadt Sport Breite Straße. The official weight for the two fighters was as follows: Vitali Klitschko weighed in at 249.5 lbs., while Odlanier Solis weighed in at 247 lbs.[15]

The supervisor for the fight was Charles Giles. The commissioner for the fight was the Bund Deutscher Berufsboxer and Tom Loeffler (K2 Promotions) was the promoter.[15]

The fight

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Vitali Klitschko defeated Odlanier Solis in the first round. Solis went down near the end of the opening round, getting hit by a right hook to the temple. He immediately began grabbing his right knee upon attempting to get to his feet. He was able to make it to his feet. At that, the referee waved an end to the bout.[16]

Aftermath

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After the fight, Solis was brought to Cologne's University Hospital, where it was confirmed that Solis suffered from a legitimate and serious knee injury. It was known that Solis had torn his cruciate ligament and damaged cartilage in the fall.[17][18]

Solis promoter Ahmet Öner yelled and was very angry and frustrated after the fight. He showed up at the post-fight press conference, but only to give his opinion about Vitali Klitschko's manager, Bernard Bönte, whom he yelled and screamed at. Vitali Klitschko retained his WBC heavyweight title against Tomasz Adamek on 10 September in Poland, winning by TKO in the 10th round.

Odlanier Solis was set to make his comeback on November 25, 2011 in Trabzon, Turkey, but due to issues he was not able to leave the United States and his fight was taken off the card.[19]

Undercard

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Confirmed bouts:[20]

International broadcasting

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In Germany, the fight was broadcast live and exclusively on RTL Television.

Country Broadcaster HD (High Definition)
 Australia Main Event
 Brazil ESPN Brasil
 Canada Super Channel Fights Super Channel HD 1
 Croatia Nova TV
 Denmark TV 2 Sport TV 2 Sport HD
 France Orange Sport
 Germany RTL RTL HD
 Hungary Digi Sport
 Israel Sport 2
 Mexico TV Azteca
 Philippines TV5/IBC/Solar Sports
 Poland TVP1 & TVP Sport
 Romania Sport.ro
 Russia REN TV
 Sweden TV10
  Switzerland RTL RTL HD
 Turkey FOX Turkey
 Ukraine Inter
 United Kingdom Sky Sports 1 Sky Sports HD1
 United States Epix Epix HD

References

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  1. ^ "Vitali Klitschko vs. Odlanier Solis". boxrec.com. BoxRec. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Photos: Vitali Klitschko, Odlanier Solis Face To Face - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 26 January 2011. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  3. ^ "Odlanier Solis wins on Ray Austin's 10th-round disqualification - ESPN". ESPN. 17 December 2010. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
  4. ^ "Odlanier Solis Beats Austin By DQ, a Very Strange Ending - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 17 December 2010. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
  5. ^ "Odlanier Solis earns title shot vs. Vitali Klitschko - SI.com - Boxing". Sportsillustrated.cnn.com. 17 December 2010. Archived from the original on 24 December 2010. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
  6. ^ "Klitschko-Solis Update: Odlanier Wants 1.5 Million Euros! - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 20 December 2010. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
  7. ^ "Klitschko-Solis Reportedly Done, March 19 in Cologne - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 9 January 2011. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
  8. ^ Fan, Klitschko (26 January 2011). "Klitschko Solis Press Conference". Klitschkoblog.com. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
  9. ^ "Odlanier Solis: Vitai Spreads Rumors That I'm Lazy - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 14 February 2011. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
  10. ^ "Vitali Klitschko: I'll Rid The World of Odlanier Solis - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 26 January 2011. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
  11. ^ "Odlanier Solis Confident: I'll End Vitali Klitschko's Reign - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 30 November 2010. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
  12. ^ "News - Vitali Klitschko Respects Solis challenge". Max Boxing. 26 January 2011. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
  13. ^ "Klitschko". Facebook. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
  14. ^ "Photos: Klitschko, Solis Go Face To Face at Final Presser - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 14 March 2011. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  15. ^ a b "BoxRec Boxing Records". Boxrec.com. 19 March 2011. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
  16. ^ "Vitali Klitschko vs. Odlanier Solis - Boxrec Boxing Encyclopaedia". Boxrec.com. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
  17. ^ Christ, Scott (20 March 2011). "Odlanier Solis Update: Doctors Confirm Serious Knee Injury". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
  18. ^ "Odlanier Solis' knee torn up after defeat vs. Vitali Klitschko - ESPN". ESPN. 20 March 2011. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
  19. ^ "Odlanier Solis Comeback Delayed Again, Legal Issues - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 23 November 2011. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  20. ^ "BoxRec - event".
Preceded by Vitali Klitschko's bouts
19 March 2011 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Odlanier Solis's bouts
19 March 2011 		Succeeded by
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