Vladimir Klitchko to face Jean-Marc Mormeck

 　　KIEV, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- Ukrainian heavyweight boxer¹ Vladimir Klitchko will defend his WBA, IBF and WBO titles against French Jean-Marc Mormeck in Germany on Dec. 10, the press-service of Klitchko's brothers announced on Thursday on its official website.

　　"Mormeck is one of the most experienced opponents, whom I have ever met. He had a lot of championship fights. He is technically² strong and intelligent boxer. I promise that this fight will be very interesting and exciting," Klitschko was quoted in a statement as saying.

　　Klitchko's 20th world champions fight will take place at the home stadium of football club Fortuna ESPRIT Arena³ in Dusseldorf.

　　The 39-year-old Mormeck who has 36 wins from 40 professional fights, is a former WBC and WBA champion. He has won all his fights since 2009, after his moving to the heavyweight division.

　　The 35-year-old Klitchko is unbeaten in 53 from 59 professional contests with a record 49 knockouts.

　　It would be the first Ukrainian boxer's appearance in the ring after his victory over David Haye from Britain on July 2, 2011.

　　The fight between French and Ukrainian boxers⁴ will be televised in 120 countries. Ticket sales will start October 12.

1 boxer   

n.制箱者，拳击手

参考例句：

• The boxer gave his opponent a punch on the nose.这个拳击手朝他对手的鼻子上猛击一拳。
• He moved lightly on his toes like a boxer.他像拳击手一样踮着脚轻盈移动。

2 technically   

adv.专门地，技术上地

参考例句：

• Technically it is the most advanced equipment ever.从技术上说，这是最先进的设备。
• The tomato is technically a fruit,although it is eaten as a vegetable.严格地说，西红柿是一种水果，尽管它是当作蔬菜吃的。

3 arena   

n.竞技场，运动场所；竞争场所，舞台

参考例句：

• She entered the political arena at the age of 25. 她25岁进入政界。
• He had not an adequate arena for the exercise of his talents.他没有充分发挥其才能的场所。

4 boxers   

n.拳击短裤；（尤指职业）拳击手( boxer的名词复数 )；拳师狗

参考例句：

• The boxers were goaded on by the shrieking crowd. 拳击运动员听见观众的喊叫就来劲儿了。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The boxers slugged it out to the finish. 两名拳击手最后决出了胜负。 来自《简明英汉词典》