There has been a lot of talk in recent days about a possible return to the ring for Wladimir Klitschko (64-5, 53 KOs). The 48-year-old Ukrainian has never hidden his dream of breaking the record of George Foreman, who became world heavyweight champion at the age of 45. Bob Arum strongly doubts the success of "Dr. Steel Hammer's" potential championship mission.
"When George Foreman came back, he didn't come back at the age of 45. He was about 41 years old [actually 38 - note] and he lost to Holyfield. So he was tested, he knew his capabilities," the legendary promoter explained in an interview with Sky Sports. - "The idea of Klitschko returning at the age of 48 with no fights to rebuild looks absurd.
"I've always been a big fan of the Klitschko brothers and the Ukrainians, but here I have my doubts. I find it hard to believe that Klitschko could fight for the championship belt without a preliminary series of warm-up fights," added Arum.
Wladimir Klitschko has not stepped into the ring for 7 years. For comparison, it should be noted that Forman had 29 fights in the period before his victorious fight for the belt with Michael Moorer.
