"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.