......This is from the Klitschko's website and I didn't copy the whole article. It goes a little further than just his thoughts on Brewster but I found what he said to be very interesting. Wlady has such a great head on his shoulders.
Lamon Brewster defended his title four times. Only once he was clearly victorious – against Andrew Golota. What do you think of his fights against Kali Meehan, Luan Krasniqi and Serguei Lyakhovich?
In my opinion Brewster does not maintain a constant style through out the fight. However, if we’re talking about the end result, he always finds a way to find an opportunity where he can use his best qualities. That relates to his character and style. It helped him win against Meehan, Golota and Krasniqi.
Then let’s talk about Lamon’s loss against Lyakhovich…what was the reason for his loss?
That was a very technical fight. And to be fair, in the end Lamon didn’t have enough to finish it. Besides Serguei as it seems chose the right tactic for that fight. His left hand already caused damage in the early rounds to Brewster’s left eye. Besides Lamon didn’t have the endurance or desire to take charge at the end of the fight.
It’s hard to judge reasons behind his loss. Just to watch the fight is not enough. We can only see the final result that leads to his loss. Wherefore it’s necessary to know other reason that led to his loss. What was it? Maybe he didn’t get enough sleep the night before? Maybe he was psychologically unprepared for the fight? Maybe he didn’t find mutual understanding with his new trainer, Buddy McGirt?
I think that if Brewster had the chance to face Lyakhovich once more, I’m sure he would clearly beat Serguei.
What could be dangerous about Brewster, when you fight him?
I consider him as a dangerous opponent. His victory in our first fight will certainly give him confidence. He has a character of a fighter, who enters the ring not simply to fight but to transform the fight.
I will not and I don’t want to underestimate him. He’s entering into the ring with only one goal – to win, and take my world championship belts away. Therefore I am very serious about my opponent and my training for the fight. It took a long and difficult way to become a world champion again. Therefore I will not give up what belongs to me.
Wladimir, what do you expect from Lamon in the ring? A quick start, like his fight with Golota or a chess game style – looking for that one opening? Personally it seems he’s like a compressed spring, ready to release all its power at a moments notice…
I expect from Brewster everything that you can expect from an opponent who is entering the ring with only one desire – to destroy you, and take the championship titles.
I consider his calmness to be similar to that, which precedes a storm. Also he’s not wasting his time with name-calling or any other “loud” statements. Lamon held the championship for two years and he knows the price of the championship title. It seems to me his loss to Lyakhovich has made him stronger, wiser, more skilled and highly dangerous.
Wladimir do you feel any pressure, maybe subconsciously, before this rematch with Brewster? Especially after the result of first fight?
I don’t feel any pressure. On the contrary I am very glad that Lamon agreed to carry out this fight, since it was my dream to have a rematch. And I am very grateful to Lamon for accepting my call. Unfortunately another rematch, against Corrie Sanders, never took place due to disagreements with Universum Box Promotion. But that I’m able to have a rematch with Brewster brings me sheer pleasure.
Wladimir don’t you ever ponder, that your devotion to professional sports and all the trainings, deprives you of any pleasure in life?
I’m quite happy with everything in my life. I like to train for fights, and I truly enjoy it. I’m not forcing myself to do it. My life and my professional career go as I want them to.
Wladimir, various experts have different opinions about you and your place in the heavyweight division. What do you think is your place in the heavyweight division?
I’m not at the height I wish to be, but I’m above all others.
Wladimir, your trainer Emanuel Steward stated that your second fight with Lamon would not go the distance. Is it possible to say that you will be looking for a knockout victory?
I can say only one thing – I’m sure our fight will not last all twelve rounds.
Wladimir, on Saturday in Atlantic City, Shannon Briggs will defend his WBO title for the first time against Sultan Ibragimov. The winner of this fight will most likely become your next opponent. Well you never know… But in your opinion who will win this fight?
I would say Ibragimov has a sixty percent chance of wining.
We thanked Wladimir for a chance to interview him. Unfortunately Wladimir didn’t have as much time as we would have liked. Walking away Wladimir thanked all his fans and promised a pleasurable present in the upcoming fight.
Lamon Brewster defended his title four times. Only once he was clearly victorious – against Andrew Golota. What do you think of his fights against Kali Meehan, Luan Krasniqi and Serguei Lyakhovich?
In my opinion Brewster does not maintain a constant style through out the fight. However, if we’re talking about the end result, he always finds a way to find an opportunity where he can use his best qualities. That relates to his character and style. It helped him win against Meehan, Golota and Krasniqi.
Then let’s talk about Lamon’s loss against Lyakhovich…what was the reason for his loss?
That was a very technical fight. And to be fair, in the end Lamon didn’t have enough to finish it. Besides Serguei as it seems chose the right tactic for that fight. His left hand already caused damage in the early rounds to Brewster’s left eye. Besides Lamon didn’t have the endurance or desire to take charge at the end of the fight.
It’s hard to judge reasons behind his loss. Just to watch the fight is not enough. We can only see the final result that leads to his loss. Wherefore it’s necessary to know other reason that led to his loss. What was it? Maybe he didn’t get enough sleep the night before? Maybe he was psychologically unprepared for the fight? Maybe he didn’t find mutual understanding with his new trainer, Buddy McGirt?
I think that if Brewster had the chance to face Lyakhovich once more, I’m sure he would clearly beat Serguei.
What could be dangerous about Brewster, when you fight him?
I consider him as a dangerous opponent. His victory in our first fight will certainly give him confidence. He has a character of a fighter, who enters the ring not simply to fight but to transform the fight.
I will not and I don’t want to underestimate him. He’s entering into the ring with only one goal – to win, and take my world championship belts away. Therefore I am very serious about my opponent and my training for the fight. It took a long and difficult way to become a world champion again. Therefore I will not give up what belongs to me.
Wladimir, what do you expect from Lamon in the ring? A quick start, like his fight with Golota or a chess game style – looking for that one opening? Personally it seems he’s like a compressed spring, ready to release all its power at a moments notice…
I expect from Brewster everything that you can expect from an opponent who is entering the ring with only one desire – to destroy you, and take the championship titles.
I consider his calmness to be similar to that, which precedes a storm. Also he’s not wasting his time with name-calling or any other “loud” statements. Lamon held the championship for two years and he knows the price of the championship title. It seems to me his loss to Lyakhovich has made him stronger, wiser, more skilled and highly dangerous.
Wladimir do you feel any pressure, maybe subconsciously, before this rematch with Brewster? Especially after the result of first fight?
I don’t feel any pressure. On the contrary I am very glad that Lamon agreed to carry out this fight, since it was my dream to have a rematch. And I am very grateful to Lamon for accepting my call. Unfortunately another rematch, against Corrie Sanders, never took place due to disagreements with Universum Box Promotion. But that I’m able to have a rematch with Brewster brings me sheer pleasure.
Wladimir don’t you ever ponder, that your devotion to professional sports and all the trainings, deprives you of any pleasure in life?
I’m quite happy with everything in my life. I like to train for fights, and I truly enjoy it. I’m not forcing myself to do it. My life and my professional career go as I want them to.
Wladimir, various experts have different opinions about you and your place in the heavyweight division. What do you think is your place in the heavyweight division?
I’m not at the height I wish to be, but I’m above all others.
Wladimir, your trainer Emanuel Steward stated that your second fight with Lamon would not go the distance. Is it possible to say that you will be looking for a knockout victory?
I can say only one thing – I’m sure our fight will not last all twelve rounds.
Wladimir, on Saturday in Atlantic City, Shannon Briggs will defend his WBO title for the first time against Sultan Ibragimov. The winner of this fight will most likely become your next opponent. Well you never know… But in your opinion who will win this fight?
I would say Ibragimov has a sixty percent chance of wining.
We thanked Wladimir for a chance to interview him. Unfortunately Wladimir didn’t have as much time as we would have liked. Walking away Wladimir thanked all his fans and promised a pleasurable present in the upcoming fight.
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