‘Fast’ Eddie chambers believes speed will be the key factor when he attempts to wrest the IBF and WBO heavyweight crowns away from Wladimir Klitschko at the Esprit Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany on Saturday (March 20).
The 27 year-old challenger from Philadelphia, told reporters at a public workout earlier this week that while he has trained incredibly hard and respects the champion, speed will be the deciding factor and believes he can score a huge upset on Saturday night.
“I worked hard up in the Poconos, doing what I need to do to be a champion,” said Chambers, 35-1-(18). “This is a great, great opportunity, and I am motivated to work harder and with more intensity than ever.”
Other challengers have tried and failed to relieve the giant Ukrainian of his title but failed, Chambers sees a different outcome this time. “I’m sure every other fighter who faced him would say the same thing,” said Chambers. “But without a doubt, I bring more to the table than they did. I have different dimensions to my style that will make his night difficult. He is a big guy and has speed, but I have more speed, movement, and I am a better inside fighter. I can get close to him with my foot speed and pose problems.”
March 17, 2010
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