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On Saturday – exactly one week before his WBC world heavyweight championship fight against Vitali Klitschko – Odlanier “La Sombra“ Solis and his team arrived in Cologne, Germany. Although the elder Klitschko brother is highly favored to defend his title for the sixth time since returning in October 2008, many …

On March 19th 2004 Olympic gold medalist Odlanier “La Sombra” Solis wants to become the first ever Cuban professional heavyweight champion against WBC titlist Vitali Klitschko at Lanxess-Arena in Cologne, Germany. Only one week later, on March 26th, Yuriorkis Gamboa defends his WBA and IBF championships against Jorge Solis from …

While WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko hasn’t even started his preparation for his next title defense on March 19th in Cologne, mandatory challenger Odlanier Solis and his team have already spent one week in their high altitude camp.

Cuban heavyweight sensation Odlanier Solis arrived in Cologne, Germany, Monday morning for tomorrow’s press conference for his March 19th showdown against WBC world champion Vitali Klitschko. “It’s time for a new chapter in heavyweight history“, says promoter Ahmet Oner. “Solis will end the Klitschko era and start his own legacy.“

Three of the top boxers appearing on Don King Productions’ Dec. 17 card at American Airlines Arena in Miami—Ray Austin, Odlanier Solis and Ricardo Mayorga—participated in media workouts yesterday at the famed 5th St. Gym in Miami. WBC No. 1-ranked heavyweight contender Ray Austin (28-4-4, 18 KOs) was dismissive of …