Arena Boxing: Klitschko vs. Gomez Headed For Istanbul?
Arena CEO Ahmet Öner announced today that he received offers from a big Turkish investor and one of the biggest Turkish TV stations to host the WBC Heavyweight Championship between Vitali Klitschko and no. 1 contender Juan Carlos Gomez in Istanbul, Turkey!
“Since we brought boxing back to Turkey in June 2007, the interest in the sport is huge,†stated Öner. “Now one of the best known experts for sports marketing in Turkey contacted me regarding this fight knowing that a WBC world heavyweight championship is the most prestigious event possible.
“This could become the most important step for the growing boxing market in Turkey and also a huge chance for Istanbul to present itself as host city of such a great show. Of course, it would be great for us as well because we could feature some of our big local heroes like rising welterweight star ‘Mini-Tyson’ Selcuk Aydin on the undercard.â€
Arena and K2 promotions have three more weeks to come to a gentleman’s agreement regarding the fight between Klitschko and Gomez. If they don’t find a solution, the purse bid will be held in Mexico City on December 19.