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Wladimir Klitschko will defend his heavyweight titles against Alexander Povetkin of Russia on Sept. 11.
Klitschko's management group said Thursday that the fight will take place at Frankfurt's Commerzbank Arena.
The Ukrainian boxer, who holds the IBF, WBO and IBO belts, said that "Povetkin is a very strong opponent - that we are both Olympic champions speaks for itself."
He added "It will be a tough fight, but for me there are no doubts that I will keep my titles."
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The 30-year-old Povetkin has an unbeaten record, with 19 wins. He said Thursday he would "snatch the world champion belts away from Klitschko."
The 34-year-old Klitschko has 54 victories in 57 fights.
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