Klitschko-Solis

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Boxing fans and experts were divided into two parties before Saturday nights WBC heavyweight title bout between champion Vitali Klitschko (42-2, 39 K.o.’s) and mandatory challenger Odlanier Solis (17-1, 12 K.o.’s). 

Some predicted a Klitschko win, either by clear cut decision or late technical knockout after punishing Solis. Others felt that the Olympic champion from Cuba might be able to outbox and outsmart the elder Klitschko brother. However, virtually no one expected the fight to be over within a single round.

But this is exactly what happened.

After a knockdown by a Right hand punch, Solis got back on his feet but his legs buckled and the referee rightfully called a halt to the action.

The previously unbeaten Solis later stated that he injured his right knee after the punch. “I strangely twisted my knee while falling."

The challenger was brought to the hospital, were the injury was later confirmed. The possibility of a torn meniscus and a ruptured cruciate ligament exists.

*I expected to see a good fight with Vitali the winner later in the fight or by decision.  Solis has very few competitive fights for a guy fighting for the Heavyweight Championship against a great boxer like Vitali.   He has many early KO's and one 10 round fight.  Not much of a resume...

Source:

http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/more-on-klitschko-solis-2-79046#more-79046