Berlin: Wladimir Klitschko starts as a clear favorite to defend his world heavyweight title when he takes on his challenger Jean-Marc Mormeck tonight and would aim to claim his 50th career knockout.

Klitschko who has a 7 in reach advantage and is four years younger to the 39-year-old Frenchman enjoys a clear advantage but is trying to avoid complacency and said that Mormeck is very experienced and his size makes it difficult to hit him.

"It's so difficult to fight a smaller guy because usually they are faster physically and I am expecting a tough challenge," Klitchko said.

By Indian Sports News Network