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Klitschko Workout at Muscle Beach

As brother Wladimir Klitschko, the IBF/WBO/IBO/Ring heavyweight champion, describes the live action, WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko is shown getting his hands wrapped, hitting the mitts with trainer Fritz Sdunek, shadow boxing, addressing the media and fans and shaking hands and facing off with Cristobal Arreola during Wednesday's free open workout at Muscle Beach in Venice, Calif.

“I’m always in shape. It’s never tough to get in shape. I don’t drink, don’t smoke, don't do drugs. I always, always maintain the fitness.''

In a collision of knockout specialists, the popular Klitschko (37-2, 36 KOs) will defend against the No. 1-ranked Arreola (27-0, 24 KOs) in the main event this Saturday, Sept. 26, at STAPLES Center.  

Tickets can be purchased at STAPLES Center, all TicketMaster outlets, by phone (800) 745-3000 and online at www.ticketmaster.com.

The 12-round world championship will be promoted by K2 Promotions in association with Goossen Tutor Promotions. It will air live on HBO at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. Doors open Saturday at 4 o'clock.