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Wladimir Klitschko vs. David Haye in the Veltins-Arena in Schalke on June 20

 "I always wanted to fight in a soccer stadium in front of such a big crowd. Now, this dream comes true. Once I attended a Schalke match myself and since then I have not forgotten these fantastic fans that supported their team constantly for 90 minutes. I am sure June 20 will be an unforgettable night for all of us”, says reigning champion Wladimir Klitschko.

Bernd Bönte, Managing Director of Klitschko Management Group: „We are glad the fight takes place in Schalke. It is one of the greatest arenas in Europe. We had the choice between different offers, both Germany and Europe, and we chose Schalke because of the whole package. We will have a down-to-earth event with a reasonable pricing. With the arena management we have a very competent partner with whom we will work very professional and constructive during the next weeks.

”While the Schalke 04 soccer team is in the summer off-season, their homefield will be staging another highlight. “For the first time the arena will host a boxing event. The whole region is looking forward to June 20. When I think of the day I get a goose-skin”, says Rüdiger Mengede, General Manager of the Schalke 04 Betriebsgesellschaft.

Ticket sale for the fight Klitschko vs. Haye starts on April 17. Tickets are available for 24 Euro (standing room), 39 Euro (upper stands) as well as 49 Euro (lower stands). Book tickets online at www.eventim.de or www.ts-ticketshop.de. Order via phone under 0049-01805 – 12 13 14 or 0049-01805 – 15 08 10.

The fight will be broadcast worldwide. In Germany hosting channel will be RTL, HBO will show the fight in the US and Setanta covers in the UK.