KLITSCHKO BROTHERS IMPRESSED, BUT NOT SURPRISED BY LENNOX LEWIS' ONE-SIDED VICTORY OVER MIKE TYSON

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (June 8, 2002) -- World Boxing Organization (WBO) Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko and his brother, Vitali, a former WBO heavyweight champion and current No. 2 contender, both picked Lennox Lewis to defeat Mike Tyson in their fight tonight in Memphis.

Here is what the brothers, who sat ringside for the bout and did guest commentary for German television, had to say afterward:

Said Wladimir, who makes the fourth defense of his title against Ray Mercer on Saturday, June 29, on HBO, in Atlantic City: "Lennox Lewis fought a very smart, technical fight and dominated. I was very impressed. I expected Tyson to be very dangerous the first three rounds and then Lewis to take control in the mid-to-late rounds, but Lewis took command even earlier than that. Tyson wants a rematch but after this I doubt anybody would want to see it. I would love for Lewis to fight me or my brother, Vitali. I have a "history" with Lewis, having been in the movie with him. Of course, I would like to fight him for real."

Said Vitali, who faces Larry Donald on July 20 in Dortmund, Germany: "It was an interesting fight, but I was not surprised. Lennox Lewis is very smart and he fought an excellent fight. I am not sure he got caught with one clean punch. He threw nice combinations and dominated. I have studied Lewis for a long time, however, and he does make some mistakes that I feel I could take advantage of. I am not going to explain or talk about them, but if we ever fight I know I will make him pay for them.''