Thompson Moves Toward Next Challenge!

DC heavyweight Tony "The Tiger" Thompson is looking for redemption as well as his next challenge as he looks to bounce back from his July 12 world title loss to Wladimir Klitschko in Hamburg, Germany.

“I definitely learned from this fight what it takes to become the heavyweight champion of the world and I look forward to redeeming myself for my team and my fans,” said Thompson in a press release. “This was not my greatest performance and I know I can do better. I want the opportunity to show everyone that this was a fluke. I will do whatever it takes to get there and fight who ever I need to fight to get another shot at becoming the heavyweight champion.”

The next challenge could come from a new name in the heavyweight division. Prior to the Klitschko bout, former cruiserweight champion and now heavyweight challenger David Haye called out every fighter at the top of the heavyweight division including going to the lengths of calling Thompson a "bum". Thompson, who is never short on words, said he would love to give Haye and any other fighter the opportunity to fight a real heavyweight.

“David 'soft as Haye' doesn’t have the right to call anybody out. He can’t take a cruiserweight punch and he definitely will not be able to withstand the punishment that I will give him,” said Thompson. “Remember the last guy he fought by the name of Thompson (cruiser weight Carl Thompson) knocked his ass out. I would love the opportunity to do the same. When I’m finished with him I will be the reason he returns his ass to the cruiserweight division where he belongs. But this challenge stands for any of the top heavyweights in the world who wants to step up and fight someone like me. If you think you are there then use me as a measuring stick.”