When Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko defends his belt against Britain’s Tyson Fury on October 24, 2015 Rod will perform an exclusive live performance
Rod will make his appearance in the ESPRIT arena in Düsseldorf in front of 55,000 spectators and more than 100 million TV viewers in 150 countries where the fight will be broadcast live,
Wladimir Klitschko is a big fan saying..
“I am a great fan of Rod Stewart, but unfortunately I had previously never had the opportunity to see one of his concerts. He’s a megastar, one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Having him make an appearance at my title defence, is the hammer and the fans in the stadium and in front of the screens great cinema! ”
Rod commented “I’m excited and it’s an honor for me to participate in this historic boxing match,I am looking forward to performing for my fans in Germany and around the world. I’m going to the Hall of Vladimir and Tyson einheizen, but let the gloves stay off until I’ve left the stage again! ”
In 1999 Rod made a great cameo in the boxing film ‘Play It To The Bone’ alongside Lucy Liu, Woody Harrison and Antonio Banderas.