Leapai camp wants ref to stop Wladimir Klitschko wrestling

By Phil Lutton in Essen, Germany
Updated September 10 2014 - 11:13am, first published April 25 2014 - 8:42am
Wladimir Klitschko of Ukraine and Alex Leapai of Australia face off in Germany ahead of their heavyweight title fight. Photo: Lars Baron/Bongarts/Getty Images
Wladimir Klitschko of Ukraine and Alex Leapai of Australia face off in Germany ahead of their heavyweight title fight. Photo: Lars Baron/Bongarts/Getty Images
Alex Leapai and Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker visit Germany's Rheinberg War Cemetery on the eve of Anzac Day. Photo: Supplied
Alex Leapai and Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker visit Germany's Rheinberg War Cemetery on the eve of Anzac Day. Photo: Supplied

Alex Leapai's trainer Noel Thornberry will urge WBA officials to ensure Wladimir Klitschko doesn't turn the world title fight into a wrestling match when the rival camps convene for a crucial rules meeting on Friday.