Dr. Vitali Vladimirovich Klitschko (Ukrainian: Віталій Володимирович Кличко, Vitaliy Volodymyrovych Klychko) born 19 July 1971 in Belovodsk, Kyrgyzstan). Klitschko is a Ukrainian professional boxer and current WBC heavyweight champion. He vacated his WBC belt in 2005 due to retirement but announced his comeback in 2007. The WBC awarded Vitali a chance to regain his WBC belt and on 11 October 2008 in Germany he did so by beating Samuel Peter, when Peter retired on his stool at the end of the eighth round, while being behind 80-72 on the judges' scorecards. He has the highest knockout percentage (92%) of any heavyweight champion in overall fights[citation needed]. His younger brother, Wladimir Klitschko, is the current IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion. He is the first professional boxing world champion with a PhD (in sports medicine and philosophy). Read more at Wikipedia


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Povetkin stops Wawrzyk in 3rd keep WBA belt

...at the 2004 Athens Games, while Klitschko topped the same division at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Klitschko's older brother, Vitali, was at the fight Friday and said he was cheering for Povetkin. 'It's really perfect that Alexander has won today," Vitali said....

Report: Wladimir Klitschko vs Alexander Povetkin set for October 5 in Moscow

...mentioned earlier, Povetkin, 33, is the last properly ready, fresh challenge for the Klitschko brothers, save perhaps for Vitali's new mandatory challenger, Bermane Stiverne, or Kubrat Pulev. Povetkin is experienced, has the impressive amateur background,...

Guillermo Jones Shocks Denis Lebedev in War of Wills

...like the idea of bringing people who they think have no chance in Russia. The reaction on every person's face in that place Vitali Klitschko included was awesome. What more with the whole crew Jone... [URL="http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?p=11616965#post11616965"]http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?p=11616965#post11616965[/URL]...

Povetkin-Wawrzyk early action from Moscow, Russia

...Golovkin is the most avoided fighter at Middleweight and it won’t be much longer before he becomes the undisputed king there. The Klitschko Bros have the heavyweight division on lock! They’re from the Ukraine but they’re all part of the good old Soviet Union!...

Other Sports: Fury camp make Haye claim

...fight will be rescheduled. Former WBA heavyweight champion Haye is keen to set up a world title fight with either Wladimir or Vitali Klitschko but could take on fellow Briton Fury before he sets up a meeting with one of the Ukrainian champions, according to...

Ranking the 10 Bloodiest Boxing Fights in the Past Decade

...That was a nasty gash over Vitali's left eye. Before he made one half of the most dominant brother tandem in boxing history, Vitali Klitschko was a contender who worked his way up the ranks. He got his first shot at a world championship against the recognized...

Lennox Lewis hopes to rebuild Canadian boxing

...available for them.” Unlike others in boxing, Lewis, who retired on a win in 2003 after defeating current heavyweight king Vitali Klitschko, refuses to blame mixed martial arts for boxing’s troubles in these parts. “I set the blame on boxing, and the people...

Arreola has nose surgery; Love tests positive for diuretic

...still mourning the beat down that Tommy Morrison “the great white hype” received against Ray Mercer? You can always adopt a Klitschko. Oh, Mexicano fashion statements like hair nets and top buttoned flannel shirts in the summer are bound to catch on. Not!...

Injured star Haye pulls out of comeback fight

...loss came when he was controversially stopped because of a cut to his right eye in the fourth round by WBC champion Vitali Klitschko last year. But after injuring his left hand on Sunday, the 32-year-old announced on Tuesday that the contest had been postponed....

Povetkin vs. Wawrzyk this Friday, May 17th in Moscow, Russia

...because Alexander´s strength will make the difference on May 17.” But not only the heavyweight championship, which Vitali Klitschko will be attending, will keep the fans on the edge. Also WBA Cruiserweight Champion Denis Lebedev (25-1, 19 KOs) takes on “Champion...

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Manuel Charr claims Vitali Klitschko is afraid of David Haye, pictured - Published on 2013-05-02 02:22:00 by Swindon Advertiser

Manuel Charr claims Vitali Klitschko is afraid of David Haye, pictured

Published by Swindon Advertiser on 2013-05-02 02:22:00

Bloodied: Charr was cut during his defeat to Vitali Klitschko last September - Published on 2013-04-28 16:04:00 by Daily Mail - UK

Bloodied: Charr was cut during his defeat to Vitali Klitschko last September

Published by Daily Mail - UK on 2013-04-28 16:04:00

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