Vitali Klitschko (born 19 July 1971) and Wladimir Klitschko (born 25 March 1976), known as the Klitschko Brothers, are Ukrainian former professional boxers. Older brother Vitali retired from boxing in 2013, relinquishing the WBC world title, and became a politician in his native Ukraine.
What does Klitschko have a PhD in?
sports science
Like Vitali, Wladimir holds a doctorate degree in sports science. Currently, he is teaching as an adjunct professor in a master’s degree level course at the famed University of St. Gallen in Switzerland.
What is Klitschko boxing record?
| Wladimir Klitschko | |
|---|---|
| Total fights | 69 |
| Wins | 64 |
| Wins by KO | 53 |
| Losses | 5 |
Who was better Wladimir or Vitali?
In terms of numbers, Wladimir had 69 pro fights, over twenty more than Vitali (who of course had a layoff of almost four years – from December 2004 to October 2008) and he won all but five of them. Vitali had 47 fights, winning all but two of them.
Who first beat Klitschko?
Klitschko lost for the first time on April 1, 2000, when he suffered a torn rotator cuff during a bout with American Chris Byrd, which resulted in a technical knockout defeat. British boxer Lennox Lewis stopped him on cuts in a thrilling defense of the WBC heavyweight title on June 21, 2003.
How many times did Lennox Lewis fight Klitschko?
The WBC have confirmed Britain’s former three-time heavyweight world champion Lennox Lewis is set to come out of retirement for a rematch with fellow three-time champion Vitali Klitschko. Lewis, now 52 years of age, has not fought since controversially defeating Klitschko in 2003.
Why did Klitschko brothers never fight?
Two unpretentious brothers, two heavyweights who made it clear right away they would never fight each other because they promised their mother they wouldn’t. That they also sucked up most of the air of a heavyweight division with few contenders was a regrettable legacy.
Why did Vitali Klitschko stop boxing?
Vitali Klitschko is leaving boxing to concentrate on Ukrainian politics and his role as an opposition leader. Klitschko vacated his WBC world heavyweight title on Monday and said he doesn’t expect to fight again as he pursues a presidential bid in his home country.
