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Vitali Klitschko (born 19 July 1971) and Wladimir Klitschko (born 25 March 1976), known as the Klitschko Brothers, are Ukrainian former professional boxers. During their peak years between 2004 and 2015, they were considered the dominant world heavyweight champions of their era, and among the most successful champions in boxing history.
In 2011, both Wladimir and Vitali entered the Guinness World Records book as brothers with most world heavyweight title fight wins (30 at the time; 40 as of 2020). [34] [35] [36] Klitschko was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2021, having been elected in his first year of eligibility.
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Overall, he defeated 15 opponents in world heavyweight title fights, [16] [17] and made 12 successful title defences. In 2011, Vitali and his younger brother Wladimir Klitschko entered the Guinness World Records as brothers with most world heavyweight title fight wins (30 at the time; 40 as of 2020).
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Feb 28, 2022 · Ukrainian boxers Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko in fight of their lives. Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger tells the brothers as they battle Russian invaders: “You were my heroes in...
Mar 24, 2022 · ‘A fight between good and evil’: The Klitschko brothers on the battle for Ukraine | CNN. By Vasco Cotovio, Frederik Pleitgen and Byron Blunt, CNN. 5 minute read. Updated 5:49 PM EDT, Thu March...
Feb 26, 2022 · Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko are former heavyweight world champions who have joined the fight against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Learn about their boxing careers, family background, political involvement and personal lives.
Feb 26, 2022 · World & Nation. Ukrainian brothers — former world boxing champs — ready to fight Russian troops. Vitali Klitschko, left, the mayor of Kyiv, Ukraine, and his brother, Wladimir, at a news...
