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- Born: March 25, 1976
- Birth Place: Kiev Ukraine
- Weight Division: Heavyweight
- Height: 6' 6 1/2
- Reach 81"
- Stance: Orthodox
- Current IBF, WBO and IBO Champion
- Nick Name: Dr. Steelhammer
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Wladimir Klitschko is a Heavyweight boxer and a current champion. He is the younger brother of Heavyweight Vitali Klitschko.
On December 13, 2008, Wladimir Klitschko defeated Hasim Rahman by technical knockout in the seventh round of a bout which took place in Manheim, Germany. With the victory Klitscko retains the IBF and WBO heavyweight championships.ESPN.com: Klitchko KOs Rahman in seventh(December 13 2008)
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Pro Career
Klitschko started his career as a heralded boxing prospect, following in the footsteps of his older brother Vitali. But Klitschko has experienced some rocky moments in his career. Klitshchko experienced his first loss against Ross Purity on December 5, 1998, but a TKO in the second round at the hands of Corrie Sanders on March 8, 2003, raised questions about Klitschko's potential. Another knockout on April 10, 2004, at the hands of Lamon Brewster confirmed a susceptible chin and questionable stamina. Since then however, Wladimir has been able to claim three championship belts, the IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight championships. BoxRec: Wladimir Klitschko -
Champion Brothers
Wladimir's brother Vitali currently holds the WBC heavyweight championship. They are the first brothers in the history of the sport to hold championships in the same division. On November 3, 2008, both the Klitschko brothers challenged the WBA boxing champion Nikolai Valuev. Valuev owns the only heavyweight belt not held by one of the Klitschko brothers. Vitali states it doesn't matter which brother faces Valuev, the goal is to unify all the belts in the division between the two brothers. ESPN.com: Klitschkos seek to further unify family hold on heavyweight division -
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Wladimir Klitschko News and Articles
- Google News: Wladimir Klitschko
- Boxing Times: Heavy Hitter: Wladimir Klitschko Returns
- EastSideBoxing.com: Can Wladimir Klitschko avenge his loss to Lamon Brewster?
- DogHouse Boxing: Wladimir Klitschko vs Lamon Brewster II; Breaking down the rematch
- USAToday.com: Klitschko knocks out Brock in seventh round
- NewsLib: Wladimir Klitschko News
- ESPN.com: Wladimir Klitschko News
- ESPN: Undersized Ibragimov undaunted by big occasion, towering opponent (February 21, 2008)
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Wladimir Klitschko Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Professional Boxing
- BoxRec.com : Career Stats
- Height: 6-6 1/2
- Weight: Heavyweight
- First Professional Bout: 1996
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Wladimir Klitschko Timeline
- March 25, 1976: Born
- 1996: Turns Pro
- 2001: Doctorate degree in Sports Science
- 2003: Knocked out by Corrie Sanders
- 2004: Knocked out by Lamon Brewster
- 2006: Wins IBF and IBO Championships
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