Vitali Klitschko boxing news
Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko spent years dominating heavyweight boxing without ever facing the opponent fans naturally wanted to see against either man: each other. The Ukrainian brothers had made a … continue
Klitschko led on all three scorecards before a severe cut forced a stoppage in one of boxing’s most debated heavyweight title fights Twenty-three years ago today, Lennox Lewis retained the … continue
Former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis says Vitali Klitschko was the smartest opponent he ever faced during his long professional career from their war in June 2003. Lewis (41-2, 32 KOs) … continue
By Ken Hissner: Twice in the history of the heavyweight division, a pair of brothers held the world heavyweight title. Former 1976 Olympic Gold Medalist ‘Neon’ Leon Spinks, 6-0-1, won … continue
By Geoffrey Ciani: When the Klitschkos both turned pro in November 1996, the Klitschko brothers had a dream to one day simultaneously hold every major world title in heavyweight boxing. … continue
By Ken Hissner: They were born in two different countries due to the fact their father was an Air Force Colonel. Their mother told them when they took up boxing … continue
By Ken Hissner: From South America Argentina’s world Middle champ Carlos Monzon, 87-3-9 (59), 1948 Olympic Gold Medalist and world Fly champ Pascual Perez, 84-7-1 (54), and 2 division world … continue
By Ken Hissner: I have to laugh when comments come in saying Joe “The Bomber” Louis was only #190 pounds and Marciano only #185 pounds and, by today’s standards, cruiserweights. … continue
The Klitschko brothers spoke to Piers Morgan Uncensored in Ukraine about their fight for their country. In a candid joint interview with boxing legend Wladimir and Vitali, the Mayor of Kyiv, opened … continue
By Ken Hissner: Before getting to the man who beat both Klitschko’s in the amateurs, let’s take a look at the former world heavyweight champion Klitschko who had an interesting … continue