Wladimir Klitschko
Boxer & former heavyweight champion
Born
March 25th, 1976
49 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ukraine
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Born in Ukraine, a professional boxer competed in the heavyweight division from 1996 to 2017. Achieved notable success with 64 wins, 5 losses, and 53 knockouts. Held the IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles simultaneously, along with the WBA super championship. His reign as a world champion lasted for nearly a decade, establishing a dominant presence in the sport. Retired after a loss to Anthony Joshua in 2017, marking the end of an era in heavyweight boxing.
Held the IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles
Retained the WBA super title for multiple years
Achieved a knockout rate of over 80%
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