Russia-Ukraine War: Know all about Vitali Klitschko, boxing legend turned Kyiv Mayor, in pics

Boxing legend and multiple World Heavyweight Championships winner Vitali Klitschko is currently the mayor of embattled Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine which is under attack from Russia. Klitschko became mayor for the first time back in 2014 and has now decided to take up arms to fight against the Russians. Vitali, who has a PhD in Sports medicine, has current net worth of around $80 million. Here is all you need to know about Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. 

Zee Media Bureau | Mar 01, 2022, 10:12 AM IST
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Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko have Guinness World Records in boxing

In 2011, Vitali and his younger brother Wladimir Klitschko entered the Guinness World Records as the pair of brothers with most world heavyweight title fight wins (30 at the time; 40 as of 2020). (Source: Twitter)

In 2011, Vitali and his younger brother Wladimir Klitschko entered the Guinness World Records as the pair of brothers with most world heavyweight title fight wins (30 at the time; 40 as of 2020). (Source: Twitter)

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Vitali Klitschko has won World Millitary Games gold medal

Vitali Klitschko turned out for Ukraine in the World Millitary Games in 1995 in Rome. He won the Super Heavyweight boxing gold. (Source: Twitter)

Vitali Klitschko turned out for Ukraine in the World Millitary Games in 1995 in Rome. He won the Super Heavyweight boxing gold. (Source: Twitter)

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Vitali Klitschko has net worth of $80 million

Vitali Klitschko has a net worth of about $80 million. He owns a house in Kiev which is worth about $5 million, besides he owns two cars, one a Bentley and the other a BMW. (Photo: Reuters)

Vitali Klitschko has a net worth of about $80 million. He owns a house in Kiev which is worth about $5 million, besides he owns two cars, one a Bentley and the other a BMW. (Photo: Reuters)

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Boxer brother Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko are apparently on the 23-man hit list ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: Reuters)

Boxer brother Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko are apparently on the 23-man hit list ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko, the sons of a Soviet major general, are both former heavyweight champions and whenever one was in the ring, the other was always helping from the corner. (Photo: Reuters)

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Vitali Klitschko is a multiple World Heavyweight boxing champion

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko won multiple world heavyweight boxing championships. He held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) title from 1999 to 2000, the Ring magazine title from 2004 to 2005, and the World Boxing Council (WBC) title twice between 2004 and 2013. (Source: Twitter)

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko won multiple world heavyweight boxing championships. He held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) title from 1999 to 2000, the Ring magazine title from 2004 to 2005, and the World Boxing Council (WBC) title twice between 2004 and 2013. (Source: Twitter) 

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