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.
Mar 01, 2022, 10:12 AM IST
Boxing legends Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko brothers to take up arms for Ukraine against Russia
Vitali Klitschko, who has been the mayor of Ukraine’s capital Kyiv since 2014, said he was ready to fight. Former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko enlisted in Ukraine’s reserve army earlier this month.
Feb 25, 2022, 09:55 AM IST
Tyson Fury 'mentally happy' to be in boxing ring, eyes Klitschko-like reign
Tyson Fury said he is no longer boxing for fame, money or titles but that stepping into the ring keeps him "mentally happy" as he targets a long reign as the world heavyweight champion.
May 20, 2020, 13:04 PM IST
Former World Heavyweight champions Wladimir Klitschko hangs up his gloves, will not fight Anthony Joshua
Hamburg-based Klitschko, 41, hangs up his gloves as one of the all-time greats of the ring after a nine-and-a-half year reign as heavyweight champion, which was ended in 2015.
Aug 03, 2017, 15:28 PM IST
Anthony Joshua defeats Wladimir Klitschko via 11th round TKO in epic Wembley battle
What was hailed as the biggest fight night ever staged in a British ring, watched by the largest crowd for a boxing show in Britain for 78 years, lived up to its billing.
Apr 30, 2017, 10:32 AM IST
Tyson Fury gives up WBO, WBA titles after drug controversy to focus on recovery
Tyson Fury has given up his WBO and WBA world heavyweight titles "with immediate effect" to concentrate on his "medical treatment and recovery", said a statement released by his promoters Hennessy Sports.
Oct 13, 2016, 15:42 PM IST
Controversial World Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury retires
A previously scheduled rematch with Klitschko, set for July 9, was scrapped after Fury sustained an ankle injury.
Oct 03, 2016, 19:53 PM IST
World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury stripped of IBF title
Fury has been embroiled in controversy in recent days after he compared homosexuality to paedophilia.
Dec 09, 2015, 12:53 PM IST
Tyson Fury shuns the jet-set lifestyle for the ferry
The 27-year-old Briton shook up the boxing world with a unanimous points win over Klitschko in Dusseldorf last Saturday.
Dec 01, 2015, 21:56 PM IST
Briton Tyson Fury crowned world heavyweight champion after beating Wladimir Klitschko
Underdog Tyson Fury caused a huge boxing upset on Saturday, stunning Wladimir Klitschko with a points victory to snatch the champion`s four titles and become the first Briton to hold a world heavyw
Nov 29, 2015, 10:58 AM IST
Challenger Tyson Fury in row over ring canvas for Wladimir Klitschko fight
Fury`s handlers protested about the canvas being too soft and had warned the fight could be called off.
Nov 29, 2015, 00:20 AM IST
Tyson Fury, Britain`s giant gypsy showman
Tyson Fury will face Wladimir Klitschko for WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight title.
Nov 27, 2015, 19:20 PM IST
WBC champ Wilder takes on Duhaupus with Klitschko on horizon
Deontay Wilder defends his slice of the heavyweight world title against Johann Duhaupus on Saturday looking for another convincing win to keep him headed toward a unification bout with Wladimir Kli
Sep 25, 2015, 08:53 AM IST
