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Wladimir Klitschko dominated British fan-favorite heavyweight years before Anthony Joshua meeting

Ukrainian powerhouse Wladimir Klitschko was nothing short of dominant during his reign as a champion, making him a true modern great of heavyweight boxing.

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Wladimir Klitschko was left bleeding on his stool after a rare knockdown put his career in jeopardy

Wladimir Klitschko lost to just five men, avenging one of them, but it so easily could’ve been six if one man got his way in 2004. Wladimir Klitschko finished his career with two consecutive losses to Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, having lost just three times in his previous 67 fights.

Girona FC News / Bloody Knockout / June 3

Vitali Klitschko gave boxing clinic to former Deontay Wilder opponent in world title fight

‘Dr. Ironfist’ can easily be considered one of the greatest modern heavyweights of boxing as he was nothing short of dominant in his career. With a final career tally of 45-2, Vitali Klitschko has only lost to Lennox Lewis and Chris Byrd.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 30

Vitali Klitschko returned from a four-year layoff to fulfill his ultimate dream

Vitali Klitschko initially left the sport of boxing after defeating Danny Williams in 2004, but returned years later. Vitali Klitschko seemed to have reached

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 29

Vitali Klitschko called out a titan moments after dashing his opponent’s record-breaking dreams

Vitali Klitschko retired with just two losses out of 47 fights, and, as his nickname, ‘Dr. Ironfist’ suggests, was responsible for 41 stoppage wins, including one over a man who dared to dream.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 28

Andy Ruiz Jr finished fighter branded ‘The new Klitschko’ in a statement performance before beating Anthony Joshua

Andy Ruiz Jr dominated a fearsome boxer once expected to reach the heights of the Klitschko brothers. Blessed with natural talent in abundance, the Mexican-American has excelled in his career, putting on a plethora of tremendous displays.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 26

Vitali Klitschko defended world title with dominant four-knockdown showing one year after Lennox Lewis loss

Vitali Klitschko had one of the all-time great heavyweight runs to finish his decorated career. Finishing his career with 13-straight victories, Klitschko was able to leave the sport of boxing on a high.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 5

Vitali Klitschko bounced back from Lennox Lewis defeat with brutal KO over heavyweight contender

‘Dr. Ironfist’ was one of the most dominant heavyweight champions during his world title reign. Ruling the division alongside his brother, the two were an unstoppable force.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 15

Vitali Klitschko suffered his first defeat in a major upset after sustaining a brutal injury

Vitali Klitschko was on the losing end of one of the biggest upsets in heavyweight boxing history. In his esteemed career, ‘Dr Iron Fist’ cemented his status as one of the best fighters his division has ever seen.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 1

Wladimir Klitschko had a brutally one-sided performance against former world champion

Former heavyweight king Wladimir Klitschko had some incredible performances over his lengthy career. Even in Klitschko’s epic loss to Anthony Joshua, the Ukrainian always showed his elite talent that allowed him to become one of the greatest fighters of the 21st century.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / March 4

Wladimir Klitschko lost his heavyweight world title with shocking upset KO

Wladimir Klitschko is considered one of the best heavyweights of the 21st century. The Ukrainian was a dominant force in the division before Klitschko retired after an epic final fight against Anthony Joshua.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / March 3

Vitali Klitschko lost world title fight due to a gruesome cut before his incredible heavyweight title reign

Vitali Klitschko and his brother Wladimir were kings of the heavyweight division for the early part of the 21st century. With a professional record of 45-2, ‘Dr.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 23

Joe Joyce and Derek Chisora Hope to Outlast Each Other and Father Time

Joe Joyce isn’t getting any younger. None of us are. But when you are in the heavyweight division in boxing, there is a ticking clock involved in how to accomplish your hopes and dreams.

Boxing News / Wrestling on SI / May 1, 2024

Vitali Klitschko is Fighting for Freedom

Vitali Klitschko retired from professional boxing in 2013. But he has yet to stop fighting. Now the Mayor of Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital city, Klitschko is

Boxing News / Yardbarker / February 24, 2022

Vitali, Wladimir Klitschko say they'll fight for Ukraine

Hall of Fame boxers Vitali, Wladimir Klitschko say they'll take up arms for Ukraine

Legendary boxing brothers Vitali Klitschko and Wladimir Klitschko say they'll take up arms to defend their home country of Ukraine.

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