http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/wladimir_klitschko/75992 Recent articles about Wladimir Klitschko en-us Obnoxious British contender Tyson Fury continues to crudely belittle Wladimir Klitschko in hopes of securing a future bout versus The Ring, WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion. “I’ll fight that ***** Klitschko any time any place anywhere,” said Fury, 24, who has beaten a host of tomato cans. “All he has to do is name it and I will ready to rip his heart out and make him quit like the ***** he really is!” The 6-foot-9 Fury (21-0, 15 KOs) used to spar against the 37-year-old Klitschko (60-3, 52 KOs) and the mouthy bloke says late trainer Manny … Continue reading → Sat, 18 May 2013 19:57:53 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/wladimir_klitschko_will_destroy_tyson_fury_and_rip_his_heart_out_and_make_him_quit_like_the_he_really_is/13646977 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/wladimir_klitschko_will_destroy_tyson_fury_and_rip_his_heart_out_and_make_him_quit_like_the_he_really_is/13646977 Wladimir Klitschko will destroy Tyson Fury and ‘rip his heart out and make him quit like the ***** he really is!’ http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/wladimir_klitschko_will_destroy_tyson_fury_and_rip_his_heart_out_and_make_him_quit_like_the_he_really_is/13646977 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png It’s a beautiful day T… Hayden Panetierre was spotted flaunting her little body in a purple bikini while enjoying the clear blue waters with her boxing boyfriend Wladimir Klitschko at Hollywood Beach on Sunday. The water sure does looks nice.-TO Klitschko and Panettiere Sports Emmys Klitschko Secretly Engaged to Panettiere Tue, 14 May 2013 13:16:24 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/wladimir_klitschko_and_hayden_panettiere_makes_waves/13615283 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/wladimir_klitschko_and_hayden_panettiere_makes_waves/13615283 Wladimir Klitschko and Hayden Panettiere Makes Waves http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/wladimir_klitschko_and_hayden_panettiere_makes_waves/13615283 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Lost in the shuffle of Floyd Mayweather’s predictable brilliance was a similar show of force in Germany.  While Floyd attracted all available attention for his undressing of Robert Guerrero, Wladimir Klitschko dispatched Francesco Pianeta with similar alacrity and ease.  If you missed the fight, it was fairly similar to the other Wladimir Klitschko fights over [...] Fri, 10 May 2013 10:05:33 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/wladimir_klitschko_vs_alexander_povetkin_is_it_finally_time_to_happen/13589564 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/wladimir_klitschko_vs_alexander_povetkin_is_it_finally_time_to_happen/13589564 Wladimir Klitschko vs. Alexander Povetkin: Is It Finally Time To Happen? http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/wladimir_klitschko_vs_alexander_povetkin_is_it_finally_time_to_happen/13589564 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/a/8aa85f33b1ce5fe197b3350f6b985d30a4dd37d1/mini/Klitschko_v_Brock_6802.jpg The undisputed number 1 heavyweight in the world was back in action on Saturday, as Wladimir Klitschko looked to make yet another title defense, this time against unheralded challenger Francesco Pianeta in Manheim, Germany, in a fight televised in the U.S. on EPIX. Did Klitschko put on another dominant performance? Check out the Klitschko vs. Pianeta results below. Credit: K2 Promotions / KMG The Pro-Klitschko crowd in the jam-packed arena was enthusiastic as always. Klitschko's former, and once again current, love interest Hayden Panetierre was notably in attendance ringside, and looked fantastic, which is to be expected. That was about as much excitement as the evening would provide. Pianeta wasn't expected to put up much of a challenge, and Wladimir opened the fight and began asserting himself immediately. That's not to say that Pianeta wasn't game and trying, though, which is more than some opponents. He would lunge and try to bull his way inside, and launch he... Sat, 04 May 2013 17:39:08 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/klitschko_vs_pianeta_results_klitschko_wins_by_tko6_against_overmatched_opponent/13551272 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/klitschko_vs_pianeta_results_klitschko_wins_by_tko6_against_overmatched_opponent/13551272 Klitschko vs. Pianeta results: Klitschko wins by TKO6 against overmatched opponent http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/klitschko_vs_pianeta_results_klitschko_wins_by_tko6_against_overmatched_opponent/13551272 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/3/f3b84aa4284691efaae2adb212960e237124b1a8/mini/Boxen_WBA_internationale_aab6.jpg Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (59-3, 51 KOs), of Ukraine,  in his 2013 debut, will be making title defense No. 14 in his current seven-year reign as heavyweight kingpin, against undefeated contender and cancer survivor Francesco Pianeta (28-0-1, 15 KOs), of Italy.  "Dr. Steelhammer" will also be going for his landmark 60th professional victory. Right here, find the Klitschko vs. Pianeta weigh-in results and photos. Wladimir Klitschko: 249 lbs Francesco Pianeta: 240 lbs As you can see from the weigh-in photos, both of these guys are absolutely jacked. That's no surprise for Klitschko, who's always in phenomenal condition, but seeing these two guys next to one another is frightening. They're ripped and ready. Klitschko has the height and reach though, not to mention the incomparable slate of experience, and his supreme skill. Good luck to Francesco, you'll need it. The fight will take place this Saturday and will  be televised live from SAP-... Fri, 03 May 2013 13:31:45 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/wladimir_klitschko_vs_franceso_pianeta_weigh_in_results_photos/13544549 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/wladimir_klitschko_vs_franceso_pianeta_weigh_in_results_photos/13544549 Wladimir Klitschko vs. Franceso Pianeta weigh-in results & photos http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/wladimir_klitschko_vs_franceso_pianeta_weigh_in_results_photos/13544549 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/1/c14b3157b89bff5d7e9cdc55e82304d3e8918787/mini/Sports_News_d09a.jpg Under Wladimir Klitschko's disparaging gaze, Francesco Pianeta did not give much away during an open workout before he challenges the Ukrainian for his WBA and IBF heavyweight belts on Saturday. The undefeated Italian, who overcame testicular cancer, merely went through the motions in the last public appearance before their bout in Mannheim. Pianeta, who has lived in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, since he was 6, has won 28 and drawn one of his bouts to date, with 15 knockouts. The 28-year-old was briefly Klitschko's sparring partner last year and knows the formidable challenge of dethroning the 37-year-old Klitschko, whose record is 59-3 with 51 KOs. One thing Pianeta can be sure of - the biggest payoff of his career to date. Pianeta says, ''It's certainly more than usual. I'm satisfied.'' Fri, 03 May 2013 09:18:28 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/pianeta_readies_for_klitschko_fight/13542326 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/pianeta_readies_for_klitschko_fight/13542326 Pianeta readies for Klitschko fight http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/pianeta_readies_for_klitschko_fight/13542326 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/1/012bab003288416d5d944aba43b3b8c8a4087a2c/mini/Boxen_WBA_internationale_a2bb.jpg Under Wladimir Klitschko's disparaging gaze, Francesco Pianeta did not give much away during an open workout before he challenges the Ukrainian for his WBA and IBF heavyweight belts on Saturday. The undefeated Italian, who overcame testicular cancer, merely went through the motions in the last public appearance before their bout in Mannheim. The 28-year-old Pianeta, who has lived in Gelsenkirchen since he was 6, was briefly Klitschko's sparring partner last year and knows the formidable challenge of dethroning the 37-year-old Klitschko, who was also based in Germany. ''I know him from inside the ring. Together with my coach Dirk Dzemski we have a tactic to draw Wladimir out of his comfort zone. Then he's vulnerable,'' Pianeta said. Klitschko (59-3, 51KO) referred to Mike Tyson's famous quote, ''Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face,'' adding: ''Pianeta will be super motivated and wants to use his big chance but I am very experienced Fri, 03 May 2013 07:56:52 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/cancer_survivor_pianeta_faces_klitschko/13541861 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/cancer_survivor_pianeta_faces_klitschko/13541861 Cancer-survivor Pianeta faces Klitschko http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/cancer_survivor_pianeta_faces_klitschko/13541861 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/2/32a8bd5c54a5daf85afdbf885183f7b2532b20a1/mini/Wladimir_Klitschko_v_b540.jpg Wladimir Klitschko has been working hard in his training camp in Austria, getting ready for his latest title defense, against the undefeated Francesco Pianeta. While most people don't know, and don't care much, about Pianeta, Klitschko has been doing his due diligence to prepare. Right here, you'll find a special video from Wlad's training camp, and you'll see the champ going about his business and doing the hard work to get himself into peak condition. Here's the official description: WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO'S FINAL DAYS OF TRAINING CAMP IN AUSTRIA. WATCH AS HE PREPARES FOR HIS TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST FRANCESCO PIANETA ON MAY 4 2013. VIDEO BY MICHAEL STERLING EATON Michael Sterling Eaton always does a great job with his coverage of the Klitschkos and their training camps. So anything he puts together is definitely worth a watch more than just your typical training camp footage. He adds a lot of style and fun to the videos. In this on... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:08:12 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/video_wladimir_klitschkos_austria_training_camp/13488895 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/video_wladimir_klitschkos_austria_training_camp/13488895 Video: Wladimir Klitschko’s Austria training camp http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/video_wladimir_klitschkos_austria_training_camp/13488895 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/1/c14b3157b89bff5d7e9cdc55e82304d3e8918787/mini/Sports_News_d09a.jpg Speaking like a bloodthirsty and moronic loon, Englishman Tyson Fury intends to stalk “Dr. Steelhammer” Wladimir Klitschko until the Ukrainian agrees to fight. The 36-year-old Klitschko will defend The Ring, WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles against the “Italian Ace” Francesco Pianeta on May 4. Comparatively, the 6-foot-9 Fury (20-0, 14 KOs) is slated to scrap American Steve Cunningham at Madison Square Garden in New York City on April 20. “This win will put me in the No. 2 spot with the IBF and I am going to go on a manhunt, all around the world, to get a … Continue reading → Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:02:40 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/speaking_like_a_bloodthirsty_and_moronic_loon_untested_bloke_tyson_fury_plans_to_stalk_wladimir_klitschko/13177414 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/speaking_like_a_bloodthirsty_and_moronic_loon_untested_bloke_tyson_fury_plans_to_stalk_wladimir_klitschko/13177414 Speaking like a bloodthirsty and moronic loon, untested bloke Tyson Fury plans to stalk Wladimir Klitschko http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/speaking_like_a_bloodthirsty_and_moronic_loon_untested_bloke_tyson_fury_plans_to_stalk_wladimir_klitschko/13177414 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/3/f3b84aa4284691efaae2adb212960e237124b1a8/mini/Boxen_WBA_internationale_aab6.jpg The World Boxing Association (WBA) has instructed the promotional companies Sauerland Event (SE) and Klitschko Management Group (KMG) to conduct immediate negotiations for the fight between the current Heavyweight Super Champion Wladimir Klitschko and Regular World Champion Alexander Povetkin. The WBA has followed the rules of their writing originally sent to all parties prior to the fight between Wladimir Klitschko and David Haye. The letter stated that the winner of the bout would be declared as Super Champion and has to face the winner out of Ruslan Chagaev vs. Alexander Povetkin within in a time period of 18 months after the fight which took place on August 27, 2011. Klitschko vs. Povetkin is scheduled to take place before February 26, 2013. Povetkin's promoter Kalle Sauerland said: “We are very excited that Povetkin will be Wladimir Klitschko's next opponent. We consider Wladimir Klitschko to be a great champion but we also consider Alexander Povetkin to be a very serio... Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:43:32 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/wladimir_klitschko_vs_alexander_povetkin_negotiations_ordered_by_wba/12473017 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/wladimir_klitschko_vs_alexander_povetkin_negotiations_ordered_by_wba/12473017 Wladimir Klitschko vs. Alexander Povetkin negotiations ordered by WBA http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/wladimir_klitschko_vs_alexander_povetkin_negotiations_ordered_by_wba/12473017 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/0/8081e957584404674274f0dda6e313472189ddec/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f52807176.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d404E195ABDEC2A9ECFF48F87657161D7.jpg Wladimir Klitschko is winding down his training camp in Austria, in preparation for his title defense against Mariusz Wach. In this special training camp video, you go behind the scenes with Klitschko and his team in training camp. Take a look at Klitschko gets to work, spars and hits the mitts, relaxes in his downtime and more. Of course, what is most notable about this video from Wladimir Klitschko's training camp, as that his trainer his Johnathon Banks. With the recent tragic passing of Emanuel Steward, Banks is the head man in camp for Klitschko, and Wladimir works the mitts with him and receives his instructions from him. Also in the video, you see Klitschko sparring, doing some conditioning, hanging out and getting some laughs, playing basketball and more. The black and white Klitschko training camp video was made by Micahel Sterling Eaton. Take a look and enjoy. Sun, 04 Nov 2012 11:46:26 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/video_wladimir_klitschko_training_camp_in_austria/12128617 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/video_wladimir_klitschko_training_camp_in_austria/12128617 Video: Wladimir Klitschko training camp in Austria http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/video_wladimir_klitschko_training_camp_in_austria/12128617 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Earlier this morning we published a story on the contradicting reports of Emmanuel Steward's passing. Well, it appears that the worst is true, as Wladimir Klitschko has released an official statement on the passing of his longtime trainer and friend. Update: This statement has now been deleted from the Klitschko Facebook page, continuing to add more speculation to these crazy rumors. Check out original story for more details. Wladimir's statement to the passing away of Emanuel Steward: Boxing has suffered a tremendous loss with the passing of Emanuel Steward. Vitali and I, along with the entire Team Klitschko, send our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Emanuel's family and friends. It is not often that a person in any line of work gets a chance to work with a legend, well I was privileged enough to work with one for almost a decade.   I will miss our time together. The long talks about boxing, the world, and life itself. Most of all I will miss our friendship.... Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:54:51 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/update_wladimir_klitschko_confirms_emmanuel_stewards_death_or_not/12052801 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/update_wladimir_klitschko_confirms_emmanuel_stewards_death_or_not/12052801 Update: Wladimir Klitschko confirms Emmanuel Steward’s death, or NOT? http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/update_wladimir_klitschko_confirms_emmanuel_stewards_death_or_not/12052801 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Wladimir Klitschko stopped Tony Thompson in the sixth round Saturday at Stade de Suisse to retain his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight title belts. The 36-year-old champion Klitschko, 58-3 with 51 knockouts, floored Thompson with a big right hand near the end of the fifth round, and the 40-year-old American never recovered. The Ukrainian champion dropped Thompson again in the sixth, and referee Sam Williams gave the challenger a standing count before stopping the fight. In 2008, Klitschko stopped Thompson in the 11th round. Thompson, who was the mandatory challenger nominated by the IBF, dropped to 36-3. Sat, 07 Jul 2012 18:25:34 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/klitschko_stops_thompson_in_sixth/11174180 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/klitschko_stops_thompson_in_sixth/11174180 Klitschko stops Thompson in sixth http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/klitschko_stops_thompson_in_sixth/11174180 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Wladimir Klitschko will defend his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles against American challenger Tony Thompson on July 7 in Berne, Switzerland. Klitschko says on his website that the 40-year-old Thompson ''gave me one of the toughest challenges in my career'' before he knocked out the southpaw in 2008 in Hamburg, Germany. Thompson, who has won all five bouts since that defeat, has a career record of 36-2 (24 knockouts). The bout will be the 36-year-old Ukrainian's 21st world championship fight and his first appearance since a knockout win over Jean-Marc Mormeck of France in March in Duesseldorf, Germany. Klitschko, the 1996 super heavyweight Olympic champion, is 57-3 (50 KOs). Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:46:28 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/wladimir_klitschko_to_defend_belts_versus_thompson/10540076 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/wladimir_klitschko_to_defend_belts_versus_thompson/10540076 Wladimir Klitschko to defend belts versus Thompson http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/wladimir_klitschko_to_defend_belts_versus_thompson/10540076 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/3/f38d9f8b8e874cb55d5057caf2dd952871d7668b/mini/Sports_News_d6d2.jpg The domination of the heavyweight division by the Klitschko diarchy lurches forward on July 7, when Wladimir Klitschko defends his all-but undisputed world title in a rematch with the IBF's #1 contender, Tony Thompson. Dr. Steelhammer has what looks to be an ideal foil in the form of Tony the Tiger, because Thompson matches Klitschko in the size department, he is in no way in the same league as Klitschko the Younger. This promises to be another easy win for the division's top dog, but one that is at least more visually entertaining than Klitschko's past outings. For that reason, fans craving some big man action should tune in and watch two 250-pounders slug it out. Tony Thompson (36-2, 24 KOs) 6'5" tall; 81 1/2" reach; five fight weight average: 251 lbs; southpaw; 40 years old American At this point in his career, Tony Thompson is merely a fringe contender. The guys best wins have all been over journeymen and fellow fringe contenders, such as Va... Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:27:56 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/wladimir_klitschko_vs_tony_thompson_ii_preview_prediction/10434970 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/wladimir_klitschko_vs_tony_thompson_ii_preview_prediction/10434970 Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tony Thompson II preview & prediction http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/wladimir_klitschko_vs_tony_thompson_ii_preview_prediction/10434970 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/3/f3b84aa4284691efaae2adb212960e237124b1a8/mini/Boxen_WBA_internationale_aab6.jpg