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Former Lennox Lewis rival was warned by referee he was taking too many punches from Wladimir Klitschko

Wladimir Klitschko was known to be able to put a masterclass on against some of the very best heavyweights of his generation. Despite Klitschko losing out to Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, the Ukrainian’s reign in the heavyweight division was nothing short of special.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 9

Wladimir Klitschko defeated the pride of Russian boxing in lopsided decision days before Putin’s birthday

Wladimir Klitschko had one of the greatest heavyweight careers of all time, including a win over a Russian favorite in his home country. Wladimir Klitschko was inching closer to the end of his career when, in 2013, he faced Francesco Pianeta.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 8

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.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 8

Wladimir Klitschko won title eliminator bout despite being knocked down three times by unbeaten foe

Ukrainian powerhouse Wladimir Klitschko is considered to be one of the most entertaining and impressive modern heavyweight boxers. Retiring in 2017, Klitschko’s final dance with Anthony Joshua was just one of the many entertaining showings that ‘Dr.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 5

Wladimir Klitschko backed for heavyweight comeback by legend who says he’s ‘more advanced’ than Tyson Fury

Wladimir Klitschko is more than capable of inserting himself back into the upper echelons of the heavyweight division, according to an icon. At the peak of his powers, the Ukrainian was a tremendous operator, hurting fighters with his punishing jab, before rendering them unconscious with his powerful right hand.

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 11

21-year-old Wladimir Klitschko’s finishing streak was stopped by 20-21-1 fighter

Wladimir Klitschko had an extremely impressive career that would see him and his brother rule over the heavyweight division. The dominant Ukrainian can be considered one of the 21st century’s best fighters.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / March 23

The next Mike Tyson stopped durable veteran who went the distance with Wladimir Klitschko in just two rounds

Mike Tyson, though retired, left a legacy as a result of his ferocity and aggressive style, but there is one young Brit who boasts that same aggression and may even beat Tyson’s record.

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 / Yardbarker / February 20

Three boxing fights Francis Ngannou is eyeing in 2025

Following high-profile losses to Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, Ngannou is determined to reset and explore new opportunities in the sport.

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Is Usyk vs. Klitschko the superfight boxing needs in 2025?

As the heavyweight division continues to shift, one potential matchup has captured the imagination of boxing fans: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Wladimir Klitschko.

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Boxing News / Yardbarker / February 3

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Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 20

Tom Loeffler Gives Update on Gennadiy ‘GGG’ Golovkin & Wladimir Klitschko

Just because Mike Tyson did not perform like his old self in November against Jake Paul, it does not mean other luminaries of a certain age are not tempted to glove up one more time.

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Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 6

Shannon Briggs Targets Historic Klitschko Comeback Fight – ‘Let’s Go Champ’

Shannon Briggs is eyeing a fight with Wladimir Klitschko amid speculation the latter could make a comeback. Klitschko is a former unified heavyweight champion who has not boxed since getting stopped by Anthony Joshua.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 21

Klitschko Backs Usyk To Beat Fury

Wladimir Klitschko has backed Oleksandr Usyk to defeat Tyson Fury in their December 21 rematch. Usyk enters the fight as the champion as he defeated Fury in a split decision to become the world’s Undisputed Heavyweight Champion.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 5

Turki Alalshikh Eyes Fury vs. Klitschko Rematch

Turki Alalshikh‘s dream is to create two mega fights moving forward. The first one mentioned was a rematch between Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko. They faced off against each other in 2015 when Tyson beat Klitschko in his backyard to become the Unified Heavyweight Champion.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 4