Wladimir Klitschko is a very famous heavyweight professional boxer from Ukraine, know his biography, age, height, weight, family, wife, brother, net worth
He is the brother of a famous boxer and Mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko. He was born on the 25th of March 1976.
Wladimir Klitschko Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Brother, Wife, Ukraine Army News, Net Worth
Name: Wladimir Klitschko
Nick Name: Dr. Steelhammer
Birthday: March 25, 1976
Age: 45 Years
Sun Sign: Aries
Also Known As: Wladimir Wladimirowitsch Klitschko, Dr. Steelhammer
Born In: Semey, Kazakhstan
Famous As: Professional Boxer
Spouse/Ex-: Aleksandra Klitschko (M. 1996–1998)
Father: Vladimir Rodionovich Klitschko
Mother: Nadeshda Uljanowna Klitschko
Siblings: Vitali Klitschko
Net Worth: $90 million
Height: 6’6″ (198 cm)
Weight: 109kg
His Career And Record
Wladimir has shown dominance in the ring from 1996 to 2017. During the initial years of his amateur career, he clinched the super-heavyweight gold medal during the 1996 ‘Summer Olympics’ which was held in Atlanta, Georgia, where he defeated Paea Wolfgramm of Tonga.
| Wladimir Klitschko | |
|---|---|
| Total fights | 69 |
| Wins | 64 |
| Wins by KO | 53 |
| Losses | 5 |
Wladimir Klitschko’s Personal Life, Family, Brother, Wife, Girlfriend
Wladimir is the brother of former champion boxer and current Mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko with both enlisting in the Ukrainian Army in the midst of the ongoing war with Russia. His first marriage was unsuccessful and now he is in a relationship with American actor, Hayden Panettiere. They share a great bond and have a steady relationship and, the couple together has a daughter as well.
Wladimir decided to turn boxing into a professional career under the guidance of German professional-boxing trainer Fritz Sdunek and where he had a straight run of 24 wins with 22 knockouts to his name, till he was first defeated by American boxer Ross Puriitty. He was popular for his knockout punch, where he used a strong jab, straight right hand, and left hook, coupled with great mobility and footwork.
Wladimir and his brother, Vitali, are the only duo of siblings who hold all the world heavyweight titles between them, simultaneously.
Wladimir has two-time world heavyweight champion to his name and has the ‘World Boxing Association’ (WBA), the ‘International Boxing Federation (IBF), the ‘World Boxing Organization’ (WBO), the ‘International Boxing Organization’ (IBO), the ‘Ring’ magazine, and the lineal titles to his name as well
Wladimir in 2017, August announced his retirement from professional boxing as he ended his glorious career with64 wins from 69 bouts with 53 knockouts.
Wladimir’s Role During The War Of Ukraine With Russia
Russia few days back has started its invasion by land, air, and sea following a declaration of war by Russian President Vladimir Putin. An estimation of 100,000 people has been done who fled as explosions and gunfire rocked major cities and has been reported that dozens have been killed.
During an interview, The Mayor of Kyiv and the Former heavyweight boxing champion Vitali Klitschko stated that he would pick up arms alongside his brother and fellow Hall of Famer Wladimir Klitschko to fight in what is a “bloody war” following Russia’s invasion of their country Ukraine.
The boxing legend, Wladimir Klitschko was already enlisted in Ukraine’s reserve army at the beginning of this month. He stated that the love for his country compelled him to take up arms in order to defend his country.
“The Ukrainian people are strong. And it will remain true to itself in this terrible ordeal. A people longing for sovereignty and peace. A people who consider the Russian people their brothers,” he stated in an interview.
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