Klichko biography

  • Vitali klitschko age
  • Vitali klitschko height
  • Klitschko brothers

    • •

    Wladimir Klitschko Keynote Speaker

    Wladimir Klitschko is a former heavyweight boxing champion and prominent public speaker. Wladimir has given speeches to global audiences and is known for connecting with audiences and sharing his unique insights on topics, including discipline, resilience and human rights. He has a different outlook on success in any field. He is passionate about helping others, making him an ideal keynote speaker for conferences and events looking to make a difference in the world.

    When Russia began the invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, Wladimir and his brother (heavyweight boxing champion turned politician) Vitali enlisted in the Kyiv Territorial Defense Brigade, a unit of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ military reserve. They pledged to take up arms to protect their country and have been at the forefront of relief efforts, speaking out against the invasion and supporting civilians on the ground. Wladimir is also a guest lecturer at Switzerland’s

  • klichko biography

    • •

    Born Vitali Wladimirowitsch Klitschko on July 19, 1971 in Belowodsk, Kyrgyzstan.

    Winner of 195 out of 210 amateur bouts, the 6-foot-7 Klitschko turned pro in 1996 in Germany and scored 27 consecutive knockouts. He reigned twice as EBU heavyweight champion (1998-99, 2000) and in 1999 he won the WBO title. Following two defenses, he was ahead on all scorecards until a torn rotator cuff led to a 9th round TKO loss to Chris Byrd in 2000. He rebounded, including wins over Orlin Norris (KO 1), Ross Puritty (TKO 11) and Larry Donald (TKO 10) before meeting Lennox Lewis for the WBC title in 2003. Ahead on all scorecards, the bout was stopped in the 6th round due to cuts on Klitschko’s eyes. Lewis retired and Klitschko stopped Corrie Sanders in 2004 for the vacant WBC strap (TKO 8). After one defense, he retired but returned to reclaim the title in 2008 with an 8th round TKO over Samuel Peter. An impressive string of nine defenses followed including wins over Juan Carlos Gomez (TKO

    •

    Wladimir Klitschko

    Ukrainian boxer (born 1976)

    Not to be confused with his brother, Vitali Klitschko.

    In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Volodýmyrovych and the family name is Klychkó.

    Wladimir Klitschko[a] (born 25 March 1976) is a Ukrainian former professional boxer who competed from 1996 to 2017. He held multiple heavyweight world championships between 2000 and 2015, including unified[b] titles between 2008 and 2015. During this time he also held the International Boxing Organization (IBO) and Ring magazine titles.

    A strategic and intelligent boxer, Klitschko is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight champions of all time.[3][4][5][6] He was known for his exceptional knockout power, using a strong jab, straight right hand and left hook, quick hand speed, formidable physical strength which he employed when clinching opponents, and his athletic footwork