The legendary Ukrainian ex-world champion Wladimir Klitschko (64-5, 53 KOs) has officially entered the International Boxing Hall of Fame, the official website of the organization reports..

Note that Klitschko Jr. was added to this list back in 2021.. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, this ceremony was postponed..

The Ukrainian was not present at the official ceremony, but he still spoke remotely:.

" This war has changed not only me, but the whole world. I also remember how boxing changed my life. He made me a better person. Even though it was a bit intimidating at the beginning, later on I started to enjoy it,"

Wladimir Klitschko won the Olympics in 1996, and then had a bright career as a pro. He held WBO (2000-2003, 2008-2015), IBF (2006-2015), IBO (2006-2015) and WBA (2011-2015) heavyweight titles.

In his last fight on April 29, 2017 in London, Wladimir Klitschko met with Anthony Joshua and was defeated by knockout in the eleventh round.. Later, the legendary boxer decided to end his career and refused a rematch.

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Earlier, Wladimir Klitschko called the condition under which he would consider the option of resuming his career.