Klitschko returns to boxing: ESPN published an insider for 2025

19 January 2025, 13:21 | Sports 
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The authoritative American sports channel ESPN believes that the legendary Ukrainian Vladimir Klitschko (64-5, 35 KOs) will return to boxing to break George Foreman's record. The latter won the WBA and IBF titles in 1994 at the age of 45, becoming the oldest heavyweight champion in boxing history.. The authors are confident that Klitschko’s 48-year-old age will not be an obstacle to resuming his career.

Turki Al ash-Sheikh, head of the Saudi Arabian Entertainment Authority, has floated the idea of \u200b\u200bbringing back the legendary boxer, and Klitschko himself does not seem to mind. He told Fight Hub TV last month that he has the "

" He has not suffered any serious injuries during his career, and his style of jab and movement allows him to successfully adapt to age,” the article says.

At the same time, the authors agree that the task remains almost impossible - just as when Foreman won the title at 45, knocking out Michael Moorer in one of the most shocking moments in sports history..

" Klitschko himself said that he is not considering a fight with compatriot Oleksandr Usyk - and who can blame him for that “But a fight with the winner of Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker would give him a much better chance of doing the impossible,” says ESPN columnist Mike Coppinger.

Since retiring in 2015, he has only returned once - in 2017, when he lost to Anthony Joshua in an epic fight at Wembley Stadium.

Vladimir recently broke the silence about a comeback. The situation was also clarified by Klitschko’s manager Tom Lefller, who noted that the athlete continues to keep in shape.

По материалам: espn.com