Wladimir Klitschko announced the end of the boxing career, which lasted 27 years. In boxing, he held 69 professional fights, in which he won 64 victories and worldwide fame, the TSN. 19:30.
"It was my turn to do this. I'm doing this with some excitement, but I'm absolutely ready for new challenges, "Klitschko-junior turned to fans from his official website. This video shocked millions of fans around the world - only for the first hour after the publication of the farewell address of the Ukrainian, the Klitschko brothers' website could not stand the influx of visitors and lay down.
Wladimir Klitschko does not reveal secrets yet, what will he do next. "I expect and I hope that my next career, which I planned and started several years ago, will at least be as successful as the previous one," the ex-boxer admitted.. Given this hint, one can make the assumption that the new sphere of activity of the world-famous Ukrainian can be the hotel business, the promotion of new and promising boxers, or the policy. At least these are the areas in which the Klitschko brothers are already working.
From the young and promising pupil of the Brovarsky school to the boxer-idol of millions - Vladimir Klichko and his elder brother swiftly broke into the world of sports and for a few years could in fact make their name synonymous with boxing. In 2008, both brothers reached the unreal - won all the titles in the heavyweight division. The nickname of Vladimir in boxing is deserved by numerous victories - "Doctor Stalnoy Kulak".
Of the 69 professional battles, Wladimir Klitschko was defeated in just five. The latter was already middle-aged, as for sports, a 41-year-old Ukrainian - from Anthony Joshua. Everyone was waiting for a rematch and even the Klitschko brothers repeatedly hinted at his opportunity. However, this will not happen - at least in the near future.
Fans still hope for themselves and remember how the elder brother Vitali Klitschko in 2005 already announced the end of his career, but later still returned to the ring. Today Vitali wishes success to his younger brother. "I made this result, which I wish someone to repeat sometime.
Always presented our country and, standing on top, many times did so that the victorious flag of Ukraine was raised and the National Anthem of Ukraine sounded, "- answered the decision of his brother Klitschko the elder.
Now Vladimir plans to pay special attention to his family - the wife of Hayden Panetieri and the daughter of Evdokia. The legendary boxer addresses the youth - he calls to continue the Ukrainian boxing tradition. "Instead of saying to you: thank you guys and goodbye - I want to invite you guys to continue this fascinating journey together," the legendary champion.
TSN correspondent Ivan Grebenyuk.