The German edition of Bild named the Ukrainian boxer Vladimir Klichko "An Example of the Year".

Ukrainian received the award at the ceremony of 15. SPORT BILD-Award, which was held in Hamburg.

Organizers noted that Klitschko showed real courage in the battle against British Anthony Joshua and received this award not by chance.

"It's a man with the heart of a warrior! Congratulations to Vladimir Klitschko! Great fighter! Great athlete!" - said the organizers.

Klitschko himself admitted that he did not expect to receive a prize after losing the last fight with Joshua and joked that he could celebrate well now without thinking about the regime.

"Today I can celebrate as much as I want without thinking about training the next morning," - said from the scene 41-year-old Klitschko.

Award winners 15. SPORT BILD-Award:.

Star of the Year - Philippe Lam (football) Example of the year - Wladimir Klitschko (boxing) Beginner of the Year - Football Club Leipzig (soccer) Return of the Year - Marco Russ (football) Unexpectedness of the year - Marcel Quilt (cycling).