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Wladimir Klitschko

Acting

Born March 25, 1976 · Semey, Kazakhstan

Biography

Wladimir Volodymyrovych Klychko is a Ukrainian former professional boxer who competed from 1996 to 2017. He held multiple heavyweight world championships between 2000 and 2015, including unified titles between 2008 and 2015. During this time he also held the International Boxing Organization (IBO) and Ring magazine titles. Klitschko is considered by some to be one of the greatest heavyweight champions ever. He was known for his exceptional knockout power, using a strong jab; straight right hand; and left hook, quick hand speed, formidable physical strength, and his athletic footwork and mobility – unusual for boxers of his size.

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Awards & recognition

  • International Boxing Hall of Fame · 2021
  • Ali–Frazier Award · 2017
  • Order of Liberty · 2017
  • Order of Karl Valentin · 2012
  • Steiger Award · 2011
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  • Order — Courage 1st Class of Ukraine · 2006
  • IBF World Heavyweight Champion
  • IBO World Heavyweight Champion
  • The Ring World Heavyweight Champion
  • WBA World Heavyweight Champion
  • WBO World Heavyweight Champion

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