Does Klitschko have a PhD?
Which boxer has a PhD?
Klitschko and George Foreman are the only heavyweight boxers in history to defend a world title after turning 40. Being the first professional boxing world champion to hold a PhD degree, and in reference to his punching power, Klitschko's nickname was "Dr. Ironfist".
Is Wladimir Klitschko the best ever?
On paper, Wladimir Klitschko should be regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight champions of all time. He fought in a record 29 heavyweight championship fights and successfully defended at least one version of the title 23 times, including 18 straight during his second reign, which covered nine years.Aug 4, 2017
Why did the Klitschko brothers never fight?
Two unpretentious brothers, two heavyweights who made it clear right away they would never fight each other because they promised their mother they wouldn't. That they also sucked up most of the air of a heavyweight division with few contenders was a regrettable legacy.Aug 3, 2017
How good was Klitschko?
Vitali Klitschko won 195 of 210 amateur bouts. Vitali also won 45 of his 47 professional fights, and the only two he lost, he lost to injury - a torn apart shoulder to Chris Byrd - and to cuts in a war with Lennox Lewis. Vitali was 15–2 in title fights.
How many languages does Vitali Klitschko speak?
Asteroid212723 Klitschko was spotted floating through space in 2007 by an observatory in Ukraine, who wanted to thank the brothers for their work with different charities. Did you know that Wladimir Klitschko has a highest academic university degree and speaks four languages: Ukrainian, Russian, English and German.Aug 3, 2017
Who is better boxer Vitali or Wladimir?
Vitali is a better fighter than Wladimir. ... Steelhammer” Wladimir Klitschko and his older brother, WBC titlist Vitali, are two of the preeminent heavyweights in the annals of boxing.
Did Mike Tyson ever fight Klitschko?
The speed, power and ferocity of a prime Mike Tyson stops Klitschko in the second round.
Who did Vitali Klitschko lost to?
Vitali Klitschko lost only two of his 47 professional bouts, both title fights, to Chris Byrd in 2000 and Lennox Lewis in 2003. A shoulder injury forced him to retire in the ninth round against Byrd, while the Lewis bout was stopped in the sixth when Klitschko was badly cut.Dec 16, 2014
Who did Lennox Lewis lose to?
Lewis's reputation as a boxer took a big hit in 1994 when he lost his WBC title to Oliver McCall in an upset. Lewis wanted the fight, but lost by technical knockout. McCall was the underdog, and a former sparring partner of heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.
