Wladimir Klitschko

IBF, WBO, WBA, IBO World Champion*, Heavyweight

Wladimir was the Klitschko brothers' title collector and held the titles of four world organisations. He is the younger of the two brothers and is generally regarded as the more technically accomplished boxer. Since their beginnings in the professional ranks with Universum in 1996, we have followed the careers of Vitali and Wladimir.

He remains an outstanding personality in heavyweight boxing and is one of the most successful boxers of his generation. With an impressive height of 1.98 metres and an average fighting weight of over 110 kilograms, he embodied the perfect blend of power, technique and intelligence in the ring.

His impressive career includes numerous successes and titles. Wladimir became Olympic champion in the super heavyweight division at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. His path to professional success began when he won the WBC world title in 2000, followed by further world titles from various associations, including the WBO, IBF and IBO. His long reign as world champion from 2006 to 2015 was particularly formative.

Wladimir was characterised by his technical brilliance, tactical wisdom and impressive stamina. His famous jab and his ability to control the ring made him an almost invincible opponent. His victories over notable opponents such as David Haye, Samuel Peter and Kubrat Pulev contributed significantly to his status as a dominant heavyweight champion.

Away from the ring, Wladimir Klitschko is known for his commitment to social projects, his academic qualities and his charismatic personality. After retiring in 2017, he has successfully established himself as an entrepreneur and motivational speaker.

"Dr Steelhammer" (fight name) boxes in the southpaw position, is 198 cm tall and has an enormous reach of 208 cm. reach of an enormous 208 cm. He was born on 25 March 1976 in Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan, lives alternately in his home town of Kiev, Hamburg and Los Angeles and holds a doctorate in sports science. He was trained by Fritz Sdunek, Emanuel Stewart and Jonathon Banks and is coached by Bernd Bönte.

Titles as a professional:

IBF, WBO, WBA and IBO from 2006 to 2015

Fight record as a professional:

69 fights, 64 wins, 53 KOs, 5 defeats

Title as an amateur:

Gold Olympic Games (1996), silver European Championships (1996)

Fight record as an amateur: 

140 fights, 134 wins (80 KOs)