Wladimir Klitschko in the boxing hall of fame
After his brother Vitali, Wladimir Klitschko has now also been inducted into the boxing Hall of Fame.
The International Boxing Hall of Fame, based in Canastota in the New York, USA, has announced Wladimir Klitschko as a new inductee. announced.
A decision which was to be expected given his magnificent career. For the Hall of Fame class of 2021 also includes Floyd Mayweather, who unbeaten eleven world titles in five weight classes, and the daughter of boxing legend of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, Laila Ali, who remained unbeaten in her 24 fights. remained unbeaten in her 24 fights.
Wladimir Klitschko became Olympic champion in the super heavyweight division in Atlanta in 1996 and his professional career was also unique. During his football stadiums several times during his world championship fights and also contested various fights in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and the famous Madison Square Garden in New York. Garden in New York.
He won the world championship belts of the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO, was The Ring Magazine Champion from 2009 to 2015 and 29 world championship fights, which is an absolute world record in the heavyweight division. world record in the heavyweight division.
With 12 years, namely from 2000 - 2003 and from 2006 - 2015, Wladimir is the longest reigning heavyweight world champion in boxing history. in the heavyweight division.
Being recognised among names like Ali, Luis, Marciano, Robinson etc. is a tremendous honour. Boxing was my first career in my life, it has made me an all-round better person. I have learnt more about myself and the world and I am more than grateful for that.-Wladimir Klitschko
Wladimir now follows his brother Vitali and his long-time trainer Emanuel Steward into the boxing Hall of Fame.