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How much is the Net worth of Wladimir Klitschko?

Wladimir Klitschko is a Former heavyweight professional boxer from Ukraine who has a $90 million networth. Klitschko made a name for himself as one of the greatest heavyweight champions of all time over the course of his career. He was renowned for having the intelligence, agility, and footwork that heavyweights frequently lack. Additionally, Wladimir’s powerful left hooks and jabs nearly ensured every fight ended in a knockout.

Early Years and Bio

In Semipalatinsk, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union, on March 25, 1976, Wladimir Wladimirovitsch Klitschko was born (present-day Kazakhstan). Wladimir, who was raised in a military family, observed his father taking part in a variety of military duties. His father served as a major general in the Soviet Air Force and was responsible for cleaning up the 1986 Chernobyl tragedy, among other significant tasks. Unfortunately, cancer was discovered in Klitschko’s father after he was exposed to Chernobyl’s radiation. Wladimir grew up with his older brother Vitali, a successful boxer who eventually pursued a career. Vitali has been appointed mayor of Kyiv, Ukraine, as of 2020.

What is the Professional Career of Wladimir Klitschko?

Late in the 1980s, Klitschko enrolled in the Brovary Olympic Reserve School for his boxing instruction. He had won the heavyweight division in the Junior European Championships by 1993. He finished second in the Junior World Championships in 1994. After a second run of impressive performances over the following two years, Klitschko made his debut at the Atlanta Summer Olympics in 1996. Wladimir became well-known during this competition as he won the Super-Heavyweight gold medal.

Klitschko lost against Ross Puritty before starting his professional career in Ukraine. In 2000, he was granted the chance to compete against Chris Byrd for the world heavyweight championship, which was his first actual shot at greatness. He prevailed and went on to defend his title against fighters like Francois Botha, Charles Shufford, and Derrick Jefferson.

Klitschko lost to Lamon Brewster in 2004 after being defeated by Corrie Sanders in 2003. He continued to improve over the following few years, beating boxers like DaVarryl Williamson, Eliseo Castillo, and Samuel Peter. He again defeated Chris Byrd in 2006 to win the IBF heavyweight championship. Even though his defensive technique was not particularly well-liked by spectators, Klitschko went on to dominate the heavyweight division for a considerable amount of time after this.

His lengthy reign came to an end in 2015 when he met Tyson Fury. Klitschko got $23 million from the fight. At this point, Fury was the only unbeaten heavyweight contender, and he prevailed via unanimous decision. The “Klitschko Era” came to an end with Klitschko suffering his first defeat in more than ten years. Fury countered Klitschko’s fearsome right hand with his quickness. The next time Wladimir met Anthony Joshua, he dropped the match. After suffering two defeats, Klitschko made the decision to retire formally in 2017. In 69 matches, he finished with a record of 64 victories. 53 of his victories were decided via knockout.

Gold Medal Purchase

Klitschko donated his Olympic gold medal from 1996 to a charity auction that took place in Kyiv in 2012. A bidder who offered $1 million eventually won the medal. Then, Klitschko declared that he will donate the funds to Ukrainian organizations that support children. The unidentified bidder ultimately gave the medal back to Klitschko because he didn’t feel comfortable keeping something so precious to the Klitschko family.

Who is the wife of Wladimir Klitschko?

The news that Klitschko was dating Hayden Panettiere, a well-known American actress best recognized for her work on television series like “Heroes,” made headlines in 2009. Hayden frequently attended Klitschko’s boxing contests during the ensuing few years. Despite divorcing in 2011, the pair reconnected and became engaged in 2013. Wladimir and Hayden gave birth to their first child in 2014.

Together, Klitschko and Panettiere attended the Kyiv Euromaidan demonstrations in 2013. In 2018, the couple underwent a second breakup. They are still apart as of 2020, but according to family members, the couple is still on good terms, and both parents are actively involved in raising their child.

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