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he has called it quits. article is on *********
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Are you serious???? hmmmm let me check that oneOriginally posted by the giant one -
i dont post bs articles.he is done.Comment
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the news brief word for word
All of the rumors and expectations regarding the future of WBC heavyweight champ Vitali Klitschko took a sudden turnaround today, when Vitali officially announced his retirement from boxing. After undergoing knee surgery in Inglewood, California, from Dr. Neal Elattrache, Klitschko stated to a German wire agency that he was done with pro boxing. The surgical procedure was successful but Klitschko would need a six-month rest without training before considering an eventual return, thus forcing the decision to call it a career. Klitschko said he prefers to leave at his peak and let his successors challenge for his crown. Dr. Vitali Klitschko, who earned a Ph.D. from Kiev University, hinted at the possibility to start a political career now. His boxing career ends with a pro record of 35 wins and 2 losses over an eight-year span, where he won the European, WBO and WBC titles. (special thanks to Alessandro Ferrarini for the info)Comment
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God damn, Vitali was the only good heavyweight.........Originally posted by the giant one
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Can't blame the dude, he's bright and loaded why hurt his body any more? 'course the haters will now start calling him a quitter and how he was scared of rahman. Personally I think he would have ****ed rahman up big style. It just leaves the HW division even more bereft of quality than before.Comment
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1 down 1 to go!Comment
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Vitali Retires, Article Inside!!!
Champ Klitschko decides to retire
WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko has retired from the sport after failing to recover from injury.
The 34-year-old Ukrainian made the decision after undergoing surgery on the knee injury which forced him to cancel his bout with Hasim Rahman.
"It's a hard decision to take, but I'd like to go out at the top and with my departure open the way for my successors," he said in a statement.
"Recently I have been bothered more by my injuries than opponents."
Klitschko's mandatory defence against Rahman had been scheduled for 12 November in Las Vegas.
But he was forced to cancel the fight, the fourth time he had done so, after damaging his knee sparring on 3 November.
The WBC gave Klitschko 90 days to fight otherwise Rahman would be handed the title.
It's a damn shame about Klitschko. 2006 will now be Audley's year, I'm certain of it!
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However, Klitschko decided that after the operation, he would not be able to make that deadline.
"I want to thank my team, the media and the fans for their co-operation and their support," he added.
"I seek new social and political challenges in my home country the Ukraine."
Klitschko failed in hin his first attempt at winning the title when he was controversially stopped by Lennox Lewis in 2003.
He won the world belt in April 2004 after beating Corrie Sanders but has not fought since December last year when he defeated Britain's Danny Williams.
Klitschko was due to fight Rahman on 30 April, 18 June and 23 July, but back and thigh injuries forced him to pull out.
Klitschko is the second WBC heavyweight champion in a row to retire while holding the title.
Lewis quit in February 2004, coincidentally having beaten Klitschko in his last fight.
Lewis was the first reigning world heavyweight champion to quit since Rocky Marciano in 1956.
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Now King has all four belts (Assuming Rahman is given the title). The heavyweight division is screwed.Comment
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Well, its a shame but what now? Rahman will most likely be named WBC champ and fight the leading conteder next.
Its so weird as one person can now dominate and who will it be?Comment
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