Comments Thread For: Photo: W. Klitschko Gets His Olympic Gold Medal Back

[Alx.]

faith in humanity..and boxing

[Journeyman]

class act, the KO brothers all around.

[Someone88]

Wladimir is an honourable man. This is how a true champion conducts himself. Wlad is the very definition of a role model.

Great post

[Weltschmerz]

Wladimir is an honourable man. This is how a true champion conducts himself. Wlad is the very definition of a role model.

[Someone88]

Pure class by the Klitschkos and the buyer as well.

Yep I agree

[piojo del norte]

I would throw that medal at the Ohio river. oops.

[Tony B.]

Kudos to Wlad and to the buyer who gave back the medal. We hear enough bad news about boxing. It's nice to see some positivity for a change. Both Klitschkos are class acts and credits to the sport. **** the haters.

[richardt]

I'll say this right here. Every era has had fat and even out of shape heavyweights and both the K brothers always come in shape with carved abs and rib cages. Both have sought and gained educations and both have given back to society. Are they in the top 10 heavyweight ATG's? Maybe top 20. Who knows but they are GREAT's in terms of who they are, and thats what matters most.

[Redd Foxx]

that sounds a bit mad! how come the guy didnt just donate money to the charity?

When a celeb donates, a lot of people feel inspired and follow. This guy was so impressed by Wlad's willingness to give up his medal that he rewarded him for his charity with and act of charity.
I once sent a stranger in Australia a $60 item (recording equipment) for free, no strings attached. A year later, he sent me a $600 item out of the blue. Giving can be an awesome thing.

[shade darkar]

that sounds a bit mad! how come the guy didnt just donate money to the charity?