Vitali Klitschko Gets Award From Ukraine President

On Friday October 17th, "Dr. Ironfist" Vitali Klitschko was presented with a award from Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko recognizing all of his services to Ukraine. This comes after his spectacular win last Saturday when he reclaimed his WBC heavyweight belt by making Sam Peter quit on his stool.

This is what the press had to say:

"Vitali Klitschko has been presented with the award for outstanding achievements in sport, courage, selflessness, and will to win, as well as for strengthening Ukraine's authority in the world."

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Universum Congratulates The Klitschko's

After Vitali won the WBC heavyweight belt on Saturday night, Universum Box-Promotion has congratulated Vitali & Wladimir Klitschko . Promoter Klaus-Peter Kohl worked with the brothers since 1996 and signed both to their 1st pro contract. He worked with both brotherd until 2004. Kohl had this to say:

"My dream that both brothers are world champions at the same time also came true on Saturday. I started to dream this a little bit more than twelve years ago. When I recall from our start time in 1996 until now, I am deeply impressed by the sporting and personal development of both. I congratulate Wladimir and Vitali wholeheartedly on the fulfillment of their dream. I have always said 'if Vitali enters the ring ready and fit he can beat everyone.' That was boxing in perfection. And a perfect production of the whole evening. You can't do better. Saturday was a good day for boxing."

Wladimir Klitschko Supports New Youngster Project

WBO, IBF and IBO world heavyweight champion WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO is backing a new project called Fight for Peace, a social project aimed at 11 to 21 year olds, which is aimed to get youngsters off the streets and into the gym. Wlad will join boxing legend Barry McGuigan at the combat show Seni 08 on Saturday April, 26Th 2008 to promote Fight for Peace and its new academy in North Greenwich.

Project founder Luke Dowdney said: "I am delighted that Wladimir and Barry are helping to launch Fight for Peace in the UK at Seni 08.

"Their involvement clearly demonstrates that elite champions can also be concerned with the plight of those less fortunate than themselves.

"Having them at the Fight for Peace launch is a real inspiration to the young people at the project who are greatly looking forward to meeting them."

The Fight for Peace academy will offer martial arts, boxing, gym, and personal development classes after school and college hours.

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Mike Tyson UK Tour

"Iron" Mike Tyson To Tour United Kingdom in May

Next month Fisher Promotions will organize a 5 city tour of Mike Tyson to raise more money for various local causes. It's "more money", because Mike Tyson visited Great Britain 2 years ago and attended a series of dinners which helped raise several thousand pounds for local charities.

Here are the dates and locations:

Friday, May 23rd at Manchester Old Trafford
Sunday, May 25th at Carlisle Sands Centre
Tuesday May 27th at Birmingham ICC
Wednesday May 28th at Gateshead Federation Breweries
Thursday May 29th at Doncaster Dome

For ticket information call: 01925 414123 / 07710 525 389.

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Wladimir Klitschko Receives WBO Super Champion Belt

On the night of Tuesday March 26th, which is Wladimir's birthday, Wladimir was treated to the WBO Super Champion Belt, which makes him one of a select few who have received this award in the history of the WBO organization. He received the belt from the children of the Sister Isolina Ferre Center in Puerto Rico that offers educational programs for the disenfranchised, and also participate of the WBO Kids Drug Free Program. The kids were in awe and very friendly towards the WBO & IBF heavyweight champion and even presented him with a huge birthday cake decorated with the WBO heavyweight belt. Klitschko went on to say that "This is the best birthday present and party ever that I have had. This is my first trip to Puerto Rico. I am from the Ukraine. I feel like I am in the Ukraine. These are all my people here."

Guests Present During The Special Evening

World Boxing Organization President Francisco Valcarcel, Esq.
WBO Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko
Klitschko Management Group Manager Bernd Boente
WBO Past President/Former Lt. Heavy Champ Jose "Chegui" Torres
WBO Administrative Advisor Manuel Marrero Hueca
WBO Public Relations Director Mario Rivera Martino
WBO Events Coordinator Jacqueline Torrent
WBO Audiovisual Specialist Norma Nieves
Sor Isolina Center Executive Director Sister Mildred Vazquez, Msbt
Sor Isolina Center Ceo Dr. Jose L. Diaz Cotto
Sor Isolina Center Historian, Sister Rosita M. Bauza, Msbt
WBO Officials Jose H. Rivera, Roberto Ramirez, Cesar Ramos
WBO Welterweight Champion Carlos "El Indio" Quintana
WBO Latin 122 Lbs Champion Juan Manuel "Juanma" Lopez
WBO Latin 115 Lbs Champion Juan Mercedes
Three-Time Cruiserweight Champion Carlos Leon
Caribe Cabofe 126 Lbs Champion Mario Santiago
Manager And Trainer Juan De Leon
Former Boxer And Manager Pancha Aneiro
Universal Promotions Javier Bustillo

Looks like Wladimir had a great time there, and from the sound of it he may visit this country again and/or use the boxing facilities in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he met Oscar De La Hoya training for his next fight with Iván Calderón, for his future training.

Wladimir Klitschko To Accept Laureus Sport for Good Foundation Donation

On Wednesday April 16th, 2008, at the Hammerstein Ballroom, Wladimir Klitschko will appear at the Box-NYC, New York City’s premier social boxing event, and will accept a check from BOX NYC for The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, which is the official charity of the event.

What is the The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation?

The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation's mission is simple but crucial: to use sport as a tool for social change. Laureus targets the social and economic problems that plague communities across the U.S. and works with community members and local organizations- as well as some of the world's greatest athletes - to develop innovative sports programs to solve these problems.

Activities for the evening will be a combination of boxing, dining, Texas Hold-em Poker Tournament, and model and celebrity appearances.

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WBO Champions Wladimir Klitschko, Iván Calderón & Oscar De La Hoya Meet

On March 25th, 2008, three WBO Super Champions Wladimir Klitschko, Oscar De La Hoya, and Iván Calderón met today in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Wladimir met up with the other champions in a municipal gym located in Caimito in the southern part of San Juan where Oscar is training for his upcoming fight with Steve Forbes scheduled for May 3, 2008. The fighters met and talked informally about different boxing techniques and everyone seemed to be in a friendly mood. Wladimir also seemed to like his experience at the gym and has suggested possibly using the gym for training for future fights.

He's been in San Juan since last Sunday and has been attending activities including receiving the WBO Super Championship Belt, getting a birthday bash, and playing golf with WBO President, Francisco “Paco” Valcárcel and Puerto Rican golf legend Chi Chi Rodríguez, owner of the El Legado Golf Resort golf course. Wladimir will be leaving Wednesday morning, and possibly much too soon since he seems to be having a great time.

For more information see this article.

Charity Boxing Event In London With Former Champions

On March 27Th, 2008, in a event hosted by The Pavilion in Bath*, Prize Fighter Promotions will present a charity gala evening with 3 Heavyweight boxing legends including ex-world heavyweight champion Tony Tucker, Former British Heavyweight Champion Joe Egan and Tony London. Two of the guests Joe Egan & Tony Tucker have been in the ring with Mike Tyson.

The 1st guest, Joe Egan, was a 7 time Irish heavyweight champion and a sparring partner for Mike Tyson whom Tyson labeled "the toughest white man on the planet".

The 2ND guest, Tony Tucker, went 12 hard fought rounds with Mike Tyson and shook Tyson at the time with a powerful right in the 1st round.

The final guest will be Brian London, has been in the ring with Muhammad Ali, Joe Bugner, & Sir Henry Cooper.

For more information and ticket prices you can go here.

Bath Pavilion Information

North Parade Road
Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 4, United Kingdom
+44 1225 486 902
+44 1225 330 304

*correction made from anonymous(thanks!) comment that was verified