Thank you Vitali Klitschko, you've been a wonderful champion

I guess this is the end. What an ambassador for the sport. Respectful, kind, determined and with great visions in life. Now he's going to be a hero IN and OUT of boxing, what a life he has led so far.

A legendary champion in boxing with an extraordinary record of 45 wins to 2 losses. Never outclassed in the ring ever, never losing more than 2 rounds in any fight, best HW punchstats, 2nd highest HW knockout percentage and packing one hell of a chin rivalling that of George Chuvalo/Muhammad Ali/Oliver McCall etc etc. A first ballot hall of fame for sure and somebody who will be mentioned alongside champs of past eras, names like Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Lennox Lewis, Rocky Marciano, Jack Johnson and many others. One of the best h2h heavyweights the sport has ever seen.

He even managed to pull off one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the sport. Snapping his ACL in his prime years. Nobody thought he would ever come back as it is an extremely serious injury, to most, a career ending one. Many NBA/NFL players who tear their ACLS never come back and even if they do, they are never the same again. But Vitali rose to the occasion, came back in fine style and completely dominated Sam Peter in their epic encounter in 2008. The entrance was also one to be remembered, it still gives me chills to this day. Coming out to AC/DC's Hells Bells as Champion Emeritus, 1400 days since his retirement and with all of the past legendary champions introducing him. George Foreman, Joe Frazier, Lennox Lewis, Evander Holyfield and Iron Mike himself. Fking crazy. Not only this but he continued to dominate until his recent retirement. Hasn't lost since his 2003 bout with Lewis, a bout which should have had a rematch as it was extremely inconclusive.

Him and his brother Wladimir Klitschko have also been some of the most magnanimous boxers as well. Being involved in many charitable organizations/activities throughout their years as boxing champions. They have worked with UNESCO in the past and they even started their own charity organization called the K2 Fund (Klitschko Brothers Fund), helping many less fortunate souls around the world.

As much as I want Vitali to retire with all his faculties intact, loads of money in his bank account, successful etc. A part of me wishes for him to fight once more. Just once.

Maybe make another return as Champion Emeritus AGAIN. And finally closing the book in his legendary career.

You will never be forgotten, Vitali Klitschko- Dr. Eizenfaust (Ironfist) :cry:

 

I think he'll do alright if he continues this pace. He's been making a big difference the past weeks.

 

Yeah man, he is indeed one of the kind. Amazing champion.

Sad writing it and even sad now.

 

You're so cool man, leave the thread now and cease the trolling in this emotional thread.

What a loser. Utterly pathetic!