Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko release Corrie Sanders statement By Paul Gorst, Reporter Filed: Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 17:24 UK Last Updated: Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 18:39 UK The Klitschko brothers have released a joint statement expressing their 'shock' at the news of the death of Corrie Sanders. Sanders was shot at a restaurant in Pretoria, South Africa on Saturday and later died in hospital, and both Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko released a statement calling him a "great person". "We were shocked to learn of the sudden death of Corrie Sanders and we want to express our sincere condolences to his family," read the statement. "We will remember Corrie as a great person both inside and outside the ring. He was a great fighter with a big heart who always positively represented the sport of boxing." Both Wladimir and Vitali fought Sanders in 2003 and 2004 respectively.
It's entirely expected that they would make a statement expressing their condolences, as everyone else associated with the industry has today. That said, it wouldn't surprise me in the least if they decide to offer some form of financial assistance to Corrie's family, since they come across as being stand up guys for the most part.
