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Klitschko - champion, again!

Published: 12 October, 2008, 01:26

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Ukrainian heavyweight boxer Vitali Klitschko made a triumphant return to the ring to reclaim the WBC title after a four year absence. The 37-year old defeated Samuel Peter in Berlin, after Peter refused to leave his corner for the ninth round.

Klitschko dominated from the outset and the judges had him well ahead after eight rounds.

Before this bout, the fighter had been sidelined due to a knee injury.

His return was inspired by his desire to hold a title at the same time as his brother, Vladimir Klitschko, who holds the IBF, IBO and WBO heavyweight belts.

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