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Vitaly and Wladimir 17.10.2008, 00:50

Klitschko bros want it all

Heavyweight boxers around the world got some bad news on Thursday when Ukraine’s Klitschko brothers announced they're back, and this time they mean business. WBC champion Vitaly says he and his brother Wladimir want to capture all four heavyweight world t

Klitschko wants Russian Giant’s title

Published: 14 October, 2008, 15:14

Vitaly Klitschko (AFP Photo DDP / Ronny Hartmann)

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Boxing fans could be in for quite literally a gigantic bout at the start of next year. Doctor Iron Fist, Vitaly Klitschko, has said he wants all four heavyweight belts in his family's hands, meaning the only man standing in his way is the Russian giant, N

Ukrainian Klitschko recaptured the WBC crown from Samuel Peter on Saturday, a belt he relinquished 46 months ago when he last stepped in the ring.

Vitaly's younger brother, Wladimir holds the WBO and IBF titles.

So 37-year-old Vitaly wants to complete the global dominance by the Klitschko family and take the WBA belt off Valuyev.

Valuyev, who's 2.13 metres tall, says he would welcome the bout, adding that it would be a difficult, but interesting fight.

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