Check out photos of former pro boxer Wladimir Klitschko, who has vowed to protect his native Ukraine against Russia.
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Wladimir Klitschko is a former pro boxer from Ukraine. He has two heavyweight champion titles and represented Ukraine at the 1996 Olympics, where he won a gold medal in the super-heavyweight division. He officially retired in 2017, and was later inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2021. His brother Vitali Klitschko is also a legendary boxer. Vitali is currently the mayor of Ukraine’s capitol, Kyiv. The siblings have vowed to take up arms amidst Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Wladimir was previously in a relationship with actress Hayden Panettiere. They dated briefly, then broke up, and then got back together again and welcomed daughter Kaya in 2014. They split for good by 2018, and continue to co-parent their child. Click through the gallery to check out more photos of Wladimir Klitschko.
Wladimir Klitschko plays golf
Wladimir Klitschko plays golf at The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Carnousite Links in Carnoustie, UK on September 6, 2017. Turns out boxing isn’t this guy’s only sport!
Wladimir Klitschko at the New Body Awards
Wladimir Klitschko throws up a peace sign at the New Body Awards in Berlin, Germany on October 26, 2017. He looked dapper in a gray jacket and matching pants and a blue shirt.
Wladimir Klitschko at the 2017 Bambi Awards
Wladimir Klitschko smiles and does a peace sign for photographers at the 2017 Bambi Awards in Berlin, Germany on Nov. 16, 2017. He dressed in a black and white suit for the occasion.
Wladimir Klitschko at the DUFTSTARS Award
Wladimir Klitschko speaks to a crowd at the DUFTSTARS Award Verleihung in Berlin, Germany on April 25, 2018. He looked so handsome in a black jacket, shirt and dress pants.
Wladimir Klitschko at a boxing event
Wladimir Klitschko celebrates after beating challenger Tony Thompson of the U.S. in their world heavyweight boxing title fight in Hamburg, Germany on July 7, 2012. What a moment!
