One of the most famous and greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, Wladimir Wladimir a sport-defining competitor. The former Heavyweight Champion of the World held the WBA, IBF, WBO, IBO, Ring Magazine and Lineal Titles during his distinguished and spectacular career. From 69 total fights, Wladimir won 53 matches by KO and only lost five, the mark of a truly formidable sportsman. When booked for events, this gold-standard athlete can provide the secrets to a winning mindset, influenced by his greatly successful career.
Known as a strategic and highly intelligent boxer, Wladimir completely embodies the winning mindset, both in and out of the ring - due to this, he is a role model to thousands of people around the world. Some consider Wladimir to be the perfect boxer, with his exceptional knockout power, a strong jab, straight right hand and left hook, as well as excellent footwork and mobility, unusual for boxers of his size. For audiences, Wladimir can instil the essential techniques for mental focus and perseverance, that allowed him to succeed time and time again.
Showing tremendous ability and promise as an amateur, Wladimir represented Ukraine at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, and went on to win a gold medal in the super-heavyweight division. Deciding to turn professional following his Olympic heroics, later that year Wladimir defeated Chris Byrd to be crowned the WBO Heavyweight title. After yet another impressive victory, Wladimir was awarded the Ring and Lineal titles. A major world-title match further reflected the Ukrainian's power, as he won the WBA title and beat British boxer, David Haye, in 2011.
Having defeated 23 of the world's best boxers, Wladimir is a history-defining athlete within the world of boxing. He has been celebrated with several records, including the longest combined world championship reign in heavyweight history and the most wins in world title bouts. An eloquent and respectful speaker, Wladimir boasts an abundance of knowledge and wisdom to share with his after dinner audience. A once in a generation boxer, his topics can be easily transferred to a corporate environment, where Wladimir discusses the secrets to success from the perspective of a formidable athlete.
How to hire Wladimir Klitschko
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Wladimir Klitschko for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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When he's at corporate events, Wladimir is known to cover the following topics:
- Peak performance
- Overcoming setbacks
- Olympic success
- International sports
- Sportsmanship
- Life in the ring
- 2020 - Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame
- 2015 - Set the record for most heavyweight world title fights with 27 bouts
- 2011 - Wins the WBA World Heavyweight title to hold five of the six world titles available
- 2009 - Adds the Ring Magazine World Heavyweight title to his collection
- 2008 - Wins the WBO World Heavyweight title to hold three of the world titles at the same time
- 2006 - Named GQ's Man of the Year
- 2006 - Becomes a two-time world champion, claiming the IBF and IBO World Heavyweight titles
- 2001 - Received a PHD in Sports Science from Kiev University
- 2000 - Wins the WBO World Heavyweight title
- 1996 - Won an Olympic Gold Medal at the Atlanta Games
