adminBerlin – Undisputed world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has dedicated his fifth-round knock-out of challenger Alex Leapai to his countrymen embroiled in the ongoing political crisis in Ukraine.
Klitschko, 38, defended his WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO belts in Oberhausen late Saturday and was in complete control of his 25th world title fight, putting Australia’s Leapai on the canvas three times.
“It wasn’t easy, because my head was with my countrymen in Ukraine. What is going on in my home country is the concern of the whole world,” said Klitschko, who landed 147 punches compared to Leapai’s mere ten.
“This fight was important for my countrymen, so that it can distract them from the problems which we are still facing.
US legend Joe Louis’ 12-year record for the longest reigning world heavyweight champion will fall if Klitschko is unbeaten for the next four years having won his first title in 2006. — BBC Sport
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