Former heavyweight boxing world champion, Wladimir Klitschko has retired from the sport at age 41.
The Ukrainian’s management said this in a statement on Thursday.
Klitschko held various titles in a glorious 21-year career which started as a professional after winning Olympic gold at the 1996 Games in Atlanta.
He was unified champion 2006-2015.
Klitschko’s last fight was a defeat to British star Anthony Joshua in April when he was stopped in the 11th round.
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