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His latest film, “Klitschko: More Than a Fight” — which opens the 2024 Sheffield Doc/Fest on Wednesday (and lands on Sky Documentaries in August) — is a little different.
The fight did lower numbers than Klitschko's win over Mariusz Wach in 2012, which was watched by 11 million and Klitschko vs. Haye, which was seen by over 16 million. [381] On 7 June 2017, the IBF granted Joshua an exception for him to rematch Klitschko instead of fighting mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev.
It doesn't matter how fit and strong he is for this fight, he knows with drugs that he could be stronger." [5] At the weight in, Williams equaled the record of Primo Carnera from his 1934 bout with Tommy Loughran as the heaviest man to fight for the world heavyweight title. [6] [7] Klitschko was a 4 to 1 on favourite to win.
Klitschko, who retired after a knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in 2017, is now 48, three years older than George Foreman was when he began his final reign atop the heavyweight division in 1994.
‘Klitschko: More Than a Fight’ documents the former heavyweight champion’s efforts as Kyiv’s mayor, during the war with Russia ... 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Mail.
A deal could not be finalised for Joshua vs. Klitschko, due to the WBA delaying a decision to sanction the fight and Klitschko injuring himself, which put the fight off completely. [9] Klitschko said he would be looking to fight Joshua in the first quarter of 2017. [10] Talks between the Klitschko camp and Hearn remained active with a fight set ...
Haye reiterated a challenge to Klitschko to fight him in 2009. [10] In his second fight, he wanted to fight JD Chapman who he claimed was a similar style to the Klitschkos. [11] Haye also added that the heavyweight division was scared of him. [12] In July 2008 Wladimir Klitschko said that Haye was a possible opponent for him to fight next. [13]
Speaking to the tabloid newspaper Bild in the build up to the bout, Klitschko said "I'm still the same Vitali. I'm ambitious, mentally strong and hard working. It's not really a comeback for me, more like a fight between two world champions after injury." [6] [7] [8] Klitschko was the 1 to 4 on favorite to win.