Wladimir Klitschko

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                                                                                                          October 14, 2013 11:38AM EDT
                                                                                                          Wladimir Klitschko
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                                                                                                          Also Known As:
                                                                                                          Wlad, Dr. Steelhammer
                                                                                                          Date of Birth:
                                                                                                          March 25, 1976
                                                                                                          Height:
                                                                                                          6' 6"

                                                                                                          Bio:
                                                                                                          Wladimir Klitschko (born Volodymyr Volodymyrovych Klychko March 25, 1976 in Semipalatinsk, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union) is a Ukranian heavyweight boxer. The second-longest reigning heavyweight champion of all time, Wladimir is also known as “Dr. Steelhammer.” He won an Olympic gold medal in 1996 for men’s boxing.

                                                                                                          Best Known For:
                                                                                                          Wladimir is best known for being the second-longest reigning heavyweight champion ever.

                                                                                                          Personal Life:
                                                                                                          Wladimir began dating Hayden Panettiere in 2009, and in Oct. 2013, the couple confirmed its engagement.