The Score uses cookies. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Click here to find out more »
Dublin: 10 °C Friday 24 May, 2013

No retirement plans for Klitschko brothers

The brothers, who both made their professional debuts in 1996, were in London for the release of a new biopic that offers a close insight into their lives.

Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko attend the UK premiere of Klitschko at The Empire Leicester Square.
Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko attend the UK premiere of Klitschko at The Empire Leicester Square.
Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

UKRAINIAN HEAVYWEIGHT BOXERS Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko say they have no intention of retiring from the sport.

The brothers, who both made their professional debuts in 1996, were in London for the release of a new biopic that offers a close insight into their lives.

‘Klitschko’ aims to tell all about the pair, who said they had no plans of quitting any time soon. ”There’s motivation left, there’s excitement about the sport and fighting left and that’s why it’s not over yet,” Wladimir Klitschko said.

The film includes a host of rare interviews and footage that has never been seen before.

“I think it’s just sharing our Klitschko experience with the fans of boxing and our fans as well,” Wladimir Klitschko said ”It’s a chance for the fans to take a closer look at the sport and the Klitschko brothers. It’s about sharing the experience.

“It’s the first time and last time that our parents will give an interview in front of the cameras, for example.

“There are also things that I haven’t even seen because the film director, Sebastian Dehnhardt, found some footage that I haven’t seen before.

“Footage of my brother for example at age 18, somewhere in the United States, giving interviews, looking totally funny, skinny and drinking Coke.

“It was the first time that I had ever seen it, and even Vitali’s children were so entertained by it, to see their father at such a young age.  It’s 110 minutes, pretty long, but long enough to get as much information as is possible, and I said previously it’s sharing our experience with the fans, and our lifestyle.”

Ferrari chief wants more from struggling Massa

WATCH: Is this hanger from Melbourne’s Jeremy Howe Mark of the Year?

Read next:

Comments (1 Comment)

  • Though they have been worthy champions over the years the Klitschko brothers have been terrible for the sport – boring, boring, boring!!! David Haye added a breath of fresh air to the heavyweight division for a while until he started to believe his own hype and in the end turned out to be nothing more than a thug. Professional boxing needs a complete overhaul to compete with other audiences. Gone are the days when the ordinary Joe want to pay big money to watch two planks push each other around a boxing ring for 12 rounds. Professional boxing could learn a thing or two from amateur boxing. Keep the fights short so that the fighters have to take more risks. It’s working a treat in MMA. The shorter the fight the better the show!! Can I copyright that??

    Reply

Add New Comment