BOXING : WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO RETIRES FROM BOXING ; BIDS FAREWELL TO 21-YEAR CAREER !

BOXING : WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO RETIRES FROM BOXING ; BIDS FAREWELL TO 21-YEAR CAREER ! !

Boxing Giant Wladimir Klitschko has now called it quits after 21 years of boxing.

With a sterling record of 69 Fights, 64 Wins (53 by KO's), and just 5 Losses, the 6-foot-6 towering Ukrainian is now hanging up his boxing gloves - - for good.

BREAKING Former heavyweight champion Wladimir @Klitschko announces his retirement from boxing. More on #SSN pic.twitter.com/CxxFEGHQoL
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 3, 2017

Legendary heavyweight boxer Wladimir Klitschko calls time on his 21-year career: https://t.co/j3PRqXPSCP pic.twitter.com/0BSDX3nOLQ
— CNN Sport (@cnnsport) August 3, 2017

Former heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko has retired from boxing.

So what's next? ➡ https://t.co/GOdYUpjnvv pic.twitter.com/cz3OAjoz5j
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 3, 2017

Former heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko has announced his immediate retirement from boxing. https://t.co/tkdyZZGwVa (Photo: AP) pic.twitter.com/1ShAPsjxdA
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) August 3, 2017

Wladimir Klitschko, one of the longest-reigning heavyweight champions in boxing history, is retiring. https://t.co/yRE2IhUG1D
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 3, 2017

"I have achieved everything I dreamed of."

Two-time world champion Wladimir Klitschko calls it a day.

More 🥊👉 https://t.co/GOdYUpAYU5 pic.twitter.com/Xxfemvyam5
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 3, 2017

BREAKING: Wladimir Klitschko retires from boxing to end Anthony Joshua rematch talkhttps://t.co/7eaXJ91fwK pic.twitter.com/Oww0Ak2SVH
— Mirror Sport (@MirrorSport) August 3, 2017

WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO Official Statement:

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Wladimir @Klitschko has announced his retirement from boxing, ending the prospect of a rematch with @AnthonyFJoshua: https://t.co/878eTHs3UC pic.twitter.com/tKlSGEQpAm
— Sky Sports Boxing 🥊 (@SkySportsBoxing) August 3, 2017

"The fire wasn't there any more."

Here's why Wladimir Klitschko has retired 👉 https://t.co/rZnrLsbWRN pic.twitter.com/rMGtzohNR6
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 3, 2017

"As an amateur and a professional boxer, I have achieved everything I dreamed of" -- Wladimir Klitschko https://t.co/j3PRqY7tun
— CNN Sport (@cnnsport) August 4, 2017

Former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko retires from boxing https://t.co/oN0uHceBAE pic.twitter.com/Q2JvMFnqdW
— Business Insider UK (@BIUK) August 3, 2017

Wladimir Klitschko - one of boxing's greatest ever https://t.co/NoLLKemvln pic.twitter.com/PkczfYS28v
— Sun Sport (@SunSport) August 3, 2017

No Rematch.
One of the greatest, Wladimir Klitschko has retired from boxing. The 41-year-old has decided to call time on his 21-year career pic.twitter.com/XM4TUdWjSy
— Betfair (@Betfair) August 3, 2017

Wladimir Klitschko announces his retirement from boxing. Farewell to a boxing legend. 👊👊https://t.co/2Utmkwtj6U pic.twitter.com/PwqWudc02h
— LADbible (@ladbible) August 3, 2017

All the best for your future, @Klitschko! We take our hat off to you 👏🏼 You will always be welcome at the Volksparkstadion! pic.twitter.com/Rj8VkecWHH
— Hamburger SV (@HSV_English) August 3, 2017

Wladimir #Klitschko has delivered his final blow 🥊 We wish you all the best for your retirement, champion! #MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/NcNmAiXvzQ
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) August 3, 2017

BREAKING: Wladimir Klitschko has retired from boxing. 👊 pic.twitter.com/c19vEPkIaO
— bet365 (@bet365) August 3, 2017

54 knockouts.
Unified WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO titles.
Second-longest reigning Heavyweight World Champion in boxing history.

Enjoy your retirement, Dr Steelhammer, Klitschko! 壘壘壘
Posted by BBC Sport on Thursday, 3 August 2017

Klitschko has announced his retirement from boxing

69 fights
64 victories
53 by knockout
5 defeats

He reigned for nine years and seven months

One of the greatest
Posted by Eurosport on Thursday, 3 August 2017

A boxing legend bows out. After 69 fights, 64 wins and 5 defeats, two-time world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has retired 😢 #klitschko #joshuaklitschko #boxing #heavyweight
A post shared by BBC SPORT (@bbcsport) on Aug 3, 2017 at 1:22am PDT

One of the longest-reigning heavyweight champions in boxing history is calling it a career after 21 years. (via @espnuk)
A post shared by espn (@espn) on Aug 3, 2017 at 9:31am PDT

Legendary heavyweight Wladimir Klitschko has ended his glittering career at age 41. His impressive record stands with 69 fights, 369 rounds and a 77% KO ratio 💥Thanks for the memories champ 🙏
A post shared by Mayweather McGregor Canelo GGG (@goatboxing) on Aug 3, 2017 at 1:37am PDT

Peace ✌🏾 Champ you did your thing. 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾 #LETSGOCHAMP #LETSGOCHAMP #LETSGOCHAMP one of the greatest heavyweights to ever live. #WladimirKlitschko #DrSteelHammer The Legend. #LETSGOCHAMPx3
A post shared by Shannon Briggs (@cannon_briggs) on Aug 3, 2017 at 7:48am PDT

Box-Karriere beendet: Wladimir Klitschko hört auf! #klitschko #wladimirklitschko #boxen #karriereende #sport Bildquelle: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images
A post shared by Promiflash (@promiflash) on Aug 3, 2017 at 2:08am PDT

‪Such an inspiring meeting with more than 150 kids Lernstiftung Uwe Hück. Together we are the driving force. #fightforyourdreams #BrainAndPower‬ Credit: Sascha Baumann/all4foto.de
A post shared by Wladimir Klitschko (@klitschko_official) on Jul 27, 2017 at 11:35pm PDT

Klitschko 109,1 KG vs Joshua 113,4 KG. Now it’s time for fight night at Wembley. Thanks to everyone for turning out. I can’t wait to see you there & for all of my UK fans, see it on Sky Sports Box Office. Fight live on http://bit.ly/2pRQgKs. #obsessed #JoshuaKlitschko Credit: Michael Sterling Eaton & KMG/Matchroom
A post shared by Wladimir Klitschko (@klitschko_official) on Apr 28, 2017 at 9:34am PDT

#boxnews WK has officially retired from Boxing! ___ ___ (@klitschko_official )-"I deliberately took a few weeks to make my decision, to make sure I had enough distance from the fight at Wembley Stadium. As an amateur and a professional boxer, I have achieved everything I dreamed of, and now I want to start my second career after sports . I would have never imagined that I would have such a long and incredibly successful boxing career." #teamklitschko💯 _ #wklitschkofans #uk #usa #wladimirklitschko #klitschko #sparring #grind #warriors #edit #teamklitschko #boxing #king #motivation #goat #champ #photography #спорт #ufc #letsgo #hustle #beastmode #sundayfunday #joshuaklitschko #sunday #anthonyjoshua #boxsport #boxen #legend
A post shared by Wladimir Klitschko (@wklitschkofans) on Aug 3, 2017 at 6:03am PDT

#Regram (@wklitschkofans ) ・・・ W A R R I O R - 69 fights - 64 wins - 53 knockouts - 5 losses. RETIRED (8/3/2017) and well RESPECTED #teamklitschko💯 _ #wklitschkofans #klitschko #wladimirklitschko #sparring #grind #tbt #warriors #respect #warwladwar #teamklitschko #boxing #king #motivation #goat #champ #photography #спорт #ufc #letsgo #beastmode #quote #throwbackthursday #knockout#boxsport #boxen #legend #legendary
A post shared by Wladimir Klitschko (@wklitschkofans) on Aug 3, 2017 at 8:42am PDT

69 fights-64 wins-5 losses. ✊ WK dominated the division for so long and I'm glad I was able to witness his greatness for all these years even well before his championship reign took over. Fan when he won and fan when he lost. #teamklitschko💯 _ #wklitschkofans #uk #usa #ukraine #ukrainian #wladimirklitschko #klitschko #sparring #grind #warriors #edit #teamklitschko #boxing #king #motivation #goat #champ #photography #спорт #ufc #letsgo #hustle #beastmode #boxsport #boxen #legend #legendary
A post shared by Wladimir Klitschko (@wklitschkofans) on Aug 3, 2017 at 7:50am PDT

#boxnews (@eddiehearn ) has said he believes a decision will be made by next week, "I think by the end of next week, we'll have a final decision in terms of venue and opponent for (@anthony_joshua )" He added, "At the moment everything is geard towards (@klitschko_official ) in Las Vegas. There are some interesting dynamics to commercials of the deal which we are working through with WK's manager, Bernd Boente." #teamklitschko💯 _ #wklitschkofans #joshuaklitschko #anthonyjoshua #klitschko #wladimirklitschko #sparring #grind #warriors #warwladwar #edit #teamklitschko #boxing #king #motivation #goat #champ #photography #спорт #ufc #letsgo #beastmode #quote #knockout#boxsport #boxen #legend
A post shared by Wladimir Klitschko (@wklitschkofans) on Aug 2, 2017 at 7:55am PDT

#Repost (@wbcmoro ) ・・・ "#ILovemyWBCbelt .... this picture is classic ! It's FAMILY @WBCBoxing #GreenBelt @klitschko_official " #teamklitschko💯 _ #wklitschkofans #klitschkobrothers#vitaliklitschko#wladimirklitschko#klitschko #sparring #grind #warriors #edit#teamklitschko #boxing #king #motivation#goat #champ #photography #спорт #ufc#letsgo #hustle #beastmode #quote#boxsport #boxen #legend
A post shared by Wladimir Klitschko (@wklitschkofans) on Jul 30, 2017 at 7:04pm PDT