Best fights of Vitali Klitschko
Over 16 years as a professional, Vitali Klitschko has compiled a 45-2 (41) record, including 26 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Vitali Klitschko KOs Tomasz Adamek
On September 10, 2011 Vitali Klitschko defended his WBC heavyweight title against Tomasz Adamek. Klitschko was 40 years old with a record of 42-2, and Adamek was 34 with a record of 44-1. Klitschko was on a 10-fight winning streak and Adamek was on a 13-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Tomasz Adamek via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
2. Vitali Klitschko KOs Herbie Hide
On June 26, 1999 Vitali Klitschko fought Herbie Hide for the WBO heavyweight title. Klitschko was 27 years old with a record of 24-0, and Hide was 27 with a record of 31-1. Klitschko was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and Hide was on a 5-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Herbie Hide via KO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
3. Vitali Klitschko KOs Juan Carlos Gómez
On March 21, 2009 Vitali Klitschko defended his WBC heavyweight title against Juan Carlos Gómez. Klitschko was 37 years old with a record of 36-2, and Gómez was 35 with a record of 44-1. Klitschko was on a 4-fight winning streak and Gómez was on a 5-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Juan Carlos Gómez via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
4. Vitali Klitschko stops Chris Arreola
On September 26, 2009 Vitali Klitschko defended his WBC heavyweight title against Chris Arreola. Klitschko was 38 years old with a record of 37-2, and Arreola was 28 with a record of 27-0. Klitschko was on a 5-fight winning streak and Arreola was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Chris Arreola via retirement in the 10th round. Defended the title.
5. Vitali Klitschko KOs Danny Williams
On December 11, 2004 Vitali Klitschko defended his The Ring and WBC heavyweight titles against Danny Williams. Klitschko was 33 years old with a record of 34-2, and Williams was 31 with a record of 32-3. Klitschko was on a 2-fight winning streak and Williams was on a 3-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Danny Williams via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the titles.
6. Vitali Klitschko stops Samuel Peter
On October 11, 2008 Vitali Klitschko fought Samuel Peter for the WBC heavyweight title. Klitschko was 37 years old with a record of 35-2, and Peter was 28 with a record of 30-1. Klitschko was on a 3-fight winning streak and Peter was on a 6-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Samuel Peter via retirement in the 8th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
7. Vitali Klitschko KOs Corrie Sanders
On April 24, 2004 Vitali Klitschko fought Corrie Sanders for the vacant The Ring and WBC heavyweight titles. Klitschko was 32 years old with a record of 33-2, and Sanders was 38 with a record of 39-2. Klitschko was coming off a win and Sanders was on a 3-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Corrie Sanders via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant titles.
8. Vitali Klitschko KOs Orlin Norris
On January 27, 2001 Vitali Klitschko fought Orlin Norris for the vacant WBA InterContinental heavyweight title. Klitschko was 29 years old with a record of 28-1, and Norris was 35 with a record of 51-6. Both Klitschko and Norris were coming off a win. Klitschko stopped Orlin Norris via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
9. Vitali Klitschko KOs Kirk Johnson
On December 6, 2003 Vitali Klitschko faced Kirk Johnson in a heavyweight bout. Klitschko was 32 years old with a record of 32-2, and Johnson was 31 with a record of 34-1-1. Klitschko was coming off a loss, while Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Kirk Johnson via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Vitali Klitschko defeats Shannon Briggs
On October 16, 2010 Vitali Klitschko defended his WBC heavyweight title against Shannon Briggs. Klitschko was 39 years old with a record of 40-2, and Briggs was 38 with a record of 51-5-1. Klitschko was on a 8-fight winning streak and Briggs was on a 3-fight winning streak. Klitschko won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.