Wladimir Klitschko Record & Stats

Fight Record

World Titles

Klitschko was a heavyweight world champion. He has held five world titles at the heavyweight weight division, one of which was a vacant title win, and the rest four were lineal championship wins.

Career Summary

Wladimir Klitschko's professional boxing career spanned more than 20 years — from 1996 to 2017.

Klitschko made his professional boxing debut against Fabian Meza at the age of 20 on November 16, 1996, defeating Meza via 1st round KO. He went on to win 23 more consecutive fights after the debut, which included 20 wins via stoppage.

Klitschko had his first world title fight at the age of 24 on October 14, 2000 after 35 professional fights, against Chris Byrd for the heavyweight WBO title. He defeated Byrd via 12 round unanimous decision to become the heavyweight champion of the world.

He was a two-time unified heavyweight world champion, and has won five world titles at heavyweight. For all the details about Klitschko's world title wins and defenses refer to "Wladimir Klitschko World Titles".

Some of Klitschko's best fights and notable victories include wins over David Haye, Jean-Marc Mormeck, Lamon Brewster, Alexander Povetkin, Mariusz Wach, Chris Byrd, and Bryant Jennings.

Klitschko had a total of five losses in his professional boxing career.

His last professional fight was on April 29, 2017 against British boxer Anthony Joshua for Joshua's heavyweight IBF title. Klitschko lost the fight via 11th round TKO. It's been 6 years, 1 month, and 11 days since this fight.

Career Highlights

Klitschko fought a total of 69 times during his professional career, which includes 29 world-title fights at the heavyweight division. He was among the very best of his generation and is one of the pound-for-pound best boxers of all time. These 10 fights are the highlight of his career.

• October 14, 2000: Klitschko wins his first world title by defeating Chris Byrd via 12 round unanimous decision. He is now the WBO heavyweight world champion.

• April 22, 2006: Klitschko wins the IBF heavyweight title from Chris Byrd, by beating Byrd via 7th round TKO.

• July 7, 2007: Klitschko successfully defends the IBF heavyweight title against Lamon Brewster, winning the fight via 6th round RTD.

• February 23, 2008: Klitschko becomes a unified heavyweight world champion by beating Sultan Ibragimov via 12 round unanimous decision. He now holds the IBF and WBO heavyweight world-champion belts.

• July 2, 2011: Klitschko becomes a unified heavyweight world champion by beating David Haye via 12 round unanimous decision. He now holds the IBF, WBO, The Ring, and WBA (Super) heavyweight world-champion belts.

• March 3, 2012: Klitschko successfully defends the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Jean-Marc Mormeck, winning the fight via 4th round KO.

• November 10, 2012: Klitschko successfully defends the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Mariusz Wach, winning the fight via 12 round unanimous decision.

• October 5, 2013: Klitschko successfully defends the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Alexander Povetkin, winning the fight via 12 round unanimous decision.

• November 15, 2014: Klitschko successfully defends the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Kubrat Pulev, winning the fight via 5th round KO.

• April 25, 2015: Klitschko successfully defends the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Bryant Jennings, winning the fight via 12 round unanimous decision.

Wladimir Klitschko Fights

The following is a fight-by-fight progression of Klitschko's boxing career; all the way from his debut, to winning world-titles, to his last fight against Anthony Joshua, and all the other wins and losses of his career.

1. loss

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   Wladimir Klitschko vs. Anthony Joshua

   Fight page: Klitschko vs. Joshua

   On April 29, 2017, a 41-year old Wladimir Klitschko (64-4, 53 KO) faced an undefeated British boxer Anthony Joshua, who was 27 years old with a record of 18-0. Klitschko was challenging Joshua's WBA (Super) (vacant) and IBF heavyweight titles. Joshua was on a 18-fight win streak with 18 KO wins. Both the boxers were of the same height but Joshua had a 2 cm reach advantage over Klitschko.

   Klitschko lost to Joshua via 11th round TKO. He is now on a two-fight losing streak. This was the last professional fight of his boxing career.

2. loss

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   #68

   Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tyson Fury

   Fight page: Klitschko vs. Fury

   On November 28, 2015, a 39-year old Wladimir Klitschko (64-3, 53 KO) faced an undefeated British boxer Tyson Fury, who was 27 years old with a record of 24-0 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Fury was on a 24-fight win streak with 18 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 8 cms and also had a 10 cm reach advantage over Klitschko.

   Klitschko lost to Fury via 12 round unanimous decision and lost the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. His 22-fight win streak comes to an end with this loss.

3. win

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   Wladimir Klitschko vs. Bryant Jennings

   Fight page: Klitschko vs. Jennings

   On April 25, 2015, a 39-year old Wladimir Klitschko (63-3, 53 KO) faced an undefeated American boxer Bryant Jennings, who was 30 years old with a record of 19-0 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Jennings was on a 19-fight win streak with 10 KO wins. Klitschko was the taller of the two by 7 cms but Jennings had a 7 cm reach advantage over Klitschko.

   Klitschko defeated Jennings via 12 round unanimous decision to retain the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He handed Jennings the first loss of his career, and put an end to Jennings' 19-fight win streak. Klitschko is now on a 22-fight winning streak.

4. win

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   #66

   Wladimir Klitschko vs. Kubrat Pulev

   Fight page: Klitschko vs. Pulev

   On November 15, 2014, a 38-year old Wladimir Klitschko (62-3, 52 KO) faced an undefeated Bulgarian boxer Kubrat Pulev, who was 33 years old with a record of 20-0 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Pulev was on a 20-fight win streak with 11 KO wins. Klitschko was the taller of the two by 4 cms and also had a 4 cm reach advantage.

   Klitschko defeated Pulev via 5th round KO to retain the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He handed Pulev the first loss of his career, and put an end to Pulev's 20-fight win streak. Klitschko is now on a 21-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

5. win

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   #65

   Wladimir Klitschko vs. Alex Leapai

   Fight page: Klitschko vs. Leapai

   On April 26, 2014, a 38-year old Wladimir Klitschko (61-3, 51 KO) faced Australian boxer Alex Leapai, who was 34 years old with a record of 30-4-3 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Leapai was on a five-fight win streak with 24 KO wins. Klitschko was the taller of the two by 15 cms and also had a 16 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Leapai had four losses, two of which were via stoppage.

   Klitschko defeated Leapai via 5th round TKO to retain the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He is now on a 20-fight winning streak.

6. win

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   #64

   Wladimir Klitschko vs. Alexander Povetkin

   Fight page: Klitschko vs. Povetkin

   On October 5, 2013, a 37-year old Wladimir Klitschko (60-3, 51 KO) faced an undefeated Russian boxer Alexander Povetkin, who was 34 years old with a record of 26-0 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Povetkin was on a 26-fight win streak with 18 KO wins. Klitschko was the taller of the two by 10 cms and also had a 16 cm reach advantage.

   Klitschko defeated Povetkin via 12 round unanimous decision to retain the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He handed Povetkin the first loss of his career, and put an end to Povetkin's 26-fight win streak. Klitschko is now on a 19-fight winning streak.

7. win

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   #63

   Wladimir Klitschko vs. Francesco Pianeta

   Fight page: Klitschko vs. Pianeta

   On May 4, 2013, a 37-year old Wladimir Klitschko (59-3, 50 KO) faced an undefeated Italian boxer Francesco Pianeta, who was 28 years old with a record of 28-0-1 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Pianeta was on a 10-fight win streak with 15 KO wins. Klitschko was the taller of the two by 2 cms and also had a 10 cm reach advantage.

   Klitschko defeated Pianeta via 6th round TKO to retain the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He handed Pianeta the first loss of his career, and put an end to Pianeta's 10-fight win streak. Klitschko is now on a 18-fight winning streak.

8. win

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   #62

   Wladimir Klitschko vs. Mariusz Wach

   Fight page: Klitschko vs. Wach

   On November 10, 2012, a 36-year old Wladimir Klitschko (58-3, 50 KO) faced an undefeated Polish boxer Mariusz Wach, who was 32 years old with a record of 27-0 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Wach was on a 27-fight win streak with 15 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 4 cms and also had a 2 cm reach advantage over Klitschko.

   Klitschko defeated Wach via 12 round unanimous decision to retain the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He handed Wach the first loss of his career, and put an end to Wach's 27-fight win streak. Klitschko is now on a 17-fight winning streak.

9. win

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   #61

   Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tony Thompson II

   Fight page: Klitschko vs. Thompson II

   On July 7, 2012, in their 2nd fight, a 36-year old Wladimir Klitschko (57-3, 49 KO) faced Tony Thompson again, who was now 40 years old with a record of 36-2 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Thompson was on a five-fight win streak with 24 KO wins. Klitschko was the taller of the two by 2 cms but Thompson had a 1 cm reach advantage over Klitschko. Coming into this fight, Thompson had two losses, one of which was via stoppage.

   Klitschko defeated Thompson via 6th round TKO to retain the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He is now on a 16-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

10. win

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    #60

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Jean-Marc Mormeck

    Fight page: Klitschko vs. Mormeck

    On March 3, 2012, a 35-year old Wladimir Klitschko (56-3, 48 KO) faced French boxer Jean-Marc Mormeck, who was 39 years old with a record of 36-4 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Mormeck was on a three-fight win streak with 22 KO wins. Klitschko was the taller of the two by 17 cms and also had a 18 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Mormeck had four losses, two of which were via stoppage.

    Klitschko defeated Mormeck via 4th round KO to retain the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak.

11. win

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    #59

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. David Haye

    Fight page: Klitschko vs. Haye

    On July 2, 2011, a 35-year old Wladimir Klitschko (55-3, 48 KO) faced British boxer David Haye, who was 30 years old with a record of 25-1 in a heavyweight title-unification fight. Haye was on a 15-fight win streak with 23 KO wins. Klitschko was the taller of the two by 7 cms and also had a 8 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Haye had a single loss, which was via stoppage.

    Klitschko defeated Haye via 12 round unanimous decision to win the WBA (Super) heavyweight title and retain the IBF, WBO, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak.

12. win

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    The Ring

    #58

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Samuel Peter II

    Fight page: Klitschko vs. Peter II

    On September 11, 2010, in their 2nd fight, a 34-year old Wladimir Klitschko (54-3, 47 KO) faced Samuel Peter again, who was now 30 years old with a record of 34-3 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Peter was on a four-fight win streak with 27 KO wins. Klitschko was the taller of the two by 10 cms and also had a 10 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Peter had three losses, one of which was via stoppage.

    Klitschko defeated Peter via 10th round KO to retain the IBF, WBO, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.

13. win

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    The Ring

    #57

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Eddie Chambers

    Fight page: Klitschko vs. Chambers

    On March 20, 2010, a 33-year old Wladimir Klitschko (53-3, 46 KO) faced American boxer Eddie Chambers, who was 27 years old with a record of 35-1 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Chambers was on a five-fight win streak with 18 KO wins. Klitschko was the taller of the two by 13 cms and also had a 15 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Chambers had a single loss, but had never been stopped.

    Klitschko defeated Chambers via 12th round KO to retain the IBF, WBO, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

14. win

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    The Ring

    #56

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Ruslan Chagaev

    Fight page: Klitschko vs. Chagaev

    On June 20, 2009, a 33-year old Wladimir Klitschko (52-3, 45 KO) faced an undefeated Uzbekistani boxer Ruslan Chagaev, who was 30 years old with a record of 25-0-1 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Chagaev was on a 20-fight win streak with 17 KO wins. Klitschko was the taller of the two by 13 cms and also had a 18 cm reach advantage.

    Klitschko defeated Chagaev via 9th round RTD to win the vacant Ring Magazine heavyweight title and retain the IBF and WBO heavyweight titles. He handed Chagaev the first loss of his career, and put an end to Chagaev's 20-fight win streak. Klitschko is now on a 11-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

15. win

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    #55

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Hasim Rahman

    Fight page: Klitschko vs. Rahman

    On December 13, 2008, a 32-year old Wladimir Klitschko (51-3, 44 KO) faced American boxer Hasim Rahman, who was 36 years old with a record of 45-6-2 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Rahman was on a four-fight win streak with 36 KO wins. Klitschko was the taller of the two by 9 cms but Rahman had a 2 cm reach advantage over Klitschko. Coming into this fight, Rahman had six losses, four of which were via stoppage.

    Klitschko defeated Rahman via 7th round TKO to retain the IBF and WBO heavyweight titles. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

16. win

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    #54

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tony Thompson

    Fight page: Klitschko vs. Thompson

    On July 12, 2008, a 32-year old Wladimir Klitschko (50-3, 43 KO) faced American boxer Tony Thompson for the first time, who was 36 years old with a record of 31-1 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Thompson was on a 27-fight win streak with 19 KO wins. Klitschko was the taller of the two by 2 cms but Thompson had a 1 cm reach advantage over Klitschko. Coming into this fight, Thompson had a single loss, but had never been stopped.

    Klitschko defeated Thompson via 11th round KO to retain the IBF and WBO heavyweight titles. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak.

17. win

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    #53

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Sultan Ibragimov

    Fight page: Klitschko vs. Ibragimov

    On February 23, 2008, a 31-year old Wladimir Klitschko (49-3, 43 KO) faced an undefeated Russian boxer Sultan Ibragimov, who was 32 years old with a record of 22-0-1 in a heavyweight title-unification fight. Ibragimov was on a three-fight win streak with 17 KO wins. Klitschko was the taller of the two by 10 cms and also had a 13 cm reach advantage.

    Klitschko defeated Ibragimov via 12 round unanimous decision to win the WBO heavyweight title and retain the IBF heavyweight title. He handed Ibragimov the first loss of his career, and put an end to Ibragimov's 3-fight win streak. Klitschko is now on a eight-fight winning streak.

18. win

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    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Lamon Brewster II

    Fight page: Klitschko vs. Brewster II

    On July 7, 2007, in their 2nd fight, a 31-year old Wladimir Klitschko (48-3, 42 KO) faced Lamon Brewster again, who was now 34 years old with a record of 33-3 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Brewster was on a one-fight losing streak. Klitschko was the taller of the two by 10 cms and also had a 10 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Brewster had three losses, but had never been stopped.

    Klitschko defeated Brewster via 6th round RTD to retain the IBF heavyweight title. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

19. win

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    #51

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Ray Austin

    On March 10, 2007, a 30-year old Wladimir Klitschko (47-3, 41 KO) faced Ray Austin in a heavyweight title-defense fight. He defeated Austin via 2nd round KO to retain the IBF heavyweight title. He is now on a six-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

20. win

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    #50

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Calvin Brock

    On November 11, 2006, a 30-year old Wladimir Klitschko (46-3, 40 KO) faced Calvin Brock in a heavyweight title-defense fight. He defeated Brock via 7th round TKO to retain the IBF heavyweight title. He is now on a five-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

21. win

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    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Chris Byrd II

    Fight page: Klitschko vs. Byrd II

    On April 22, 2006, in their 2nd fight, a 30-year old Wladimir Klitschko (45-3, 39 KO) faced Chris Byrd again, who was now 35 years old with a record of 39-2-1 for Byrd's IBF heavyweight title. Byrd was on a two-fight win streak with 20 KO wins. Klitschko was the taller of the two by 15 cms and also had a 18 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Byrd had two losses, one of which was via stoppage.

    Klitschko defeated Byrd via 7th round TKO to win the IBF heavyweight title. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

22. win

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    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Samuel Peter

    Fight page: Klitschko vs. Peter

    On September 24, 2005, a 29-year old Wladimir Klitschko (44-3, 39 KO) fought an undefeated Nigerian boxer Samuel Peter for the first time, who was 25 years old with a record of 24-0. Peter was on a 24-fight win streak with 21 KO wins. Klitschko was the taller of the two by 10 cms and also had a 10 cm reach advantage.

    Klitschko defeated Peter via 12 round unanimous decision. He handed Peter the first loss of his career, and put an end to Peter's 24-fight win streak. Klitschko is now on a three-fight winning streak.

23. win

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    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Eliseo Castillo

    On April 23, 2005, a 29-year old Wladimir Klitschko (43-3, 38 KO) fought Eliseo Castillo in his 47th professional fight. He defeated Castillo via 4th round TKO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

24. win

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    Wladimir Klitschko vs. DaVarryl Williamson

    On October 2, 2004, a 28-year old Wladimir Klitschko (42-3, 38 KO) fought DaVarryl Williamson in his 46th professional fight. He defeated Williamson via 5th round technical-decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

25. loss

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    #45

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Lamon Brewster

    Fight page: Klitschko vs. Brewster

    On April 10, 2004, a 28-year old Wladimir Klitschko (42-2, 38 KO) faced American boxer Lamon Brewster for the first time, who was 30 years old with a record of 29-2 for the vacant WBO (vacant) heavyweight title. Brewster was on a five-fight win streak with 26 KO wins. Klitschko was the taller of the two by 10 cms and also had a 10 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Brewster had two losses, but had never been stopped.

    Klitschko lost to Brewster via 5th round TKO. His two-fight win streak is halted with this loss.

26. win

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    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Danell Nicholson

    On December 20, 2003, a 27-year old Wladimir Klitschko (41-2, 37 KO) fought Danell Nicholson in his 44th professional fight. He defeated Nicholson via 4th round TKO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

27. win

    #43

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Fabio Eduardo Moli

    On August 30, 2003, a 27-year old Wladimir Klitschko (40-2, 36 KO) fought Fabio Eduardo Moli in his 43rd professional fight. He defeated Moli via 1st round KO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

28. loss

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    #42

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Corrie Sanders

    Fight page: Klitschko vs. Sanders

    On March 8, 2003, a 26-year old Wladimir Klitschko (40-1, 36 KO) faced South African boxer Corrie Sanders, who was 37 years old with a record of 38-2 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Sanders was on a two-fight win streak with 28 KO wins. Klitschko was the taller of the two by 5 cms and also had a 10 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Sanders had two losses, both of which were via stoppage.

    Klitschko lost to Sanders via 2nd round TKO and lost the WBO heavyweight title. His 16-fight win streak comes to an end with this loss.

29. win

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    #41

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Jameel McCline

    Fight page: Klitschko vs. McCline

    On December 7, 2002, a 26-year old Wladimir Klitschko (39-1, 35 KO) faced American boxer Jameel McCline, who was 32 years old with a record of 28-2-3 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. McCline was on a seven-fight win streak with 16 KO wins. Both the boxers were of the same height but McCline had a 2 cm reach advantage over Klitschko. Coming into this fight, McCline had two losses, one of which was via stoppage.

    Klitschko defeated McCline via 10th round RTD to retain the WBO heavyweight title. He is now on a 16-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.

30. win

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    #40

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Ray Mercer

    Fight page: Klitschko vs. Mercer

    On June 29, 2002, a 26-year old Wladimir Klitschko (38-1, 34 KO) faced American boxer Ray Mercer, who was 41 years old with a record of 30-4-1 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Mercer was on a seven-fight win streak with 22 KO wins. Klitschko was the taller of the two by 13 cms and also had a 10 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Mercer had four losses, but had never been stopped.

    Klitschko defeated Mercer via 6th round TKO to retain the WBO heavyweight title. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

31. win

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    #39

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Francois Botha

    Fight page: Klitschko vs. Botha

    On March 16, 2002, a 25-year old Wladimir Klitschko (37-1, 33 KO) faced South African boxer Francois Botha, who was 33 years old with a record of 44-3-1 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Botha was on a four-fight win streak with 28 KO wins. Klitschko was the taller of the two by 10 cms and also had a 18 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Botha had three losses, all of which were via stoppage

    Klitschko defeated Botha via 8th round TKO to retain the WBO heavyweight title. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

32. win

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    #38

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Charles Shufford

    On August 4, 2001, a 25-year old Wladimir Klitschko (36-1, 32 KO) faced Charles Shufford in a heavyweight title-defense fight. He defeated Shufford via 6th round TKO to retain the WBO heavyweight title. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

33. win

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    #37

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Derrick Jefferson

    On March 24, 2001, a 24-year old Wladimir Klitschko (35-1, 31 KO) faced Derrick Jefferson in a heavyweight title-defense fight. He defeated Jefferson via 2nd round TKO to retain the WBO heavyweight title. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak.

34. win

    WBO

    #36

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Chris Byrd

    Fight page: Klitschko vs. Byrd

    On October 14, 2000, in his 36th professional fight, a 24-year old Wladimir Klitschko (34-1, 31 KO) had his first world title fight against American boxer Chris Byrd for Byrd's WBO heavyweight belt. Byrd was 30 years old with a record of 31-1. Byrd was on a five-fight win streak with 19 KO wins. Klitschko was the taller of the two by 15 cms and also had a 18 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Byrd had a single loss, which was via stoppage.

    Klitschko defeated Byrd via 12 round unanimous decision to win the WBO heavyweight title. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak.

35. win

    #35

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Monte Barrett

    Fight page: Klitschko vs. Barrett

    On July 15, 2000, a 24-year old Wladimir Klitschko (33-1, 30 KO) fought American boxer Monte Barrett, who was 29 years old with a record of 23-1. Barrett was on a two-fight win streak with 14 KO wins. Klitschko was the taller of the two by 7 cms and also had a 8 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Barrett had a single loss, but had never been stopped.

    Klitschko defeated Barrett via 7th round TKO. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak, with 10 back-to-back KO wins.

36. win

    #34

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. David Bostice

    On April 29, 2000, a 24-year old Wladimir Klitschko (32-1, 29 KO) fought David Bostice in his 34th professional fight. He defeated Bostice via 2nd round TKO. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak, with nine back-to-back KO wins.

37. win

    #33

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Paea Wolfgramm

    On March 18, 2000, a 23-year old Wladimir Klitschko (31-1, 28 KO) fought Paea Wolfgramm in his 33rd professional fight. He defeated Wolfgramm via 1st round KO. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak, with eight back-to-back KO wins.

38. win

    #32

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Lajos Eros

    On December 4, 1999, a 23-year old Wladimir Klitschko (30-1, 27 KO) fought Lajos Eros in his 32nd professional fight. He defeated Eros via 2nd round KO. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak, with seven back-to-back KO wins.

39. win

    #31

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Phil Jackson

    On November 12, 1999, a 23-year old Wladimir Klitschko (29-1, 26 KO) fought Phil Jackson in his 31st professional fight. He defeated Jackson via 2nd round KO. He is now on a six-fight winning streak, with six back-to-back KO wins.

40. win

    #30

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Axel Schulz

    Fight page: Klitschko vs. Schulz

    On September 25, 1999, a 23-year old Wladimir Klitschko (28-1, 25 KO) fought German boxer Axel Schulz, who was 30 years old with a record of 26-3-1. Schulz was on a five-fight win streak with 11 KO wins. Klitschko was the taller of the two by 7 cms and also had a 13 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Schulz had three losses, but had never been stopped.

    Klitschko defeated Schulz via 8th round TKO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.

41. win

    #29

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Joseph Chingangu

    On July 17, 1999, a 23-year old Wladimir Klitschko (27-1, 24 KO) fought Joseph Chingangu in his 29th professional fight. He defeated Chingangu via 4th round RTD. He is now on a four-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

42. win

    #28

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tony LaRosa

    On May 22, 1999, a 23-year old Wladimir Klitschko (26-1, 23 KO) fought Tony LaRosa in his 28th professional fight. He defeated LaRosa via 1st round TKO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

43. win

    #27

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Everett Martin II

    On April 24, 1999, in their 2nd fight, a a 23-year old Wladimir Klitschko (25-1, 22 KO) fought Everett Martin in his 27th professional fight. He defeated Martin via 8th round TKO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

44. win

    #26

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Zoran Vujicic

    On February 13, 1999, a 22-year old Wladimir Klitschko (24-1, 21 KO) fought Zoran Vujicic in his 26th professional fight. He defeated Vujicic via 1st round KO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

45. loss

    #25

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Ross Puritty

    Fight page: Klitschko vs. Puritty

    On December 5, 1998, a 22-year old Wladimir Klitschko (24-0, 21 KO) fought American boxer Ross Puritty, who was 31 years old with a record of 24-13-1. Puritty was on a one-fight win streak with 21 KO wins. Klitschko was the taller of the two by 7 cms and also had a 15 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Puritty had 13 losses, two of which were via stoppage.

    Klitschko lost to Puritty via 11th round TKO. He suffers the first loss of his career, and his 24-fight win streak comes to an end with this loss.

46. win

    #24

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Donnell Wingfield

    On November 14, 1998, a 22-year old Wladimir Klitschko (23-0, 20 KO) fought Donnell Wingfield in his 24th professional fight. He defeated Wingfield via 1st round KO. He is now on a 24-fight winning streak, with six back-to-back KO wins.

47. win

    #23

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Eli Dixon

    On October 3, 1998, a 22-year old Wladimir Klitschko (22-0, 19 KO) fought Eli Dixon in his 23rd professional fight. He defeated Dixon via 3rd round KO. He is now on a 23-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.

48. win

    #22

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Steve Pannell

    On September 19, 1998, a 22-year old Wladimir Klitschko (21-0, 18 KO) fought Steve Pannell in his 22nd professional fight. He defeated Pannell via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 22-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

49. win

    #21

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Carlos Monroe II

    On August 6, 1998, in their 2nd fight, a a 22-year old Wladimir Klitschko (20-0, 17 KO) fought Carlos Monroe in his 21st professional fight. He defeated Monroe via 6th round TKO. He is now on a 21-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

50. win

    #20

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Najee Shaheed

    On July 10, 1998, a 22-year old Wladimir Klitschko (19-0, 16 KO) fought Najee Shaheed in his 20th professional fight. He defeated Shaheed via 1st round KO. He is now on a 20-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

51. win

    #19

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Cody Koch

    On May 23, 1998, a 22-year old Wladimir Klitschko (18-0, 15 KO) fought Cody Koch in his 19th professional fight. He defeated Koch via 4th round KO. He is now on a 19-fight winning streak.

52. win

    #18

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Everett Martin

    On March 13, 1998, a 21-year old Wladimir Klitschko (17-0, 15 KO) fought Everett Martin in his 18th professional fight. He defeated Martin via 8th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 18-fight winning streak.

53. win

    #17

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Marcus McIntyre

    On February 14, 1998, a 21-year old Wladimir Klitschko (16-0, 14 KO) fought Marcus McIntyre in his 17th professional fight. He defeated McIntyre via 3rd round KO. He is now on a 17-fight winning streak, with six back-to-back KO wins.

54. win

    #16

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Derrick Lampkins

    On December 20, 1997, a 21-year old Wladimir Klitschko (15-0, 13 KO) fought Derrick Lampkins in his 16th professional fight. He defeated Lampkins via 1st round TKO. He is now on a 16-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.

55. win

    #15

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Ladislav Husarik

    On December 13, 1997, a 21-year old Wladimir Klitschko (14-0, 12 KO) fought Ladislav Husarik in his 15th professional fight. He defeated Husarik via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

56. win

    #14

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Jerry Halstead

    On December 6, 1997, a 21-year old Wladimir Klitschko (13-0, 11 KO) fought Jerry Halstead in his 14th professional fight. He defeated Halstead via 2nd round TKO. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

57. win

    #13

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Marcos González

    On October 11, 1997, a 21-year old Wladimir Klitschko (12-0, 10 KO) fought Marcos González in his 13th professional fight. He defeated González via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

58. win

    #12

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. James Pritchard

    On September 20, 1997, a 21-year old Wladimir Klitschko (11-0, 9 KO) fought James Pritchard in his 12th professional fight. He defeated Pritchard via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak.

59. win

    #11

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Biko Botowamungu

    On August 23, 1997, a 21-year old Wladimir Klitschko (10-0, 9 KO) fought Biko Botowamungu in his 11th professional fight. He defeated Botowamungu via 5th round DQ. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak.

60. win

    #10

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Gilberto Williamson

    On July 12, 1997, a 21-year old Wladimir Klitschko (9-0, 8 KO) fought Gilberto Williamson in his 10th professional fight. He defeated Williamson via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.

61. win

    #9

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Salvador Maciel

    On June 27, 1997, a 21-year old Wladimir Klitschko (8-0, 7 KO) fought Salvador Maciel in his 9th professional fight. He defeated Maciel via 1st round KO. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

62. win

    #8

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Paul Ashley

    On June 13, 1997, a 21-year old Wladimir Klitschko (7-0, 6 KO) fought Paul Ashley in his 8th professional fight. He defeated Ashley via 2nd round KO. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

63. win

    #7

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Mark Wills

    On May 10, 1997, a 21-year old Wladimir Klitschko (6-0, 5 KO) fought Mark Wills in his 7th professional fight. He defeated Wills via 1st round KO. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

64. win

    #6

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Mark Young

    On April 12, 1997, a 21-year old Wladimir Klitschko (5-0, 4 KO) fought Mark Young in his 6th professional fight. He defeated Young via 2nd round RTD. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.

65. win

    #5

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Carlos Monroe

    On February 15, 1997, a 20-year old Wladimir Klitschko (4-0, 4 KO) fought Carlos Monroe in his 5th professional fight. He defeated Monroe via 6th round DQ. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.

66. win

    #4

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Troy Weida

    On January 25, 1997, a 20-year old Wladimir Klitschko (3-0, 3 KO) fought Troy Weida in his 4th professional fight. He defeated Weida via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a four-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

67. win

    #3

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Bill Corrigan

    On December 21, 1996, a 20-year old Wladimir Klitschko (2-0, 2 KO) fought Bill Corrigan in his 3rd professional fight. He defeated Corrigan via 1st round TKO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

68. win

    #2

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Exum Speight

    On November 30, 1996, a 20-year old Wladimir Klitschko (1-0, 1 KO) fought Exum Speight in his 2nd professional fight. He defeated Speight via 2nd round TKO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

69. win

    #1

    Wladimir Klitschko vs. Fabian Meza

    On November 16, 1996, a 20-year old Wladimir Klitschko successfully debuted against Fabian Meza. He defeated Meza via 1st round KO.