Former heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko is reportedly in talks for a return.
The 48-year-old hasnât been seen in the boxing ring since April 2017. That night, Wladimir Klitschko faced off against a young Anthony Joshua, with vacant IBF, WBA (Super), and IBO heavyweight gold on the line. The Ukrainian was initially set to face Tyson Fury in a rematch that spring, but âThe Gpysy Kingâ was forced out.
In 2017, Wladimir Klitschko went to war with âAJâ. The two traded massive knockdowns in the middle of the contest, but it was the Brit who rallied in round 11. Following the defeat, the then 41-year-old Klitschko announced his retirement from boxing. While a rematch with Joshua was discussed, the Ukranian decided to call it a day.
Over seven years later, the heavyweight boxing legend could be set for a return. According to a recent report from Daily Mail, Wladimir Klitschko was in talks to face Daniel Dubois early next year. âDynamiteâ is fresh off a knockout victory over Anthony Joshua in September, where he retained his IBF heavyweight title.
48-year-old Wladimir Klitschko in talks for boxing return against Daniel Dubois
Daniel Dubois was expected to face Joshua again in early 2025, but talks fell apart between the two sides. As a result, many, many high-profile heavyweights threw their name in the discussion to face âDynamiteâ. According to the report from Daily Mail, Wladimir Klitschko was one of those names.
If the Ukrainian were to defeat Dubois, he wouldâve made history as the oldest heavyweight champion of all time. George Foreman currently holds the record, last defending the gold at age 46 against Axel Schulz. Sadly for Wladimir Klitschko, he wonât be getting the opportunity to fight for gold upon his return.
Well, he at least wonât be fighting Daniel Dubois anyway. The report from Daily Mail added that promoters backed off the idea of having Wladimir Klitschko face the champion, after seeing Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson earlier this month. While the 48-year-old might compete in boxing in the near future, he wonât be fighting Dubois next.
Is that the ukrainian politician who hides his son from conscription in israel?
I want to see Jake Paul fight Lennox Lewis or one of the Klitschkos.
No thatâs his brother Vitali who did that.
Would be interesting to see Vladimir return but not sure if itâs a good idea for his health.
He left the sport not taking that much damage and itâs risky to go back when you are physically way past your prime.
Paul would have to be nuts to face a 48 year old former heavyweight champ.
Might years different than 58. Plus kilt is 7 inches bigger than Mike
Heâd get murdered.
Yeah and definitely shouldnât come back against guys like Dubois or AJ
Lennox Lewis is 59 years old. Maybe Paul would fancy his chances there
I read the other day the talks of his return are now off cause the mid east money is worried it would come off like Paul/tyson.
You have to admit he almost had a younger Anthony Joshua back when aj through comboâs with mean intent!
Hey jabtouchey,
I was surprised how such a polished boxer in clitshow lost to Fury but then came so close to finishing AJ!
I am not a huge boxing fan but I watched a few of Wladimir and Vitaliâs fights. I would watch him do an exhibition fight for fun. I had a huge crush on him back in the day. 
LolâŚcant wait to see Jake Paul beat both Klitschkos
Lmao
I mean he is a pretty good looking dude
Lol when he started dating Hayden- I was like, âso I have a chance!â I might just be his type.
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