Berlin (AFP) – Wladimir Klitschko chases the 17th defence of his world heavyweight crowns against unbeaten Kubrat Pulev on Saturday with the legendary Joe Louis’ record of 25 defences in the division getting closer.The 38-year-old Klitschko has held at least the IBF and IBO heavyweight titles since 2006, adding the WBO title in 2008 by beating Sultan Ibragimov, before a unanimous decision against Britain’s David Haye in 2011 gave him the WBA crown.It says as much for Klitschko’s longevity as the lack of genuine contenders that the giant Ukrainian has had few peers in the division. Klitschko takes on Pulev …read more
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