Boxing: Klitschko retains world titles

HAMBURG: World heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko successfully defended his IBF, WBA and WBO titles with a unanimous points victory over Polish challenger Mariusz Wach. The 36-year-old Klitschko was awarded the fight 120-107, 120-107, 119-109 to win his 22nd world title bout and boost his record to 50 knock-outs and 58 wins in 61 bouts. “It was great to have Rocky here, thank you for your support,” said Klitschko with Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone ringside in Hamburg to see the fight against Wach, dubbed ‘The Viking’. “Wach really is ‘The Viking’ he took a few shots, but kept fighting on, so respect to him.”

Published in The Express Tribune, November 12^th, 2012.