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Two Ukrainian brothers — former world boxing champs — ready to fight Russian troops

Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko, left, and his brother and former Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko, right, speak to the media during visit to a volunteers recruitment center on Feb. 2, 2022.

Both won several world heavyweight boxing championships, known for smooth footwork and fierce jabs. One never faced a knockdown in the ring. The other was undefeated for a decade.

Now, after Hall of Fame boxing careers, Vitali Klitschko and Wladimir Klitschko are again on the world stage, united in Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion.

In the days since the assault began on their home country, both have said they plan to take

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