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Vitali Klitschko named the ‘Eternal World Heavyweight Champion’ by WBC

By Annie Steward

Today, the Mayor of Kiev, Vitali Klitschko was named the ‘Eternal World Heavyweight Champion’ on behalf of the WBC. Klitschko, who last fought in 2012, has dedicated his time to his political career. Vitali held the WBC heavyweight title twice and never lost it in the ring.

Klitschko said:  

 Nothing is impossible. I was born in the Soviet Union, a big country where professional boxing was forbidden. I would watch Mike Tyson when he became the youngest world heavyweight champion in 1986, and I said to my friends, ‘Do you know what boys? One day I will be fighting guys like that. One day I will be world heavyweight champion... It’s very important to have a dream, and to do everything you can to make that dream come true.

Bernard Hopkin’s final fight this Saturday won’t be the only great card to catch. Live from the D in Las Vegas we will have a great card promoted by Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions. 

The main event will be for the NABF super flyweight and WBO Inter-Continental Super Flyweight title. Oscar Cantu, who is rank number 4 in the world will face the dangerous Filipino fighter Aston Palicte. 

"Palicte brings an impressive record and a lot of experience," Cantu noted. "The road to a world title is a tough one, which means no easy opponents. I am really excited about this challenge. This is a classic fight because of our styles and I am sure we won't let the viewing public down. I am ready to become the next great American champion in this weight class."

Also, we have a fight from Flavio Rodriguez, a young prospect from South Central Los Angeles. Currently, 5-0 with a 80% knockout rate, he is someone to keep a look out for in the future.