page_title: Klitschko brothers
section_title: Recognition
hierarchical_section_title: Klitschko brothers / Recognition
caption_attribution_description: Klitschko brothers
context_page_description: Vitali Klitschko and Wladimir Klitschko, known as the Klitschko Brothers, are Ukrainian former professional boxers. During their peak years between 2004 and 2015, they were considered the dominant world heavyweight champions of their era, and among the most successful champions in boxing history. In 2011, they entered the Guinness World Records book as the pair of brothers with most world heavyweight title fight wins. In the years following the retirement of undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis in 2004, the Klitschko brothers would eventually accumulate all four major world heavyweight titles. Known for their exceptionally large physiques and technical boxing styles, they each developed a style that utilized their athleticism and arm reach to break down opponents.
  Older brother Vitali retired from boxing in 2013, relinquishing the WBC world title, and became a politician in his native Ukraine. Wladimir continued to successfully defend the WBA, IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring magazine titles until he was defeated by Tyson Fury in 2015.
  Both brothers hold doctorates in sports science and speak multiple languages.
context_section_description: Asteroid 212723 Klitschko, which was discovered at Andrushivka in 2007, is named after Klitschko brothers.
  In 2010, "Klitschko" postage stamps were issued by Ukrposhta, the national postal service of Ukraine.
caption: Klitschko brothers on a 2010 Ukrainian stamp
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