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Vitali Klitschko involved in political scuffle

Vitali Klitschko was punched in Kiev after a fight broke out among a political assembly. The WBC heavyweight titlist just tried to break up the brawl. (Photo via i.telegraph.co.uk)

Vitali Klitschko was punched in Kiev after a fight broke out among a political assembly. The WBC heavyweight titlist just tried to break up the brawl. (Photo via i.telegraph.co.uk)

WBC heavyweight titlist Vitali Klitschko got into the middle of a political scuffle in Kiev, Ukraine, and was punched in the face in the process. Klitschko resisted the urge to take any swings at anyone.

From the AFP:

"I didn't hit anyone, I just tried to push a few people away," he told television channel 1+1 afterwards.

Klitschko, who last month successfully defended his WBC title, added that using his mighty strength "could have led to certain lawmakers being admitted to hospital."

Klitschko hitting anybody would have been massive news and probably knocked someone out cold, so it's a testament to his patience and self-control that he didn't do anything. Good for Vitali.

Klitschko returns to the ring in December against unbeaten American Kevin Johnson.

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Must have been a stray punch...

Can’t imagine anyone would have actually been aiming for him. Great self control though.

I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘’Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)

by BrianBrock on Oct 14, 2009 12:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Stray punch?

Can’t see how someone could hit a 6 foot 7 with a stray punch square in the face!

They must have some massive cojones though.

by God_is_an_Owl on Oct 14, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That guy is right at the top of my list of “People not the Punch”.

Keep firing Assholes!

Never trust a man with no shirt on.

by Ubernoober on Oct 14, 2009 11:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

seriously

some people talk so much shit about the Klitscho-KO brothers, but honestly if you were walking in the streets and saw those two behemoths walking towards you with the scowl of a russian mobster you would probably defecate yourself

The Dude Abides

by battle axe of doom on Oct 15, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn’t poop myself, I would probably just assume the fetal position and weep uncontrollably.

Keep firing Assholes!

Never trust a man with no shirt on.

by Ubernoober on Oct 15, 2009 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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