Vitali Klitschko's Big 5: Taking down the undefeated

Vitali Klitschko's Big 5: Taking down the undefeated

As strange and even impossible as it sounds, Vitali Klitschko's boxing career is seriously underestimated. His potential was shown as an amateur when he won the silver medal at the 1995 World Championships in Berlin. Among the professionals, the older of the Klitschko brothers has reached the top of the world several times. By 2009, he had been through almost everything in the sport. Peak, defeats, operations, retirement and triumphant return.

2009 itself is quite busy. In March, the Ukrainian enters the ring against Juan Carlos Gomez. The victory was hard-earned, but still a TKO ended the fight in the 9th round. Six months later, it's time for a new challenge that seems to be on a much higher level – Chris Arreola.

Vitaly is already 38 years old, and a boxer in his peak form is coming up against him. Arreola is 10 years younger and still undefeated in the pros. The American is 27 out of 27 despite not facing any of the best in the division. His style is impressive. His wins regularly come before the 5th round. He is considered by many to be one of the hardest hitters in the world.

Vitali's left straight allows him to control the match with the American star. At the Staples Center in Los Angeles, it's very clear which of the two is better. Chris tries to keep the pace high. Klitschko is faster and better prepared. The opponent was finished off by the power of Vitaly's right hand. Areola's trainer Henry Ramirez stops the fight.

Vitaly wins his 38th win in 40 matches. The Ukrainian remains the heavyweight world champion and halts Areola's momentum. At almost 39, the future mayor of Kyiv looks shockingly good.

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