Klitschko

Klitschko is a Ukrainian surname that is most closely associated with Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko, two brothers who rose to prominence as heavyweight boxers and later became public figures in Ukraine. The name is widely recognized in sports, politics, and philanthropy due to their long-running careers and public activities.

Vitali Klitschko (born 1971) is a retired professional boxer and politician who has served as Mayor of Kyiv since 2014. In boxing, he held the WBC heavyweight title from 2004 to 2013 and was a leading figure in the division during that period. He won a gold medal in the super heavyweight division at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. After retiring from boxing, he entered politics, founded the UDAR party, and pursued urban reform and public service in Ukraine.

Wladimir Klitschko (born 1976) is a retired professional boxer who held multiple heavyweight world titles, including the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO, and for many years unified the heavyweight division. He is regarded as one of the most dominant heavyweight champions of his era, noted for a long string of title defenses and technical skill. He co-founded K2 Promotions, a boxing promotional company, with Bernd Boente, and has been involved in philanthropic work through the Klitschko Foundation.

Klitschko Foundation, established in the early 2000s, supports youth education, sports, and health initiatives in Ukraine and beyond. The brothers have played influential roles in Ukrainian public life, contributing to sports development, humanitarian efforts, and charitable programs while maintaining a high international profile in boxing.