If The War In Ukraine Ends, Klitschko Wants To Return To The Ring: I Dream Of Breaking George Foreman's Record

Wladimir Klitschko (Instagram @Klitschko)

JAKARTA - Since Wladimir Klitschko lost to Anthony Joshua in 2017 and announced his retirement, there has always been speculation of a possible comeback. Not without reason, the fact that the former world heavyweight champion continues to train and exhibits enviable fitness.

His followers on social media have often urged him to return to professional boxing to try to beat the record of George Foreman, who became heavyweight champion at the age of 45 after beating Michael Moorer. Foreman even extended his reign until he lost to Shannon Briggs, at the age of 48 years 316 days.

Wladimir Klitschko turned 46 months a month ago.

After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Wladimir joined the Kiev Territorial Defense and was always at the side of his brother Vitaly.

He may no longer devote as much time to boxing, but the former champion's philosophy is to free his mind when the task allows, as he said in an interview at BILD after Tyson Fury's win over Dillian Whyte.

"I've learned that, apart from war, you can't forget your life. Sport is a part of my life. I'm happy Fury won," said Wladimir, who has not ruled out stepping into the ring again.

"Who knows, I don't want to promise anything big, but if I'm in good shape and, above all, if the war in Ukraine ends soon and on our borders there is no invasion coming from Russia, then who knows?, " he continued, quoted from Marca, Tuesday.

"I dreamed of breaking George Foreman's record as the oldest heavyweight world champion in history. It motivates me to wake up every day and train. Everyone has their own motivation.

"I don't want to break my jaw, I want to break a record. I said it before the war. During the war, it was about peace in Ukraine. When peace comes, we will talk about it (boxing) again."