The Klitschko brothers, boxing icons fighting for Ukraine

They appeared together a few days ago. Vitali Klitschkomayor of Kiev, and his brother Volodymyr they spoke in front of the monument dedicated to the protector of the Ukrainian capital, the Archangel Gabriel. The two showed up together former boxers to demonstrate the strength of the Ukrainian resistance which in these days seems to be recovering positions on the Russian advance.

Among the many emblems of this country’s resilience are the Klitschko brothers. Until a few years ago they were famous only for their activity in the ring. Both boxers. Among the best in their years to become, the oldest, Vitaly, world champion. He, 51, entered politics and has been the mayor of Kiev since 2014. In the ring they called him Dr. Ironfist, iron-fisted doctor, because he had studies and culture, a doctorate and a passion for chess. 46-year-old Volodymyr was nicknamed Steelhammer, steel hammer, now working to defend his country.

On the site of ARTE.TV and the documentary is available below Klitschko – Two brothers, two icons of Ukraine. He tells of the boxer brothers who today fight to defend their country from the Russian invasion when war had not yet arrived in their lives.

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The former life is the viaticum to understand their commitment today: from the story of their father, chief of the reclamation operations in Chernobyl, to their sporting successes. Volodymyr explained to Republic: «I take care of the whole part of humanitarian and financial aid. My sporting past and the fact that I have worked internationally help me keep everything together. I contact the partners who are giving us a hand in the world ». For him, having been a sportsman counts a lot: «Discipline, dedication, stress control are decisive for those who, like us, have to manage a besieged city … Our athletic training allows us to be resilient and stay focused. Physical resistance is fundamental, in the ring as well as in war ».

They both say that willpower is the most powerful thing the mind and body have. “Our will will be stronger than any missile and any bullet“. The example is that of the father. “We try to save the lives of millions of people without thinking about ours.”

Source: Vanity Fair

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