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Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has congratulated Vitali Klitschko on his victory in a boxing match against German boxer Manuel Charr to retain his WBC world heavyweight title on Saturday night.

“I am very glad that you successfully retained your championship title, demonstrated your skills, and your individual style in the match against the top-rated competitor,” reads the text of the congratulation.

Yanukovych also wished Klitschko good health, happiness to his family and new victories.