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Ukrainian heavyweight boxer and leader of the UDAR Party Vitali Klitschko has said that he intends to finish his boxing career soon.

"My sports career is nearing completion, but sports have always had a place in my heart, and they always will have!" Klitschko said during an online conference on Facebook.

Vitali Klitschko and his brother Wladimir Klitschko currently hold all five of the most prestigious boxing titles. Wladimir is WBO, IBF and IBO world heavyweight champion. Vitali is WBC world heavyweight champion.

Vitali Klitschko is also a member of Kyiv City Council. He has twice run for mayor of Kyiv.