Vitali Klitschko
Profile
Vitali Klitschko is a Ukrainian politician and former professional boxer who has served as the Mayor of Kyiv since 2014. A legendary heavyweight champion known as 'Dr. Ironfist,' he dominated the boxing world for over a decade before transitioning into politics. He founded the Ukrainian Democratic Alliance for Reform (UDAR) party and became a prominent figure during the Euromaidan protests. Since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, he has gained international recognition as a symbol of Ukrainian resistance and resilience while continuing to lead the capital's civilian administration.
Details
- Born
- 1971-07-19 · 55 years old
- Birth place
- Belovodskoye, Kirghiz SSR, Soviet Union
- Education
- Pereiaslav-Khmelnytsky Pedagogical Institute, National University of Physical Education and Sport of Ukraine, National Academy for Public Administration
- Career
- Professional boxer, kickboxer, sports scientist
