Wladimir Klitschko retires to end hopes of Anthony Joshua rematch

Former heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko announced his retirement from boxing on August 3, ruling out a rematch with Briton Anthony Joshua. The 41-year-old Ukrainian was knocked out by Joshua in the 11th round at Wembley Stadium in April.

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• August 3, 2017 21:08 IST

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Former heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko announced his retirement from boxing on August 3, ruling out a rematch with Briton Anthony Joshua. The 41-year-old Ukrainian was knocked out by Joshua in the 11th round at Wembley Stadium in April.