Klitschko regains WBC crown

Vitali Klitschko (right) defeated Nigerian Samuel Peter to win back the WBC heavyweight title on Saturday, three years after injury forced him into retirement. Peter decided not to continue at the end of round eight. Klitschko's win means he and...

Vitali Klitschko (right) defeated Nigerian Samuel Peter to win back the WBC heavyweight title on Saturday, three years after injury forced him into retirement. Peter decided not to continue at the end of round eight. Klitschko's win means he and younger brother Wladimir are the first siblings to simultaneously hold versions of the world heavyweight title. Wladimir is the IBF and WBO champion.

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