There are several pugilists who stepped inside the ring of professional boxing after serving in an army. But have you ever wondered that an already established stalwart joined the army after retiring from the ring? However, the former Ukrainian heavyweight, Wladimir Klitschko, has done the same.

Because of increasing tension between Ukraine and Russia, both countries are deploying heavy troops on their borders. Keeping this in mind, ‘Dr. Steelhammer’ joined the Ukrainian Army.

Notably, he reigned the unified throne of a heavyweight twice and retired as one of the greatest boxers of all time.

While enlisting his name in the reserve army unit, Wladimir Klitschko said, “My country is geopolitically struggling, so I am right here. I can’t stand still-and I won’t. That’s why I’m here and that’s why I signed up for territorial defense of the country and the city.”

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“Before our enemies make an attack against Ukraine they have to see we are strong, they have to see how strong we will be, it will be a very painful price for everyone.” 

Reuters confirmed it and posted it on Twitter.

However, according to ‘Dr. SteelHammer’, he has done his duty and left the rest on the diplomacy of the country.

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After this news broke out on the internet, a wave of reactions flooded on social media platforms applauding the former champ’s move.

One of the Twitter users, Ricky Ellis, wrote, “True Spartan.”

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Another boxing fan compared Klitschko to superheroes in movies. He wrote, “Remind me of the Wolverine and his brother.”

“These brothers are legendary…decorated athletes, successful business & have active in humanitarian issues…and now taking another step to help serve their country,” another Twitter user wrote.

Another Klitschko fan, Alex Keller, wrote, “The Klitschkos always had my respect and today even more!”.

However, ‘Dr. Steelhammer’ is getting praised for his remarkable decision. This shows that he was not only a warrior in the ring. Though he is aged 45, when it comes to serving his country in difficult times, he is standing first in the row.

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