Two former Ukrainian boxing world champions have joined what is probably greatest fight of their lives. The two are brothers, and they have vowed to take up arms to help defend Ukrainian capital Kyiv. Vitali Klitschko, 50, is current mayor of Kyiv. He retired from glittering career in boxing in 2013, having been heavyweight champion for over decade. He told reporters that he would fight. He said: "I don't have another choice. I have to do that. I'll be fighting. It's already bloody war." Vitali's brother Wladimir, 45, dominated heavyweight and superheavyweight divisions for 15 years. He tweeted: "Destruction and death come upon us....We will defend ourselves with all our might and fight for freedom and democracy."
boxing siblings have joined ranks of their compatriots and fellow citizens in mounting defence of their city. Authorities have already distributed 18,000 rifles to Kyiv residents to defend themselves. There are also images on social media of old women learning to make Molotov cocktails. two brothers have been outspoken critics of Russia's President Putin and are aware of danger they now face. Yahoo Sports highlighted perils that lie ahead. It wrote: "There is immense amount of bravery required to slip between ropes and fight another man who has trained for months to defeat you. That's child's play compared to fight Klitschkos face today."
