Boxing champ Klitschko defends his title

13 Jul, 2008 05:05 / Updated 15 years ago

WBO and IBF world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has successfully defended his titles against America’s Tony Thompson.

Saturday’s fight ended in the 11th round when ‘Dr. Steel Hammer’ knocked out his opponent. It is the ninth win in a row for the Ukrainian champion. His next bout will see him defend his IBF title against Russia’s Aleksandr Povetkin.