The Klitschko Dream

This video provides a quick review of how Wladimir Klitschko and Vital Klitschko fulfilled The Klitschko Dream.
When the Klitschkos both turned pro in November 1996, the Klitschko brothers had a dream to one day simultaneously hold every major world title in heavyweight boxing. The dream seemed very far-fetched at that time in a stacked heavyweight division, but with many ups and downs and twists and turns along the way, the Klitschko Brothers ultimately achieved their goal against all odds in July 2011.
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This episode of Rummy's Corner was written, narrated, and produced by Geoffrey Ciani (aka - Rummy).
The Klitschko Brothers' Boxing Dream

[@Xavier0458]

people who say these guys are boring, at least they actually fought !

[@frankjaeger393]

Amen.

[@NyQuilDonut]

It's Wladimir who was boring. The clinching was hard to watch.

[@suiken3149]

They are boring and part of the reason why mainstream's attentions went from Heavyweight to Welterweights

[@baconeggcheesepodcast9390]

Exactly they didn’t duck people

[@scotttyson7970]

Yea really, the guys these days don't have a chance against old school.Hell the don't fight but once every 3years.They are spoiled brats sausage.Make 50million then vacation for 4years

[@Bobo0451]

this guy has one of the best boxing voices I've ever heard. he was literally born to talk about boxing

[@baconeggcheesepodcast9390]

Yes he was his voice makes the video’s better

[@samueldowney2806]

Vitali pounded Lewis into retirement in that fight. Very unlucky to get cut. But credit to Lewis for knowing when he'd met his match and quitting the game rather than take the rematch.

[@jessem_i31]

I've always held it against Lewis' legacy that he never gave Klitschko a rematch.

[@marlonious7650]

Lewis fought Vitali fresh off the couch and almost punches his eye ball out the socket. Vladimir looked like a total weasel for not even fighting Lennox. They both avoided LennOX and this documentary proved why. Rummy did a great job but he like a lot of other people didn't bring up the fact that Vlad didn't fight 🤔 Lewis. They both knew better.

[@HalalMan11]

⁠​⁠@@marlonious7650Vitali was going to fight that night on the undercard so he was still in shape and Lewis retired after that fight because he didnt want to rematch Vitali, not in Vlads control that he didnt fight lewis

[@emmamcgorrin2478]

Absolutely spot on I totally agree

[@emmamcgorrin2478]

​@@marlonious7650you will actually find it's the other way around lewis didn't fight vlad and didn't want to rematch vitali cos he knew lightning doesn't strike twice lol

[@muhammadtaimurkhan1661]

Vitali was an elite fighter I used to watch their fights both of the bros wladimir and vitali all of their fights when I was growing up... Wladimir at 40 was very old to box. I remember vitali in his time would always avenge his bro,s loss. Vitali loves his little bro

[@frankjaeger393]

This current era which is drawing to close has made me appreciate the Klitschko era so much more. No politics and bullshit with these two they fought the best took care of mandatories and upheld themselves as champions, the contenders of their era fought each other and was active too.

[@theshed3641]

Agreed but they did have it all their own way once on top. Wlad cheated a lot, alwys had home advantage, lapsed ped testing the list goes on

[@NyQuilDonut]

Yeah it's not their fault that they were the only elite fighters in the division. Wladimir was a clown for clinching as much as he did though.

[@theoptimusdime]

This is such good historical content for new fans like me. Thanks Rummy!

[@CowneloAlvaroid]

Self admitted casual 😂jk

[@CleanNOTSerene]

Don't be that guy.@@CowneloAlvaroid

[@jamjam7026]

@@CowneloAlvaroidhe said he’s a new fan, learn to read dipshit

[@baconeggcheesepodcast9390]

Yeah this is great content

[@clarkparker4860]

I always thought they were underated because they lacked the commercial appeal. But this was a fantastic summery of their careers. One cannot deny their skills and accomplishments.

[@EverettBurger]

I don't think they were underrated, but they were underappreciated. I think it's due to them fighting so much in Europe. Away from US media

[@omarvazquez3355]

Another masterpiece of a video. Rummy the GOAT 🐐 🤴

[@RingIQ]

RIP CORRIE SANDERS, true hero and dad

[@conflict7269]

For sure that was very sad story

[@NotKimiRaikkonen1]

Yep. Died protecting his family.

[@Alwayswithyou1256]

Yes

[@GeraldBeagan-ee6se]

Very sad, lawless SA…

[@andrewcleveland]

A real man without a doubt. Nothing more can be said about a man laying down his life for his family. I could be wrong but I could of sworn the klitscoe brothers sent money to sanders family. Definitely I could be wrong but I hope I’m not.

[@saurondp]

Everyone likes to say how boring the Klitschko bros. were, but I think most people are only remembering Vlad's defense-first style in his latter years. Vitali I would never describe as boring, he threw with regularity and was always coming at opponents with awkward angles that were hard to defend against. Vlad in his younger days was an offense-first fighter, which left him open to big shots from counterpunchers (like those nasty lefts from Sanders), but again I would hardly describe that as boring. It'll be a long time before we see a brother duo dominate the heavyweight division again, if ever.

[@tonyfrontiero288]

It was boring during their reign

[@tonyfrontiero288]

Not to take anything away from them. I think they were awesome but they didn’t have many interesting defenses during their reign and for how long Vlad held his spot on top it was a boring time. I’m just so happy how spoiled we are now with exciting talent.

[@jessem_i31]

​@@tonyfrontiero288We may have exciting talent, but it's a shame their promoters can't put many good fights together.

[@KOTalk]

You're absolutely spot on here! 👏🏾 Vitali was definitely the more exciting fighter, and in my opinion the better fighter. But holding the world heavyweight title for over a decade is not easy. No matter how strong or weak the division is. We have to give respect to Wlad

[@frankjaeger393]

​@@tonyfrontiero288We got talent now sure but they don't actually fight, this era the worst by far.

[@markross306]

Great history lesson , thank you, for the education.

[@chapman87]

I had the honour of being in Wembly for Wladimir's last night and what a fantastic night it was. Both are criticised for their era but to me they provided stability, regular fights and some masterclass performances. Consider this Lewis v Vitali was organised on 2 weeks notice. Wish the current era learnt from this! As usual a great video Rummy

[@zamolxispagan4087]

do not forget the fact that Vitali had a Kickboxing record: 34 wins (22 knockouts,) 2 losses (2 knockouts.) He was a kickboxing world champion six times , and also do not forget the fact that lenox was to afraid for rematch with vitali !

[@tedunseth3966]

I don't think we will ever witness total domination like what these 2 brothers did. I'm a twin brother and we loved the Klitschko brothers. They Dominated over a Decade. Between the 2 they had almost 30 straight title defenses. Most fighters today barely fight twice a year. These 2 HOF champs dominated a whole ERA. I saw both use an incredible jab and then came the Steelhammer or Ironfist and lights out. People say boring must think knockouts are boring. It was brilliant boxing using your height. These are still the best 2 Champions since Lennox Lewis retired

[@capitalcitygoofball1987]

To bad we can't put the Klitschko bros in a telepod machine and combine them both into one unstoppable fighter. Vitali's chin and endurance and Wladmir's boxing ability.

[@jackslater5886]

Tbf vitali's boxing ability was never a problem. All he really needed was better resistance to injuries.

[@Heavyweight-kh8ss]

These guys wouldve both been great in ANY ERA! Their size and solid fundamentals, combined with their power makes them threats to any HW of any era

[@gibbyg2001]

Love the Spinks family! ST LOUIS!!!! Also the Klitsckho bros and Floyd were the fighters that got me into boxing. Love em!

[@baconeggcheesepodcast9390]

Yeah I love them too

[@J0HNJ0RDAN]

I love it when Rummy comes out with something I didn't even know I wanted and leaves me loving boxing just a little bit more each time.

[@jackslater5886]

People often talk about what a lousy era it was during the Klitschko reign but i think what everyone forgets is that sometimes an era looks bad because champions are too dominant to let any other fighters establish themselves.

[@anthonyanderson9303]

Exactly. It was like that with Roy Jones in the late 90's at light heavyweight. He was just so much better than everyone else.

[@edwinbowles2]

No most boxers during that era were out of shape and mediocre.

[@GrubKiller436]

The Klitschkos lost to Lewis at the beginning, and lost to Joshua and Fury at the end. In-between, there was nobody else. Who else was there? Enlighten me.

[@suiken3149]

No. Most names on Klitchsko's resumes were either washed up, out-of-shapes or never-beens. There was no Fury, AJ or Wilder type fighters, let alone the Tysons, Holyfields and Lewises. The closest Wlad fought was David Haye. And Vitali actually fought an out of shape Lewis and still lost.

[@AlStone2]

​@@edwinbowles2yes suddenly for an entire decade every boxer in the world just stopped trying. Someone must've sent a memo out.

[@johnathantownsley6170]

Wladimir klitschko is my favourite fighter of all time. 🥊

[@KukharyshynOleh]

Very talented and disciplined fighters both of the brothers. Can put vs any legendary fighter and he ll get a lot of troubles, especially Vitaliy. Volidymyr had no chin, but it also impressive 10 years, to maintain reign without legendary punch resistance

[@anthonyanderson9303]

Facts Vitali has a chance vs. any heavyweight in history.

[@URSSKGB12]

Excelent video, Rummy. You are one of the top three youtube's boxing channel for sure

[@denkravtsov6009]

Vitali Klitschko is my favorite boxer. Almost all great boxers have fallen, but Vitaly has never even been knocked down. No one could truly defeat him; his defeats were due to injuries received in battle. He ended the Lewis era and began the Klitschko brothers' era. They became an example for thousands of simple guys from Ukraine and such brilliants as Lomachenko and Usyk appeared. The Klitschko brothers, like Usik, are an example to the whole world that boxing is a sport for gentlemen and not loud women. They behaved with dignity in and outside the ring.

[@martindunstan8043]

A superb breakdown of the brothers Rummy, nice work👍🍻

[@frdrckwheeler]

Two amazingly gifted intelligent punching machines. Wish we could’ve seen the brothers go toe to toe! Watched most of their fights. Both these guys had devastating straight right hands. Their height and reach paid dividends for setting up opponents. Great content sir! Really appreciate the time and effort.

[@darrellhaynes2389]

Big respect from England. We f**kin love you Quazi.

[@chrisdolan9579]

You must make more of these documentary style videos!

[@baconeggcheesepodcast9390]

Yeah we need more

[@WelshChappie]

Props to Corrie Sanders, even though it wasn't given as a knock down, a straight left landed end of round one and Vitali took a knee and for me, he's the only man to put both Klitschkos on the floor. Corrie Sanders as tough as they come and a hero in how he died. He was at a party with his daughter when armed men burst in and opened fire with automatic weapons. Corrie grabbed his daughter, spun around and turned his back to the bullets and used himself as a shield and he fell on top of her and his last words were "Stay still and don't move, play dead.". He then passed away from multiple gunshot wounds and his daughter took his advice and survived. The brothers tipped their hats and paid tribute to Corrie for this when it happened and said Corrie was a tough man and true champion.

[@ARG0T]

Hey Rummy, really loved this one. I wanted to ask though, is there going to be a Heavyweight Chronology of the 1970s video? A rundown of that decade would be fun as hell

[@ShawnFX]

Never been this early to a Rummy video! Also just in time as I got my dinner ready, thanks Rummy!

[@richcastle6796]

Rummy! You are the absolute best!!!!

[@SuperstarDJSupreme]

I've seen every video from Rummy. These are always brilliant.

[@baconeggcheesepodcast9390]

Yeah they are

[@AlTarif]

The 'Fury' era is so much worse than the Klitschko's era.

[@heisenberg6142]

For now but I hope a Usyk fight will change this

[@conflict7269]

Wilder 4 he will fall 😂

[@anthonyanderson9303]

Yup cuz say what you want about the Klitschko's, but they fought everyone worth fighting in their era. No ducking.

[@Eat-MyGoal]

It's not the Fury era. He's a part-time fighter holding a belt hostage while he organises exhibition 'fights' instead of defending it...

[@maxpower2511]

Every era after the 90's is worse. The Klitschko era was very bad. This one is worse than that....hard to imagine.

[@nyquil762]

Wow, I never knew these details about their careers. Thanks for the awesome documentary.

[@Guru-ue2yp]

Said it would say it again this channel is best on KZbin

[@wiktoriaholmstrom9013]

Thank you! This was such a treat! Vladimir is my favourite boxer and my favourite match is AJ - Klitschko. Second favourite match Vitaly Klitschko - Sanders. It's art sometimes, poetry in a beautifully done boxing match. Great work as always Rummy!

[@fasasitaiwo5782]

Good Video and great analysis. Taiwo watching from Nigeria🇳🇬

[@Bowie.]

A lot of us were saying, "You'll miss them when they're gone."

[@greggiboney6351]

One of your best videos

[@samuelmahmud1909]

Great video coverage Rummy 🥊🥊💯 great history lesson about 2 warriors

[@patricksmith3432]

Brilliant rummy love you in England 🇬🇧

[@neilgreenfield3276]

The Brothers were a credit to world boxing and are, today, heroes in their Great country Ukraine.

[@marianogb3590]

Excellent video Rummy, thank you very much. Really enjoyed it.

[@tempestvideos9834]

Thanks again, Rumsfeld.

[@brimcilroy9002]

Vital has never been knocked to the canvas never mind being ko,d, that how tough vital really was.

[@kumaralanka6735]

Rummy's corner 👍.. I am from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[@davidcook680]

I loved watching the Klitschko brothers. Really enjoyed their reigns.

[@bencostello7317]

Fantastic video! Great job Rummy.

[@slaphead8835]

I think Vitali is the tougher of the two. Great segment Brother.

[@dmzabo3914]

Man, those mid 1990's were the great times for the heavyweight boxing fan.

[@Dracbrewer]

🥊🥊EXCELLENT VIDEO RUMMY🥊🥊

[@marcusbingham1625]

Quality piece rummy 👏👏👏

[@View619]

We're really spoiled for boxing content nowadays. Guys like Rummy and others continue to put out quality content. Thank you, sir.

[@jlua5831]

My favorite boxers let alone brothers

[@danielsanchez-mq2gi]

Definetly they're one of the best heavyweights of all time

[@baconeggcheesepodcast9390]

They are top 10

[@someguy7842]

Wlads career ended pretty much perfectly. To think that people questioned his guts.

[@anthonyanderson9303]

Yea he redeemed his character quite nicely in his last bout even in defeat. It's like he had two seperate careers pre-Manny Stewart and after.

[@studio_person]

Помню эру Кличко называли скучной, а сейчас все больше слышу, что они легенды (согласен). Переобувание?

[@paultaylor387]

Nice work again rummy 👍🏻

[@benpearson3564]

Another amazing video. Thanks Rummy :)

[@bpc1003]

Ma! Get the popcorn!! Rummy’s Corner just dropped a new one!!!

[@DrNDJas]

I wish we could have seen a Vitali-Lennox rematch!

[@baconeggcheesepodcast9390]

How do you think it would have went

[@RealJRoyall]

Rummy, I would love for HBO or someone to give you a production team and a budget to do a full documentary on any fighter of your choosing. Open up they're almost limitless vault of film and let you put together something absolutely spectacular. There's never a time that I'm not impressed with your boxing knowledge and I think your narration is just enthralling. Thanks again for another great video, my man. I hope all is well.

[@MrBulldog1965]

The Klitschko Brothers were the best in the world. They held all the championship belts for a 10-12 year span. It was called the K.O. Show!

[@Carolinaslimdud]

I will always wonder who would have won if they would have fought each other.

[@stevecaststringtheory8691]

Fantastic video Rummy. I always thought of the Klitschko brothers like Rick and Nick Bruiser from Super Punch Out

[@Southpaw11]

One of my favorite boxing documentaries of all time Klitschko from 2011 their coach described them perfectly. “Vitali was made of stone. Wladimir was made of Clay.” Both in their ease to work with and durability Vitali will be one of the most underrated champions of all time. Nice work rummy

[@Pietttro78]

Those two guys brought me to boxing...in their documentary I finally understood that boxing is not only ordinary stupid fights as I thought before, but other way round, that its a strategic, tactical sport with a lot small pieces that need to click :)....Nice Video Rummy !!

[@IdaiMakayaPublications]

Great video 👌

[@samueldowney2806]

After all those ups and downs, all that adversity (anyone count how many times the bros touched the canvas?!) only the fearsome lightening fast power puncher David Haye the Hayemaker stood in the way...but then he hurt his toe.

[@TFB97]

Another outstanding video Rummy 👌🏻🔥🍿. Would love to see those fantasy fight videos return, they were great 👍🏻.

[@Rockstar-bq5fm]

It’s funny because Emanuel trained so many great fighters from debut to championship. But Wlad I always consider his signature fighter even over Tommy Hearns (and of course he’s trained so many others). But more so because I believe Hearns would be Hearns under anyone, but Wlad wouldn’t of become the champ he did without Steward. It’s the greatest example of how a trainer can truly make you the best fighter you could ever possibly be

[@anthonyanderson9303]

Same can be said with what he did with Lennox. It's actually crazy how their careers mirrored each other once they each got with Emanuel. Imagine had he still been around to work with AJ, he could have been the next one.

[@suiken3149]

@@anthonyanderson9303 No, he would have went to Fury or Wilder as Manny was high on both those guys. And his nephew actually trained Fury with the Kronk style.

[@FroZoneDeNiro]

Starting it right now…I know it’s going to be great!! 📺🍿

[@luckmanali187]

Best boxing channel

[@geenadasilva9287]

Brilliant video!!!

[@hawk992]

Epic staredown! 8:54

[@WarioSaysSo]

10:48 - I have said this for years and I will forever point out the facts that the Klitschko vs. Brewster (1) fight is nothing but a corrupt set-up fight behind the scenes. The fact that houers before the fight started, the odds changed drastically, despite Wladimir had up till the day before the fight been reported very healthy and observed to be in great condition. The fact that a new team member hired had smothered Wladimir's body with vaselin, when he had claimed it was not + that it has been said that the very same man also had the responsibility of Wladimir's water bottle. The fact that Wladimir during the fight starts out great and is dominating but near from nowhere is drained and his body temperature sky rocketing to levels he is feeling like he is boiling (!) The fact that after the fight there was an investigation by the FBI with suspictions of faul play in the fight and when at the hospital the police requested the urine samples for testings, they are somehow gone from its locked locker - who only the doctors should have had accsess to (?) and no one can answer what happend to them = All shows that there was faul play involved. I don't say that Lamon Brewster was involved in this or had any knowledge either, but there was non the less faul play involved that stole a potential W and resulted in a L that involved dangerous temperings. 21:20 - Wladimir Klitschko was deadly dangerous in his rematches - Samuel Peter, Lamon Brewster, Chris Byrd etc that showed he not only had made his homework, but improved himself greatly. Sadly he was denied rematches against Ross Purrity, Corrie Sanders & Tyson Fury, because no one of them wanted to honor him with one. Puritty is the only man honest as he have repeatedly commented that he was near "lucky" in winning that fight as Wladimir gassed himself out and he could capitalize on it due to Wladimir's inexperience - and that he knew he would never win a rematch so he rather wanted to have that "W" and be glad he had it. Corrie Sanders did not want to fight Wladimir again despite Wladimir was near obsessed with avenging that loss. Sanders never openly commented on reasons why, but it has been said he had similar to Puritty not great faith in that he would pull off a victory a 2nd time around. That Sanders had capitalized on Wladimir heavily overlooked Sanders's abilities and had greatly underestimated him. Sanders apperently could have believed a rematch would have been much tougher to win as Wladimir would not have underestimated him and boxed a smarter fight. Tyson Fury was nothing but a coward and a ducker. He was contractual obligated to fight Wladimir in a rematch, and Wladimir had been obsessed and trained his butt off for that rematch as he was so angry on himself for how poorly he had boxed Fury and by his own words "gave away his championship". But Tyson Fury is no man of his words and postpones the fight time- and time again during 2016 and by 2017 Wladimir just gave up and fought Anthony Joshua instead and in a brave effort lost.

[@marlonious7650]

This proves that the Heavyweight division is no joke. It was 2 of them and look at how much adversity they went through. Great job Rummy.

[@BoxyMan28]

They were good and will always get hate. I always felt Vitali was better, but what does it matter, legends of the sport. What made the Klitschko's so good was their work ethic. FYI Sanders was highly underrated, yes he was a pro but he did not work near as hard as what a pro boxer should work. He was very laidback and enjoyed his social life far more, he loved hanging with friends and playing golf, no disrespect he loved his life and lived hard everyday, RIP champ.

[@t-lawsfitness6044]

Great video bro!!!!!

[@jahkarl7376]

Excellente.

[@J1c80]

What an amazing set of Brothers I really liked ke how each Brother would step up & avenge the other Brothers losses these 2 brothers worked hard to get where they did they both took losses but they always perciverd came back stronger I do think Vitali retired earlier than he needed to for Vlad to be the top Heavyweight.

[@jeepamir508]

Klitschko Brothers single-handedly manhandled the entire division and no one could've done anything about it when both of them were in their primes.

[@thomasfox8730]

I know it's crazy, but I think Wlad has to be in a top 10 heavyweight conversation because we defended titles for so long. Maybe you don't put him in there, but he's in the conversation.

[@lucawulzer937]

Both top 10 hw of all time

[@EverettBurger]

I believe it was Vitali that told the story when they first met Don King. According to Klitschko, when they met King in a hotel, Don was trying to impress them by playing the piano during their conversation. But, Klitschko isn't stupid. He knew that it was a player piano and King wasn't actually playing. So, they walked out

[@weare1388]

really great video

[@stamy74]

Vitali was indestructible and the better of the two brothers.

[@fanalysis277]

Great video really enjoyed it

[@Elnont]

If they weren’t Eastern European they’d be hailed even by casual fans. I heard some try to say that fury beat a prime Klitschko (prime, when Klitschko was 40 and at the end of his career) that’s how little regard and understanding some fans have for Eastern European boxers, especially when wanting to prop up a western boxer (fury in this case). It happened throughout there career, because they weren’t as marketable as other fighters, the boxing media turned on them as it made more interesting headlines rather than talking about how the Klitschko’s just destroyed another great American/British hope.

[@stonesmasher8369]

Hope those brothers r doing ok back on there homeland great video

[@jasonellis9777]

This was a good video. I was a full Tyson era kid. I road that bus until the end, lol. I was never impressed by their European style of boxing. They were good boxers and looking back their achievements are very impressive. Thank you!

[@suitedandbooted363]

People who now praise the Klitscho’s seems to forget they also had their ups and downs during their careers.

[@CorporateSycophant]

Imagine if, after Tyson got out of prison, he hired Emanuel Steward to be his trainer. Dude was a winner and a total boss through and through.

[@lucawulzer937]

My favourite Wlad victory: Schultz, Byrd 1, Botha, Merciless, Byrd 2, Chagaev, Rahman, Peter 2, Chambers, Brock, Thompson1, Pulev. Unfortunately there isn' t a signature classic victory, but a lot of fun knockouts

[@runswithcows]

Fair enough Rummy, there no way I'll grab another half hour's sleep now. 6:30am start it is then.

[@syondlasithole1454]

One notable thing is that Rummy says nothing about the brothers ducking opponents and that should enhance legacy irrespective of how the quality of the division may be viewed.

[@EverettBurger]

Is there any truth to the rumor that Wlad's team thought they were fighting Corey Sanders, rather than Corrie Sanders? Corey, was big, strong, slow, and right handed. Corrie was quick, accurate, and southpaw.

[@tommystilwell9658]

Hi @Rummy's Corner, thanks for the great video once again, just FYI "Propa Boxing" seems to be copying your video ideas and titles..... might want to look at approaching youtube, you are a big enough channel for them to listen to you.

[@roydmercer2019]

I damn well adore you, GC ❤

[@brocklanders3616]

I lived through the era, and watched all the fights on television live. Like most boxing fans, I liked Vitali more. However, I hated how he held up the WBC belt with planned failed comeback fights left and right. He was suppose to fight both Rahman and Maskaev. In regards to Wlad, without Steward he would of never been able to safe guard his glass chin. Wlads best performance was his last one, which ranks as my favorite heavyweight fight of the 2010s. Wlad showed power, aggressive fighting , skill, will, and the heart of a true champion. As a life long Wlad hater since 02, I was first to stand up and applaud his effort and how he went out on his shield.