Vitali Klitschko between Ukraine and the European Union. He sees the European Union as Ukraine's "model for [Ukraine's] future political and economic development." He believes former President Viktor Yanukovych and his government were "deliberately destroying the integration (into Europe) prospects of Ukraine" and that Ukrainian politicians have no right to let them "rule after 2014". Klitschko is also in favour of NATO-Ukraine cooperation. Klitschko's main concern is social standards and the economy of Ukraine. He believes "the issue of language is not the top priority". Klitschko wants less corruption and more transparency in Ukrainian politics. He also advocates lower taxes to stimulate
Vitali Klitschko vs. Dereck Chisora Vitali Klitschko vs. Dereck Chisora Vitali Klitschko vs. Dereck Chisora billed as Showdown in Munich was a heavyweight championship fight for the WBC title. The bout took place at the Olympiahalle in Munich, Germany on 18 February 2012. Klitschko won via a unanimous points decision after the full twelve rounds to retain his title. Vitali Klitschko had first become a heavyweight champion in 1999, when he picked up the WBO title for knocking out Herbie Hide. In his third defence against Chris Byrd, Klitschko was forced to retire from the fight with a shoulder injury at the end of the