Vitali Klitschko was announced champion emeritus, which means that if he wants to return to boxing, he can fight the WBC Heavyweight Champion without having any fights beforehand. But (right after his retirement from boxing), Klitschko stated "That is something I currently cannot imagine". The WBC title was vacated and later contested by Chris Arreola and Bermane Stiverne. Commenting on his decision, he stated "My focus is on politics in Ukraine and I feel the people there need me". He also added, "I thank the WBC and its president Jose Sulaiman for the support in our battle for democracy and freedom in
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