Vladimir Rodionovich Klitschko, the father of heavyweight champions Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko, died on July 14, 2011 in Kiev, Ukraine, following a protracted illness.
He was 64 years old at the time.
Klitschko was unable to attend his sons’ fights.
Although, he lived long enough to see Wladimir Klitschko’s overwhelming title unification victory over David Haye on July 2, 2011, despite his inability to travel.
His influence on the development of Wladimir Jr.’s and his elder brother Vitali’s personality cannot be overstated.
Who was Vitali Klitschko’s father Vladimir Rodionovich Klitschko?
During the 1986 nuclear tragedy, the former colonel, Vladimir Rodionovich Klitschko was stationed near Chernobyl and assisted in the early cleanup of the reactor’s meltdown.
His condition was linked to the disaster, which afflicted many people in the area.
Who was Vladimir Rodionovich married to and his kids?
Klitschko is survived by his wife, Nadeshda, his sons and three grandchildren.
Vladimir Rodionovich cause of death
The former colonel in the Soviet Union’s air force died of lymph node cancer.
