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8:49AM | posted by PIX 11 News | February 27, 2008 | comments: 0

Wladimir Klitschko Would Let You Hit Him For Charity

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Boxing Champion Wladimir Klitschko stopped by LIVE. Wladimir offered fans a chance to enter the ring with him at Madison Square Garden by making their own donations to The Laureus Sport For Good Foundation and then having their names embroidered on the scarlet colored robe he will wear into the ring on the 23rd.

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That robe will also be auctioned off in the spring to benefit The Laureus Sport For Good Foundation, USA. 2,000 Over 2,000 people will be in Wladimir’s and Laureus’ corner Saturday night. About Laureus: The Laureus World Sports Academy is a collection of 43 iconic retired athletes who volunteer their time to raise funds and draw attention to programs around the world that address social issues through the common language of sports.

There are currently 50 programs globally which receive grants from Laureus in countries ranging from Sierra Leone, China and Cambodia to England, Brazil and the United States. The Academy is supported in its efforts by the Laureus Friends & Ambassadors – a group of active and retired athletes using their influence to highlight the plight of underprivileged children. WK and his brother VK volunteered their services as Laureus Friends and Ambassadors two years ago.
For more information, log on to www.klitschko.com

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