Wladimir Klitschko wants $100million to stage sensational boxing comeback, according to big brother Vitali
It will take a staggering amount of money to lure the Ukrainian back to the ring
Vitali Klitschko has revealed that his brother Wladimir will consider a return to boxing… if he’s offered $100million.
The former heavyweight champions worked alongside one another throughout their legendary careers and remain close in life despite now heading down separate post-boxing career paths.
Wladimir is currently involved in various business ventures, however has recently been linked with a potential three-fight comeback deal to fight on new US streaming service DAZN.
Vitali, now Mayor of Kiev, heard about these talks and decided to instantly contact his brother to find out the latest.
“Let me tell a true story,” the older Klitschko began in an interview with , “When the news came that a channel [DAZN] had offered $40million to make a comeback, I called him and asked, ‘What is going on?’
“He said, ‘This is an offer that does not really interest me.’
“When, a few weeks later, I heard about an $80million offer, I called again and asked, ‘What is the situation now?’
“He said, ‘This is not an offer that changes my mind, maybe I'll start thinking about it at $100 million.’”
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Wladimir himself has kept his cards very close to his chest in recent weeks.
The 43-year-old has insisted, although he is not currently planning a return, that he will ‘never say never.’
Vitali concluded: “One thing is certain: No matter what decision he makes, I will support him 100 per cent on his way and stand behind him. As we have always done.
“For me, this is how it is: Yes, money is very important in life. But Wladimir needs no money.
“He has earned a lot as a boxer, the money well spent, he has a good career after the career. The money alone will not motivate him.”