Klitschko brothers received high awards from WBO
2009-09-03 18:00       hits 7267 Print version Ñìåíèòü ôîí

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Aleksander Krassyuk © Sumio Yamada
The World Boxing Organization 22nd Annual Congress was held on August 24-28th at the Sofitel Hotel in Budapest, Hungary. Both Klitschko brothers were presented with the award «The Best Heavyweight Boxers in Europe who Conquered America» and their promotional company «K2 Promotions» received the award for the record number of spectators (60,000) who attended a bout between Wladimir Klitschko and Ruslan Chagaev in Gelsenkirchen on June 20th.

Alexander Krasyuk, General Manager of «K2 East Promotions» represented brothers Klitschko on behalf of them and their company in Budapest and received the awards. Mr. Krasyuk made a report at the meeting of ranking commission speaking about achievements of young Ukrainian boxers. Mr. Krasyuk also held talks with WBO representatives on further development of WBO activities in Eastern Europe in close and fruitful collaboration with «K2 East Promotions».

See gallery Aleksander Krassyuk
Aleksander Krassyuk © Sumio Yamada
«I discussed that matter with István Kovács, Olympic champion and former world champion who is a good friend of Wladimir Klitschko and WBO Vice-President Europe. I had also talks with WBO President Francisco «Paco» Valcarcel. Once again I was convinced that Ukraine has achieved high status in the world boxing. It was my real pleasure to receive awards for Vitali and Wladimir to whom I have already passed the regalia. I heard kind words about the brothers and it pleased me very much too. We received high appreciation of our promotional activities – not only our management but achievements of our young professional boxers were highly evaluated which will have positive impact on their world rankings», – said Mr.Krasyuk enthusiastically.

Vitali Klitschko, WBC heavyweight champion gave his comments too: «We have made a very great advance on promotion of Ukraine in the world arena. Due to joint efforts world experts can see now not only achievements of Klitschko brothers but promising prospects of other Ukrainian boxers who train hard these days. Main goal of our company is to get the best results».



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