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10/12/2005
According to the Associated Press, former heavyweight title holder Vitali Klitschko has announced his intention to run for Parliament in his native country, The Ukraine. The elections are scheduled for March of next year. Klitschko was a supporter of current president Viktor Yushchenko when he was preparing for last year's election as well as his country's Orange Revolution. Boxing fans may recall orange confetti falling from the ceiling after Klitschko's last victory, which was a tribute to political movement. Klitschko retired rather than face Hasim Rahman with an injured knee. Today's announcement makes it looks like his retirement will stick. -Scott Shaffer
