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Training for a huge boxing match is supposed to be all about hard work and sweat. Vitali Klitschko found time to meet and greet when Denzel Washington showed up.
Brothers Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko are considered two of the best heavyweight boxers in the world. The boxing community is on constant watch for the next big fight and on September 26, that next big fight could be the belt stripping chance one fighter always wished for. While Arreola is punching his way toward a heavyweight title, Vitali is shaking hands with Denzel Washington.
The heavyweight bout is scheduled for the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California this Saturday. Vitali Klitschko, the current WBC heavyweight champion, is training in Los Angeles for the title bout. Fighting Klitschko is the #1 ranked Cristobal Arreola.
Vitali and brother Wladimir currently hold numerous heavyweight boxing belts. These belts, in addition to the fact that the brothers are both over 6'5" tall and doctors, makes them celebrities both in the United States and their home country. While training in Los Angeles, "Dr. Ironfist" as the boxing world knows Vitali, met up with Denzel Washington for a quick meet and greet. Klitschko was also able to shake hands with Mike Tyson and David Beckham.
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