Wladimir Klitschko, the heavyweight champion of the world, said that this trip to New York was, in part, a diplomatic mission. "I'm not a politician," Klitschko said. "But I understand that I'm part of this society. I understand that this title that I have, one of the most valuable in sports, is my stage - to raise attention to certain problems in society."
New York Times: Wladimir Klitschko seeks recognition of himself and Ukraine
World Heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko of Ukraine attends a press conference at the Madison Square Garden in New York on Feb. 4, 2015.
