A year is a long time to rest. Vitali Klitschko last fought on Sept. 8, 2012, and his hands have been silent since. He has no lack of challengers. Plenty of them are lining up for the chance to lose to Klitschko or to his brother, Wladimir, who together have ruled the heavyweight class for a decade. Vitali will hold on to his WBC title until he faces a mandatory defense of it next spring, or until retirement.
The reason for his inactivity is simple and fundamental. The champ has no time for boxing. He is 42 years old. As his temples gray, the man has found a more mature pursuit that might lead him to another title. Even though he has yet to announce his candidacy for the 2015 elections, Klitschko is favored to become the next president of his native Ukraine.
