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Wladimir Klitschko's recent New York adventure began in relative anonymity, which was odd, given that he is the heavyweight champion of the world. He first arrived in town in September, checked into the Embassy Suites in lower Manhattan, and made his way about the city without an entourage. "It is such a nice feeling if people recognize you and shake your hand," Klitschko said. "But there are issues more important in life."
He had come to town to defend his title, or, more precisely, his two-fifths share. Boxing's five sanctioning bodies now recognize four champions (Klitschko is the champion...
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