That's Dr. Vitality to You, Punk

Boxer Vitali Klitschko (R), from the Ukraine (R), lands a right to the head of Canadian Kirk Johnson, knocking Johnson to the canvas for his first knockdown of the second round of their WBC heavyweight elimination fight at New York's Madison Square Garden, December 6, 2003. Klitschko won on a technical knockout when referee Arthur Mercante Jr. stopped the fight later in the second round after Klitschko knocked down Johnson for a second time. REUTERS/Mike segar

Of course, leave it to Reuters to bollocks it up. It should read:

"Boxer Vitali Klitschko, PhD..." That's right. The #1 contender in the world has a PhD in Sport Science and in Philosophy. And this is what he has to say:

Afterwards, interviewed on television, Klitschko said in his faltering English: "Lennox, hi. I know you watch this. And I hope against Lennox Lewis will be. It is my motivation to be world champion. I was prepared to be world champion six months ago. Just cuts stop me."

But Klitschko showed more humility after Saturday's fight, adding: "I promise everyone I beat Lennox. He is a great champion. To fight against him, a great champion, is my dream."

Which brings to mind the following quote from Ludwig Wittgenstein:

A philosopher who is not taking part in discussions is like a boxer who never goes into the ring.

All of which suggests a whole new catchprase, viz. "I'm gonna get dialetical on your a**!"

Comments

[Hristo]

We all love the Russians, don't we? Besides, it would be nice to see a true battle of "brains" over guts.