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The Klitschko brothers are the 1st true WHITE heavyweight champs since Ingemar Johanson (sp?) held the title for one fight in the early 60's. They are highly educated, multi-lingual, well spoken gentlemen (very unusual in this sport) yet still treated wih little respect by commentators. If the racial situation were reversed, the media would be jumping all over the situation; we all know that. They've accused Wladimir for clinching while admiring Ali for doing the same thing often in his career. Ruiz has made it the focal point of his arsenal without criticism. Racial bias? You bet! Clinching is a part of boxing and encouraged by trainers in the right spots. As we all know, the heavyweight division has been totally dominated by blacks for over 50 years and the lower weight classes have been dominated by Mexicans. Let's cheer on the new white fighters who are suddenly starting to make their mark and let the commentators know how we feel. HELP STOP RACISM IN BOXING! It will be good for the sport--the best man to man sport going!