Klitschko retains WBC heavyweight title

MUNICH – Vitali Klitschko retained his World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight title with a unanimous points decision over Britain’s Dereck Chisora in a stormy clash at the Olympiahalle on Saturday.

Ukrainian WBC World Champion Vitali Klitschko (R) punches British boxer Dereck Chisora in the WBC World Heavyweight Championship in the Olympic hall in Munich on Saturday, February 18, 2012. Klitschko won the fight by points after 12 rounds. AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOF STACHE

The 40-year-old Ukrainian defended his crown for the 10th time and took his career record to 44 wins against just two defeats.

Klitschko, who spent a lot of time on the back foot, won the fight 118-110, 118-110 and 119-111.

Chisora, who had slapped the champion at the weigh-in and then spat water in Klitschko’s face before the bell, said he wanted a rematch and hit out at the Ukrainian.

“He came into my dressing room before the fight and tried to put me off,” said the 28-year-old Briton.

“The only thing that beat me tonight was experience. I don’t hold back. I keep coming and I want a rematch.”