Rahman champion by default

American Hasim Rahman has been named new WBC heavyweight champion following the retirement of Vitali Klitschko.

Rahman champion by default
Thu, 10 Nov, 2005 - 19:46

American Hasim Rahman has been named new WBC heavyweight champion following the retirement of Vitali Klitschko.

Ukrainian Klitschko retired after being forced to postpone his defence against Rahman four times due to injury.

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