Klitschko Admits Steroid Use

Vitali Klitschko, who defends his WBC heavyweight title against Danny Williams on Dec 11, has admitted to having used steroids earlier in his career. In 1996, Klitschko was preparing to represent the Ukraine in the Atlanta Olympics but was tossed off the team after testing positive for a banned substance. Vitali had planned to compete at super-heavyweight while his younger brother, Wladimir, would fight at heavyweight. Wladimir took over the super-heavyweight slot and won the gold medal. Both Klitschkos have been tested routinely for banned substances throughout their professional careers and have always been clean.