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LAS VEGAS: Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko are heavyweight contenders straight out of a Hollywood script, though their story probably wouldn't fly on the big screen because even Hollywood would find it hard to believe. It goes something like this: Two brothers grow up in the former Soviet Union and begin fighting in the country's sports programmes. One earns an Olympic gold medal for Ukraine, and both turn pro and develop a rabid fan base in Germany. Along the way, they each learn four languages and earn PhDs in college. Then they go to America to seek fame and fortune. In the next few weeks, both could become heavyweight champions in their adopted land. ``It is about our dream to be the same time champion,'' Wladimir said. ``It's very difficult, not easy. But we're on our way.'' Indeed they are, though dangers and sceptics still lurk along the way. Spend some time with them, though, and it's hard not to cheer them on. Both are massive heavyweights — 6-foot-5 (1.97 meters) for Wladimir, 6-foot-7 (2.02 meters) for Vitali — who can punch, though they often fight with a stilted style of the old Soviet Union amateur programme.
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