Kiltschko is Ukranian, but he was born in Kazakhstan, also home to Borat. So when he ran into Sasha Baron Cohen and his wife Isla Fisher in a Los Angeles restaurant last week, he thought he might have a little fun with the guy.

According to The Daily Star, Klitschko said: “As he walked past me I turned to face him and said, ‘Hey, I think you are an arsehole for what you said about Kazakhstan’. Unbelievably, he started to defend himself – but before he could continue I stood up and was towering over him. I said, ‘I have broken people’s necks for less than what you have done.'"

“He looked frightened – like he had picked a fight with the wrong man. And then I owned up and told him I really think his Borat character is amazing. He looked pretty relieved!”

We hope Klitschko sold the "character is amazing" line hard, because, well, Isla Fisher is far too lovely and hilarious to have to deal with her husband urinating himself in her presence. Though we would understand.

See? Kazakhs Do Have a Sense of Humor [KZ Blog]

Klitschko's win brings him a second heavyweight title, and control of the division. Although he didn't end it with his traditional knockout, the fight followed a familiar pattern. Wily Wlad refused to unleash a right hand in the first half of the fight, but his punishing jab found itself a home on Ibragimov's head. The challenger was never able to work his way inside because Klitschko was directing him all over the ring. The champ's stance and jab dictated the fight all the way until the end.

I'm still more than a little pissed that we didn't get to see Duddy fight on the undercard. Kelly Pavlik's next opponent showed once again why people believe he'll put up such a good fight. The Irish fighter who's found a home in New York received a pretty vicious cut over his left eye, but he fought on to win on the judge's cards.

Further Reading: Klitschko Wins Unanimous Decision In Dull Match

Thanks for that nugget, Wlad.

I'll have more on tonight's festivities...tonight.

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