Klitschko brothers sign RTL deal

German commercial broadcaster RTL has acquired rights for five future boxing bouts involving either Wladimir or Vitali Klitschko.

The Ukrainian brothers, who are both heavyweight world champions under different boxing governing bodies, struck a deal that was worth a total of €15 million ($19.4 million), or €3 million per fight, according to the Boxing Scene news website.

The Klitschkos, who have vowed never to fight each other, have been popular in Germany for several years. Vitali is, at 41 years old, coming towards the end of his career. Wladimir is five years younger.