Reigning heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko of Ukraine clenches his fists during an official weigh-in ahead of his fight in New York April 24, 2015. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wladimir Klitschko used his big jab to extend a nine-year reign as world heavyweight champion with a unanimous points decision over a game but limited Bryant Jennings at Madison Square Garden on Saturday.
Returning to the United States and the Garden for the first time in seven years, the 39-year-old Ukrainian regretted not being able to overpower the American challenger as he outboxed his opponent in an 18th consecutive successful title defence.
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