Background
Klokov was born in Balashikha, Moscow Oblast. He is the son of World Champion Vyacheslav Klokov, who also competed in the Heavyweight category.
Klokov was born in Balashikha, Moscow Oblast. He is the son of World Champion Vyacheslav Klokov, who also competed in the Heavyweight category.
He competed in the 105 kg category. He is 182 cm tall. Klokov also participated at the 2005 and 2006 Arnold Sports Festivals in Columbus, Ohio. At the 2006 World Championships and 2007 World Championships he ranked 3rd.
He lost to a fellow Russian, Khadzhimurat Akkayev by 2 kilos (on the snatch).
Klokov was scheduled to compete at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the 105 kg class but was forced to withdraw due to undisclosed medical reasons. In May 2015, Klokov announced his retirement from international competition.
Klokov recently signed with the Baltimore Anthem of the National Pro Grid League.