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Russian heavyweight boxer Denis Boytsov dies aged 40
Russian boxer Denis Boytsov has died aged 40, according to statements from sports officials and his social media page.
He was a heavyweight from Oryol who earned international titles, including WBA and WBO regional titles.
Boytsov won 36 of his 37 professional fights, with 27 victories by knockout.
In 2015, he was found with serious injuries in a Berlin metro station while preparing for a possible fight with Wladimir Klitschko.
The injuries left him unable to walk or speak, and he underwent operations and rehabilitation in Germany and Russia.
His death was announced on October 17, but no cause was given in the reports.
A farewell ceremony is scheduled for October 18 in Streletsky, in Russia’s Oryol region.
Russian boxer Denis Boytsov has died aged 40, according to reports citing regional sports officials and his social media page.
Boytsov competed as a heavyweight and was known as the “Russian Tyson.”
He fought 37 professional bouts, winning 36, including 27 by knockout.
In 2015, he was found with serious injuries in a Berlin metro station and later lost the ability to walk and speak.
A farewell ceremony is scheduled for 18 October in Streletsky, Oryol region.
- Who
- Denis Boytsov, a Russian heavyweight boxer.
- What
- He died at the age of 40.
- When
- Reported on 17 October 2026; the sources do not state when he died.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Boytsov won the WBC youth world championship title.
He won the WBA Intercontinental title and the WBO European title.
He was found unconscious in a Berlin metro station with serious injuries.
A farewell ceremony is scheduled in Streletsky, Oryol region.
- Age
- 40
- Professional record
- 37 bouts; 36 wins, including 27 by knockout
- 2006 title
- WBC youth world champion
- 2009 titles
- WBA Intercontinental and WBO European
- Farewell
- 18 October in Streletsky, Oryol region