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Two -time European Boxing Champion Ageev died at the 85th year of his life
Two -time European champion Viktor Ageev died at the age of 84, the press service of the Russian Boxing Federation reports.
Ageev won the gold medals of European championships in 1965 and 1967 in the weight category up to 71 kg. He also won the USSR championship four times.
– The departure of Viktor Petrovich is a big loss for the entire boxing family. Deeply decent, fanatically devoted to their sport – everyone who was familiar with Viktor Petrovich invariably spoke about him with great respect. It is difficult and bitter to realize that he is no longer with us. Deep condolences to the relatives and friends of Victor Petrovich. The memory of him will forever stay with us, the statement said.
From 1992 to 2017, Ageev headed the Russian Professional Boxing Federation.
Source: Sportbox
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