Denis Boytsov
Russian · 40 years old · Died 17 October 2026
Heavyweight boxer nicknamed the Russian Tyson, with 36 wins in 37 fights
Cause of death
Blood clot
Denis Boytsov was a Russian heavyweight boxer who built his career in Germany, winning 36 of his 37 professional fights, 27 by knockout, and earning the nickname the Russian Tyson. His career ended in 2015 when he was found with a severe head injury in a Berlin underground tunnel and spent weeks in an induced coma. He died at home at the age of 40 after a blood clot, according to his father as reported by TASS.
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Live count since 17 October 2026
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