Denis Boytsov, who was once set to fight Tyson Fury, has died aged 40, with his father Nicolai sharing the harrowing details of his sudden death.
Former Russian heavyweight boxer Denis Boytsov has died suddenly at the age of 40 at his home. His father, Nicolai, confirmed the tragic passing to the Russian news agency TASS, stating that Boytsov suffered an instant death caused by a blood clot while with his family.
Boytsov had previously been scheduled to fight Tyson Fury in December 2012 before withdrawing from the match. His professional career ended in 2015 after he sustained severe head trauma during an assault in Berlin, which left him unable to speak and requiring full-time care.
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