Denis Boytsov

Denis Boytsov
Boytsov in 2014
Personal information
NationalityRussian
BornDenis Nikolayevich Boytsov
(1986-02-14)14 February 1986
Oryol, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Died17 October 2026(2026-10-17) (aged 40)
Berlin, Germany
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
WeightHeavyweight
Boxing career
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights37
Wins36
Win by KO27
Losses1
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  Russia
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place2004 JejuSuper-heavyweight

Denis Nikolayevich Boytsov (Russian: Денис Николаевич Бойцов; 14 February 1986 – 17 October 2026) was a Russian professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2015.

Early life

Denis Boytsov was born in Oryol, on 14 February 1986.

Amateur career

Boytsov had a decorated amateur career, including the following accomplishments:

His record was 115-15.

Professional career

Boytsov turned pro in 2004 in Germany and won his first 20 bouts with 18 KOs. Later his opponents included Vincent Maddalone and Israel Carlos Garcia.

Personal life

On 3 May 2015, Boytsov was found unconscious in a Berlin subway tunnel. Due to a severe head injury, he was placed in a medically induced coma for seven weeks, and retired from professional boxing. Ramzan Kadyrov agreed to cover Boytsov's medical bills after his bank accounts were blocked.

Boytsov lived in Germany for more than 10 years before the accident, which was initially related to his boxing activities, as he received multiple death threats in 2013. A German court later ruled that Boytsov fell on tracks while being intoxicated.

Death

Boytsov's death, at the age of 40, was announced on 17 October 2026.

Professional boxing record

37 fights 36 wins 1 loss
By knockout 27 0
By decision 9 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
37 Win 36–1 Irineu Beato Costa Junior RTD 2 (10), 3:00 21 Mar 2015 Rostock, Germany
36 Win 35–1 George Arias UD 8 6 Dec 2014 Large EWE Arena, Oldenburg, Germany
35 Win 34–1 Timur Stark UD 10 30 Aug 2014 Gerry Weber Stadion, Halle, Germany
34 Loss 33–1 Alex Leapai UD 10 23 Nov 2013 Stechert Arena, Bamberg, Germany For WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title
33 Win 33–0 Oleksandr Nesterenko KO 3 (8), 2:15 15 Jun 2013 Karl-Eckel-Weg Halle, Hattersheim am Main, Germany
32 Win 32–0 Samir Kurtagic UD 8 15 Feb 2013 BC Noble Art, Deinze, Belgium
31 Win 31–0 Dominick Guinn UD 10 13 Apr 2012 Lanxess Arena, Cologne, Germany
30 Win 30–0 Darnell Wilson KO 4 (8), 0:45 28 Jan 2012 Grand Elysée Hotel, Hamburg, Germany
29 Win 29–0 Matthew Greer TKO 6 (8), 1:25 24 Sep 2011 Dima-Sportcenter, Hamburg, Germany
28 Win 28–0 Mike Sheppard KO 2 (8), 1:18 19 Nov 2010 Universum Gym, Hamburg, Germany
27 Win 27–0 Kevin Montiy KO 2 (10), 1:56 9 Jan 2010 Bördelandhalle, Magdeburg, Germany
26 Win 26–0 Jason Gavern KO 7 (10), 2:08 10 Oct 2009 StadtHalle, Rostock, Germany
25 Win 25–0 Taras Bidenko TKO 6 (12), 2:00 6 Jun 2009 König Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, Germany Retained WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title;
Won vacant WBO European heavyweight title
24 Win 24–0 Israel Garcia TKO 2 (12), 2:17 7 Feb 2009 StadtHalle, Rostock, Germany Won vacant WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title
23 Win 23–0 Vinny Maddalone UD 8 15 Nov 2008 Burg-Wächter Castello, Düsseldorf, Germany
22 Win 22–0 Fernely Feliz UD 10 5 Jul 2008 Gerry Weber Stadion, Halle, Germany
21 Win 21–0 Robert Hawkins UD 8 26 Apr 2008 Freiberger Arena, Dresden, Germany
20 Win 20–0 Tommy Connelly TKO 1 (8), 1:51 19 Jan 2008 Burg-Wächter Castello, Düsseldorf, Germany
19 Win 19–0 Ademar Leonardo Correa KO 1 (8), 0:58 30 Nov 2007 Dm-Arena, Karlsruhe, Germany
18 Win 18–0 Juan Antonio Diaz UD 6 14 Jul 2007 Color Line Arena, Hamburg, Germany
17 Win 17–0 Sam Ubokane KO 1 (8), 1:27 27 Jan 2007 Burg-Wächter Castello, Düsseldorf, Germany
16 Win 16–0 Ondřej Pála TKO 5 (10), 1:16 9 Sep 2006 Bördelandhalle, Magdeburg, Germany Won vacant WBC Youth heavyweight title
15 Win 15–0 Edson Cesar Antonio UD 8 25 Jul 2006 Sportschule Sachsenwald, Hamburg, Germany
14 Win 14–0 Jucimar Francisco Hipolito KO 1 (6), 1:56 27 May 2006 Zenith, Munich, Germany
13 Win 13–0 Radoslav Milutinovic KO 2 (6), 2:55 7 Mar 2006 Kugelbake-Halle, Cuxhaven, Germany
12 Win 12–0 Hein van Bosch TKO 6 (6), 0:01 4 Feb 2006 Burg-Wächter Castello, Düsseldorf, Germany
11 Win 11–0 Zoltán Petrányi KO 2 (6), 2:58 13 Dec 2005 Freizeit Arena, Sölden, Austria
10 Win 10–0 Ihar Shukala KO 1 (4), 1:25 25 Oct 2005 Studio 44, Vienna, Austria
9 Win 9–0 János Somogyi TKO 1 (4), 3:00 28 Sep 2005 Color Line Arena, Hamburg, Germany
8 Win 8–0 Jerome Guennou KO 1 (4), 1:36 2 Jul 2005 Color Line Arena, Hamburg, Germany
7 Win 7–0 O'Neil Murray TKO 1 (4), 1:07 28 Jun 2005 Kugelbake-Halle, Cuxhaven, Germany
6 Win 6–0 Vance Winn KO 1 (4), 2:05 26 Feb 2005 Color Line Arena, Hamburg, Germany
5 Win 5–0 Ladislav Slezak KO 1 (4), 1:44 15 Jan 2005 Bördelandhalle, Magdeburg, Germany
4 Win 4–0 Aleh Tsukanau TKO 2 (4), 0:51 14 Dec 2004 Freizeit Arena, Sölden, Austria
3 Win 3–0 Aleh Dubiaha TKO 1 (4), 2:29 16 Nov 2004 Kugelbake-Halle, Cuxhaven, Germany
2 Win 2–0 Ervin Slonka TKO 1 (4), 2:50 26 Oct 2004 Scandlines Arena, Rostock, Germany
1 Win 1–0 Imrich Borka TKO 1 (4), 2:29 21 Sep 2004 Universum Gym, Hamburg, Germany

References

  1. ↑ "5 самых лучших боев Дениса Бойцова (видео)". sovsport.ru. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  2. 1 2 Рамзан Кадыров возьмет на себя расходы на лечение боксера Дениса Бойцова. tass.ru. 23 October 2015
  3. ↑ Russian boxer Denis Boytsov in coma after Berlin subway incident. Associated Press via ESPN. 12 May 2015
  4. ↑ Умер боксер Денис Бойцов (in Russian)