sport news Semi-pro Ukrainian boxing champion dies on the frontline defending his country ... trends now
sport news Semi-pro Ukrainian boxing champion dies on the frontline defending his country ... trends now
Semi-pro Ukrainian boxing champion dies on the frontline defending his country against invading Russian forces... with president of his local boxing federation mourning an 'irreparable loss for our boxing family' Two-time champion of Ukraine Oleg Prudky was a well-known competitor in the world of semi-professional boxing He competed for Ukrainian Otamans in the World Series of Boxing competitions The 30-year-old was working alongside authorities in the region of Cherkasy for the last three months following Russia's invasion Cherasky Boxing Federation president believes Prudky will be a 'worthy example' for future generations of boxers
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A two-time Ukrainian boxing champion has tragically died defending his country while fighting against Russia on the frontline.
Oleg Prudky, 30 - among a series of boxers who took up arms after Vladimir Putin's decision to invade the country - was working alongside authorities in the region of Cherkasy for the last three months.
Previously though he competed in the World Series of Boxing competitions - recognised as tournaments that help reduces the gap between amateur
