He recently underwent heart surgery.
Famous Ukrainian boxer Vyacheslav Uzelkov has died at the age of 46.
The tragic news was reported by the former head of the Boxing Federation of Ukraine, Vladimir Prodivus.
“It was with deep pain that I received the news of the loss of our friend and colleague Vyacheslav Uzelkov
Today, Ukrainian boxing suffered an irreparable loss. Vyacheslav was not not only a talented athlete and champion, but also a man of great heart, who always devoted himself completely to his work.
His thirst for victory, strength of spirit and incredible charisma are hard to forget. Vyacheslav became an inspiration for many young boxers and always remained faithful to Ukrainian sports.
Bright memory to you, Slava,” the statement says.
At the end of March, the boxer was diagnosed with a blood clot in the heart, a blood clot in the aorta and gangrene of the leg. In April, he underwent complex heart surgery and was undergoing rehabilitation.
Among Uzelkov's highest achievements are the WBA Inter-Continental, IBO International and WBO Inter-Continental titles in the light heavyweight division.