Vyacheslav Uzelkov

Vyacheslav Uzelkov
В'ячеслав Узелков
Born
Vyacheslav Valentinovich Uzelkov

(1979-04-08)8 April 1979
Died9 November 2024(2024-11-09) (aged 45)
NationalityUkrainian
Other namesSteel Power
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  Ukraine
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2001 Belfast Heavyweight
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 2002 Perm Heavyweight

Vyacheslav Valentynovych Uzelkov (Ukrainian: В'ячеслав Валентинович Узелков; 8 April 1979 – 9 November 2024), nicknamed "Steel Power", was a Ukrainian boxer.[2][3][4] He competed at the 2001 World Amateur Boxing Championships, winning the bronze medal in the heavyweight event.[5] He also competed at the 2002 European Amateur Boxing Championships, winning the silver medal in the same event.[6]

Uzelkov died on 9 November 2024, at the age of 45, after suffering from multiple health problems.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Морозов, Михаил (23 September 2020). "Знаменитый украинский боксер идет в мэры Винницы от ОПЗЖ". Обозреватель (in Russian). Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  2. ^ Blanche, Phil (7 September 2012). "Cleverly hails ace Flintoff's bid to enter the boxing ring". Western Mail. Cardiff, Wales. ProQuest 1038195820. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Cleverly gamble will help him Coyne it in". South Wales Echo. Cardiff, Wales. 13 October 2012. ProQuest 1104266990. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Боксер Узелков накормил винничан кашей от ОПЗЖ: полиция завела дело за подкуп". Ukrainska Pravda (in Russian). 16 October 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  5. ^ "2001 World Amateur Boxing Championships Results", IBA World Boxing Championships
  6. ^ "2002 European Amateur Boxing Championships Results", European Amateur Boxing Championships
  7. ^ Didukh, Oleh (9 November 2024). "Помер відомий український боксер В'ячеслав Узелков". Чемпіон (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 9 November 2024.
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