Boxing's prominent figure in Russia, the one who made his debut at the Olympics in Moscow, reflects on the memories of the recently deceased Boris Skripko.
Boris Skripko, affectionately known as the "Voice of Boxing" in Russia, passed away at the age of 78. The sad news was confirmed by Fedor Chudinov, former WBA (Super) champion in the super middleweight division, who expressed his condolences over Skripko's death.
Skripko began his television career in 1979, working for Match TV, and later moved on to Channel One and the "Sport" channel. Throughout his career, he covered a total of eleven Olympic Games, often co-hosting with professional boxers, including world champions Dmitry Pirog and Grigory Drozd. His most frequent co-host and friend was commentator Andrei Shkalikov.
Skripko's death was caused by an oncological disease. He was recently hospitalized before his passing, and the report about his hospitalization was made by the Tass news agency. No further details about his hospitalization were provided.
Chudinov described Skripko as the "voice of boxing," stating that his passing was a significant loss for boxing. He went on to say that it would be hard to replace such a professional and person in the world of boxing.
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Skripko's first foray into the world of sports broadcasting came during the Olympics in Moscow in 1980, and he continued to be a beloved and respected figure in the industry until his passing. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and admired him.
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