Tragic news: Renowned athlete and medal-winning Olympian, Gleb Bakshi, has passed away.
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Legendary Russian boxing coach Ivan Karandei bit the dust at 80, as reported by the Russian Boxing Federation's Telegram channel. The exact cause of his demise remains a secret.
You'll find the following quote in the statement: "He'll forever be enshrined in the annals of Russian boxing history for his monumental contributions to the sport."
His most renowned disciple was none other than Gleb Bakshi, the 2019 World Champion and the bronze medalist in the 75kg weight category at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Still, there's some mystery around the identity of this coach.
Maybe Ivan's not a household name in the global boxing community because he could've been a local trainer, an amateur fighter, or an overlooked pro. On the other hand, it's possible "Karandei" is a misnomer; other notable coaches with similar-sounding names include Kostya Tszyu, Korobov, and Karpov.
If we're mistaken and he's indeed someone else, here are some other prominent figures in Russian boxing to consider:
- Kostya Tszyu: A Hall of Fame inductee (2023) and former undisputed light-welterweight champion, he was instrumental in gaining international attention for post-Soviet Russian boxing.
- Sergey Kovalev: A three-time light-heavyweight champion (WBO, WBA, IBF), he made a significant impact in the division through his stunning 34 KO wins during the 2010s.
- Artur Beterbiev: Currently, he holds the WBC, IBF, and WBO unified light-heavyweight titles while maintaining an impressive 100% knockout rate (20-0, 20 KOs as of 2023).
- Oleg Saitov: As a two-time Olympic gold medalist (1996, 2000), he's considered one of Russia's most decorated amateur boxers.
Without more context, it's challenging to verify whether Ivan Karandei refers to a specific individual or not. He may not be associated with prominent Russian boxing figures in historical or recent times.
- Ivan Karandei, though not globally recognized, passed away at the age of 80 and was a renowned boxing coach, known for his significant contributions to Russian sports, particularly in the development of 75kg weight category boxers like Gleb Bakshi.
- Amid speculation, it's unclear if Karandei is a misnomer, as there are other well-known coaches with similar-sounding names, such as Kostya Tszyu, Korobov, and Karpov, in the Russian boxing fraternity.
- If Ivan Karandei is not the coach in question, there are other notable figures in Russian boxing history worth considering, including, but not limited to, the Hall of Fame inductee Kostya Tszyu, the three-time light-heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev, the current unified light-heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev, and the two-time Olympic gold medalist Oleg Saitov.
