A sudden disappearance. This Sunday, December 8, boxer Genadij Krajevskij died at the age of only 37, as reported by Daily Mail. Originally from Lithuania, the athlete, nicknamed “The Baltic Bomber”, was known in his sport for having lost 75 of his 76 professional fights. His one and only victory took place on February 24 in England after having had a string of 67 defeats. For the moment, the circumstances of Genadij Krajevskij's death are not known.
Genadij Krajevskij avait combattu Tommy Fury
In 2020, Genadij Krajevskij stood out for fighting Tommy Fury, British reality TV star and half-brother of Tyson Fury, world heavyweight boxing champion. The Lithuanian lost by knockout in the second round. Genadij Krajevskij's last fight dates back to August 17, where he lost this time by decision against the Englishman Levi Vaughan.
Tribute to Genadij Krajevskij
On Twitter, promoter VIPBoxing Promotions paid tribute to Genadij Krajevskij: “It is with deep sadness that we learned of the news of the death of Genadij Krajevskij. We have had the honor of presenting it in VIP Shows on several occasions. Our videographer, Lee Hogan, was lucky enough to capture his only professional victory in his 68th fight on a Frank Duffin show. This moment was very important for him, because it conveyed to the camera the message: 'Never give up.' Rest in peace, Baltic Bomber.“Former British middleweight champion Nick Blackwell also paid tribute to the memory of Genadij Krajevskij on his social networks, denouncing the treatment reserved for certain boxers:”RIP Genadij Krajevskij. Another life lost because there is no support for boxers forced to retire and who have suffered brain damage in the ring. It's so hard physically and mentally…“
