Denis Boytsov


Denis Nikolayevich Boytsov is a Russian former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2015.

Amateur career

Boytsov has had a decorated amateur career, including the following accomplishments:
His record was 115-15.

Professional career

Boytsov turned pro in 2004 in Germany and won his first 20 bouts with 18 KO's. Later his opponents included Vincent Maddalone and Israel Carlos Garcia.
He has drawn comparisons to Mike Tyson in some circles with his aggressive crowd-pleasing style. He has exceptional punching power combined with fast hand speed.
On 3 May 2015 Boytsov was found unconscious in a Berlin subway tunnel. Due to a severe head injury he was placed in a medically induced coma for seven weeks, and will unlikely return to professional boxing. Ramzan Kadyrov agreed to cover Boytsov's medical bills after his banks accounts were blocked.
Boytsov lived in Germany for more than 10 years before the accident, which was initially related to his boxing activities, as he received multiple death threats in 2013. German court later ruled that Boytsov fell on tracks while being intoxicated.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
37Win36–1 Irineu Beato Costa Junior2, 3:0021 Mar 2015 Rostock, Germany
36Win35–1 George AriasUD86 Dec 2014 Large EWE Arena, Oldenburg, Germany
35Win34–1 Timur StarkUD1030 Aug 2014 Gerry Weber Stadion, Halle, Germany
34Loss33–1 Alex LeapaiUD1023 Nov 2013 Stechert Arena, Bamberg, GermanyFor WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title
33Win33–0 Oleksandr NesterenkoKO3, 2:1515 Jun 2013 Karl-Eckel-Weg Halle, Hattersheim am Main, Germany
32Win32–0 Samir KurtagicUD815 Feb 2013 BC Noble Art, Deinze, Belgium
31Win31–0 Dominick GuinnUD1013 Apr 2012 Lanxess Arena, Cologne, Germany
30Win30–0 Darnell WilsonKO4, 0:4528 Jan 2012 Grand Elysée Hotel, Hamburg, Germany
29Win29–0 Matthew GreerTKO6, 1:2524 Sep 2011 Dima-Sportcenter, Hamburg, Germany
28Win28–0 Mike SheppardKO2, 1:1819 Nov 2010 Universum Gym, Hamburg, Germany
27Win27–0 Kevin MontiyKO2, 1:569 Jan 2010 Bördelandhalle, Magdeburg, Germany
26Win26–0 Jason GavernKO7, 2:0810 Oct 2009 StadtHalle, Rostock, Germany
25Win25–0 Taras BidenkoTKO6, 2:006 Jun 2009 König Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, GermanyRetained WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title;
Won vacant WBO European heavyweight title
24Win24–0 Israel GarciaTKO2, 2:177 Feb 2009 StadtHalle, Rostock, GermanyWon vacant WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title
23Win23–0 Vinny MaddaloneUD815 Nov 2008 Burg-Wächter Castello, Düsseldorf, Germany
22Win22–0 Fernely FelizUD105 Jul 2008 Gerry Weber Stadion, Halle, Germany
21Win21–0 Robert HawkinsUD826 Apr 2008 Freiberger Arena, Dresden, Germany
20Win20–0 Tommy ConnellyTKO1, 1:5119 Jan 2008 Burg-Wächter Castello, Düsseldorf, Germany
19Win19–0 Ademar Leonardo CorreaKO1, 0:5830 Nov 2007 Dm-Arena, Karlsruhe, Germany
18Win18–0 Juan Antonio DiazUD614 Jul 2007 Color Line Arena, Hamburg, Germany
17Win17–0 Sam UbokaneKO1, 1:2727 Jan 2007 Burg-Wächter Castello, Düsseldorf, Germany
16Win16–0 Ondřej PálaTKO5, 1:169 Sep 2006 Bördelandhalle, Magdeburg, GermanyWon vacant WBC Youth heavyweight title
15Win15–0 Edson Cesar Antonio825 Jul 2006 Sportschule Sachsenwald, Hamburg, Germany
14Win14–0 Jucimar Francisco HipolitoKO1, 1:5627 May 2006 Zenith, Munich, Germany
13Win13–0 Radoslav MilutinovicKO2, 2:557 Mar 2006 Kugelbake-Halle, Cuxhaven, Germany
12Win12–0 Hein van BoschTKO6, 0:014 Feb 2006 Burg-Wächter Castello, Düsseldorf, Germany
11Win11–0 Zoltán PetrányiKO2, 2:5813 Dec 2005 Freizeit Arena, Sölden, Austria
10Win10–0 Ihar ShukalaKO1, 1:2525 Oct 2005 Studio 44, Vienna, Austria
9Win9–0 Janos SomogyiTKO1, 3:0028 Sep 2005 Color Line Arena, Hamburg, Germany
8Win8–0 Jerome GuennouKO1, 1:362 Jul 2005 Color Line Arena, Hamburg, Germany
7Win7–0 O'Neil MurrayTKO1, 1:0728 Jun 2005 Kugelbake-Halle, Cuxhaven, Germany
6Win6–0 Vance WinnKO1, 2:0526 Feb 2005 Color Line Arena, Hamburg, Germany
5Win5–0 Ladislav Slezak1, 1:4415 Jan 2005 Bördelandhalle, Magdeburg, Germany
4Win4–0 Aleh TsukanauTKO2, 0:5114 Dec 2004 Freizeit Arena, Sölden, Austria
3Win3–0 Aleh DubiahaTKO1, 2:2916 Nov 2004 Kugelbake-Halle, Cuxhaven, Germany
2Win2–0 Ervin SlonkaTKO1, 2:5026 Oct 2004 Scandlines Arena, Rostock, Germany
1Win1–0 Imrich Borka1, 2:2921 Sep 2004 Universum Gym, Hamburg, Germany