Russian boxer Denis Boytsov dies aged 40, career ended after Berlin subway incident

Russian heavyweight boxer Denis Boytsov died at his home on 17 October at the age of 40.
His career ended in 2015 when he was found unconscious with head injuries in a Berlin subway tunnel.
He spent the next 11 years receiving care and was unable to speak, his family said.
He had a record of 36 wins and one loss, and was once ranked second in the world.

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