Eduard Zakharov | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 January 1975 |
| Died | 13 May 1997 (1997-05-14) (aged 22) Ukhta, Respublika Komi, Russia |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | 150 lb (68 kg) |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Eduard Zakharov (Russian:Эдуард Фёдорович Захаров; 10 January 1975 – 13 May 1997),[1] with the full nameEduard Fyodorovich Zakharov, was a maleboxer fromRussia. He represented his native country at the1996 Summer Olympics inAtlanta, Georgia, where he was stopped in the quarterfinals of the men's light-welterweight division (– 63,5 kg) by Cuba's eventual gold medalistHéctor Vinent.
During his career, he fought 295 fights, won 265, and achieved 22 wins in 28 fights internationally.[2]
On 13 May 1997 Zakharov died from stab wounds in Ukhta,[3] at the age of 22.[4]
In 2024 the Martial Arts Center named after Eduard Zakharov opened in Ukhta. The name was chosen by the residents of the city.[4]
The annual All-Russian boxing tournament "Memorial of the Master of Sports of the international class E. Zakharov" is held in Ukhta.[4]
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