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Ukrainian boxer (1973–2022)
Vladimir Virchis
Born Володимир Вірчіс
18 August 1973Died 28 January 2022 (aged 48) Nationality Ukrainian Other names The Hunter Statistics Weight(s) Heavyweight Height 6 ft 4.5 in (1.94 m) Reach 80 in (203 cm) Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 28 Wins 26 Wins by KO 21 Losses 2
Vladimir Virchis (Ukrainian : Володимир Вірчіс ; 18 August 1973 – 28 January 2022) was a Ukrainian professional boxer . Competing from 1999 to 2009, he held the European heavyweight title from 2006 to 2008.
Virchis, born in Kakhovka , Kherson Oblast , Ukrainian SSR , was known as "The Hunter." Large and powerful, he turned professional in 1999 and won his first 20 bouts with 17 knockouts, including victories over club fighters Julius Francis , Cliff Couser , and Michael Sprott .
Virchis' career was sidetracked in 2007 when he faced undefeated amateur star Ruslan Chagaev and lost a controversial majority decision. Later that same year, he rebounded by knocking out European champion, Paolo Vidoz .
In late 2008 Virchis lost a decision to Juan Carlos Gomez . Virchis had alcohol before the match, and he was drunk while fighting. After the loss a disappointed Virchis announced his retirement from the sport.[ 1]
On the night from 27 to 28 January 2022, Virchis' was found dead of suicide by hanging on Raisa Okipna Street in Kyiv .[ 2] He was 48,[ 2] and his body was identified by his wife.[ 2]
Professional boxing record [ edit ]
26 Wins (21 knockouts, 5 decisions) 2 Losses (2 decisions) [1]
Result
Opp Record
Opponent
Type
Round
Date
Location
Notes
Win
19-19
Edgars Kalnārs
UD
6
24 October 2009
Kugelbake Halle , Cuxhaven , Lower Saxony
Loss
43-1
Juan Carlos Gómez
UD
12
27 September 2008
Color Line Arena , Altona, Hamburg
Win
22-9
Robert Hawkins
KO
5
17 November 2007
Bordelandhalle , Magdeburg , Saxony-Anhalt
Win
23-3
Paolo Vidoz
UD
12
19 May 2007
Color Line Arena , Altona, Hamburg
Retained European heavyweight title
Win
14-10
Ihar Shukala
TKO
1
23 February 2007
Palace of Sports , Kyiv
Win
16-11
Marcus McGee
KO
3
13 January 2007
Brandberge Arena, Halle an der Saale , Saxony-Anhalt
Win
21-2
Paolo Vidoz
KO
6
15 July 2006
Color Line Arena , Altona, Hamburg
Won European heavyweight title
Loss
19-0-1
Ruslan Chagaev
MD
12
11 March 2006
Color Line Arena , Altona, Hamburg
Lost WBO Intercontinental heavyweight title; For WBA Intercontinental heavyweight title
Win
27-8
Michael Sprott
UD
12
13 December 2005
Freizeit Arena, Soelden
Retained WBO Intercontinental heavyweight title
Win
12-5-1
Lisandro Ezequiel Díaz
TKO
1
10 September 2005
Dm-Arena , Karlsruhe , Baden-Württemberg
Retained WBO Intercontinental heavyweight title
Win
12-3
Adnan Serin
KO
1
10 May 2005
Pueblo Espanol, Palma de Mallorca , Balearic Islands
Win
14-1
Taras Bidenko
TKO
12
29 March 2005
Sporthalle, Wandsbek , Hamburg
Won WBO Intercontinental heavyweight title
Win
24-9-2
Cliff Couser
TKO
5
26 June 2004
Zorianyi Hall, Feodosiya
Retained IBF Intercontinental heavyweight title
Win
17-1
Balu Sauer
KO
8
31 January 2004
Palace of Sports , Kyiv
Retained IBF Intercontinental heavyweight title
Win
23-12-1
Julius Francis
UD
12
6 September 2003
Palace of Sports , Kyiv
Won IBF Intercontinental heavyweight title
Win
--
Valeriy Klymenko
TKO
1
19 July 2003
Oasis Entertaining Complex, Kyiv
Win
4-3-1
Farhat Chaanoune
UD
8
31 May 2003
Brandenburg Halle, Frankfurt , Brandenburg
Win
9-10-1
Mihail Bekish
TKO
10
22 February 2003
Circus, Kharkiv
Won WBC CISBB heavyweight title
Win
--
Igor Petrenco
TKO
2
28 September 2002
Mykolaiv
Win
27-11
Thomas Williams
KO
1
21 September 2002
Circus, Kyiv
Won IBC Intercontinental heavyweight title
Win
19-17-1
Yuriy Yelistratov
KO
1
23 March 2002
Circus, Kyiv
Won Ukraine heavyweight title
Win
--
Serhiy Ivanets
KO
2
15 June 2001
Casino Bingo, Kyiv
Win
--
Roman Kapytonenko
KO
1
30 April 2001
Circus, Kyiv
Win
5-6
Stanislav Tovkachov
RTD
3
27 January 2001
Nadiya Sport Palace, Mykolaiv
Win
2-2
Oleksandr Myleiko
TKO
3
4 March 2000
Kherson
Win
0-1
Ruslan Qurbonov
TKO
2
16 January 2000
Poltava
Win
1-1
Oleksandr Myleiko
TKO
5
16 October 1999
Chernihiv
Win
--
Andriy Oliynyk
KO
2
24 August 1999
Sumy