Kharkiv boxer and military serviceman, Alexander Ismatov, dies
Alexander Ismatov, a master of sports of Ukraine in boxing, has died in Kharkiv. He was a two-time world junior champion in the weight category up to 45 kg. At the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Alexander joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine, where he was wounded. His heart stopped at home.
Alexander Ismatov, a master of sports of Ukraine in boxing, who competed for the local club "Lokomotiv", has died in Kharkiv. This was reported by the Federation of Boxing of Ukraine.
Alexander Ismatov was a two-time world junior champion in the weight category up to 45 kg. At the beginning of the full-scale invasion, he joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
"He dedicated part of his life to sports, and later became a defender of Ukraine. His name will forever remain in the memory of the boxing community and all who knew him," the Federation of Boxing noted.
Alexander Ismatov was wounded in the Russian-Ukrainian war, but died at home. The causes of death are currently unknown.