Tommy Fury’s former opponent Genadij Krajevskij dies aged 37 as tributes pour in | Boxing | Sport

The boxing community has been paying tribute following the death of Genadij Krajevskij at the age of 37.

Krajevskij, who stepped into the ring with Tommy Fury in November 2020, was a respected and well-liked figure throughout his eight-year professional career.

The British Boxing Board of Control’s Midlands Area Council expressed their sympathies following his passing, stating: “We would like to pass our condolences and thoughts to Genadij Krakevskij’s family and friends at this time.

“The Baltic Bomber graced the away corner in the midlands area on numerous occasions. He was always a delight to be around in and out of the ring.”

VIPBoxing Promotions wrote: “It is with deep sorrow that we receive the news of Genadij Krajevskij’s passing. We had the honour of featuring him in the VIP Shows on multiple occasions.”

Their post on social media added: “Rest in peace, Baltic Bomber.”

Known affectionately as the ‘Baltic Bomber’, Krakevskij was a stalwart of the English boxing scene, fighting in 76 professional bouts. His last bout saw him facing Levi Vaughan in Birmingham as recently as August.

One boxing fan took to social media to express their condolences: “Terrible sad news. RIP Genadij Krakevskij a true warrior, and a lovely fella.”

Stockbridge Amateur Boxing Club also paid tribute, writing: “RIP to a proper fighter.”

Despite a record inside the ring that saw him victorious in only one of his 76 fights, Krakevskij made his mark through his charismatic personality. Boxing MC Phil Seymour reminisced about Krakevskij, describing him a “great presence at fight shows up and down the country.”

The fighter’s sole triumph was a win over Ryan Broten, and VIP Shows, the promoter, shared a touching video of his reaction to the victory. They posted: “We had the honour of featuring him in the VIP Shows on multiple occasions. Our videographer, Lee Hogan, was fortunate enough to capture his sole professional victory during his 68th fight on a Frank Duffin show.”