Genadij Krajevskij, who fought Tommy Fury in November 2020, has tragically passed away at the age of 37 with the boxing world paying tribute to the 'Baltic Bomber'
The boxing community is mourning the loss of Genadij Krajevskij, aged 37, whose passing has prompted an outpouring of tributes. The Lithuanian journeyman, who faced defeat against Tommy Fury in November 2020, was a respected figure throughout his eight-year professional career.
They also described him as someone who "graced the away corner in the midlands area on numerous occasions" and "was always a delight to be around in and out of the ring." Known affectionately as the 'Baltic Bomber', Krakevskij competed across England in a career spanning 76 fights, with his most recent bout being against Levi Vaughan in Birmingham this past August. One fan took to social media to comment, "Terrible sad news. RIP Genadij Krakevskij a true warrior, and a lovely fella.", reports the Mirror.Although he won only one out of his 76 fights, Krakevskij left an enduring legacy for his amiable personality outside the ropes.
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