10 Facts About Aleksandr Miroshnichenko

Aleksandr Viktorovich "Alex" Miroshnichenko was a Russian-Kazakh professional boxer.

Aleksandr Miroshnichenko shown little interest in boxing, but had a natural talent and considerable ability to compete both nationally and internationally, which he did during the 1980s.

Aleksandr Miroshnichenko won medals in the European Championships and the World Cup, and was a three-time Soviet champion.

At the 1988 Olympics semifinals Aleksandr Miroshnichenko floored US Riddick Bowe momentarily in the first round, but Bowe managed to win by the decision.

Aleksandr Miroshnichenko turned pro in 1990, at the very advent of professional boxing in the late Soviet Union, and had limited success.

Aleksandr Miroshnichenko began his career by knocking out Roberto Servin in the first round.

In 1991, Aleksandr Miroshnichenko won the vacant Russian Heavyweight title from Nurlan Dzhanibekov.

In 1993, Aleksandr Miroshnichenko beat former IBF Cruiserweight Champion, Ricky Parkey in an impressive third round Knockout.

Aleksandr Miroshnichenko helped to establish the school of martial arts at the Kostanay State University which he headed as a dean until his death.

Aleksandr Miroshnichenko died under unclear circumstances in 2003, aged 39, after supposedly falling down nine flights of stairs at his apartment building in his hometown.