Islam Yahyayevich Timurziev was a Russian amateur boxer, best known for winning gold in the 2006 European Amateur Boxing Championships.
11 Facts About Islam Timurziev
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Islam Timurziev was a skilled offensive fighter with impressive power in both hands but had defensive weaknesses.
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Islam Timurziev won the U-17 European Championship in 1999, and the Junior European Championships in 2001.
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Islam Timurziev added the military world title in 2003, and won the 2004 Russian national title, but only after he helped his national team winning the Nations World Cup by beating Cuban Odlanier Solis on points.
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In 2006, Timurziev made a comeback claiming the European title with wins over Roberto Cammarelle, Kubrat Pulev and Robert Helenius.
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At the World Cup in Baku, Islam Timurziev was pulled out by his corner in a rematch by his nemesis Odlanier Solis.
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Islam Timurziev was in bad form early on in 2007, losing in the Russian championships against the unsung Denis Sergeev.
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Islam Timurziev was unable to advance further, suffering from acute appendicitis, thus granting Roberto Cammarelle a win on walkover, and earning the bronze medal.
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Islam Timurziev was regarded as the favorite at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in his weightclass as the Cubans were lacking a star in this class after Solis had defected.
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Islam Timurziev was defeated though by Great Britain's David Price through a knockout in the second round.
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Islam Timurziev died in hospital of sepsis on 31 August 2015, following a long illness.