Tommy Fury’s former opponent Genadij Krajevskij dies aged 37 as tributes pour in from the boxing world

Lithuanian boxer Genadij Krajevskij won one of his 76 professional fights

He was knocked out by Tommy Fury in the second round back in 2020

Boxer Genadij Krajevskij, a former opponent of Tommy Fury, has died at the age of 37.

Krajevskij was knocked out by Fury in the second round when the two fought back in 2020.

The Lithuanian was a popular figure who won just one of his 76 professional fights and had a reputation for being a ‘gentleman’.

Reacting to the news of his passing, the British Boxing Board of Control’s Midlands Area Council wrote: ‘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 posted on X: ‘it is with deep sorrow that we receive the news of Genadij Krajevskij’s passing.

Krajevskij was knocked out by Fury in the second round when the two fought back in 2020

‘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.

‘This moment was incredibly significant for him, as he conveyed the message “Never give up” to the camera. Rest in peace, Baltic Bomber.’

Nicknamed the ‘Baltic Bomber’, Krakevskij most recently fought Levi Vaughan in Birmingham in August.

Boxing MC Phil Seymour described Krakevskij as a ‘great presence at fight shows up and down the country’.

Former British middleweight champion Nick Blackwell also posted on X, writing: ‘RIP Genadij Krajevskij Another life lost because there is no support out there for boxers forced to retire who have sustained brain injurys in the ring. So Physically and Mentally hard