Tributes are pouring in after boxer Genadij Krajevskij died aged just 37.
The Lithuanian player, who lost to Tommy Fury four years ago, was well-loved by British fans during his eight-year professional career.
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Genadij Krajevskij was extremely respected on the fight scene Credit: BT Sport
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The Lithuanian faced Tommy Fury four years ago Credit: BT Sport
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Krakowski poses with Bradley Cousins after their fight in November 2022 Credit: Getty
Messages of condolence poured in, along with praise and affection for the way the “true warrior” from Merseyside conducted himself in the ring.
Fans called him “one of the fighting game’s true characters” and a “lovely guy.”
The British Midlands Board of Control announced: “The Baltic Bomber has graced the away corner in the Midlands on a number of occasions.
“He was always a pleasure to be in and out of the ring.”
VIPBoxing Promotions said they received the news of Krakevski’s death with “deep sadness.”
They added: “We’ve had the honor of presenting him several times in VIP shows.”
Licensed boxing MC Phil Seymour described Krakowski as “a big presence at fight shows around the country”.
Stockbridge Amateur Boxing Club wrote: “RIP to a true fighter.”
And respected judge Mark Lyson announced: “Terribly sad news, RIP Gennady Krajevskiy is a true warrior and a wonderful guy.”
Krakevskij has taken on notable names such as Bradley Rea, Macauley MacGowan and Gerome Warburton during his long career.
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Although he lost 75 of his 76 matches, he was only stopped nine times.
Love Island star Fury stopped him in two rounds in their contest at BT Sport Studios in Stratford four years ago.
Krakowski’s last fight was a four-round loss to 26-year-old Midlander Levi Vaughan in August of this year.
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Krajevski was known as a ‘big presence’ on fight nights Credit: BT Sport
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