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Viktor Demyanenko

b. 1958

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About Viktor Demyanenko

Born 1958. Viktor Demyanenko is a Kazakh and Russian boxer.

Viktor Leonidovich Demyanenko (born August 26, 1958 in Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR) is a retired boxer, who represented the USSR at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, Soviet Union. There he won the silver medal in the lightweight division (– 60 kg), after being defeated in the final by Cuba's Ángel Herrera. Demyanenko trained at Dynamo in Alma-Ata. He won gold at the 1979 European Championship. During his career Demyanenko won 267 fights out of 290.

1980 Olympic results Below is the record of Viktor Demyanenko, a lightweight boxer from the Soviet Union who competed at the 1980 Moscow Olympics:

Round of 32: Defeated Mohamed Bangura (Sierra Leone) by disqualification in second round Round of 16: Defeated Jong Jo-Ung (North Korea) by decision, 5-0 Quarterfinal: Defeated Yordan Lessov (Bulgaria) by decision, 5-0 Semifinal: Defeated Richard Nowakowski (East Germany) referee stopped contest in first round Final: Lost to Ángel Herrera (Cuba) referee stopped contest in third round due to injury (was awarded silver medal)

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Kazakh Academy of Sport and Tourism
Awards
Medal "For Labour Valour"; Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR
Also known as
Viktor Leonidovich Demyanenko

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Viktor Demyanenko?

boxer

When was Viktor Demyanenko born?

Viktor Demyanenko was born on 26 August 1958 in Almaty.

What is Viktor Demyanenko's occupation?

Viktor Demyanenko is a boxer.

What nationality is Viktor Demyanenko?

Viktor Demyanenko is Kazakh and Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Viktor Demyanenko

· Wikidata: Q2570017

· DBpedia: Viktor Demyanenko

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