Vitaly Dunaytsev

Vitaly Vladimirovich Dunaytsev (; born 12 April 1992) is a Russian amateur light welterweight boxer. He won gold medals at the 2015 World Championships and 2015 European Championships and a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Career Dunaytsev was born in Kostanay, Kazakhstan, but the family moved in 2001 to Stary Oskol, Belgorod Oblast, Russia. His father is a retired competitive boxer. Dunaytsev first practiced judo, but after two years changed to boxing. He is a student of the Faculty of Law at the Belgorod University of Cooperation, Economics and Law. He is married to Valeria.

Dunaytsev became a two-time Russian National champion (2013–2014) in light welterweight division.

On 15 December 2015, by the order of the Sports Minister of Russia, Dunaytsev received the honorary title "Merited Master of Sports". On 25 August 2016 he received the Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" of 2nd degree.