About Vladimir Virchis
Lived 1973 – 2022 (aged 48). Vladimir Virchis was a Russian and Ukrainian boxer.
Volodymyr Virchis (; 18 August 1973 – 28 January 2022) was a Ukrainian professional boxer. Competing from 1999 to 2009, he held the European heavyweight title from 2006 to 2008.
Life and career Virchis, born in Kakhovka, Kherson Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, was known as "The Hunter." Large and powerful, he turned professional in 1999 and won his first 20 bouts with 17 knockouts, including victories over club fighters Julius Francis, Cliff Couser, and Michael Sprott.
Virchis' career was sidetracked in 2007 when he faced undefeated amateur star Ruslan Chagaev and lost a controversial majority decision. Later that same year, he rebounded by knocking out European champion, Paolo Vidoz.
In late 2008 Virchis lost a decision to Juan Carlos Gomez. Virchis had alcohol before the match, and he was drunk while fighting. After the loss a disappointed Virchis announced his retirement from the sport.
On the night from 27 to 28 January 2022, Virchis' was found dead of suicide by hanging on Raisa Okipna Street in Kyiv. He was 48, and his body was identified by his wife.
Professional boxing record
Win
UD 6 24 October 2009
Loss
UD 12 27 September 2008
Win
KO 5 17 November 2007
Win
UD 12 19 May 2007
Win
TKO 1 23 February 2007
Win
KO 3 13 January 2007
Win
KO 6 15 July 2006
Loss
MD 12 11 March 2006
Win
UD 12 13 December 2005
Win
TKO 1 10 September 2005
Win
KO 1 10 May 2005
Win
TKO 12 29 March 2005
Win
TKO 5 26 June 2004
Win
KO 8 31 January 2004
Win
UD 12 6 September 2003
Win
TKO 1 19 July 2003
Win
UD 8 31 May 2003
Win
TKO 10 22 February 2003
Win
TKO 2 28 September 2002
Win
KO 1 21 September 2002
Win
KO 1 23 March 2002
Win
KO 2 15 June 2001
Win
KO 1 30 April 2001
Win
RTD 3 27 January 2001
Win
TKO 3 4 March 2000
Win
TKO 2 16 January 2000
Win
TKO 5 16 October 1999
Win
KO 2 24 August 1999
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Vladimir Virchis?
Ukrainian boxer (1973–2022)
When was Vladimir Virchis born?
Vladimir Virchis was born on 18 August 1973 in Kakhovka.
When did Vladimir Virchis die?
Vladimir Virchis died on 28 January 2022 in Kyiv.
What was Vladimir Virchis's occupation?
Vladimir Virchis was a boxer.
What nationality was Vladimir Virchis?
Vladimir Virchis was Russian and Ukrainian.
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