Islam Timurziev
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Islam Yahyayevich Timurziev (born 9 January 1983) is a Russia
n amateur boxer best known for winning the European superheavyweight title in 2006.
, Ingushetia
, Timurziev started boxing in 1996. He is a skilled offensive fighter with impressive power in both hands but has defensive weaknesses. He won the U-17 European Championship in 1999, and the Junior European Championships in 2001.
He added the military world title in 2003, and won the 2004 Russian national title, but only after he helped his national team winning the Nations World Cup
by beating Cuban Odlanier Solis
(Olympic Champion at 201 lbs) on points. Later that year he was out with cancer, his compatriot Roman Romanchuk
participated in the world championships.
In 2006, Timurziev made a comeback claiming the European title
with wins over Roberto Cammarelle
, Kubrat Pulev
and Robert Helenius
.
At the World Cup
in Baku, Timurziev was pulled out by his corner in a rematch by his nemesis Odlanier Solis. This also granted Cuba a 6-5 win of the cup.
2007 saw Timurziev in bad form early on; he even lost in the Russian championships against the unsung Denis Sergeev
(19:22).
But at the 2007 World Amateur Boxing Championships
in Chicago he reached the semi-finals among others with several first round wins and a points victory over American Michael Hunter
. He was unable to advance further, suffering from the acute appendicitis, thus granting Roberto Cammarelle
a win on walkover, and earning the bronze medal.
Timurziev was regarded as the favorite at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in his weightclass as the Cubans were lacking a star in this class after Solis had defected. However, he was defeated by Great Britain's David Price
through a knockout in the second round.
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n amateur boxer best known for winning the European superheavyweight title in 2006.
Career
Born in NazranNazran
Nazran is a town in the Republic of Ingushetia, Russia. It served as the republic's capital in 1991–2000, until the town of Magas was specially built as the new capital. Nazran is the largest city of the republic: -General:...
, Ingushetia
Ingushetia
The Republic of Ingushetia is a federal subject of Russia , located in the North Caucasus region with its capital at Magas. In terms of area, the republic is the smallest of Russia's federal subjects except for the two federal cities, Moscow and Saint Petersburg...
, Timurziev started boxing in 1996. He is a skilled offensive fighter with impressive power in both hands but has defensive weaknesses. He won the U-17 European Championship in 1999, and the Junior European Championships in 2001.
He added the military world title in 2003, and won the 2004 Russian national title, but only after he helped his national team winning the Nations World Cup
Boxing World Cup
Boxing World Cup is an international boxing event which features boxers competing in different weight divisions, organized by the International Boxing Association.- History :...
by beating Cuban Odlanier Solis
Odlanier Solis
Odlanier Solís Fonte is a Cuban professional boxer. He won the Olympic Gold medal in Athens 2004 and was a three time winner at the World Amateur Boxing Championships.-Amateur career:...
(Olympic Champion at 201 lbs) on points. Later that year he was out with cancer, his compatriot Roman Romanchuk
Roman Romanchuk
Roman Romanchuk is a Ukrainian amateur boxer national gold medalist in 1995, who later adopted a Russian citizenship,...
participated in the world championships.
In 2006, Timurziev made a comeback claiming the European title
2006 European Amateur Boxing Championships
The Men's 2006 European Amateur Boxing Championships were held in Plovdiv, Bulgaria from July 13 to July 23. The 36th edition of this bi-annual competition was organised by the European governing body for amateur boxing, EABA.-Medal winners:-Medal table:...
with wins over Roberto Cammarelle
Roberto Cammarelle
Roberto Cammarelle is an Italian boxer, best known for winning the World Amateur Boxing Championships in 2007 and 2009 as a super heavyweight and a gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.-Biography:...
, Kubrat Pulev
Kubrat Pulev
Kubrat Venkov Pulev is a Bulgarian professional heavyweight boxer best known to medal repeatedly at international tournaments as an amateur, winning the gold medal in the super heavyweight division at the 2008 European Championships.-Heavyweight with 201lbs/ 91kg limit:At the 2001 world...
and Robert Helenius
Robert Helenius
Robert "The Nordic Nightmare" Helenius is a Finnish professional Heavyweight boxer. As an amateur he won Silver at the European Championships 2006 at super heavyweight...
.
At the World Cup
Boxing World Cup
Boxing World Cup is an international boxing event which features boxers competing in different weight divisions, organized by the International Boxing Association.- History :...
in Baku, Timurziev was pulled out by his corner in a rematch by his nemesis Odlanier Solis. This also granted Cuba a 6-5 win of the cup.
2007 saw Timurziev in bad form early on; he even lost in the Russian championships against the unsung Denis Sergeev
Denis Sergeev
Denis Sergeyevich Sergeev or Denis Sergeyevich Sergeyev is a Russian amateur boxer who won the silver medal at the 2008 European Amateur Boxing Championships in the super heavyweight division.-Career:Sergeev won a bronze in the 2005 Super-heavyweight Russian senior national championships losing...
(19:22).
But at the 2007 World Amateur Boxing Championships
2007 World Amateur Boxing Championships
The 2007 AIBA World Boxing Championships were held in Chicago, United States from October 23, 2007 to November 3, 2007. It was held at the UIC Pavilion. It was the biggest World Championships in AIBA history. The championships were originally awarded to Moscow...
in Chicago he reached the semi-finals among others with several first round wins and a points victory over American Michael Hunter
Michael Hunter (American boxer)
Michael Hunter Jr. is an American heavyweight boxer best known to win the National Super Heavyweight championships in 2007 and 2009. He is the son of Mike "the Bounty" Hunter...
. He was unable to advance further, suffering from the acute appendicitis, thus granting Roberto Cammarelle
Roberto Cammarelle
Roberto Cammarelle is an Italian boxer, best known for winning the World Amateur Boxing Championships in 2007 and 2009 as a super heavyweight and a gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.-Biography:...
a win on walkover, and earning the bronze medal.
Timurziev was regarded as the favorite at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in his weightclass as the Cubans were lacking a star in this class after Solis had defected. However, he was defeated by Great Britain's David Price
David Price (boxer)
David Price is a professional British heavyweight boxer from Liverpool.-Amateur career:The 6 ' 8 Price boxed out of Salisbury ABC and in 2003 became the youngest ever A.B.A champion in the Super-Heavyweight division, he was 19 years and 272 days old...
through a knockout in the second round.