Rufat Riskiyev, the 1974 world champion and Olympic silver medallist, has passed away at the age of 76. A pioneer of Uzbek boxing, he left a lasting legacy inside the ring and remained a dedicated member of the global Boxing Family throughout his life. Riskiyev made history in 1974 by winning middleweight gold at the inaugural World Boxing Championships in Havana, Cuba, becoming the first Uzbek boxer to win a world title. Two years later, he cap…
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