Former heavyweight world title contender boxer dies 'suddenly' aged 40: Denis Boytsov, once set to fight Tyson Fury, was unable to speak for 11 years after mysterious 'attack'
A former world No 2 heavyweight boxer once primed to fight Tyson Fury has died aged just 40, after 11 years of care following an 'attack' in which the perpetrators were never found.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Oct 18, 2026, 12:34 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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