September 30, 2025

Irina Sinetskaya, the shining star of Russian women's boxing, has sadly passed away at the young age of 46. The Russian Boxing Federation confirmed this heart-breaking news, calling her “the most decorated athlete in women's boxing.” The news hit the boxing community like a thunderbolt, leaving fans and fellow athletes stunned and deeply saddened. Sinetskaya was not just any boxer; she was a true champion and pioneer. She won three world championship titles, five European championships, and an incredible eleven national championships! She started her career in 1999, fighting in the very first Women's European Cup. Over time, she moved from the light welterweight to light heavyweight and finally to super heavyweight, proving she could conquer any weight class. Her last big achievement was at the European Women's Boxing Championship in 2009. She concluded her career with a strong fifth place at the 2014 European Championships. These amazing wins made her a shining name in both Russian and global women's boxing history. The Russian Boxing Federation paid a beautiful tribute saying, "Three-time world champion and five-time European champion Irina Sinetskaya was the most decorated athlete in women's boxing. Her passing is a great loss for the entire boxing family. It is difficult and sad to realise that she is no longer with us. Our deepest condolences to Irina Vladimirovna's family and friends. Her memory will remain with us forever." This shows how much respect and love the boxing world had for her. The cause of this tragic loss was a burst blood clot. Her coach, Viktor Veselov, revealed that the clot had become detached from her heart, which had not been giving her any recent problems. This made her sudden death even more shocking for everyone who knew her. Irina Sinetskaya's legacy goes far beyond her titles. As one of the first great women boxers, her fearless spirit and dedication will inspire many generations to come. In the ring and in the hearts of fans, she will always remain a champion.

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