1983 European boxing champion Pyotr Galkin died at the age of 68.

The 1983 European boxing champion of the USSR national team, Pyotr Galkin, died at the age of 67. This was reported on the channel of the Russian Boxing Federation in Maks.

"We express our deep condolences to the family, friends and everyone who knew and appreciated this outstanding man. The bright memory of Pyotr Yuryevich Galkin will forever remain in our hearts," the federation said in a statement.

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