An outstanding statesman and public figure of South Ossetia Boris Chochiev passed away. “The era is gone” - this is how many residents of South Ossetia responded to the tragic news. He died at the age of 64 in the intensive care unit of a Vladikavkaz hospital from the consequences of coronavirus infection.
Former world champion in two versions, Russian Murat (IRON) Gassiev won the second fight in the heavyweight category and won the title of Asian champion according to the World Boxing Association (WBA). In a 10-round match held in Moscow, he won against German Michael Wallisch by technical knockout in the fourth round.
Gassiev carried out several powerful blows to the German's body, after which he staggered. But Gassiev's blows to the head became critical for Wallisch. The German fell near the ropes, the referee counted the knockdown.