Roman Simakov, left, before a WBC Asian Boxing Council champion title fight in mid-heavy weight category against Sergey Kovalev in Yekaterinburg, December 5th, 2011. During the match Simakov was knocked down and died on December 8th without regaining consciousness.

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From left: Sergey Kovalev and Roman Simakov fight for the WBC Asian Boxing Council mid heavy weight champion title in Yekaterinburg, December 5th, 2011. During the match Simakov was knocked down and died Thursday, December 8th without regaining consciousness.

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Boxer Roman Simakov is carried on a stretcher after a fight for the WBC Asian Boxing Council mid heavy weight champion title in Yekaterinburg, December 5th, 2011. During the match Simakov was knocked down and died Thursday, December 8th without regaining consciousness.

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