Algirdas Šocikas
Lithuanian boxer (1928-2012)
- Born
- 14 May 1928, Kaišiadorys
- Died
- 21 November 2012, Kaunas
- Citizenship
- Soviet Union, Lithuania
- Sport
- boxing
- Occupation
- boxer, association football coach, boxing trainer
Algirdas Šocikas (14 May 1928 – 21 November 2012) was a Lithuanian amateur heavyweight boxer who won the European title in 1953 and 1955 and finished fifth at the 1952 Olympics. He won six Soviet (1950–1954, 1956), six Lithuanian (1947–1948, 1951–1953, 1956) and three Baltic championships (1948, 1950, 1952). After retiring in 1957 he worked as a boxing coach in Kaunas and raised the Olympic medalists Ričardas Tamulis and Jonas Čepulis, among others. He died in Kaunas, aged 84, and was buried in Petrašiūnai Cemetery.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | 1952 |
Awards and honours
- Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR
- Merited Coach of the USSR
- Order of Lenin
- Order of the Badge of Honour
External links
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