Boris Nikonorov
Russian boxer (1939-2015)
Бори́с Никола́евич Никоно́ров
- Born
- 25 January 1939, Moscow
- Died
- 30 August 2015, Moscow
- Citizenship
- Russia, Soviet Union
- Sport
- boxing
- Occupation
- boxer, boxing trainer
- Height
- 160 cm (5 ft 3 in)
Boris Nikolayevich Nikonorov (Russian: Борис Николаевич Никоноров, 25 January 1939 – 30 August 2015) was a Russian amateur boxer who won a silver medal in the featherweight division at the 1963 European Championships. He competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics, but lost in the third bout to the eventual winner Francesco Musso in a close decision (2:3). He withdrew from the 1964 Games due to an injury.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | 1960 |
Awards and honours
- Honored Physical Culture Worker of the Russian Federation
- Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR
- Medal "Veteran of Labour"
- Merited Coach of the USSR
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q15075503 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
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