Lev Mukhin
Boxer (1936–1977)
레프 미힌
- Born
- 1936, Konstantinovsk
- Died
- 1977
- Citizenship
- Soviet Union
- Sport
- boxing
- Occupation
- boxer
Lev Dmitrievich Mukhin (Russian: Лев Дмитриевич Мухин; 15 October 1936 – 25 April 1977) was a Soviet heavyweight boxer. He won a silver medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics, losing the final to Pete Rademacher, who scored three knockdowns before the bout was stopped. Coming into the final Mukhin had knocked out all his opponents, despite two of them knocking him down in the first round.
Mukhin took up boxing in 1951, and in 1955 won the Soviet title, finishing second at the Soviet championships. He placed second again in 1956 and never competed internationally except for the 1956 Olympics.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | 1956 |
Awards and honours
- Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR
- Order of the Badge of Honour
External links
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