Victor Ageyev: biography of the athlete

In Soviet times, physical culture and sportspaid close attention. It's no secret that at that time in the Union there simply was not such a thing as a professional sportsman. Nevertheless, for all the years of the existence of the communist system, the world has recognized many boxers who, with their achievements, have proved that not a name paints a person, but his diligence, diligence and to some extent a talent. We will talk about one of these "diamonds" in this article. The name of this person is Victor Ageyev.

Birth and childhood of an athlete

The future champion was born on July 7, 1941 in Moscow. It is worth noting that in his youth Victor Ageyev was a pretty hooligan boy and was considered a thunderstorm of many of the city's courtyards. However, already at the age of 13, life brought him with a remarkable man - Vadim Frolovich Konkov, who was able to lead the guy into boxing and took him under his coaching care.

Training and speaking

Skating was an outstanding mentor. It was largely thanks to him that Victor Ageyev was able to become the champion of the capital, and a little later - of the whole Union (and fourfold). In 1960, the boxer launched his victorious series, consisting of 34 international matches. In 1965 and 1967 he was able to become the champion of Europe.

Prison term

In 1968, the sports star Ageev died out. This is due to the fact that he was expelled from the team and deprived of the title of master of sports. All the blame - a drunken brawl, which occurred near the restaurant "Metropol".

But even this situation did not change the attitude towardslife of the most talented boxer. Three years later, Victor Ageyev again becomes involved in a criminal situation, which did not allow him eventually to get to the Olympic Games in Mexico City. This time the athlete beat a police officer, for which he made a criminal record, which, incidentally, is not surprising, since the victim was the captain. At the same time, the Ministry of Internal Affairs officer suffered serious injuries: a concussion and a fractured nose.

In prison, the former European boxing champion also did notwas an exemplary prisoner. He managed to earn another term. And it happened as follows. While serving his sentence, Ageyev received a message that his father had died. Victor appealed to the leadership of the colony with a request to let him go to the funeral, but as a result received a negative answer, and left the colony on his own. In order to somehow minimize the punishment for this misdemeanor, Viktor Petrovich Ageev tried to feign trauma to the head in order to go to the hospital, and not be back on the bunk. But the destiny of the villain here also threw him a step: the investigator, who was leading his case, turned out to be a fighter in the past, who could not reach any significant heights in sport. It was he who unrolled the case in such a way that Ageyev again received a term.

In addition, while in prison VictorAgeyev repeatedly found himself on the verge of life and death: he was beaten with montages, tried to kill him in a "funnel" filled with people, and one day he almost died of hypothermia.

The long-awaited release to freedom

In the spring of 1975 Victor Petrovich Ageev becamefree already on legal grounds. Unfortunately, the conviction closed the former athlete's way to Moscow - his residence permit in the capital was revoked. But, using his connections, he still managed to get the coveted stamp in the passport, which confirmed the right of his residence in the White-stone.

Career mentor athletes

Ageyev as a boxing coach became at leastknown, than when he was an active fighter. It traced a philosophical mindset and a similar approach to business. Thanks to his experience and knowledge, Viktor Petrovich was able to prepare a whole pleiad of outstanding boxers. His track record caused envy among many of his colleagues in the shop.

Immediately note that he worked Victor Ageevnot with every fighter. On the assurance of contemporaries, there was such a feeling that he selected people not according to physical data, but by moral-volitional quality.

Pupils of the hero of the article remember that ViktorPetrovich Ageyev is a boxing coach who regularly checked wards for fortress and fortitude. So, one day he personally poured champagne to his athletes and allowed to drink. And when the guys took the contents of the glasses inside, the mentor began to beat them mercilessly. In his opinion, such a check should convince them that one should not step aside from his path, and to engage in boxing means completely giving up alcohol and tobacco products.

Today's Day

In the past Viktor Ageyev is a boxer of unbending willand colossal physical strength. Today, this man is the president of the Federation of Professional Boxing of Russia. He is also one of the leaders of the World Boxing Association, has an impact on the development of the Pan Asian boxing association.

But on this Viktor Petrovich did not stop. Under his direct influence in the city of Balashikha (Moscow region) was established a sports club in his name, in which more than a hundred young athletes train free of charge. The boxing hall is equipped with the latest technology and has the most up-to-date inventory. There is also a gym and a rehabilitation and rehabilitation center. Every year in this town, they must conduct an international championship for the prizes of Ageyev.

In autumn 2002, the coach was awarded the OrderHonor on the basis of the decree of the President of the country. Such a reward was assigned to Ageyev for his services in the constant development of physical culture and sports, as well as conscientious long-term work.