Elena Savelyeva

Boxing, Martial Artist

1984 –

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Who is Elena Savelyeva?

Elena Savelyeva is a world champion boxer, and European champion. She was born in Tula, a city in Russia.

She represented Russia in the 2012 Summer Olympics taking place in London in the Flyweight Division. By defeating Kim Hye Song of North Korea in the opening round, Savelyeva won the first ever women's boxing bout at the Olympics. In the Quarter finals, however Elena lost to Ren Cancan of China 7-12.

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Born
Jun 16, 1984
Tula
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  • Russia
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on July 23, 2013

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