Article by Alexandru Stanciu – published Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 09:36 / Updated Wednesday, 02 July 2025 09:44
The world of Romanian sport reacted after the death of the former great boxing champion, Mihai Leu, kidnapped at the age of 56. Its problems date back to 2014, when it has been diagnosed with colon cancer.
Mihai Leu was a world champion WBO in the semi -middle category in 1997 and withdrew from the box following an injury, being undefeated in the professional career.
Lucian Bute: “Romania lost a great champion today!”
Lucian Butethe former world champion IBF in supermarket, lamented Mihai Leu's disappearance, through a post on his Facebook account.
“Romania has lost a great champion today … God to rest you, Mihai! We continue to pray for his soul in the flight to eternal rest and for his family that goes through this cruel loss and suffering”.
Mihai Leu and Lucian Bute
Elisabeta Lipă: “Romania is poorer today”
Elisabeta Lipă, multiple gold medal at the Olympic Games, reacted as a result of the death of the former champion Mihai Leu.
“Last night, Romania has lost a champion.” Heart of a lion “has extinguished, but the courage, dignity and force with which he fought until the last moment remains a life lesson for us all.
Mihai Leu was not only a great athlete, but a symbol of perseverance, elegance in the confrontation of difficulties and a noble character. For me, his loss does not mean only the disappearance of a champion, but also the painful separation of a dear friend.
My soul is sad and bereaved. A man of rare value left, a man who knew how to fight not only in the ring, but also in life, with the same silent and worthy force.
My thoughts are now heading for his wife, his child and the whole family. I wish them from the heart power and comfort in the face of this unlimited pain.
Romania is poorer today. He lost not only a champion, but also a true man. May God rest his soul in peace!”.
Mihai Leu and Elisabeta Lipa
Benny Adegbuyi: “Mihai Leu was an example of kindness and courage!”
“Lin road, Mihai! A terrible news of sad … I lost not only a champion, but also a man I rarely encountered! For me, Mihai, was an example of kindness, modesty, dignity, courage and elegance!
He was always with me with a tip, a good word or an encouragement. You will be missing! My thoughts are heading to his family! ”Wrote Benny Adegbuyi on his Facebook account.
Benny Adegbuyi and Mihai Leu
