The combat sports world mourns the loss of Roman Golovatyuk, a celebrated Ukrainian athlete and kickboxer who fell in combat against Russian forces.
Roman Golovatyuk
The 28-year-old champion met his untimely end on August 31, 2024, in the Pokrovsky area of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR).
Roman Golovatyuk’s athletic background was impressive. The Ukranian held the title of Honored Master of Sport, reached the finals of the World Games, and claimed world championship status in kickboxing. His trophy cabinet held numerous World and European Cup victories, alongside multiple Ukrainian national titles.