12.02.2026 20:10
The Turkish boxing world was shaken by the death of young talent Seyda Keser. Seyda Keser, the national boxer of Istanbulspor who had been receiving treatment for a while, passed away. Throughout her career, Seyda Keser had been the Turkish champion in the heavyweight category 7 times.
The Turkish boxing community experienced great sorrow with the passing of young talent Seyda Keser. It was announced that Seyda Keser, the national boxer of Istanbulspor, has passed away.
'WE PRAY FOR GOD'S MERCY ON SEYDA KESER'
In a statement made by the yellow-black club, it was said, "We learned the news of the passing of our valuable athlete, national boxer Seyda Keser, who had been receiving treatment for a while, with deep sadness. We are experiencing the indescribable pain of losing Seyda Keser, who proudly represented our country under the crescent-starred flag and served as an example to our community with his determination, discipline, and character. We pray for God's mercy on the late Seyda Keser and extend our condolences to his grieving family, relatives, and our community. May your place be paradise, champion."
HE WAS A 7-TIME TURKISH CHAMPION IN HEAVYWEIGHT
Seyda Keser, born in 1990, who also wore the jersey of Fenerbahçe Club during his career, was a 7-time Turkish champion in heavyweight and passed away at the age of 35.
FUNERAL DETAILS ANNOUNCED
Turkish boxer Adem Kılıçcı shared the details of Seyda Keser's funeral on his social media account. In his post, Adem Kılıçcı stated, 'My brother has passed away today.. May his place be paradise. Tomorrow, during the time of Friday prayer, a funeral prayer will be held at Fatih Mosque. All friends are invited.'
HE HAD BROUGHT THE SURVIVOR CUP TO THE HOSPITAL
Adem Kılıçcı, who is known to be very close friends with Seyda Keser, brought the cup he won after becoming the champion in Survivor 2025 to Seyda Keser, who was under treatment in the hospital, saying, 'We visited, we gave the cup to its owner. Hopefully, we will win this fight too and go home.'