Zayev was trained by his brother. He won Soviet heavyweight titles in 1975 and 1980, finishing second in 1973, 1974, 1976, and 1977. He was not selected for World or European championships prior to 1980.[1] After his boxing career ended, he went on to become a career military officer with the Soviet Army and police forces, and retired in the rank of colonel. He held a PhD in pedagogy.[2]
1980 Olympic results
Below is the record of Pyotr Zayev, a heavyweight boxer from the Soviet union, who competed at the 1980 Moscow Olympics:
Round of 16: defeated Azis Salihu (Yugoslavia) by decision, 5-0
Quarterfinal: defeated Francesco Damiani (Italy) by decision, 5-0
Semifinal: defeated Jurgen Franghanel (East Germany) by decision, 5-0
Final: lost to Teofilo Stevenson (Cuba) by decision, 1-4 (was awarded silver medal)
