Amateur Boxer Killed in Iran Protests

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A 19-year-old amateur boxer, Sepehr Ebrahimi, died after being shot by security forces during anti-government demonstrations in Andisheh, a suburb west of Tehran, on January 11. The event drew international attention, particularly after video footage documented the subsequent week-long search by Ebrahimi’s father to locate his son’s body.

Key Findings

Sepehr Ebrahimi, 19, an amateur boxer, died after being shot by security forces using live ammunition during demonstrations in Andisheh, a suburb west of Tehran, on January 11.
Ebrahimi’s father searched morgues and detention facilities for one week before locating and identifying his son’s body among other deceased individuals.
Human rights monitors state that the current period of protests has resulted in at least 6,126 protester deaths, in addition to 214 government force fatalities and 49 civilian deaths.

Details of the Incident

Sepehr Ebrahimi participated in the January 11 demonstrations against the clerical leadership. Ali Safavi, a senior official with the National Council of Resistance of Iran, stated to media outlets that security forces utilized lethal force against protesters. The event took place during a period of extensive security actions that human rights organizations report have resulted in thousands of fatalities since the beginning of the protest wave.

Sepehr Ebrahimi, a 19-year-old amateur boxer, was killed by Iranian security forces

Ebrahimi’s father conducted a week-long search across various facilities in the Tehran area after his son went missing. Social media footage, authenticated by multiple news outlets, shows the father locating his son’s body. The video captures the father expressing grief and making a statement critical of the clerical leadership, saying, “Damn Khamenei. They have killed the children of so many people.”

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— Hichkas (@HichkasOfficial) January 23, 2026

Pattern of Security Action Involving Athletes

Ebrahimi’s death is consistent with a pattern of security actions involving athletes who have participated in demonstrations. Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani, the boxer was detained in 2020 following reported support for the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran. Reports indicate he is currently on death row following allegations of torture and solitary confinement, which led to a 2023 request for UN intervention. Navid Afkari, the wrestler was executed in September 2020 after his involvement in anti-government protests.

These incidents highlight the official response to high-profile figures who participate in opposition movements.

The body of 19-year-old amateur boxer was killed, was returned to his grieving family after a week of waiting

Context of Protests

The Human Rights Activists News Agency reports that the recent period of protests has resulted in at least 6,126 protester deaths, 214 government force fatalities, and 49 civilian deaths. An additional 17,000 cases are reported to be under investigation. This protest period follows previous demonstrations, including the 2022 movement triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini while in custody. The deployment of live ammunition against protesters indicates the government’s operational methods for maintaining public order.