The boxer's face was shattered by the battle with the bear that killed his friend

A hero boxer who fought the bear that killed one of his friends on a fishing trip has been nearly unknown to his injuries.

Ilija Medvedev, 24, made his first public appearance after killing a bear that attacked him and his friend Vyacheslav Slavic Dudnik, 48-year-old, broadcasts Periscopi.

Slava did not survive the attack, but the promising young boxer managed to fight and kill the animal.

The boxer, who participated in national competitions, had initially tried to shoot the beast in a desperate attempt to defend himself.

However, after the bear took his gun away from him, he was forced to do his work with a knife.

Ilija was taken to the hospital by boat, where she has been recovering from severe injuries to her head and limbs.

He is expected to undergo a face reconstruction operation while continuing his recovery from the attack in October. /Periscope. com/