He graduated from an institute of physical education and holds a PhD in pedagogy.

After retiring from competitions he mostly worked as a boxing coach and referee.

In 2006 he started a career in politics as a member of the Russian party Rodina.

[1] Below are the results of Shamil Sabirov, a light flyweight boxer from the Soviet union, who competed at the 1980 Moscow Olympics:

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