But in 2001 Makarov famously defeated Yusuke Kanamaru of Japan to become World Champion. He won a silver medal in the lightweight (73 kg) division at the 2004 Summer Olympics after being defeated by Lee Won-hee of South Korea in the final due to competing with an injury.
In 2001, Makarov defeated Yusuke Kanamaru of Japan and became World Champion. At the 2004 Summer Olympics, he won a silver medal in the lightweight (73 kg) division after losing to Lee Won-hee of South Korea due to an injury.