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| Alexander Petkovic | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Alexander Slaviša Petković |
| Nickname(s) | Alex |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 3.5 in (1.92 m) |
| Nationality | German |
| Born | 31 May 1980 Munich, Germany |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 58 |
| Wins | 50 |
| Wins by KO | 27 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 4 |
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Petkovic made his pro debut in 1997 as a cruiserweight and went undefeated in 31 fights before losing to Johnny Nelson in his challenge for the WBO Cruiserweight title. [1] [2] Since then he's only lost three other fights in the cruiserweight division, including a loss to fellow German Firat Arslan in a WBO Inter-Continental cruiserweight title fight.
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