Alexandru Marin (boxer)

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Alexandru Marin
Born (1992-03-29) March 29, 1992 (age 32)
Iași, Romania
NationalityRomanian
Other namesThe Spartan
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights18
Wins18
Wins by KO11
Losses0
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing Flag of Romania.svg  Romania
Youth World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2010 Azerbaijan Bantamweight

Alexandru Marin (born March 29, 1992) is a Romanian professional boxer fighting out of Bethesda, Maryland, United States.

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As of June 2019, he is ranked as the world's third best active super flyweight by IBF, and fourth by WBO. [1] [2]

On December 16, 2019, Gideon Buthelezi should have defended his IBO super flyweight title against Marin, who was IBO mandatory challenger. [3] The match did not take place because Marin cited poor health. [4]

Professional boxing record

18 fights18 wins0 losses
By knockout110
By decision70
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
18Win18–0 Flag of Panama.svg Luis Concepción UD10May 11, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg EagleBank Arena, Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.Retained IBO Inter-Continental super flyweight title
17Win17–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg Bruno EscalanteSD10Sep 8, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Won vacant IBF Inter-Continental super flyweight title
16Win16–0 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Ruiz Jr.KO2 (10), 0:44Apr 14, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Masonic Temple, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.Won vacant IBO Inter-Continental super flyweight title
15Win15–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Juan Medina UD8Nov 4, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Silver Eagle Gun Arena, Ashburn, Virginia, U.S.
14Win13–0 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Juan Palacios TKO2 (8), 2:21Aug 12, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Masonic Temple, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
13Win13–0 Flag of Mexico.svg German MerazUD6May 20, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S.
12Win12–0 Flag of the United States.svg Johnny DetermanKO3 (10), 2:37Jun 11, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, U.S.Won vacant IBO International bantamweight title
11Win11–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Miguel Del ValleKO3 (6), 1:29Mar 5, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Masonic Temple, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
10Win10–0 Flag of Hungary.svg Robert KanalasTKO2 (8), 1:58Jan 16, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, U.S.
9Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg Gabriel BraxtonKO3 (6), 0:42Dec 11, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Banquet Hall, Wellsburg, West Virginia, U.S.
8Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Stephon McIntyreUD6Nov 11, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, U.S.
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Nicholas RodriguezKO2 (4), 1:39Nov 7, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Beech Activity Center, Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
6Win6–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Arturo SantiagoUD6Mar 14, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Sphinx Club, Washington, D.C., U.S.
5Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Rasool ShakoorTKO3 (4), 1:56Sep 27, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, U.S.
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Darrell MartinTKO1 (4), 2:47May 17, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg NVCC, Annandale, Virginia, U.S.
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Alex HipolitoUD4Apr 12, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Patapsco Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg David HuffmanKO1 (4), 0:31Nov 23, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Patapsco Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jacob NinowTKO2 (4), 2:02Jun 22, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Fight Club, Frederick, Maryland, U.S.

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References

  1. "Alexandru Marin". Champion. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  2. "Visul american cântăreşte 115 pounds" (in Romanian). ProSport. September 24, 2019.
  3. "7 titles on the line in South Africa Monday". FightNews. December 15, 2019.
  4. "Gideon 'Hardcore' Buthelezi is sore over no-show". sowetanlive.co.za. December 18, 2019.