Andrey Klimov

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Andrey Klimov
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Real nameAndrey Klimov
Weight(s) Lightweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
NationalityRussian
Born (1982-07-26) 26 July 1982 (age 40)
Klimovsk, Russia
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights26
Wins20
Wins by KO10
Losses6
Draws0
No contests0

Andrey Klimov (born 26 July 1982) is a Russian professional boxer who challenged for the IBF super-featherweight title in 2015.

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Professional career

Klimov vs. Crawford

Klimov won the first 16 fights of his career, before losing a unanimous decision to Terence Crawford on 5 October 2013. [1]

Klimov vs. Pedraza

On 13 June 2015, he fought José Pedraza and lost by unanimous decision, 120-108, 120-108 and 119-109 in favor of Pedraza. [2]

Klimov vs. Walsh

In his next bout, Klimov fought Liam Walsh in a final eliminator for the IBF world super featherweight title. Walsh won convincingly on the scorecards, 120-107, 120-107 and 119-108. [3]

Professional boxing record

25 fights20 wins5 losses
By knockout101
By decision104
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
Loss20–5 Flag of Argentina.svg Fabián Maidana KO7 (10)Jul 28, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Staples Center, Los Angeles, United States
Win20–4 Flag of Georgia.svg Ruben MovsesianiTKO2 (10)Sep 30, 2017 Flag of Russia.svg Sport Service, Podolsk, Russia
Loss19–4 Flag of the United States.svg Alejandro LunaUD10Apr 9, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg The Novo at L.A. Live, Los Angeles
Loss19–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Liam Walsh UD12Oct 8, 2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Harrow Leisure Centre, Harrow, UK
Loss19–2 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Jose Pedraza UD12Jun 13, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Bartow Arena, Birmingham, U.S.For vacant IBF super-featherweight title
Win19–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Gabino CotaUD10Nov 28, 2014 Flag of Russia.svg Luzhniki, Moscow, Russia
Win18–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Guillermo AvilaRTD8 (10)Aug 1, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, U.S.
Win17–1 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Francisco Contreras UD12Apr 25, 2014 Flag of Russia.svg Dynamo Palace of Sports in Krylatskoye, MoscowWon vacant WBO Inter-Continental super-featherweight title.

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References

  1. Rafael, Dan (5 October 2013). "Crawford easily outclasses Klimov". ESPN . Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  2. "Pedraza vs Klimov - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
  3. "Walsh vs Klimov - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-05-26.