Attila Levin

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Attila Levin
Attila Levin 2010.jpg
Levin in 2010
Born
Attila Sheriff Alexander Levin

(1976-11-08) November 8, 1976 (age 47)
Nationality Swedish
Other namesThe Hun
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Reach80 in (203 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights38
Wins34
Wins by KO27
Losses4
Draws0

Attila Levin (born November 8, 1976) is a Swedish professional boxer. [1]

Contents

Amateur career

Levin had a decent amateur career prior to turning professional.

Professional career

Levin turned pro in 1997 and started off his pro career going undefeated in his first 14 fights. He then faced journeyman Ramon Hayes in 2000, and was upset via TKO after being dropped twice. Levin then ran off another winning streak knocking out guys like Ray Austin before facing fringe contender Jeremy Williams in 2004, and losing via TKO in the 8th. He then fought undefeated Nikolay Valuev, and was TKO'd in the 3rd round. After three years off he restarted his career in 2008 with a win against Willie Perryman (TKO) in a boxing gala held in Kissimmee, Florida. On 28 November 2010 he lost to Robert Helenius via TKO in the 2nd round.

Professional boxing record

35 Wins (27 knockouts, 8 decisions), 4 Losses (4 knockouts)
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Win35-4 Flag of Greece.svg Marios KolliasUD411/04/2019 Flag of Sweden.svg Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg
Loss34-4 Flag of Finland.svg Robert Helenius TKO2 (12), 1:2027/11/2010 Flag of Finland.svg Hartwall Areena, Helsinki EBU/WBO Intercontinental Heavyweight Titles.
Win34-3 Flag of Latvia.svg Edgars KalnarsTKO1 (8), 2:1927/11/2009 Flag of Finland.svg Pyynikin Palloiluhalli, Tampere
Win33-3 Flag of Georgia.svg Leri OkhanashviliTKO3 (6), 2:4524/10/2009 Flag of Finland.svg Urheilutalo, Helsinki
Win32-3 Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg Adnan BuharalijaTKO4 (6)04/09/2009 Flag of Sweden.svg Lofbergs Lila Arena, Karlstad
Win31-3 Flag of Russia.svg Evgeny OrlovUD405/09/2008 Flag of Sweden.svg Nojesfabriken, Karlstad
Win30-3 Flag of the United States.svg Willie PerrymanKO1 (6), 1:4128/03/2008 Flag of the United States.svg Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida
Loss29-3 Flag of Russia.svg Nikolay Valuev TKO3 (12), 2:3412/02/2005 Flag of Germany.svg Max-Schmeling-Halle, Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin WBA Intercontinental Heavyweight Title.
Loss29-2 Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy Williams TKO8 (10), 2:4815/04/2004 Flag of the United States.svg Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City
Win29-1 Flag of Argentina.svg Pedro Daniel FrancoKO3 (8)13/12/2003 Flag of Germany.svg Nuremberg Arena, Nuremberg, Bavaria
Win28-1 Flag of the United States.svg Kenny CravenKO2 (8)04/10/2003 Flag of Germany.svg Stadthalle, Zwickau, Saxony
Win27-1 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Fernely FelizUD1024/05/2003 Flag of the United States.svg Reno Hilton Casino Resort, Reno, Nevada
Win26-1 Flag of the United States.svg Gary WinmonKO1 (8), 2:5218/04/2003 Flag of the United States.svg A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida
Win25-1 Flag of the United States.svg Ross Puritty UD1008/09/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Great Plains Coliseum, Lawton, Oklahoma
Win24-1 Flag of the United States.svg Ron Guerrero UD1029/03/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Paris Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win23-1 Flag of the United States.svg Jim HuffmanTKO2 (5)30/01/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Level Nightclub, Miami Beach, Florida
Win22-1 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Fred WestgeestTKO5 (8)01/12/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City
Win21-1 Flag of the United States.svg Troy WeidaTKO3 (6), 0:2613/10/2001 Flag of Denmark.svg Parken Stadium, Copenhagen
Win20-1 Flag of the United States.svg Ray Austin TKO9 (10), 0:3020/07/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win19-1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Miguel Otero OcasioTKO2 (6)30/04/2001 Flag of Denmark.svg Ronne Idraetshal, Ronne
Win18-1 Flag of the United States.svg A.J. MooreRTD3 (6), 3:0022/02/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Moore did not come out for the fourth round.
Win17-1 Flag of the United States.svg Russell ChasteenTKO2 (6), 1:0008/12/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win16-1 Flag of the United States.svg Chavez FranciscoTKO2 (6)02/11/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Win15-1 Flag of the United States.svg Marcellus Brown TKO3 (6), 2:4406/10/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Loss14-1 Flag of the United States.svg Ramon HayesTKO1 (6), 0:5429/06/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City
Win14-0 Flag of the United States.svg Bryant SmithUD624/02/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City
Win13-0 Flag of the United States.svg Marcus JohnsonUD629/10/1999 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Molson Centre, Montreal, Quebec
Win12-0 Flag of the United States.svg Eddie RichardsonUD816/09/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi
Win11-0 Flag of the United States.svg Steve Barnes EdwardsTKO2 (6), 1:3505/08/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi
Win10-0 Flag of the United States.svg Booker T WordKO2 (6), 2:3020/05/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi
Win9-0 Flag of the United States.svg Curtis BranchTKO3 (4)15/04/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Miccosukee Casino, Miami, Florida
Win8-0 Flag of the United States.svg Kimmuel Odum TKO2 (10)12/03/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Roseland Ballroom, New York City
Win7-0 Flag of the United States.svg Cornelius EllisTKO1 (4)12/12/1998 Flag of the United States.svg The Ritz, Raleigh, North Carolina
Win6-0 Flag of the United States.svg Louis GallucciTKO3 (4), 2:0816/10/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Win5-0 Flag of the United States.svg Ron McGowanKO1 (4), 1:3002/10/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Lake Charles, Louisiana
Win4-0 Flag of the United States.svg Raymond LadnerTKO1 (4), 0:2020/08/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Sheraton Hotel, Houston, Texas
Win3-0 Flag of the United States.svg Derrick EdwardsTKO1 (4), 2:3802/06/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Charlotte County Auditorium, Punta Gorda, Florida
Win2-0 Flag of the United States.svg Mitchell JohnsonTKO1 (4), 1:2804/04/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Miccosukee Casino, Miami, Florida
Win1-0 Flag of the United States.svg Isaac PooleTKO1 (4)25/07/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Davidson Theatre, Pembroke Pines, Florida

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References

  1. "Attila Levin Bio, Stats, and Results | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com". www.sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17. Retrieved 2024-10-26.