Egidijus Kavaliauskas

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Egidijus Kavaliauskas
Born (1988-06-29) June 29, 1988 (age 36)
Kaunas, Lithuania
NationalityLithuanian
Other namesMean Machine
Statistics
Weight(s) Welterweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights27
Wins24
Wins by KO19
Losses2
Draws1
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2011 Baku Welterweight

Egidijus Kavaliauskas (born June 29, 1988) is a Lithuanian professional boxer.

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As an amateur, he represented Lithuania at the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games, [1] [2] and won a bronze medal at the 2011 World Championships.

Biography

Kavaliauskas participated in 2008 at the Summer Olympics, but lost his first fight to bronze-winning Frenchman Alexis Vastine. In 2009 the boxer successfully started in the world championship and was among the eight strongest. In 2011 He won a gold medal in the Lithuanian championship. In the same year, Kavaliauskas participated in the world championship, where he reached the semifinals. In the finals competition, the athlete suffered a hand injury and won a bronze medal for not finishing the fight. Selected as the best of 2011 Lithuanian boxer.

Amateur career

Professional career

Kavaliauskas vs. Crawford

On 14 December 2019, Kavaliauskas faced WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford. Kavaliauskas started off the fight well, knocking down Crawford in the third round. However, Crawford improved in the following rounds and managed to finish Kavaliasukas in the ninth round. [4]

Kavaliauskas vs. Zewski

In his next bout, Kavaliauskas faced Mikael Zewski, who was ranked #7 by the IBF and the WBO as well as #13 by the WBC. Kavaliauskas beat Zewski by technical knockout in the 8th round. [5]

Kavaliauskas vs. Ortiz Jr

In his next fight, Kavaliauskas faced Virgil Ortiz Jr. Ortiz Jr was ranked #9 by The Ring, #1 by the WBO, #4 by the WBC and #15 by the IBF at welterweight. Ortiz Jr beat Kavaliauskas by technical knockout in the 8th round. [6]

Professional boxing record

27 fights24 wins2 losses
By knockout192
By decision50
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
27Win24–2–1Jose MarruffoKO3 (8), 2:10Dec 14, 2023The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
26Win23–2–1Mykal FoxUD10Oct 8, 2022Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
25Loss22–2–1 Vergil Ortiz Jr. TKO8 (12), 2:59Aug 14, 2021 Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas, U.S.For WBO International welterweight title
24Win22–1–1 Mikaël Zewski TKO8 (10), 0:07Sep 12, 2020MGM Grand Conference Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
23Loss21–1–1 Terence Crawford TKO9 (12), 0:44Dec 14, 2019 Madison Square Garden, New York City, U.S.For WBO welterweight title
22Draw21–0–1Ray RobinsonMD10Mar 30, 2019 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, U.S.Retained WBC-NABF welterweight title
21Win21–0Roberto ArriazaKO3 (10), 3:00Nov 16, 2018 Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.Retained WBC-NABF welterweight title;
Won WBO Inter-Continental welterweight title
20Win20–0Juan Carlos AbreuUD10Jul 7, 2018 Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, U.S.Retained WBC-NABF welterweight title
19Win19–0 David Avanesyan TKO6 (10), 1:55Feb 16, 2018 Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBC-NABF welterweight title
18Win18–0 Mahonri Montes TKO7 (10), 0:34Sep 22, 2017 Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.Won vacant WBC-NABF welterweight title
17Win17–0Daniel EcheverriaKO7 (8), 1:19May 26, 2017 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, U.S.
16Win16–0Ramses AgatonKO4 (8), 2:58Apr 8, 2017 MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S.
15Win15–0Cameron KraelUD8Oct 14, 2016Sportsmans Lodge, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
14Win14–0 Jeremy Bryan TKO3 (8), 1:08Jul 16, 2016Pioneer Event Center, Lancaster, California, U.S.
13Win13–0Deniz IlbayUD8 Apr 9, 2016 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
12Win12–0Prenice BrewerKO2 (8), 1:24Feb 13, 2016Sportsmans Lodge, Los Angeles, U.S.
11Win11–0Pablo MunguiaKO2 (8), 1:02Dec 12, 2015Civic Auditorium, Glendale, California, U.S.
10Win10–0Jake GiuriceoTKO1 (8), 1:00Nov 7, 2015Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
9Win9–0Jamie HerreraKO2 (8), 0:46Dec 13, 2014 Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
8Win8–0Eduardo FloresTKO1 (6), 2:51Sep 20, 2014 Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona Arizona, U.S.
7Win7–0Benjamin WhitakerKO5 (6), 0:47Aug 9, 2014Civic Auditorium, Glendale, California, U.S.
6Win6–0Larry VentusTKO4 (6), 2:13Jun 14, 2014 Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
5Win5–0James HarrisonTKO1 (6), 1:13Mar 29, 2014 Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada U.S.
4Win4–0Peter HaroTKO2 (6), 0:57Oct 11, 2013 Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
3Win3–0Jason ThompsonTKO2 (4), 1:36Aug 17, 2013 Davis Conference Center, Layton, Utah U.S.
2Win2–0Luis BorregoTKO3 (4), 1:41Jun 8, 2013 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
1Win1–0Eridanni LeonUD4Mar 16, 2013 Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.

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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Konstantin Ponomarev
WBCNABF welterweight champion
22 September 2017 – November 2019
Vacant
Title next held by
Blair Cobbs
Preceded by
Roberto Arriaza
WBO Inter-Continental welterweight champion
16 November 2018 – March 2019
Vacant
Title next held by
Sergey Lipinets