Kiryl Relikh

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Kiryl Relikh
Statistics
Nickname(s)Mad Bee
Weight(s) Light welterweight
Height5 ft 9+12 in (177 cm)
Reach67+12 in (171 cm)
NationalityBelarusian
Born (1989-11-26) 26 November 1989 (age 33)
Baranavichy, Byelorussian SSR, Soviet Union
(now Belarus)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights27
Wins24
Wins by KO20
Losses3

Kiryl Olegovich Relikh (born 26 November 1989) is a Belarusian professional boxer. He held the WBA super lightweight title from 2018 to 2019 and challenged once for the same title in 2016. As of August 2020, he is ranked as the world's fifth best active super lightweight by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board [1] and sixth by The Ring. [2]

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Professional career

After turning professional in 2011, Relikh compiled a record of 21-0 before challenging WBA champion Ricky Burns for the super lightweight title, he would fall short losing via unanimous decision in a competitive fight that could have gone either way. [3] He would then go on to fight Rances Barthelemy this time losing a very controversial decision, Relikh would get his revenge 10 months later in a fight that would also be for the vacant WBA super lightweight title. [4]

World Boxing Super Series

On June 27, 2018, Relikh was the first super lightweight to be announced for the 140 lbs edition of the series. [5]

In the quarter-final, Relikjh defended his WBA super lightweight title against Eduard Troyanovski. In a close matchup, Relikh managed to secure a unanimous decision win, 115-113 on all three scorecards, to retain his WBA belt and move on to the WBSS semi-final. [6]

In the semi-final, Relikh faced American Regis Prograis. In the opening round, Prograis seemed relaxed, and patiently managed to land a hard left to Relikh's liver which dropped Relikh to his knee. In the second, Relikh was careful in protecting his side, which limited his shots and let to another dominant round for Prograis. In the fifth round, Prograis continued his dominance and managed to bloody up Relikh's nose badly. In the sixth round, Relikh's corner had seen enough and threw in the towel. [7]

Professional boxing record

26 fights23 wins3 losses
By knockout191
By decision42
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
26Loss23–3 Flag of the United States.svg Regis Prograis TKO6 (12)27-04-2019 Flag of the United States.svg Cajundome, LafayetteLost WBA super lightweight title;
World Boxing Super Series: Super lightweight semi-final
25Win23–2 Flag of Russia.svg Eduard Troyanovsky UD1207-10-2018 Flag of Japan.svg Yokohama Arena, YokohamaRetained WBA super lightweight title;
World Boxing Super Series: Super lightweight quarter-final
24Win22–2 Flag of Cuba.svg Rances Barthelemy UD1210-03-2018 Flag of the United States.svg Freeman Coliseum, San AntonioWon vacant WBA super lightweight title
23Loss21–2 Flag of Cuba.svg Rances Barthelemy UD1220-05-2017 Flag of the United States.svg MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill
22Loss21–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ricky Burns UD1207-10-2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg SSE Hydro, Glasgow, ScotlandFor WBA super lightweight title
21Win21–0 Flag of Brazil.svg Joaquim CarneiroRTD4 (10)13-05-2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bolton Whites Hotel, BoltonRetained WBA Inter-Continental super lightweight title
20Win20–0 Flag of Argentina.svg Christian Ariel LopezTKO5 (12)02-10-2015 Flag of Monaco.svg Gymnase du Lycee Technique, MonacoRetained WBA Inter-Continental super lightweight title
19Win19–0 Flag of Brazil.svg Lazaro Santos de JesusTKO2 (12)09-05-2015 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Academician Lyubomir Chakalov, VratsaWon vacant WBA Inter-Continental super lightweight title
18Win18–0 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Santos MedranoTKO4 (6)11-12-2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Sheffield
17Win17–0 Flag of Georgia.svg Giorgi AbramishviliTKO2 (8)10-09-2014 Flag of Belarus.svg Moulin Rouge Club, Minsk
16Win16–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ty GilchristKO1 (6)26-04-2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ponds Forge Arena, Sheffield
15Win15–0 Flag of Russia.svg Mikheil AvakyanKO5 (10)16-07-2013 Flag of Belarus.svg Moulin Rouge Club, Minsk
14Win14–0 Flag of Belarus.svg Siarhei KiselKO1 (8)28-05-2013 Flag of Belarus.svg Gladiator Boxing Gym, Molodechno
13Win13–0 Flag of Italy.svg Paolo GassaniKO1 (6)30-03-2013 Flag of Monaco.svg Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco
12Win12–0 Flag of Ukraine.svg Artem AyvazidiKO5 (6)19-02-2013 Flag of Belarus.svg Moulin Rouge Club, Minsk
11Win11–0 Flag of Belarus.svg Dzmitri TarenkaTKO2 (8)22-01-2013 Flag of Belarus.svg Golden Gloves Boxing Gym, Minsk
10Win10–0 Flag of Georgia.svg Anzor GamgebeliTKO2 (6)18-11-2012 Flag of Belarus.svg Palace of Sport, Minsk
9Win9–0 Flag of Belarus.svg Yauheni KruhlikPTS804-09-2012 Flag of Belarus.svg Gladiator Boxing Gym, Molodechno
8Win8–0 Flag of Russia.svg Rakhim MingaleyevRTD3 (8)17-04-2012 Flag of Belarus.svg Moulin Rouge Club, Minsk
7Win7–0 Flag of Belarus.svg Rustam NasibovTKO1 (6)21-02-2012 Flag of Belarus.svg Moulin Rouge Club, Minsk
6Win6–0 Flag of Belarus.svg Siarhei MalashkevichKO2 (6)31-01-2012 Flag of Belarus.svg Gladiator Boxing Gym, Molodechno
5Win5–0 Flag of Ukraine.svg Aliaksandr PchalkouKO1 (8)22-12-2011 Flag of Belarus.svg Gagarin Club, Minsk
4Win4–0 Flag of Belarus.svg Siarhei AfoninKO3 (6)03-11-2011 Flag of Belarus.svg Gagarin Club, Minsk
3Win3–0 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Rustam ZhuraboevKO2 (6)03-10-2011 Flag of Belarus.svg Gladiator Boxing Gym, Molodechno
2Win2–0 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Traian DimitrovTKO3 (4)28-05-2011 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Vratsa, Bulgaria
1Win1–0 Flag of Belarus.svg Alexey NaboischikovUD425-04-2011 Flag of Belarus.svg Club Reaktor, MinskProfessional debut

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References

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Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Ricky Burns
WBA light welterweight champion
March 10, 2018 - April 27, 2019
Succeeded by