Radivoje Kalajdzic

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Radivoje Kalajdzic
Born
Radivoje Kalajdžić

(1991-07-27) 27 July 1991 (age 34)
Other namesHot Rod
Statistics
Weight(s) Cruiserweight
Light-heavyweight
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Reach1.93 m (76 in)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights32
Wins29
Wins by KO21
Losses3

Radivoje Kalajdzic (born 27 July 1991) is a Bosnian-American professional boxer.

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Kalajdzic turned pro in 2011. [1] On 18 October 2013, Kalajdzic took out light heavyweight Otis Griffin in just 1 round. Kalajdzic lost a highly controversial decision to Marcus Browne 16 April 2016 fight for the WBC United States title, which broke his undefeated streak. [2] He was officially the IBU Champion in 2014. [3] His three-seconds knockout of Fabio Garrido on 13 November 2015 was met with criticism. [4] As of 2015 he is part of Lou DiBella's promotion team. [1]

Kalajdzic was scheduled to face David Morell for the vacant WBA "Regular" light heavyweight title at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on August 3, 2024. [5] Kalajdzic lost the fight by unanimous decision. [6]

Personal life

Born in Zenica, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina (at the time SFR Yugoslavia), his family fled the Bosnian War in 1992 first to Bijeljina in Republika Srpska and then moved to Čačak in Serbia, and after 7 years as refugees they moved to the United States, [3] to Saint Petersburg, Florida in 1998. [1] His father Marko trained boxing in his youth, and at 14 years he started boxing at a Florida gym. He wears the Serbian tricolour and "SRB" on his shorts. He is a devout believer in Jesus Christ and he wears tattoos of Eastern Orthodox iconography. [3] [7]

Professional boxing record

32 fights29 wins3 losses
By knockout211
By decision82
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
32Loss29–3 David Morrell UD123 Aug 2024 BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.For vacant WBA (Regular) light-heavyweight title
31Win29–2 Sullivan Barrera TKO10 (10), 2:3114 Mar 2024Probox Event Arena, USA
30Win28–2Mickey EllisonTKO8 (10), 1:356 Sep 2023Whitesands Events Center, Plant City, Florida, USA
29Win27–2Ernest AmuzuTKO1 (8), 2:1614 May 2022 Yuengling Center, Tampa, Florida, USA
28Win26–2Guillermo Ruben AndinoTKO2 (8), 2:0918 Dec 2021Estadio Jesus Capi Correa, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
27Win25–2 Denis Grachev UD821 Nov 2020Bryan Glazer Family JCC, Tampa, Florida, USA
26Loss24–2 Artur Beterbiev KO5 (12), 0:134 May 2019 Stockton Arena, Stockton, California, USAFor IBF light-heavyweight title
25Win24–1Alex TheranKO1 (8), 1:1110 Oct 2018Bryan Glazer Family JCC, Tampa, Florida, USA
24Win23–1Brad AustinTKO1 (8), 2:4521 Jul 2018Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida, USA
23Win22–1Travis PeterkinTKO5 (10), 1:3223 Sep 2016Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, USA
22Lose21–1 Marcus Browne SD816 Apr 2016 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, USAFor WBC–USNBC light-heavyweight title
21Win21–0Fabio GarridoKO1 (8)13 Nov 2015Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, USA
20Win20–0Gilberto Matheus DomingosTKO1 (8), 1:3210 Oct 2015Florida Orange Event Center, Lakeland, Florida, USA
19Win19–0William JohnsonUD62 May 2015Hard Rock Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
18Win18–0Larry PryorTKO4 (8), 1:5313 Mar 2015A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, USA
17Win17–0Rayco SaundersUD63 Oct 2014A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, USA
16Win16–0Lionell ThompsonSD829 Mar 2014The Ballroom, Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
15Win15–0Samson OnyangoKO1 (8)14 Feb 2014 Doubletree Westshore Hotel, Tampa, Florida, USA
14Win14–0Charles HaywardTKO1 (8), 1:3323 Nov 2013Jefferson High School, Tampa, Florida, USA
13Win13–0 Otis Griffin TKO1 (10), 1:4918 Oct 2013 Doubletree Westshore Hotel, Tampa, Florida, USA
12Win12–0Donta WoodsTKO2 (6), 2:4912 Jul 2013A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, USA
11Win11–0Dennis SharpeKO1 (6), 1:1627 Apr 2013Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
10Win10–0Grover YoungUD64 Jan 2013Magic City Casino, Miami, Florida, USA
9Win9–0Sabou BallogouTKO3 (6), 2:299 Nov 2012A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, USA
8Win8–0Shannon AndersonKO1 (6), 1:3614 Sep 2012A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, USA
7Win7–0Jerrod CaldwellTKO1 (6), 1:4918 Aug 2012Doubletree Miamimart Hotel, Miami, Florida, USA
6Win6–0Mark SandersUD61 Jun 2012A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, USA
5Win5–0Eliseo DurazoUD410 Feb 2012A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, USA
4Win4–0Percey GivensTKO1 (4), 2:087 Jan 2012Westin Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, Florida, USA
3Win3–0Richmond DalphoneTKO3 (4), 2:3518 Nov 2011Miami Airport Convention Center, Miami, Florida, USA
2Win2–0Marlon FarrKO1 (4), 1:309 Sep 2011A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, USA
1Win1–0Nyantu BoloKO1 (4), 0:343 Jun 2011A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, USA

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Radivoje Kalajdzic Inks Long Pact With Lou DiBella". Boxing Scene. 18 August 2015.
  2. "Radivoje Kalajdzic". boxrec.com. 25 December 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 "Amerikanci ga zovu Hot Rod, Srbi mu tepaju Rade gromovnik, a san mu je da napuni Marakanu". Mozzart Sport.
  4. "Svi pljuju našeg boksera zbog nokauta od 3 sekunde!". Telegraf.
  5. Iskenderov, Parviz (24 April 2024). "David Morrell vs Radivoje Kalajdzic joins Crawford-Madrimov confirmed undercard". FIGHTMAG.
  6. Iskenderov, Parviz (4 August 2024). "David Morrell bests Radivoje Kalajdzic by decision to become two-weight champion". FIGHTMAG.
  7. "Radivoje Kalajdžić: Čekam poziv iz Srbije". Nezavisne.