Robin Sirwan Safar

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Robin Safar during his bout against Sergey Kovalev on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia, May 18, 2024. Robin Safar during his bout against Sergey Kovalev on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia, May 18, 2024.jpg
Robin Safar during his bout against Sergey Kovalev on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia, May 18, 2024.

Robin Sirwan Safar
Born (1992-11-30) November 30, 1992 (age 32)
Visättra, Sweden
NationalitySwedish
Other namesROBZ/The Answer
Statistics
Weight(s) Cruiserweight
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights18
Wins18
Wins by KO13
Losses0
Draws0
No contests0

Robin Sirwan Safar (born November 30, 1992) is a Swedish professional boxer ranked who competes in the cruiserweight division. As of 2025, he is ranked No. 9 in the world in his weight class. Safar has been based in Las Vegas, Nevada since 2018 and is currently signed with Golden Boy Promotions.

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Known for his power, technical precision, and composure, Safar gained widespread recognition after a commanding victory over former world champion Sergey Kovalev.

Professional career

The most notable win early in Safars career was against tough Russian Denis Grachev. He won by unanimous decision. [1] Safar stopped American journeyman Demetrius Banks on the undercard of Steve Geffrard vs Denis Grachev in Delray Beach, Florida. [2]

Safar vs. Kovalev

Safars biggest fight to date was against light heavyweight legend Sergey Kovalev on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk on May 18, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. [3] Safar won the fight by unanimous decision, with a stunning knock down at the end of round 10, Kovalev was saved by the bell. [4]

Professional boxing record

18 fights18 wins0 losses
By knockout130
By decision50
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
18Win18-0 Flag of the United States.svg Roberto SilvaTKO5 (10), 2:5529 Mar 2025 Flag of Mexico.svg Poliforum Benito Juarez, Cancun, Mexico
17Win17–0 Flag of Russia.svg Sergey Kovalev UD1018 May 2024 Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
16Win16–0 Flag of the United States.svg DeShon WebsterRTD5 (8), 3:0019 Apr 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Whitesands Events Center, Plant City, Florida
15Win15–0 Flag of the United States.svg Antonio BrownKO1 (6), 1:1219 Aug 2022 Flag of the United States.svg Commerce Casino, Commerce, California, USA
14Win14–0 Flag of the United States.svg Chris ChatmanTKO6 (8), 1:3124 Nov 2021 Flag of the United States.svg The Dome at the Ballpark, Rosemont, Illinois, USA
13Win13–0 Flag of Russia.svg Denis GrachevUD810 Sep 2021 Flag of the United States.svg Tennis Center, Delray Beach, Florida, USA
12Win12–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Josue ObandoTKO5 (8), 1:1717 Jul 2021 Flag of the United States.svg Parkway Bank Sports Complex, Rosemont, Illinois, USA
11Win11–0 Flag of the United States.svg Demetrius BanksTKO5 (8), 0:124 Mar 2021 Flag of the United States.svg Delray Beach Boxing Club, Delray Beach, Florida, USA
10Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg Quintell ThompsonTKO1 (6), 2:217 Dec 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Showboat Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
9Win9–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Alfredo ContrerasTKO1 (6), 2:0320 Sep 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Commerce Casino, Commerce, California, USA
8Win8–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Israel OrnelasKO1 (6), 2:1630 Mar 2019 Flag of Mexico.svg Cheer's Bar, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
7Win7–0 Flag of Estonia.svg Gennadi StserbinTKO4 (4)1 Dec 2018 Flag of Sweden.svg Kulturhuset Valhall, Skävde, Sweden
6Win6–0 Flag of Croatia.svg Josip PerkovicUD621 Apr 2018 Flag of Sweden.svg Gärdehov, Sundsvall, Sweden
5Win5–0 Flag of Georgia.svg Levani LukhutashviliUD616 Dec 2017 Flag of Sweden.svg En Arena, Stockholm, Sweden
4Win4–0 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Ondrej BuderaTKO1 (4), 1:5430 Sep 2017 Flag of Sweden.svg Solnahallen, Solna, Sweden
3Win3–0 Flag of Serbia.svg Djorde MarkovicUD49 Sep 2017 Flag of Sweden.svg En Arena, Stockholm, Sweden
2Win2–0 Flag of Serbia.svg Vukasin ObradovicTKO3 (4), 2:2510 Jun 2017 Flag of Sweden.svg Harry's, Jönköping, Sweden
1Win1–0 Flag of Georgia.svg Tristan KhizanishviliTKO1 (4), 2:468 Apr 2017 Flag of Sweden.svg Haninge Boxing Gym, Haninge, Sweden

References

  1. ↑ "Safar defeats Grachev". tapology. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  2. ↑ "Geffrard Returns With Win Over Grachev After Three Years of Inactivity". boxingscene. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  3. ↑ "Sergey Kovalev Nears The End After Defeat By Robin Safar". Boxingscene. 28 February 2025.
  4. ↑ "Result: Robin Sirwan Safar def Sergey Kovalev via UD". The New York Times. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
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