Sergey Kuzmin (boxer)

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Sergey Kuzmin
Born (1987-06-24) 24 June 1987 (age 37)
Kolchugino, Russia
NationalityRussian
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Reach191 cm (75 in)
Boxing record
Total fights22
Wins19
Wins by KO14
Losses2
No contests1
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
European Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 Moscow Super-heavyweight
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2013 Minsk Super-heavyweight
Russian National Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2011 Ufa Super-heavyweight
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2012 Syktyvkar Super-heavyweight
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2014 Rostov-on-Don Super-heavyweight
Strandzha Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg Yambol 2010 Super-heavyweight

Sergey Vasilevich Kuzmin (born 24 June 1987) is a Russian professional boxer who held the WBA Intercontinental heavyweight title from 2018 to 2019. As an amateur, he won a gold medal at the 2010 European Championships. [1]

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At the 2011 World Amateur Boxing Championships he lost to unsung Mohamed Arjaoui [2]

Professional career

Kuzmin vs. Dawejko

On 9 March 2019, Kuzmin faced Joey Dawejko. Kuzmin won the fight via majority decision, 96–94, 96–94 and 95–95 on the scorecards. [3]

Kuzmin vs. Hunter

In his next bout, Kuzmin faced Michael Hunter. Hunter was ranked #9 by the WBA, #10 by the IBF, #12 by the WBO and #14 by the WBC. Hunter won the fight convincingly on the scorecards, 117–110, 117–110 and 117–110. [4]

Kuzmin vs. Bakole

In his next bout, Kuzmin fought Martin Bakole. Bakole managed to secure the victory via unanimous decision victory, 98–92, 97–93 and 96–94 on the scorecards. [5]

Professional boxing record

21 fights18 wins2 losses
By knockout130
By decision52
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
21Win18–2 (1)Tian FickUD1024 Sep 2022Sibur Arena, Saint Petersburg, Russia
20Win17–2 (1)Richard LarteyKO1 (10), 2:1227 May 2022Concert Hall Mir, Moscow, Russia
19Win16–2 (1)Igor MacedoTKO10 (10), 2:5826 Nov 2021REN TV Studio, Moscow, Russia
18Loss15–2 (1) Martin Bakole UD10 12 Dec 2020 The SSE Arena London, EnglandFor vacant WBC International heavyweight title
17Loss15–1 (1) Michael Hunter UD1213 Sep 2019 Hulu Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.Lost WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title
16Win15–0 (1)Joey DawejkoMD109 Mar 2019 Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.Retained WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title
15Win14–0 (1)LaRon MitchellTKO6 (12), 2.3724 Nov 2018 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Retained WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title
14Win13–0 (1) David Price RTD4 (10), 3:0022 Sep 2018 Wembley Stadium, London, EnglandWon vacant WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title
13Win12–0 (1)Jeremiah KarpencyKO6 (8), 1:5721 Apr 2018Kings Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.
12NC11–0 (1) Amir Mansour NC3 (12), 2:4527 Nov 2017Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, RussiaFor vacant WBC International heavyweight title;
Originally ruled a TD, later ruled a NC after Mansour failed a drug test
11Win11–0 Malcolm Tann KO4 (8), 1:1923 Jun 2017Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
10Win10–0Keenan HickmanRTD3 (8), 3:0014 Apr 2017 MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S.
9Win9–0Vaclav PejsarTKO2 (10), 2:5823 Feb 2017Forum, Nizhny Tagil, RussiaWon vacant Eurasia Pacific Boxing Council heavyweight title
8Win8–0Mike SheppardTKO1 (10), 2:5829 Oct 2016Arena, Ekaterinburg, Russia
7Win7–0 Konstantin Airich TKO2 (10), 2:178 Apr 2016Krylia Sovetov, Moscow, RussiaWon vacant Eurasia Pacific Boxing Council heavyweight title
6Win6–0Rodney HernandezUD1018 Feb 2016The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
5Win5–0Irineu Beato Costa JuniorKO3 (10), 2:2113 Nov 2015Boxing & Gym Academy, Moscow, Russia
4Win4–0 Darnell Wilson TKO4 (8), 2:5727 Aug 2015The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
3Win3–0 Marcelo Luiz Nascimento UD822 Jun 2015Boxing & Gym Academy, Moscow, Russia
2Win2–0Emilio Ezequiel ZarateUD61 Mar 2015Boxing & Gym Academy, Moscow, Russia
1Win1–0Nicholas BuuleKO1 (6), 1:4728 Nov 2014 Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia

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References

  1. ↑ Results
  2. ↑ Results
  3. ↑ "BoxRec: Login". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
  4. ↑ "Hunter vs Kuzmin – News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
  5. ↑ "Bakole vs Kuzmin – News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Joseph Parker 		Eurasia Pacific Boxing Council Heavyweight Champion
8 April 2016 – present		Incumbent
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