Sergey Kuzmin (boxer)

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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]

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  Russia
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2010 Moscow Super-heavyweight
Silver medal – second place 2013 Minsk Super-heavyweight
Russian National Championships
Gold medal – first place 2011 Ufa Super-heavyweight
Silver medal – second place 2012 Syktyvkar Super-heavyweight
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Rostov-on-Don Super-heavyweight
Strandzha Cup
Gold medal – first place Yambol 2010 Super-heavyweight

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

Professional career

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Kuzmin vs. Dawejko

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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

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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

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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

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21 fights 18 wins 2 losses
By knockout 13 0
By decision 5 2
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
21 Win 18–2 (1) Tian Fick UD 10 24 Sep 2022 Sibur Arena, Saint Petersburg, Russia
20 Win 17–2 (1) Richard Lartey KO 1 (10), 2:12 27 May 2022 Concert Hall Mir, Moscow, Russia
19 Win 16–2 (1) Igor Macedo TKO 10 (10), 2:58 26 Nov 2021 REN TV Studio, Moscow, Russia
18 Loss 15–2 (1) Martin Bakole UD 10 12 Dec 2020 The SSE Arena London, England For vacant WBC International heavyweight title
17 Loss 15–1 (1) Michael Hunter UD 12 13 Sep 2019 Hulu Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S. Lost WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title
16 Win 15–0 (1) Joey Dawejko MD 10 9 Mar 2019 Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. Retained WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title
15 Win 14–0 (1) LaRon Mitchell TKO 6 (12), 2.37 24 Nov 2018 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Retained WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title
14 Win 13–0 (1) David Price RTD 4 (10), 3:00 22 Sep 2018 Wembley Stadium, London, England Won vacant WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title
13 Win 12–0 (1) Jeremiah Karpency KO 6 (8), 1:57 21 Apr 2018 Kings Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.
12 NC 11–0 (1) Amir Mansour NC 3 (12), 2:45 27 Nov 2017 Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia For vacant WBC International heavyweight title;
Originally ruled a TD, later ruled a NC after Mansour failed a drug test
11 Win 11–0 Malcolm Tann KO 4 (8), 1:19 23 Jun 2017 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Keenan Hickman RTD 3 (8), 3:00 14 Apr 2017 MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Vaclav Pejsar TKO 2 (10), 2:58 23 Feb 2017 Forum, Nizhny Tagil, Russia Won vacant Eurasia Pacific Boxing Council heavyweight title
8 Win 8–0 Mike Sheppard TKO 1 (10), 2:58 29 Oct 2016 Arena, Ekaterinburg, Russia
7 Win 7–0 Konstantin Airich TKO 2 (10), 2:17 8 Apr 2016 Krylia Sovetov, Moscow, Russia Won vacant Eurasia Pacific Boxing Council heavyweight title
6 Win 6–0 Rodney Hernandez UD 10 18 Feb 2016 The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Irineu Beato Costa Junior KO 3 (10), 2:21 13 Nov 2015 Boxing & Gym Academy, Moscow, Russia
4 Win 4–0 Darnell Wilson TKO 4 (8), 2:57 27 Aug 2015 The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Marcelo Luiz Nascimento UD 8 22 Jun 2015 Boxing & Gym Academy, Moscow, Russia
2 Win 2–0 Emilio Ezequiel Zarate UD 6 1 Mar 2015 Boxing & Gym Academy, Moscow, Russia
1 Win 1–0 Nicholas Buule KO 1 (6), 1:47 28 Nov 2014 Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia

References

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  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.
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Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Joseph Parker
Eurasia Pacific Boxing Council Heavyweight Champion
8 April 2016 – present
Incumbent