Dejan Zlatičanin
Dejan Zlatičanin | |
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| Born | 23 April 1984 |
| Nationality | Montenegrin |
| Other names | Dynamite |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight |
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Reach | 165 cm (65 in) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 28 |
| Wins | 24 |
| Wins by KO | 16 |
| Losses | 4 |
Dejan Zlatičanin (born 23 April 1984) is a Montenegrin professional boxer. He is the first Montenegrin boxer to win a boxing world title, having held the WBC lightweight title from 2016 to 2017.
Professional career
Zlatičanin made his professional debut on 3 May 2008, scoring a third-round technical decision against Wladimir Borov. On 1 February 2011, he won his first regional championship—the vacant WBC Mediterranean lightweight title—via unanimous decision (UD) over Felix Lora.[1] Later that year, on 26 November, he upgraded to the vacant WBC International title with a UD over Godfrey Nzimande, after which two successful defences were made between 2012 and 2013.
Zlaticanin vs. Burns
On 27 June 2014, Zlatičanin regained the same title (now vacant) by knocking down and winning an upset split decision against former world champion Ricky Burns.[2]
Zlaticanin vs. Mamani
The pinnacle of Zlatičanin's career came on 11 June 2016, when he became the first Montenegrin world boxing champion by stopping Franklin Mamani in three rounds to win the WBC lightweight title. His signature left hand helped him knock out the accomplished Bolivian boxer [3]
Zlaticanin vs. Garcia
Zlatičanin would lose the WBC lightweight title in his first title defense against Mikey Garcia, on January 28, 2017. Garcia was ranked #2 by the WBC at lightweight.[4] He was defeated in the third round by a right hand from Garcia[5]
Zlaticanin vs. Abdullaev
On 11 September 2021, Zlaticanin faced Zaur Abdullaev, who was ranked #6 by the WBC and #10 by the IBF at lightweight. Zlaticanin lost the bout via unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight in favor of Abdullaev, 119–109, 118–110 and 117–111.[6]
Zlaticanin vs. Ritson
In his next bout, Zlaticanin fought Lewis Ritson. Ritson was consistently outboxed Zlaticanin throughout the fight and earned a unanimous decision victory, 100–90 twice and 99–91 in his favour.[7]
Professional boxing record
| 28 fights | 24 wins | 4 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 16 | 2 |
| By decision | 8 | 2 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Loss | 24–4 | File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lewis Ritson | UD | 10 | 25 Mar 2022 | File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Newcastle Arena, Newcastle, England | |
| 27 | Loss | 24–3 | File:Flag of Russia.svg Zaur Abdullaev | UD | 12 | 11 Sep 2021 | File:Flag of Russia.svg RCC Boxing Academy, Ekaterinburg, Russia | For vacant WBC Silver lightweight title |
| 26 | Win | 24–2 | File:Flag of Russia.svg Viskhan Murzabekov | UD | 10 | 10 Nov 2019 | File:Flag of Montenegro.svg Hala Moraca, Podgorica, Montenegro | |
| 25 | Loss | 23–2 | File:Flag of Mexico.svg Roberto Ramirez | TKO | 2 (10), 2:32 | 21 Jun 2018 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Melrose Ballroom, New York City, New York, US | |
| 24 | Win | 23–1 | File:Flag of Colombia.svg Hevinson Herrera | KO | 1 (8), 1:57 | 15 Dec 2017 | File:Flag of the United States.svg B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, US | |
| 23 | Loss | 22–1 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Mikey Garcia | KO | 3 (12), 2:21 | 28 Jan 2017 | File:Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US | Lost WBC lightweight title |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 | File:Flag of Bolivia.svg Franklin Mamani | TKO | 3 (12), 0:54 | 11 Jun 2016 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, US | Won vacant WBC lightweight title |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | File:Flag of Ukraine.svg Ivan Redkach | TKO | 4 (12), 1:24 | 13 Jun 2015 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Bartow Arena, Birmingham, Alabama, US | |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | File:Flag of Ecuador.svg Alex Bone | UD | 10 | 25 Oct 2014 | File:Flag of Montenegro.svg Mediterranean Sports Centre, Budva, Montenegro | |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ricky Burns | SD | 12 | 27 Jun 2014 | File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland | Won vacant WBC International lightweight title |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | File:Flag of Bulgaria.svg Asan Yuseinov | KO | 1 (10), 2:27 | 24 Aug 2013 | File:Flag of Montenegro.svg Budva, Montenegro | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | File:Flag of Russia.svg Petr Petrov | UD | 12 | 13 Apr 2013 | File:Flag of Montenegro.svg Topolica Sport Hall, Bar, Montenegro | Retained WBC International lightweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | File:Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Bahrom Payozov | KO | 8 (12), 1:53 | 24 Jul 2012 | File:Flag of Montenegro.svg Budva, Montenegro | Retained WBC International lightweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | File:Flag of Romania.svg Vasile Herteg | KO | 1 (8), 2:02 | 24 Mar 2012 | File:Flag of Montenegro.svg Sportski Centar, Nikšić, Montenegro | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | File:Flag of South Africa.svg Godfrey Nzimande | UD | 12 | 26 Nov 2011 | File:Flag of Montenegro.svg Morača Sports Center, Podgorica, Montenegro | Won vacant WBC International lightweight title |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | File:Flag of Spain.svg Hoang Sang Nguyen | KO | 5 (12), 2:06 | 29 Apr 2011 | File:Flag of Montenegro.svg Morača Sports Center, Podgorica, Montenegro | Retained WBC Mediterranean lightweight title |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | File:Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Felix Lora | UD | 12 | 25 Feb 2011 | File:Flag of Serbia.svg Hotel Park, Novi Sad, Serbia | Won vacant WBC Mediterranean lightweight title |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | File:Flag of Romania.svg Cristian Spataru | KO | 2 (6) | 4 Mar 2010 | File:Flag of Serbia.svg Grand Hotel, Kopaonik, Serbia | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | File:Flag of Hungary.svg Istvan Hegedus | TKO | 4 (6) | 28 Nov 2009 | File:Flag of Serbia.svg Hall Prokleta Avlija, Drvengrad, Serbia | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | File:Flag of Croatia.svg Antonio Horvatić | TKO | 1 (6) | 3 Oct 2009 | File:Flag of Montenegro.svg Sport Hall, Budva, Montenegro | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | File:Flag of Germany.svg Suleyman Dag | TKO | 2 (6), 2:34 | 16 Apr 2009 | File:Flag of Montenegro.svg Podgorica, Montenegro | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | File:Flag of Hungary.svg Sandor Fekete | UD | 4 | 17 Dec 2008 | File:Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg Zetra Olympic Hall, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | File:Flag of Croatia.svg Edin Kavara | KO | 1 (6), 0:35 | 18 Oct 2008 | File:Flag of Montenegro.svg Sport Hall, Budva, Montenegro | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | File:Flag of Serbia.svg Bojan Žarkov | KO | 1 (6) | 26 Sep 2008 | File:Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg Zvornik, Bosnia and Herzegovina | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | File:Flag of Hungary.svg Tibor Horvath | TKO | 1 (4) | 23 Aug 2008 | File:Flag of Serbia.svg Kruševac, Serbia | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | File:Flag of Serbia.svg Bojan Žarkov | KO | 1 (4) | 9 Aug 2008 | File:Flag of Serbia.svg Kanjiža, Serbia | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | File:Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg Enko Alic | TKO | 1 (6) | 1 Aug 2008 | File:Flag of Montenegro.svg Budva, Montenegro | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | File:Flag of Bulgaria.svg Wladimir Borov | TD | 3 (4) | 3 May 2008 | File:Flag of Montenegro.svg Sport Hall, Budva, Montenegro |
References
- ↑ "Sjekloca keeps WBC Int'l belt" Archived 2016-10-22 at the Wayback Machine. fightnews.com. 26 February 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- ↑ "Dejan Zlaticanin beats Ricky Burns to win WBC International lightweight title in Glasgow". Sky Sports. Sky. 28 June 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- ↑ Hobbs, Tim (14 June 2016). "Dejan Zlaticanin wins WBC lightweight title to become Montenegro's first world champion". Sky Sports. Sky. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- ↑ "Zlaticanin vs Garcia - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
- ↑ Rosenthal, Michael (29 January 2017). "Mikey Garcia Stole the Show". The Ring. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
- ↑ "Abdullaev vs Zlaticanin - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
- ↑ "Lewis Ritson defeats Dejan Zlaticanin, Williamson outpoints Cartwright, Pat McCormack wins". The Ring. 2022-03-26. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
External links
- Boxing record for Dejan Zlatičanin from BoxRec (registration required)
- Q&A: Dejan Zlaticanin, post-Ricky Burns win Archived 2014-08-16 at the Wayback Machine by The Ring magazine
- Dejan Zlaticanin - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live