Sergey Kuzmin (boxer)

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 38) Kolchugino, Russia
Nationality	Russian
Statistics
Weight(s)	Heavyweight
Height	191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Reach	191 cm (75 in)
Boxing record
Total fights	22
Wins	19
Wins by KO	14
Losses	2
No contests	1
Medal record Men's amateur boxing Representing  Russia European Championships 2010 Moscow Super-heavyweight 2013 Minsk Super-heavyweight Russian National Championships 2011 Ufa Super-heavyweight 2012 Syktyvkar Super-heavyweight 2014 Rostov-on-Don Super-heavyweight Strandzha Cup Yambol 2010 Super-heavyweight

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 (17–1). 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 (15–1). 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 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	The Theater at Madison Square Garden, 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 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