Andreas Katzourakis Explained

Andreas Katzourakis is a Greek professional boxer.

Andreas Katzourakis
Weight:,
Height:5 ft 10 in
Birth Date:12 September 1997
Birth Place:Athens, Greece
Style:Orthodox
Total:12
Wins:12
Ko:10
Losses:0
Draws:0

Amateur career

Katzourakis began competing in kickboxing at the age of 5 at the direction of his father, a former kickboxer.[1] [2] [3] After competing in hundreds of amateur bouts in kickboxing and point fighting at both the national and international level, Andreas turned full athletic attention to boxing at 15.[4] [5] Katzourakis had a brief career as an amateur boxer in Greece. As an amateur, he won 4 Greek National Championships and finished with a combined record of 21–0 with 16 forced stoppages within his home country.[6]

Professional career

Katzourakis made his professional debut in June 2018 at The Hangar in Costa Mesa, California, knocking out Chukwuka Willis in the first round of a scheduled four round bout.[7] In only his fourth professional fight, Katzourakis took on former World Title challenger Walter Wright in Montebello, California.[8] [9] Katzourakis won this fight via unanimous decision, sweeping the scorecards over 6 rounds.[10] In October 2022, Katzourakis took on veteran fighter Cameron Krael in Houston, Texas. Katzourakis won the fight via technical knockout after Krael's corner stopped the fight after 5 one-sided rounds.[11] [12]

Katzourakis is currently being coached by Ronnie Shields in Houston, Texas.[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kissel . Thomas . 2021-06-09 . Andreas Katzourakis, the Greek Boxer on the Path to World Champion . 2023-01-10 . GreekReporter.com . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2021-01-13 . Andreas Katzourakis ready to open eyes to his boxing talent . 2023-01-11 . FanSided . en-US.
  3. Web site: March 2021 . Craig Scott on 2nd . 2021-03-02 . Andreas Katzourakis: To Hellas and back . 2023-01-11 . boxing-social.com . en-US.
  4. Web site: 2021-01-13 . Andreas Katzourakis ready to open eyes to his boxing talent . 2023-01-11 . FanSided . en-US.
  5. Web site: Gerbasi . Thomas . Andreas Katzourakis Aims To Be Next Star For Greece, Abel Sanchez at His Side . 2023-01-11 . BoxingScene.com . January 13, 2021 . en-us.
  6. Web site: admin . 2020-10-23 . Undefeated Greek Boxer Andreas Katzourakis Back in USA . 2023-01-11 . The National Herald . en-US.
  7. Web site: BoxRec: Login . 2023-01-11 . boxrec.com.
  8. Web site: karlfreitag . 2019-04-26 . Boxing News: Katzourakis-Wright tonight in Montebello » January 10, 2023 . 2023-01-11 . fightnews.com . en-US.
  9. Web site: BoxRec: Login . 2023-01-11 . boxrec.com.
  10. Web site: BoxRec: Login . 2023-01-11 . boxrec.com.
  11. Web site: Gct . 2022-10-11 . Andreas Katzourakis Remains Undefeated . 2023-01-11 . en-US.
  12. Web site: BoxRec: Login . 2023-01-11 . boxrec.com.
  13. Web site: RINGSIDE . 2021-06-02 . Undefeated middleweight Andreas Katzourakis, 6-0, trains with Ronnie Shields . 2023-01-11 . WBN - World Boxing News . en-US.

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