Petro Ivanov Explained

Petro Ivanov
Weight Class:Super middleweight
Height:5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Reach:71 in (180 cm)
Nationality:Ukraine
Birth Date:12 July 1996
Birth Place:Nizhyn, Ukraine
Stance:Orthodox
Total:20
Wins:18
Ko:13
Losses:0
Draws:2
Birth Name:Петро Олегович Іванов
Boxrec:700427
Boxrec Name:Petro Ivanov
Weight:76.2 kg

Petro Ivanov (Ukrainian: Петро Іванов, pronounced as /uk/; born 12 July 1996 in Nizhyn, Ukraine) is an undefeated professional boxer from Ukraine. As of June 2023, he holds the IBF International title in the super middleweight division in the world.[1] The Ukrainian is presently ranked as 8th in the world by the IBF, 18th in the WBC, 7th in the EBU and 15th in the IBO.

Making his professional debut in 2014, Ivanov defeated Louis Toutin through a TKO in round 9, becoming the WBC Youth World Super Middle Champion in 2018. In the past, the Ukrainian held several belts including the WBC Youth World Champion, the WBC International Silver Champion and the WBC International Champion in the super middleweight class.

In 2023, he became the ambassador of Ready to Fight, a blockchain-based boxing platform created by Sergey Lapin and Oleksandr Usyk. This platform supports effectively the needs of the boxing community by finding an opponent for sparring or duel, discuss and approve the terms of cooperation and gain money on it.

Petro Ivanov has been boxing in Germany since 2019 while still living in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Since July 2022 he lives in Karlsruhe, Germany.[2]

Amateur career

At the age of 18, Ivanov decided to move into professional boxing[3] because since childhood he desired to enter the ring like the Klitschko brothers. He dreamed of feeling the energy of a huge arena filled with boxing fans and deserving standing ovations from the audience after each victory.

Professional career

Ivanov started his professional career in 2014 with his debut in Lviv, Ukraine in the undercard fight of Oleksandr Usyk. Ivanov won by knockout in the first round in less than two minutes.

In 2018, he won his first WBC Youth World title against the previously undefeated Louis Toutin (12 wins, 11 KOs) from France.[4] One year later, he defended his title in Karlsruhe against Vladimir Belujsyk from Slovakia by TKO in the fifth round.[5] He attributes his success to the professional guidance to his coach Oleksandr Lichter, and the support from his manager Maxim Michailew and promoter Faechersport Management.

In August 2020, Ivanov defeated Roman Shkarupa by unanimous decision after eight rounds. This event "Big Boxing Night" was hosted by Usyk17 Promotion from heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.[6] Other boxers entering the ring were Vladyslav Sirenko, Oleksandr Zakhozhyi, Viktor Vykhryst, Daniel Lapin, Oleg Malinovskyi, and Andrii Velikovsky.Ivanov won his new WBC International Silver title in a fight against Yusuf Kanguel in October 2020. In the fourth round, Ivanov surprised Kanguel with his powerful hooks, uppercuts and head punches and won by KO.[7]

In August 2021, Ivanov accepted his next title fight for WBC International Super Middle in Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen. The Ukrainian went powerfully against Rafael Amarillas Ortiz from Mexico who had only lost three times out of eighteen fights. Petro Ivanov achieved his fourteenth win out of sixteen fights (two draws) and secured his third WBC title after previously being WBC Youth and International Silver Champion.[8]

In July 2022, Ivanov stepped into the ring at the Erdinger Boxnacht in Erding to compete for the IBF International title against Robert Talarek from Poland. Demonstrating top-class combinations, Ivanov was victorious in the fourth round, securing the win by TKO. Referee Robert Hoyle then intervened, officially declaring Ivano as the new IBF International Champion.[9]

In June 2023, Ivanov retained his IBF International title against Gino Kanters via a 12-round KO victory. Ivanov has dominated all 12 rounds with his higher activity, power punches, precision and combinations. Kanters was too busy defending himself. With weaker power punches and precision, he couldn´t decide the fight. [10]

As of 2023, Petro Ivanov holds the IBF International Super Middleweight title and is officially ranked seventh in the world by the IBF's list of rankings.[11]

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound,time DateLocationNotes
2018-0-2 Juan BoadaTKO4 (10), 2:3628 Oct 2023 Motorworld, München, Bayern, Germany
1917–0–2 Gino KantersKO12 (12), 2:5524 Jun 2023 Stadthalle, Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, GermanyRetained IBF International Super Middle
1816–0–2 Robert TalarekTKO4 (12), 2:192 Jul 2022 Stadtwerke Arena, Erding, Bayern, GermanyWon vacant IBF International Super Middle
1715–0–2 Nuhu LawalRTD1 (10), 3:0022 Jan 2022 Boxclub Home of Champions-Ka, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
1614–0–2 Rafael Amarillas OrtizKO3 (12)31 Jul 2021 Boxclub Home of Champions-Ka, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyWon vacant WBC International Super Middle
1513–0–2 Yusuf KanguelKO4 (10), 1:4416 Oct 2020 Palazzohalle, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyWon vacant WBC International Silver Super Middle
1412–0–2 Roman ShkarupaUD8 (8)1 Aug 2020 Equides Club, Lesniki, Ukraine
1311–0–2 Vladimir BelujskyTKO5 (10), 1:4611 Oct 2019 Palazzohalle, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyRetained WBC Youth World Super Middle
1210–0–2 Louis ToutinTKO9 (10), 1:538 Dec 2018 Palais des sports Marcel Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, Hauts-de-Seine, FranceWon vacant WBC Youth World Super Middle
119–0–2 Igor KudrytskyiMD8 (8)14 Apr 2018 National Olympic Team Training Centre, Koncha-Zaspa, Ukraine
109–0–1 Bosko MisicKO2 (8), 1:1620 Jan 2018 Parkovy Convention Centre, Kyiv, Ukraine
98–0–1 Mykola KorenevUD8 (8)23 Sep 2017 National Olympic Team Training Centre, Koncha-Zaspa, Ukraine
87–0–1 Vladyslav YeromenkoTKO6 (8), 2:5821 Jul 2017 National Olympic Team Training Centre, Koncha-Zaspa, Ukraine
76–0–1 Volodymyr RomanenkoTKO2 (6), 1:5122 Apr 2017 Parkovy Convention Centre, Kyiv, Ukraine
65–0–1 Ramil GadzhyievSD8 (8)15 Oct 2016 Sports School #4, Rivne, Ukraine
55–0 Davit RibakoniTKO1 (4), 1:3323 Apr 2016 Sport Palace, Kyiv, Ukraine
44–0 Beka AduashviliUD6 (6)29 Aug 2015 Sport Palace, Kyiv, Ukraine
33–0 Sergii ShevchukUD4 (4)18 Apr 2015 Sport Palace, Kyiv, Ukraine
22–0 Levan ShoniaUD4 (4)13 Dec 2014 Sport Palace, Kyiv, Ukraine
11–0 Andriy DanichkinTKO1 (4), 1:584 Oct 2014 Arena Lviv, Lviv, Ukraine

External links

References

  1. Web site: Boxrec.com . Petro Ivanov on Boxrec.com . Boxrec.com . English.
  2. Web site: Orban . Jonny . 25 March 2023 . In Deutschland: Ukrainisches Top-Talent Petro Ivanov in Warteposition . boxen1.de.
  3. Web site: Petro Ivanov: next fight, boxing record - SportoMeter.Net . 2023-05-20 . sportometer.net.
  4. Web site: Louis Toutin vs. Petro Ivanov, Soro vs. Vendetti Boxing Bout . 2023-05-20 . Tapology . en.
  5. Web site: Frevert . Klaus . 2019-10-14 . Karlsruhe: Erfolg trotz Niederlage und zwei Unentschieden (+Video) . 2023-05-20 . BOXWELT.com . de-DE.
  6. Web site: Big Boxing Night . 2023-05-20 . Usyk-17 Promotions . en.
  7. Web site: News DG . 2020-10-17 . 2020 . Boxen in Karlsruhe Petro Ivanov gewinnt gegen Yusuf Kangül am 16 Oktober 2020 . 2023-05-21 . News DG . de-DE.
  8. Web site: Ukrainian Petro Ivanov claims vacant WBC International super-middleweight title . 2023-05-20 . www.britishboxingnews.co.uk.
  9. Web site: Münchener Wochenanzeiger . 9 July 2022 . Erding - Zache beschenkt Erding - Lokalmatador holt Internationale Deutsche Meisterschaft dahoam . 2023-05-22 . www.wochenanzeiger.de.
  10. Web site: Persson . Per Ake . 2023-06-25 . Marios Kollias Shocks Felix Langberg With TKO in Third For WBA Regional Belt . 2023-06-26 . BoxingScene.com . en-us.
  11. Web site: IBF Ratings . 2023-05-22 . www.ibf-usba-boxing.com.