Dejan Zlatičanin

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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.

Dejan Zlatičanin
Born (1984-04-23) 23 April 1984 (age 40)
NationalityMontenegrin
Other namesDynamite
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
Height1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Reach165 cm (65 in)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins24
Wins by KO16
Losses4

Professional career

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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   Lewis Ritson UD 10 25 Mar 2022   Newcastle Arena, Newcastle, England
27 Loss 24–3   Zaur Abdullaev UD 12 11 Sep 2021   RCC Boxing Academy, Ekaterinburg, Russia For vacant WBC Silver lightweight title
26 Win 24–2   Viskhan Murzabekov UD 10 10 Nov 2019   Hala Moraca, Podgorica, Montenegro
25 Loss 23–2   Roberto Ramirez TKO 2 (10), 2:32 21 Jun 2018   Melrose Ballroom, New York City, New York, US
24 Win 23–1   Hevinson Herrera KO 1 (8), 1:57 15 Dec 2017   B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, US
23 Loss 22–1   Mikey Garcia KO 3 (12), 2:21 28 Jan 2017   MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US Lost WBC lightweight title
22 Win 22–0   Franklin Mamani TKO 3 (12), 0:54 11 Jun 2016   Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, US Won vacant WBC lightweight title
21 Win 21–0   Ivan Redkach TKO 4 (12), 1:24 13 Jun 2015   Bartow Arena, Birmingham, Alabama, US
20 Win 20–0   Alex Bone UD 10 25 Oct 2014   Mediterranean Sports Centre, Budva, Montenegro
19 Win 19–0   Ricky Burns SD 12 27 Jun 2014   Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland Won vacant WBC International lightweight title
18 Win 18–0   Asan Yuseinov KO 1 (10), 2:27 24 Aug 2013   Budva, Montenegro
17 Win 17–0   Petr Petrov UD 12 13 Apr 2013   Topolica Sport Hall, Bar, Montenegro Retained WBC International lightweight title
16 Win 16–0   Bahrom Payozov KO 8 (12), 1:53 24 Jul 2012   Budva, Montenegro Retained WBC International lightweight title
15 Win 15–0   Vasile Herteg KO 1 (8), 2:02 24 Mar 2012   Sportski Centar, Nikšić, Montenegro
14 Win 14–0   Godfrey Nzimande UD 12 26 Nov 2011   Morača Sports Center, Podgorica, Montenegro Won vacant WBC International lightweight title
13 Win 13–0   Hoang Sang Nguyen KO 5 (12), 2:06 29 Apr 2011   Morača Sports Center, Podgorica, Montenegro Retained WBC Mediterranean lightweight title
12 Win 12–0   Felix Lora UD 12 25 Feb 2011   Hotel Park, Novi Sad, Serbia Won vacant WBC Mediterranean lightweight title
11 Win 11–0   Cristian Spataru KO 2 (6) 4 Mar 2010   Grand Hotel, Kopaonik, Serbia
10 Win 10–0   Istvan Hegedus TKO 4 (6) 28 Nov 2009   Hall Prokleta Avlija, Drvengrad, Serbia
9 Win 9–0   Antonio Horvatić TKO 1 (6) 3 Oct 2009   Sport Hall, Budva, Montenegro
8 Win 8–0   Suleyman Dag TKO 2 (6), 2:34 16 Apr 2009   Podgorica, Montenegro
7 Win 7–0   Sandor Fekete UD 4 17 Dec 2008   Zetra Olympic Hall, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
6 Win 6–0   Edin Kavara KO 1 (6), 0:35 18 Oct 2008   Sport Hall, Budva, Montenegro
5 Win 5–0   Bojan Žarkov KO 1 (6) 26 Sep 2008   Zvornik, Bosnia and Herzegovina
4 Win 4–0   Tibor Horvath TKO 1 (4) 23 Aug 2008   Kruševac, Serbia
3 Win 3–0   Bojan Žarkov KO 1 (4) 9 Aug 2008   Kanjiža, Serbia
2 Win 2–0   Enko Alic TKO 1 (6) 1 Aug 2008   Budva, Montenegro
1 Win 1–0   Wladimir Borov TD 3 (4) 3 May 2008   Sport Hall, Budva, Montenegro

References

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  1. ^ "Sjekloca keeps WBC Int'l belt" Archived 2016-10-22 at the Wayback Machine. fightnews.com. 26 February 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  2. ^ "Dejan Zlaticanin beats Ricky Burns to win WBC International lightweight title in Glasgow". Sky Sports. Sky. 28 June 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Zlaticanin vs Garcia - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
  5. ^ Rosenthal, Michael (29 January 2017). "Mikey Garcia Stole the Show". The Ring. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  6. ^ "Abdullaev vs Zlaticanin - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
  7. ^ "Lewis Ritson defeats Dejan Zlaticanin, Williamson outpoints Cartwright, Pat McCormack wins". The Ring. 2022-03-26. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Emiliano Marsili
WBC Mediterranean
lightweight champion

25 February 2011 – 26 November 2011
Won International title
Vacant
Title next held by
Hedi Slimani
Vacant
Title last held by
Matias Daniel Ferreyra
WBC International
lightweight champion

26 November 2011 – March 2014
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Sergio Thompson
Vacant
Title last held by
Sergio Thompson
WBC International
lightweight champion

27 June 2014 – August 2015
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Luke Campbell
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Jorge Linares
WBC lightweight champion
11 June 2016 – 28 January 2017
Succeeded by