Maxim Volodymyrovych Prodan (Ukrainian: Максим Володимирович Продан; born 13 February 1993) is a Ukrainian professional boxer who held the IBF International welterweight title from 2019 to September 2021.[1]
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| Born | February 13, 1993 Rynhach, Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine |
| Nationality | Ukrainian |
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| Weight(s) | Welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 25 |
| Wins | 22 |
| Wins by KO | 16 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
Early life edit
Prodan was born in Rynhach, Novoselytsia Raion, Chernivtsi region, Ukraine.[2]
He was born to Ukrainian parents. His mother was born in Rynhach (Chernivtsi region) and his father comes from Hrozyntsi. Prodan started practicing boxing as a child.
He attended high school in Novoselytsia (graduating in 2008) and in 2010 graduated from Kamianets-Podilskyi Lyceum with enhanced military and physical training.
In 2014 he received his bachelor's degree in physical education at Chernivtsi University. In 2011 he became Candidate for Master of Sport.
In 2014 he moved to Bovisio Masciago, in Italy, where he currently lives.
Career edit
At the age of 12 he moved to his aunt in Novoselytsia, where he began boxing.[2]
From his home base in Ukraine, he boxed at regional, national, and later international tournaments. At the age of 18, he became a Candidate in Masters of Sports in boxing.
He studied at the sporting club "Boyan-Kolos" from 2007 to 2012. Prodan fought 60 times as an amateur, recording 50 victories.
At the age of 22, he debuted as a professional, defeating Hungarian Krisztian Duka by knockout. As of September 2021, Prodan won 19 out of 20 fights (15 by knockout), recording one draw due to an arm injury.
On 8 March 2019, he won the IBF International belt, defeating Belgian Steve Jamoye.
On 25 September 2021, he lost his IBF International Belt against Florian Marku. This was his first and only defeat in international career.
Professional boxing record edit
| 25 fights | 22 wins | 2 losses |
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| By knockout | 16 | 1 |
| By decision | 6 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 25 | Win | 22–2–1 |  Miguel Cesario Antin
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UD | 8 | 16 Dec 2023 |  Palasport Le Cupole, Torino, Italy
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| 24 | Win | 21–2–1 | Mirko Marchetti
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KO | 2 (8) | 24 Mar 2023 | Allianz Cloud, Milan, Italy
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| 23 | Win | 20–2–1 |  Reynaldo Mora
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PTS | 6 | 29 Jul 2022 | Stadio Marcello Torre, Pagani, Italy
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| 22 | Loss | 19–2–1 |  Luis Enrique Romero
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TKO | 7 (10) | 13 May 2022 | Allianz Cloud, Milan, Italy
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| 21 | Loss | 19–1–1 |  Florian Marku
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SD | 10 | 25 Sep 2021 |  Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
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Lost IBF International welterweight title |
| 20 | Win | 19–0–1 | Nicola Cristofori
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TKO | 10 (10), 1:39 | 26 Feb 2021 | Allianz Cloud, Milan, Italy
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Retained IBF International welterweight title |
| 19 | Win | 18–0–1 | Tony Dixon
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SD | 10 | 25 Oct 2019 | Allianz Cloud, Milan, Italy
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Retained IBF International welterweight title |
| 18 | Win | 17–0–1 |  Nika Nakashidze
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PTS | 6 | 28 Jun 2019 | Allianz Cloud, Milan, Italy
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| 17 | Win | 16–0–1 |  Steve Jamoye
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UD | 10 | 8 Mar 2019 | Superstudio, Milan, Italy
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Won IBF International interim welterweight title |
| 16 | Win | 15–0–1 | Erick Lopez
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PTS | 8 | 20 Oct 2018 | Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
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| 15 | Win | 14–0–1 |  Gyorgy Mizsei
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KO | 3 (6) | 19 May 2018 | Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
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| 14 | Win | 13–0–1 |  Manuel Largacha
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TKO | 6 (8), 2:19 | 17 Feb 2018 | Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
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| 13 | Win | 12–0–1 |  Zeljko Kovacevic
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TKO | 1 (8), 2:40 | 25 Nov 2017 | Palasport Salvador Allende, Cinisello Balsamo, Italy
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| 12 | Win | 11–0–1 | Sasa Janjic
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KO | 3 (8), 1:42 | 7 Oct 2017 | Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
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| 11 | Draw | 10–0–1 | Manuel Largacha
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PTS | 8 | 27 May 2017 | Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
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| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Istvan Dernanecz
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TKO | 1 (8), 2:57 | 1 Apr 2017 | Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
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| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Petar Peric
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KO | 5 (6), 2:10 | 18 Feb 2017 | Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 |  Nerdin Fejzovic
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KO | 4 (6) | 16 Dec 2016 | Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Liam Dede'
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TKO | 1 (6) | 15 Oct 2016 | Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Jozsef Gerebecz
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KO | 1 (6) | 14 May 2016 | Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Stanislav Sakic
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KO | 3 (6), 1:13 | 7 Nov 2015 | Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 |  Ivica Gogosevic
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KO | 2 (6) | 17 Oct 2015 | Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Valentin Bokros
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TKO | 2 (4) | 4 Jul 2015 | Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Silvije Kebet
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TKO | 3 (4) | 20 Jun 2015 | Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Krisztian Duka
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KO | 3 (4) | 30 May 2015 | Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
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References edit
- ^ "Boxe - Maxim Prodan pronto alla sfida con Esposito: "corsa, nuoto, bici e sparring per preparami"". SPORTFAIR (in Italian). 30 January 2020. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Максим Продан підкорює італійський ринг". Українська газета в Італії (in Italian). 10 July 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
External links edit
- Boxing record for Maxim Prodan from BoxRec (registration required)
- Facebook profile
- Instagram profile
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