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]

Maxim Prodan
Born (1993-02-13) February 13, 1993 (age 31)
NationalityUkrainian
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins22
Wins by KO16
Losses2
Draws1

Early life

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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

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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

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25 fights 22 wins 2 losses
By knockout 16 1
By decision 6 1
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
25 Win 22–2–1   Miguel Cesario Antin UD 8 16 Dec 2023   Palasport Le Cupole, Torino, Italy
24 Win 21–2–1   Mirko Marchetti KO 2 (8) 24 Mar 2023   Allianz Cloud, Milan, Italy
23 Win 20–2–1   Reynaldo Mora PTS 6 29 Jul 2022   Stadio Marcello Torre, Pagani, Italy
22 Loss 19–2–1   Luis Enrique Romero TKO 7 (10) 13 May 2022   Allianz Cloud, Milan, Italy
21 Loss 19–1–1   Florian Marku SD 10 25 Sep 2021   Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England Lost IBF International welterweight title
20 Win 19–0–1   Nicola Cristofori TKO 10 (10), 1:39 26 Feb 2021   Allianz Cloud, Milan, Italy Retained IBF International welterweight title
19 Win 18–0–1   Tony Dixon SD 10 25 Oct 2019   Allianz Cloud, Milan, Italy Retained IBF International welterweight title
18 Win 17–0–1   Nika Nakashidze PTS 6 28 Jun 2019   Allianz Cloud, Milan, Italy
17 Win 16–0–1   Steve Jamoye UD 10 8 Mar 2019   Superstudio, Milan, Italy Won IBF International interim welterweight title
16 Win 15–0–1   Erick Lopez PTS 8 20 Oct 2018   Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
15 Win 14–0–1   Gyorgy Mizsei KO 3 (6) 19 May 2018   Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
14 Win 13–0–1   Manuel Largacha TKO 6 (8), 2:19 17 Feb 2018   Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
13 Win 12–0–1   Zeljko Kovacevic TKO 1 (8), 2:40 25 Nov 2017   Palasport Salvador Allende, Cinisello Balsamo, Italy
12 Win 11–0–1   Sasa Janjic KO 3 (8), 1:42 7 Oct 2017   Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
11 Draw 10–0–1   Manuel Largacha PTS 8 27 May 2017   Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
10 Win 10–0   Istvan Dernanecz TKO 1 (8), 2:57 1 Apr 2017   Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
9 Win 9–0   Petar Peric KO 5 (6), 2:10 18 Feb 2017   Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
8 Win 8–0   Nerdin Fejzovic KO 4 (6) 16 Dec 2016   Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
7 Win 7–0   Liam Dede' TKO 1 (6) 15 Oct 2016   Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
6 Win 6–0   Jozsef Gerebecz KO 1 (6) 14 May 2016   Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
5 Win 5–0   Stanislav Sakic KO 3 (6), 1:13 7 Nov 2015   Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
4 Win 4–0   Ivica Gogosevic KO 2 (6) 17 Oct 2015   Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
3 Win 3–0   Valentin Bokros TKO 2 (4) 4 Jul 2015   Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
2 Win 2–0   Silvije Kebet TKO 3 (4) 20 Jun 2015   Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy
1 Win 1–0   Krisztian Duka KO 3 (4) 30 May 2015   Teatro Principe, Milan, Italy

References

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ a b "Максим Продан підкорює італійський ринг". Українська газета в Італії (in Italian). 10 July 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
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