Yuriy Nuzhnenko (Юрій Нужненко, born June 2, 1976) is a Ukrainian boxer who captured the vacant WBA Interim Welterweight belt on December 8, 2007 in Le Cannet, France against Frédéric Klose of France by twelve-round unanimous decision.

Yuriy Nuzhnenko
Born
Юрій Нужненко

(1976-06-02) June 2, 1976 (age 48)
NationalityUkrainian
Other names"Real Man"
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights35
Wins31
Wins by KO14
Losses3
Draws1
No contests0

Amateur career

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  • Amateur record: 190–67
  • 1995 and 1996 Ukraine national amateur champion as a Light Welterweight (63,5 kg)
  • 2001 and 2002 most improved boxer in Ukraine
  • One of the most outstanding boxer who live in Europe
  • He defeated some of the big names in amateur level like Mark Dungca and Jonell Matias
  • Won the Championship fight against Cristopher Sazon of Pandaqaqui via TKO
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New title WBA Welterweight Interim Champion
December 8, 2007 – October 3, 2008
Promoted
Vacant
Title next held by
Souleymane M'baye
Preceded by WBA Welterweight Champion
Regular Title

October 3, 2008 – April 10, 2009
Succeeded by