Real name Mario Preskar Wins 16 Height 1.85 m Draws 3 Stance Orthodox Role Boxer Total fights 19 | Nationality Croatia Name Mario Preskar Rated at Heavyweight Wins by KO 10 Martial art Boxing Losses 0 | |
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Born January 12, 1984 (age 40) Zagreb, Croatia ( 1984-01-12 ) | ||
Mario preskar vs maksim pedjura
Mario Preskar (born January 12, 1984) is a former Croatian professional heavyweight boxer. He trained at Leonardo Boxing Gym in Zagreb with his trainer Leonard Pijetraj.
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Mario preskar
Amateur career
Preskar was born in Zagreb, Croatia. He began boxing at the age of 9 at the urging of his father Ċ½eljko, a cab driver. Preskar became a seven-time Croatian national champion, his final amateur record was 45-5.
Professional career
Preskar started his professional career in 2003, at only 19, signing a contract with the world-famous boxing manager Don King. King and Preskar parted ways in September 2008, with King reportedly unwilling to accept new contract terms put forward by Preskar and Pijetraj, who demanded more frequent fights. Preskar founded new opportunities with K2 Promotions, run by the Klitschko brothers.
In his 19th professional fight against Maksym Pedyura on June 27, 2009, Preskar was ahead throughout most of the match, but was knocked down twice in the last round. After the final bell, he collapsed and was immediately taken to hospital. The fight was declared a draw.
Preskar ascribed the incident to extreme exhaustion, due to high temperature and insufficient ventilation in the hall. In August 2009, he announced an indefinite break from boxing, citing lack of motivation.