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Yuriy Nuzhnenko

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Real name  YUrіi Nuzhnenko
Nationality  Ukrainian
Martial art  Boxing
Draws  1
Height  5 ft. 9 in. (176 cm.)
Role  Boxer
Stance  Orthodox stance

Rated at  Welterweight
Name  Yuriy Nuzhnenko
Total fights  35
Nickname(s)  "Real Man"
Wins  31
Division  Welterweight
Losses  3
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Born  June 2, 1976 (age 39) Kiev, Soviet Union (1976-06-02)

Yuriy Nuzhnenko 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.

Amateur career

  • 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

    • References

    Yuriy Nuzhnenko Wikipedia
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