Dejan Zlatičanin

Dejan Zlatičanin (born 23 April 1984) is a Montenegrin professional boxer. He is the first Montenegrin boxer to win a boxing world title, having held the WBC lightweight title from 2016 to 2017.

Dejan Zlatičanin
Statistics
Nickname(s)Dynamite
Weight(s)Lightweight
Height1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Reach165 cm (65 in)
NationalityMontenegrin
Born (1984-04-23) 23 April 1984
Titograd, SR Montenegro, SFR Yugoslavia
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins24
Wins by KO16
Losses4

Professional career

Zlatičanin made his professional debut on 3 May 2008, scoring a third-round technical decision against Wladimir Borov. On 1 February 2011, he won his first regional championship—the vacant WBC Mediterranean lightweight title—via unanimous decision (UD) over Felix Lora.[1] Later that year, on 26 November, he upgraded to the vacant WBC International title with a UD over Godfrey Nzimande, after which two successful defences were made between 2012 and 2013.

Zlaticanin vs. Burns

On 27 June 2014, Zlatičanin regained the same title (now vacant) by knocking down and winning an upset split decision against former world champion Ricky Burns.[2]

Zlaticanin vs. Mamani

The pinnacle of Zlatičanin's career came on 11 June 2016, when he became the first Montenegrin/Serbian world boxing champion by stopping Franklin Mamani in three rounds to win the WBC lightweight title. His signature left hand helped him knock out the accomplished Bolivian boxer [3]

Zlaticanin vs. Garcia

Zlatičanin would lose the WBC lightweight title in his first title defense against Mikey Garcia, on January 28, 2017. Garcia was ranked #2 by the WBC at lightweight.[4] He was defeated in the third round by a right hand from Garcia[5]

Zlaticanin vs. Abdullaev

On 11 September 2021, Zlaticanin faced Zaur Abdullaev, who was ranked #6 by the WBC and #10 by the IBF at lightweight. Zlaticanin lost the bout via unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight in favor of Abdullaev, 119–109, 118–110 and 117–111.[6]

Zlaticanin vs. Ritson

In his next bout, Zlaticanin fought Lewis Ritson. Ritson was consistently outboxed Zlaticanin throughout the fight and earned a unanimous decision victory, 100–90 twice and 99–91 in his favour.[7]

Professional boxing record
28 fights 24 wins 4 losses
By knockout 16 2
By decision 8 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
28 Loss 24–4 United Kingdom Lewis Ritson UD 10 25 Mar 2022 United Kingdom Newcastle Arena, Newcastle, England
27 Loss 24–3 Russia Zaur Abdullaev UD 12 11 Sep 2021 Russia RCC Boxing Academy, Ekaterinburg, Russia For vacant WBC Silver lightweight title
26 Win 24–2 Russia Viskhan Murzabekov UD 10 10 Nov 2019 Montenegro Hala Moraca, Podgorica, Montenegro
25 Loss 23–2 Mexico Roberto Ramirez TKO 2 (10), 2:32 21 Jun 2018 United States Melrose Ballroom, New York City, New York, US
24 Win 23–1 Colombia Hevinson Herrera KO 1 (8), 1:57 15 Dec 2017 United States B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, US
23 Loss 22–1 United States Mikey Garcia KO 3 (12), 2:21 28 Jan 2017 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US Lost WBC lightweight title
22 Win 22–0 Bolivia Franklin Mamani TKO 3 (12), 0:54 11 Jun 2016 United States Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, US Won vacant WBC lightweight title
21 Win 21–0 Ukraine Ivan Redkach TKO 4 (12), 1:24 13 Jun 2015 United States Bartow Arena, Birmingham, Alabama, US
20 Win 20–0 Ecuador Alex Bone UD 10 25 Oct 2014 Montenegro Mediterranean Sports Centre, Budva, Montenegro
19 Win 19–0 United Kingdom Ricky Burns SD 12 27 Jun 2014 United Kingdom Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland Won vacant WBC International lightweight title
18 Win 18–0 Bulgaria Asan Yuseinov KO 1 (10), 2:27 24 Aug 2013 Montenegro Budva, Montenegro
17 Win 17–0 Russia Petr Petrov UD 12 13 Apr 2013 Montenegro Topolica Sport Hall, Bar, Montenegro Retained WBC International lightweight title
16 Win 16–0 Uzbekistan Bahrom Payozov KO 8 (12), 1:53 24 Jul 2012 Montenegro Budva, Montenegro Retained WBC International lightweight title
15 Win 15–0 Romania Vasile Herteg KO 1 (8), 2:02 24 Mar 2012 Montenegro Sportski Centar, Nikšić, Montenegro
14 Win 14–0 South Africa Godfrey Nzimande UD 12 26 Nov 2011 Montenegro Morača Sports Center, Podgorica, Montenegro Won vacant WBC International lightweight title
13 Win 13–0 Spain Hoang Sang Nguyen KO 5 (12), 2:06 29 Apr 2011 Montenegro Morača Sports Center, Podgorica, Montenegro Retained WBC Mediterranean lightweight title
12 Win 12–0 Dominican Republic Felix Lora UD 12 25 Feb 2011 Serbia Hotel Park, Novi Sad, Serbia Won vacant WBC Mediterranean lightweight title
11 Win 11–0 Romania Cristian Spataru KO 2 (6) 4 Mar 2010 Serbia Grand Hotel, Kopaonik, Serbia
10 Win 10–0 Hungary Istvan Hegedus TKO 4 (6) 28 Nov 2009 Serbia Hall Prokleta Avlija, Drvengrad, Serbia
9 Win 9–0 Croatia Antonio Horvatić TKO 1 (6) 3 Oct 2009 Montenegro Sport Hall, Budva, Montenegro
8 Win 8–0 Germany Suleyman Dag TKO 2 (6), 2:34 16 Apr 2009 Montenegro Podgorica, Montenegro
7 Win 7–0 Hungary Sandor Fekete UD 4 17 Dec 2008 Bosnia and Herzegovina Zetra Olympic Hall, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
6 Win 6–0 Croatia Edin Kavara KO 1 (6), 0:35 18 Oct 2008 Montenegro Sport Hall, Budva, Montenegro
5 Win 5–0 Serbia Bojan Žarkov KO 1 (6) 26 Sep 2008 Bosnia and Herzegovina Zvornik, Bosnia and Herzegovina
4 Win 4–0 Hungary Tibor Horvath TKO 1 (4) 23 Aug 2008 Serbia Kruševac, Serbia
3 Win 3–0 Serbia Bojan Žarkov KO 1 (4) 9 Aug 2008 Serbia Kanjiža, Serbia
2 Win 2–0 Bosnia and Herzegovina Enko Alic TKO 1 (6) 1 Aug 2008 Montenegro Budva, Montenegro
1 Win 1–0 Bulgaria Wladimir Borov TD 3 (4) 3 May 2008 Montenegro Sport Hall, Budva, Montenegro

References
  1. "Sjekloca keeps WBC Int'l belt" Archived 2016-10-22 at the Wayback Machine. fightnews.com. 26 February 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  2. "Dejan Zlaticanin beats Ricky Burns to win WBC International lightweight title in Glasgow". Sky Sports. Sky. 28 June 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  3. Hobbs, Tim (14 June 2016). "Dejan Zlaticanin wins WBC lightweight title to become Montenegro's first world champion". Sky Sports. Sky. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  4. "Zlaticanin vs Garcia - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
  5. Rosenthal, Michael (29 January 2017). "Mikey Garcia Stole the Show". The Ring. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  6. "Abdullaev vs Zlaticanin - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
  7. "Lewis Ritson defeats Dejan Zlaticanin, Williamson outpoints Cartwright, Pat McCormack wins". The Ring. 2022-03-26. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
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