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Radivoje Kalajdzic

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Radivoje Kalajdzic
Born
Radivoje Kalajdžić

(1991-07-27) 27 July 1991 (age 33)
Other namesHot Rod
Statistics
Weight(s)Cruiserweight
Light-heavyweight
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Reach1.93 m (76 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights32
Wins29
Wins by KO21
Losses3

Radivoje Kalajdzic (Serbian: Radivoje Kalajdžić; born 27 July 1991) is a Serbian-American professional boxer.

Kalajdzic turned pro in 2011.[1] On 18 October 2013, Kalajdzic took out light heavyweight Otis Griffin in just 1 round. Kalajdzic lost a highly controversial decision to Marcus Browne 16 April 2016 fight for the WBC United States title, which broke his undefeated streak.[2] He was officially the IBU Champion in 2014.[3] His three-seconds knockout of Fabio Garrido on 13 November 2015 was met with criticism. [4] As of 2015 he is part of Lou DiBella's promotion team.[1]

Kalajdzic was scheduled to face David Morell for the vacant WBA "Regular" light heavyweight title at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on August 3, 2024.[5] Kalajdzic lost the fight by unanimous decision.[6]

Personal life

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Born in Zenica, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina (at the time SFR Yugoslavia), his family fled the Bosnian War in 1992 first to Bijeljina in Republika Srpska and then moved to Čačak in Serbia, and after 7 years as refugees they moved to the United States,[3] to Saint Petersburg, Florida in 1998.[1] His father Marko trained boxing in his youth, and at 14 years he started boxing at a Florida gym. He wears the Serbian tricolour and "SRB" on his shorts. He is a devout believer in Jesus Christ and he wears tattoos of Eastern Orthodox iconography.[3][7]

Professional boxing record

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32 fights 29 wins 3 losses
By knockout 21 1
By decision 8 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
32 Loss 29–3 David Morrell UD 12 3 Aug 2024 BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. For vacant WBA (Regular) light-heavyweight title
31 Win 29–2 Sullivan Barrera TKO 10 (10), 2:31 14 Mar 2024 Probox Event Arena, USA
30 Win 28–2 Mickey Ellison TKO 8 (10), 1:35 6 Sep 2023 Whitesands Events Center, Plant City, Florida, USA
29 Win 27–2 Ernest Amuzu TKO 1 (8), 2:16 14 May 2022 Yuengling Center, Tampa, Florida, USA
28 Win 26–2 Guillermo Ruben Andino TKO 2 (8), 2:09 18 Dec 2021 Estadio Jesus Capi Correa, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
27 Win 25–2 Denis Grachev UD 8 21 Nov 2020 Bryan Glazer Family JCC, Tampa, Florida, USA
26 Loss 24–2 Artur Beterbiev KO 5 (12), 0:13 4 May 2019 Stockton Arena, Stockton, California, USA For IBF light-heavyweight title
25 Win 24–1 Alex Theran KO 1 (8), 1:11 10 Oct 2018 Bryan Glazer Family JCC, Tampa, Florida, USA
24 Win 23–1 Brad Austin TKO 1 (8), 2:45 21 Jul 2018 Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida, USA
23 Win 22–1 Travis Peterkin TKO 5 (10), 1:32 23 Sep 2016 Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, USA
22 Lose 21–1 Marcus Browne SD 8 16 Apr 2016 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, USA For WBC–USNBC light-heavyweight title
21 Win 21–0 Fabio Garrido KO 1 (8) 13 Nov 2015 Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, USA
20 Win 20–0 Gilberto Matheus Domingos TKO 1 (8), 1:32 10 Oct 2015 Florida Orange Event Center, Lakeland, Florida, USA
19 Win 19–0 William Johnson UD 6 2 May 2015 Hard Rock Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
18 Win 18–0 Larry Pryor TKO 4 (8), 1:53 13 Mar 2015 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, USA
17 Win 17–0 Rayco Saunders UD 6 3 Oct 2014 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, USA
16 Win 16–0 Lionell Thompson SD 8 29 Mar 2014 The Ballroom, Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
15 Win 15–0 Samson Onyango KO 1 (8) 14 Feb 2014 Doubletree Westshore Hotel, Tampa, Florida, USA
14 Win 14–0 Charles Hayward TKO 1 (8), 1:33 23 Nov 2013 Jefferson High School, Tampa, Florida, USA
13 Win 13–0 Otis Griffin TKO 1 (10), 1:49 18 Oct 2013 Doubletree Westshore Hotel, Tampa, Florida, USA
12 Win 12–0 Donta Woods TKO 2 (6), 2:49 12 Jul 2013 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, USA
11 Win 11–0 Dennis Sharpe KO 1 (6), 1:16 27 Apr 2013 Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
10 Win 10–0 Grover Young UD 6 4 Jan 2013 Magic City Casino, Miami, Florida, USA
9 Win 9–0 Sabou Ballogou TKO 3 (6), 2:29 9 Nov 2012 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, USA
8 Win 8–0 Shannon Anderson KO 1 (6), 1:36 14 Sep 2012 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, USA
7 Win 7–0 Jerrod Caldwell TKO 1 (6), 1:49 18 Aug 2012 Doubletree Miamimart Hotel, Miami, Florida, USA
6 Win 6–0 Mark Sanders UD 6 1 Jun 2012 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, USA
5 Win 5–0 Eliseo Durazo UD 4 10 Feb 2012 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, USA
4 Win 4–0 Percey Givens TKO 1 (4), 2:08 7 Jan 2012 Westin Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, Florida, USA
3 Win 3–0 Richmond Dalphone TKO 3 (4), 2:35 18 Nov 2011 Miami Airport Convention Center, Miami, Florida, USA
2 Win 2–0 Marlon Farr KO 1 (4), 1:30 9 Sep 2011 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, USA
1 Win 1–0 Nyantu Bolo KO 1 (4), 0:34 3 Jun 2011 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, USA

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Radivoje Kalajdzic Inks Long Pact With Lou DiBella". Boxing Scene. 18 August 2015.
  2. ^ "Radivoje Kalajdzic". boxrec.com. 25 December 2015.
  3. ^ a b c "Amerikanci ga zovu Hot Rod, Srbi mu tepaju Rade gromovnik, a san mu je da napuni Marakanu". Mozzart Sport.
  4. ^ "Svi pljuju našeg boksera zbog nokauta od 3 sekunde!". Telegraf.
  5. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (24 April 2024). "David Morrell vs Radivoje Kalajdzic joins Crawford-Madrimov confirmed undercard". FIGHTMAG.
  6. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (4 August 2024). "David Morrell bests Radivoje Kalajdzic by decision to become two-weight champion". FIGHTMAG.
  7. ^ "Radivoje Kalajdžić: Čekam poziv iz Srbije". Nezavisne.
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