Radivoje Kalajdzic
Born
Radivoje Kalajdžić

(1991-07-27) 27 July 1991
Other namesHot Rod
Statistics
Weight(s)Cruiserweight
Light-heavyweight
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Reach1.93 m (76 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights30
Wins28
Wins by KO20
Losses2

Radivoje Kalajdzic (Serbian: Radivoje Kalajdžić; born 27 July 1991) is an 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]

Personal life

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][5]

Professional boxing record

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

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Radivoje Kalajdzic Inks Long Pact With Lou DiBella". Boxing Scene. 18 August 2015.
  2. "Radivoje Kalajdzic". boxrec.com. 25 December 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 "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. "Radivoje Kalajdžić: Čekam poziv iz Srbije". Nezavisne.
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