Ali Eren Demirezen

Ali Eren Demirezen is a Turkish professional boxer who has had an impressive career so far, with a record of 16 wins and just 1 loss. He was born on 2nd April 1990 in Samsun, Turkey, and stands at a towering height of 1.90 m (6ft 3in) and has a reach of 2.03 m (80in). He is also known as "The Iceman" due to his calm and collected demeanor in the ring.

Amateur Career

Demirezen began his amateur boxing career with promise. He represented Turkey at the 2013 Mediterranean Games in Mersin, Turkey, where he won a silver medal in the Super-heavyweight category. However, his journey came to an end early in the 2013 AIBA World Boxing Championships in Almaty, Kazakhstan, where he was eliminated in the first round.

In 2015, he competed at the European Amateur Boxing Championships in Samokov, Bulgaria. Although he made it to the quarterfinals, he was eliminated. He did qualify to participate in the AIBA World Boxing Championships the same year but was defeated by Joe Joyce from England in the Section 2 quarterfinals of the 2015 AIBA World Boxing Championships in Doha, Qatar.

He finally earned a quota spot for the 2016 Summer Olympics by taking a bronze medal at the 2016 European Boxing Olympic Qualification Tournament held in Samsun, Turkey.

Professional Career

Demirezen made his professional boxing debut against Patryk Kowoll on October 15, 2016, at the G 18-Halle in Hamburg, Germany. He defeated Kowoll via 1st round RTD to start his professional career on a high note. The win was the first of 10 consecutive victories that would take him to the top of the heavyweight division.

Some of Demirezen's most notable fights and victories include wins over Gerald Washington, Michael Sprott, Jasmin Hasić, Nikola Milačić, Tornike Puritchamiashvili, Sergiej Werwejko, and Rad Rashid.

He held the WBO European heavyweight title from 2018 to 2019, after he won the vacant WBO European heavyweight title against Rad Rashid on March 24th, 2018, then retained this title through a TKO victory against Sergiej Werwejko.

On July 20th, 2019, Demirezen suffered his first loss against Efe Ajagba via a 10 round unanimous decision, which ended his 11-fight win streak. Ajagba is the only boxer to beat Demirezen so far. Demirezen's most recent fight took place on July 30th, 2022, in a non-title bout against Polish boxer Adam Kownacki at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The fight went the distance, and Demirezen won via a 10 round unanimous decision.

Fighting Style

Demirezen is a skilled boxer with impressive power and strength, as evidenced by his record of 12 knockout victories out of his total 16 wins. His style is that of an aggressive power-puncher, with his strong right hand being his most effective weapon in the ring.

Demirezen's formidable height and reach allow him to keep his opponents at a distance, making it difficult for them to land any significant blows, and his quick footwork enables him to move around the ring with ease.

Conclusion

Ali Eren Demirezen is undoubtedly one of the most promising heavyweight boxers today, with a successful professional boxing career so far. With his impressive power, reach, and height, he is a formidable opponent in the ring, and his aggressive style has won him a loyal fan base.

While he may have suffered a setback with his loss to Efe Ajagba in 2019, he has bounced back with impressive performances in his recent fights, and with his training and dedication, he will surely continue to rise through the ranks in the heavyweight division and make a name for himself in boxing.

Ali Eren Demirezen Fight Record