Oleksandr Gvozdyk

Oleksandr Gvozdyk is a former Ukrainian professional boxer who had a successful career in the light-heavyweight division. He turned professional in 2014 at the age of 27 and retired after his last fight in 2023, having won 18 of his 19 fights, with 14 wins coming by way of knockout.

Gvozdyk's debut fight was on April 12, 2014, against Mike Montoya, and he won the fight via 1st round KO. He went on to win 16 more consecutive fights after his debut, including his first title-defense fight where he beat Tommy Karpency in the sixth round via body hook after getting knocked down in round one with an inside shot.

Gvozdyk had his first world title fight on December 1, 2018, at the age of 31, against Adonis Stevenson for the light-heavyweight WBC title. He defeated Stevenson via an 11th round KO to become the champion of the world. He went on to successfully defend his title against Doudou Ngumbu in March of 2019, winning the fight via 5th round TKO.

Gvozdyk's most notable victories and fights are wins over Adonis Stevenson, Yunieski Gonzalez, Tommy Karpency, Nadjib Mohammedi, Isaac Chilemba, and Francisco Sierra, with his most significant career highlight being his win against Stevenson to become the WBC and lineal light-heavyweight champion of the world.

Despite his success, Gvozdyk suffered his first loss of his professional boxing career on October 18, 2019, against Artur Beterbiev via 10th round TKO, which ended his 17-fight win streak. Beterbiev is the only boxer to have beaten Gvozdyk.

Oleksandr Gvozdyk has a nickname of "The Nail," which is the Russian translation of his last name. He is part of the Ukrainian golden generation of boxing that includes Vasiliy Lomachenko and Oleksandr Usyk, who have also made a name for themselves in the sport.

Gvozdyk's boxing record includes 18 wins, 14 of which were by knockout, and a single loss via knockout. He also won one world title at light-heavyweight and had one title defense, which he won via 5th round TKO.

Gvozdyk's professional boxing career spanned more than 8 years, from 2014 to 2023. Gvozdyk retired as a professional boxer with a record of 18-1, which included 14 knockout wins and one loss via knockout, and one title win.

Throughout his career, Gvozdyk has shown great expertise and exceptional performance in the light-heavyweight division. Besides winning titles and defending them, Gvozdyk's KO ratio stands at an impressive 82.4%, signifying his punching power and overall skill level. Moreover, despite his one loss to Beterbiev, Gvozdyk has proven himself to be an accomplished boxer with an undeniable aura of prestige and authority.

In conclusion, Oleksandr Gvozdyk is an exceptional former Ukrainian professional boxer who has cemented a place in boxing history with his impressive career record. His skills and remarkable knockout power make him an unforgettable boxer who has left an indelible mark on the sport of boxing. His success, along with his ability to remain formidable even in the face of defeat, has earned him a place in the pantheon of boxing greats.

Oleksandr Gvozdyk Fight Record