Yuri Foreman

Yuri Foreman is one of the most notable boxers to come out of Israel in recent years. Born on August 5, 1980, in Gomel, Belarus, Foreman currently fights out of Brooklyn, New York, and has had an excellent professional career. Over the course of his career, he has fought in 40 total fights, earning 35 wins, 4 losses, and no draws. He has also secured 10 knockout wins, won one world title at super-welterweight, and made no title defenses. Unfortunately, he has suffered three losses via knockout and one loss via decision.

Foreman's professional debut was on January 24, 2002, against Israel Felix. In their match, Yuri won via a first-round technical knockout (TKO). After his debut, Foreman went on an impressive 26-fight winning streak, which included seven knockout victorie,s before suffering his first career loss.

One of Foreman's most significant fights took place on November 14, 2009, against Daniel Santos. The match was Foreman's first world title fight and was for the super-welterweight WBA title. Not only did Foreman win the fight, but he also defeated Santos via unanimous decision, becoming the super-welterweight champion of the world in the process.

Foreman has had four losses over the course of his career, but two of them came in title bouts. His first loss came against Miguel Cotto, who defeated him via TKO in the ninth round on June 5, 2010. This loss ended Foreman's 28-fight win streak.

Foreman's most recent match took place on June 19, 2021, against Jimmy Williams. The fight was a non-title bout, but unfortunately, Foreman lost via an eight-round majority decision.

One of the most interesting things about Yuri Foreman is his Jewish heritage and his pursuit of religious studies while pursuing a boxing career. On December 13, 2007, Foreman was quoted as having said "Boxing is sometimes spiritual in its way." This is a fascinating portrayal of the role of religion in the sport, and it's a unique aspect of Foreman's career.

Foreman is no longer a reigning champion, but he has enjoyed an excellent career, and his achievements cannot be overlooked. He is one of the best boxers from Israel, and he has left a lasting impact on the sport of boxing.

Overall, Yuri Foreman has had a remarkable career that has spanned more than two decades. He has fought in 40 total fights, earning 35 wins and becoming a world champion. Despite experiencing four losses, including three by knockout and one by decision, Foreman has earned the respect of his peers, as well as boxing enthusiasts around the world, as a talented and hardworking professional boxer.

Yuri Foreman Fight Record