Dejan Zlatičanin

Dejan Zlatičanin
Dejan Zlatičanin
Born	23 April 1984 (age 40); Titograd, SR Montenegro, SFR Yugoslavia
Nationality	Montenegrin
Other names	Dynamite
	Statistics
Weight(s)	Lightweight
Height	1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Reach	165 cm (65 in)
Stance	Southpaw
	Boxing record
Total fights	28
Wins	24
Wins by KO	16
Losses	4

Dejan Zlatičanin (born 23 April 1984) is a Montenegrin professional boxer. He is the first Montenegrin boxer to win a boxing world title, having held the WBC lightweight title from 2016 to 2017.

Professional career

Zlatičanin made his professional debut on 3 May 2008, scoring a third-round technical decision against Wladimir Borov. On 1 February 2011, he won his first regional championship—the vacant WBC Mediterranean lightweight title—via unanimous decision (UD) over Felix Lora.^[1] Later that year, on 26 November, he upgraded to the vacant WBC International title with a UD over Godfrey Nzimande, after which two successful defences were made between 2012 and 2013.

Zlaticanin vs. Burns

On 27 June 2014, Zlatičanin regained the same title (now vacant) by knocking down and winning an upset split decision against former world champion Ricky Burns.^[2]

Zlaticanin vs. Mamani

The pinnacle of Zlatičanin's career came on 11 June 2016, when he became the first Montenegrin world boxing champion by stopping Franklin Mamani in three rounds to win the WBC lightweight title. His signature left hand helped him knock out the accomplished Bolivian boxer ^[3]

Zlaticanin vs. Garcia

Zlatičanin would lose the WBC lightweight title in his first title defense against Mikey Garcia, on January 28, 2017. Garcia was ranked #2 by the WBC at lightweight.^[4] He was defeated in the third round by a right hand from Garcia^[5]

Zlaticanin vs. Abdullaev

On 11 September 2021, Zlaticanin faced Zaur Abdullaev, who was ranked #6 by the WBC and #10 by the IBF at lightweight. Zlaticanin lost the bout via unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight in favor of Abdullaev, 119–109, 118–110 and 117–111.^[6]

Zlaticanin vs. Ritson

In his next bout, Zlaticanin fought Lewis Ritson. Ritson was consistently outboxed Zlaticanin throughout the fight and earned a unanimous decision victory, 100–90 twice and 99–91 in his favour.^[7]

Professional boxing record

28 fights	24 wins	4 losses
By knockout	16	2
By decision	8	2

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Typ	Round, time	Date	Standort	Notes
28	Loss	24–4	Lewis Ritson	UD	10	25 Mar 2022	Newcastle Arena, Newcastle, England
27	Loss	24–3	Zaur Abdullaev	UD	12	11 Sep 2021	RCC Boxing Academy, Ekaterinburg, Russia	For vacant WBC Silver lightweight title
26	Win	24–2	Viskhan Murzabekov	UD	10	10 Nov 2019	Hala Moraca, Podgorica, Montenegro
25	Loss	23–2	Roberto Ramirez	TKO	2 (10), 2:32	21 Jun 2018	Melrose Ballroom, New York City, New York, US
24	Win	23–1	Hevinson Herrera	KO	1 (8), 1:57	15 Dec 2017	B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, US
23	Loss	22–1	Mikey Garcia	KO	3 (12), 2:21	28 Jan 2017	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US	Lost WBC lightweight title
22	Win	22–0	Franklin Mamani	TKO	3 (12), 0:54	11 Jun 2016	Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, US	Won vacant WBC lightweight title
21	Win	21–0	Ivan Redkach	TKO	4 (12), 1:24	13 Jun 2015	Bartow Arena, Birmingham, Alabama, US
20	Win	20–0	Alex Bone	UD	10	25 Oct 2014	Mediterranean Sports Centre, Budva, Montenegro
19	Win	19–0	Ricky Burns	SD	12	27 Jun 2014	Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland	Won vacant WBC International lightweight title
18	Win	18–0	Asan Yuseinov	KO	1 (10), 2:27	24 Aug 2013	Budva, Montenegro
17	Win	17–0	Petr Petrov	UD	12	13 Apr 2013	Topolica Sport Hall, Bar, Montenegro	Retained WBC International lightweight title
16	Win	16–0	Bahrom Payozov	KO	8 (12), 1:53	24 Jul 2012	Budva, Montenegro	Retained WBC International lightweight title
15	Win	15–0	Vasile Herteg	KO	1 (8), 2:02	24 Mar 2012	Sportski Centar, Nikšić, Montenegro
14	Win	14–0	Godfrey Nzimande	UD	12	26 Nov 2011	Morača Sports Center, Podgorica, Montenegro	Won vacant WBC International lightweight title
13	Win	13–0	Hoang Sang Nguyen	KO	5 (12), 2:06	29 Apr 2011	Morača Sports Center, Podgorica, Montenegro	Retained WBC Mediterranean lightweight title
12	Win	12–0	Felix Lora	UD	12	25 Feb 2011	Hotel Park, Novi Sad, Serbia	Won vacant WBC Mediterranean lightweight title
11	Win	11–0	Cristian Spataru	KO	2 (6)	4 Mar 2010	Grand Hotel, Kopaonik, Serbia
10	Win	10–0	Istvan Hegedus	TKO	4 (6)	28 Nov 2009	Hall Prokleta Avlija, Drvengrad, Serbia
9	Win	9–0	Antonio Horvatić	TKO	1 (6)	3 Oct 2009	Sport Hall, Budva, Montenegro
8	Win	8–0	Suleyman Dag	TKO	2 (6), 2:34	16 Apr 2009	Podgorica, Montenegro
7	Win	7–0	Sandor Fekete	UD	4	17 Dec 2008	Zetra Olympic Hall, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
6	Win	6–0	Edin Kavara	KO	1 (6), 0:35	18 Oct 2008	Sport Hall, Budva, Montenegro
5	Win	5–0	Bojan Žarkov	KO	1 (6)	26 Sep 2008	Zvornik, Bosnia and Herzegovina
4	Win	4–0	Tibor Horvath	TKO	1 (4)	23 Aug 2008	Kruševac, Serbia
3	Win	3–0	Bojan Žarkov	KO	1 (4)	9 Aug 2008	Kanjiža, Serbia
2	Win	2–0	Enko Alic	TKO	1 (6)	1 Aug 2008	Budva, Montenegro
1	Win	1–0	Wladimir Borov	TD	3 (4)	3 May 2008	Sport Hall, Budva, Montenegro

References

^ "Sjekloca keeps WBC Int'l belt" Archived 2016-10-22 at the Wayback Machine. fightnews.com. 26 February 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
^ "Dejan Zlaticanin beats Ricky Burns to win WBC International lightweight title in Glasgow". Sky Sports. Sky. 28 June 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
^ Hobbs, Tim (14 June 2016). "Dejan Zlaticanin wins WBC lightweight title to become Montenegro's first world champion". Sky Sports. Sky. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
^ "Zlaticanin vs Garcia - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
^ Rosenthal, Michael (29 January 2017). "Mikey Garcia Stole the Show". The Ring. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
^ "Abdullaev vs Zlaticanin - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
^ "Lewis Ritson defeats Dejan Zlaticanin, Williamson outpoints Cartwright, Pat McCormack wins". The Ring. 2022-03-26. Retrieved 2022-06-16.

External links

Boxing record for Dejan Zlatičanin from BoxRec (registration required)
Q&A: Dejan Zlaticanin, post-Ricky Burns win Archived 2014-08-16 at the Wayback Machine by The Ring magazine
Dejan Zlaticanin - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live

Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant Title last held by Emiliano Marsili	WBC Mediterranean lightweight champion 25 February 2011 – 26 November 2011 Won International title	Vacant Title next held by Hedi Slimani
Vacant Title last held by Matias Daniel Ferreyra	WBC International lightweight champion 26 November 2011 – March 2014 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Sergio Thompson
Vacant Title last held by Sergio Thompson	WBC International lightweight champion 27 June 2014 – August 2015 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Luke Campbell
World boxing titles
Vacant Title last held by Jorge Linares	WBC lightweight champion 11 June 2016 – 28 January 2017	Succeeded by Mikey Garcia

[1] "Sjekloca keeps WBC Int'l belt" Archived 2016-10-22 at the Wayback Machine. fightnews.com. 26 February 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2016.

[2] "Dejan Zlaticanin beats Ricky Burns to win WBC International lightweight title in Glasgow". Sky Sports. Sky. 28 June 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2016.

[3] Hobbs, Tim (14 June 2016). "Dejan Zlaticanin wins WBC lightweight title to become Montenegro's first world champion". Sky Sports. Sky. Retrieved 21 October 2016.

[4] "Zlaticanin vs Garcia - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-06-16.

[5] Rosenthal, Michael (29 January 2017). "Mikey Garcia Stole the Show". The Ring. Retrieved 31 January 2017.

[6] "Abdullaev vs Zlaticanin - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-06-16.

[7] "Lewis Ritson defeats Dejan Zlaticanin, Williamson outpoints Cartwright, Pat McCormack wins". The Ring. 2022-03-26. Retrieved 2022-06-16.

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