Viktor Postol
Viktor Postol Віктор Постол | |
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Real name | Viktor Vasylovych Postol |
Nickname(s) | The Iceman |
Rated at | Light welterweight |
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
Reach | 187 cm (74 in) |
Nationality | Ukrainian |
Born |
Velyka Dymerka, Ukrainian SSR | 16 January 1984
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 28 |
Wins | 28 |
Wins by KO | 12 |
Losses | 0 |
Viktor Vasylovych Postol (Ukrainian: Віктор Васильович Постол; born 16 January 1984) is a Ukrainian professional boxer and the current WBC super lightweight champion.
Professional career
Early career
Postol's first significant title fight came in December 2011 against Karen Tevosyan for the vacant WBC Silver International light welterweight title. Postol managed to win via unanimous decision to claim the belt.[1] He then successfully defended it against Yvan Mendy[2] and DeMarcus Corley.[3] After vacating the belt, Postol met in the ring with American Hank Lundy for the vacant WBC International light welterweight title and achieved a victory.[4] Before vacating the belt, Postol had managed to retain it against Ignacio Mendoza.
Rising up the ranks
In May 2014, Postol defeated Turkish boxer Selçuk Aydın in WBC title eliminator and earned a mandatory title shot against champion Danny García.[5]
WBC light welterweight champion
Postol vs. Matthysse
Viktor Postol knocked out Lucas Matthysse in the 10th round for the vacant WBC light welterweight title at StubHub Center in Carson, CA on October 3, 2015.[6]
Postol vs. Crawford
On May 3, 2016 it was finally confirmed that Postol and Terence Crawford had officially signed a contract for the highly-anticipated super-lightweight unification fight on July 23 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Crawford, WBO champion, will meet WBC belt holder Postol on HBO pay-per-view in America, the first PPV fight for either man. Postol, who became the division leader last year when he stopped Lucas Matthysse in 10 rounds to claim the vacant WBC bauble while Crawford, widely considered one of the best fighters on the planet, will be making the third defence of his title.[7] Both fighters will enter the ring with a matched record of 28 wins, no losses. Also both men will be entering MGM Grand Garden Arena for the first time in their respective careers.
Professional boxing record
28 fights, 28 wins (12 knockouts), 0 losses | ||||||||
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
29 | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
N/A | – (12) | 23 Jul 2016 | ![]() |
Defending WBC light welterweight title; For WBO, vacant The Ring and lineal light welterweight titles |
28 | Win | 28–0 | ![]() |
KO | 10 (12), 2:53 | 3 Oct 2015 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBC light welterweight title |
27 | Win | 27–0 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | 11 Apr 2015 | ![]() |
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26 | Win | 26–0 | ![]() |
KO | 11 (12), 2:52 | 17 May 2014 | ![]() |
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25 | Win | 25–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 26 Dec 2013 | ![]() |
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24 | Win | 24–0 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 3 Oct 2013 | ![]() |
Retained WBC International light welterweight title |
23 | Win | 23–0 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | 29 May 2013 | ![]() |
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22 | Win | 22–0 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 21 Mar 2013 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBC International light welterweight title |
21 | Win | 21–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (8), 2:39 | 22 Dec 2012 | ![]() |
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20 | Win | 20–0 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 27 Oct 2012 | ![]() |
Retained WBC Silver International light welterweight title |
19 | Win | 19–0 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 27 Jun 2012 | ![]() |
Retained WBC Silver International light welterweight title |
18 | Win | 18–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 27 Apr 2012 | ![]() |
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17 | Win | 17–0 | ![]() |
RTD | 5 (8), 3:00 | 26 Feb 2012 | ![]() |
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16 | Win | 16–0 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 18 Dec 2011 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBC Silver International light welterweight title |
15 | Win | 15–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 3 Oct 2011 | ![]() |
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14 | Win | 14–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 11 Jun 2011 | ![]() |
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13 | Win | 13–0 | ![]() |
MD | 10 | 13 Mar 2011 | ![]() |
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12 | Win | 12–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 (10) | 19 Nov 2010 | ![]() |
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11 | Win | 11–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 28 Aug 2010 | ![]() |
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10 | Win | 10–0 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | 21 May 2010 | ![]() |
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9 | Win | 9–0 | ![]() |
RTD | 2 (6), 3:00 | 13 Mar 2010 | ![]() |
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8 | Win | 8–0 | ![]() |
KO | 7 (8), 1:56 | 6 Feb 2010 | ![]() |
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7 | Win | 7–0 | ![]() |
KO | 6 (8), 0:20 | 28 Nov 2009 | ![]() |
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6 | Win | 6–0 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | 18 Sep 2009 | ![]() |
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5 | Win | 5–0 | ![]() |
RTD | 4 (6), 3:00 | 15 Aug 2009 | ![]() |
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4 | Win | 4–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (6) | 13 Jun 2009 | ![]() |
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3 | Win | 3–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (4) | 25 Apr 2009 | ![]() |
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2 | Win | 2–0 | ![]() |
UD | 4 | 29 Mar 2008 | ![]() |
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1 | Win | 1–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (4) | 1 Oct 2007 | ![]() |
Professional debut |
Titles in boxing
Awards and achievements | ||
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Vacant Title last held by Danny García |
WBC super lightweight champion 3 October 2015 – present |
Incumbent |
References
- ↑ Usarov, Postol and Nuzhnenko Victorious. boxingscene.com (20 December 2011). Retrieved on 21 May 2014.
- ↑ Victor Postol, Dmitry Kucher Win in Kiev. boxnews.com.ua (27 June 2012). Retrieved on 21 May 2014.
- ↑ Postol Decisions Corley, Kucher Crushes Herelius in Two. boxingscene.com (27 October 2012). Retrieved on 21 May 2014.
- ↑ Viktor Postol Decisions Hank Lundy in Kiev, Kucher Wins. boxingscene.com (21 March 2013). Retrieved on 21 May 2014.
- ↑ Postol stops Aydin in Round 11. espn.go.com (17 May 2014). Retrieved on 21 May 2014.
- ↑ Dan Rafael (July 20, 2015). "Lucas Matthysse, Viktor Postol set for junior welterweight title fight". ESPN.
- ↑ "Terence Crawford will fight Viktor Postol in unification clash on July 23 -". www.boxingnewsonline.net. 2016-05-03. Retrieved 2016-05-04.