Robin Sirwan Safar
Robin Sirwan Safar | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 30, 1992 Visättra, Sweden |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Other names | ROBZ/The Answer |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Cruiserweight |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 18 |
| Wins | 18 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Robin Sirwan Safar (born November 30, 1992) is a Swedish professional boxer ranked who competes in the cruiserweight division. As of 2025, he is ranked No. 9 in the world in his weight class. Safar has been based in Las Vegas, Nevada since 2018 and is currently signed with Golden Boy Promotions.
Known for his power, technical precision, and composure, Safar gained widespread recognition after a commanding victory over former world champion Sergey Kovalev.
Professional career
The most notable win early in Safars career was against tough Russian Denis Grachev. He won by unanimous decision.[1] Safar stopped American journeyman Demetrius Banks on the undercard of Steve Geffrard vs Denis Grachev in Delray Beach, Florida.[2]
Safar vs. Kovalev
Safars biggest fight to date was against light heavyweight legend Sergey Kovalev on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk on May 18, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.[3] Safar won the fight by unanimous decision, with a stunning knock down at the end of round 10, Kovalev was saved by the bell.[4]
Professional boxing record
| 18 fights | 18 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 13 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Win | 18-0 | Roberto Silva | TKO | 5 (10), 2:55 | 29 Mar 2025 | Poliforum Benito Juarez, Cancun, Mexico | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Sergey Kovalev | UD | 10 | 18 May 2024 | Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | DeShon Webster | RTD | 5 (8), 3:00 | 19 Apr 2023 | Whitesands Events Center, Plant City, Florida | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Antonio Brown | KO | 1 (6), 1:12 | 19 Aug 2022 | Commerce Casino, Commerce, California, USA | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Chris Chatman | TKO | 6 (8), 1:31 | 24 Nov 2021 | The Dome at the Ballpark, Rosemont, Illinois, USA | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Denis Grachev | UD | 8 | 10 Sep 2021 | Tennis Center, Delray Beach, Florida, USA | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Josue Obando | TKO | 5 (8), 1:17 | 17 Jul 2021 | Parkway Bank Sports Complex, Rosemont, Illinois, USA | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Demetrius Banks | TKO | 5 (8), 0:12 | 4 Mar 2021 | Delray Beach Boxing Club, Delray Beach, Florida, USA | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Quintell Thompson | TKO | 1 (6), 2:21 | 7 Dec 2019 | Showboat Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Alfredo Contreras | TKO | 1 (6), 2:03 | 20 Sep 2019 | Commerce Casino, Commerce, California, USA | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Israel Ornelas | KO | 1 (6), 2:16 | 30 Mar 2019 | Cheer's Bar, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Gennadi Stserbin | TKO | 4 (4) | 1 Dec 2018 | Kulturhuset Valhall, Skävde, Sweden | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Josip Perkovic | UD | 6 | 21 Apr 2018 | Gärdehov, Sundsvall, Sweden | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Levani Lukhutashvili | UD | 6 | 16 Dec 2017 | En Arena, Stockholm, Sweden | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Ondrej Budera | TKO | 1 (4), 1:54 | 30 Sep 2017 | Solnahallen, Solna, Sweden | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Djorde Markovic | UD | 4 | 9 Sep 2017 | En Arena, Stockholm, Sweden | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Vukasin Obradovic | TKO | 3 (4), 2:25 | 10 Jun 2017 | Harry's, Jönköping, Sweden | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Tristan Khizanishvili | TKO | 1 (4), 2:46 | 8 Apr 2017 | Haninge Boxing Gym, Haninge, Sweden |
References
- ^ "Safar defeats Grachev". tapology. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
- ^ "Geffrard Returns With Win Over Grachev After Three Years of Inactivity". boxingscene. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
- ^ "Sergey Kovalev Nears The End After Defeat By Robin Safar". Boxingscene. 28 February 2025.
- ^ "Result: Robin Sirwan Safar def Sergey Kovalev via UD". The New York Times. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2025.