Taras Shelestyuk
Taras Shelestiuk | |
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Taras Shelestyuk in 2012 | |
| Born | Taras Shelestiuk Тарас Олександрович Шелестюк[3] November 30, 1985 |
| Nationality | Ukraine |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Welterweight |
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) |
| Boxing record[1] | |
| Total fights | 20 |
| Wins | 19 |
| Wins by KO | 11 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 1 |
Medal record | |
Taras Oleksandrovych Shelestyuk[3] (Ukrainian: Тарас Олександрович Шелестюк;[3][4] born 30 November 1985) is a Ukrainian undefeated professional boxer. His professional record 19-0-1 with 11 knockouts. He trained by legendary boxing trainer Freddie Roach from 2013 to 2015. Taras Shelestyuk won the gold medal at welterweight division (69 kg / 152 lb) at the 2011 World Amateur Boxing Championships in Baku and became the second boxer in independent Ukraine to win the World amateur Championship. He also won a Bronze medal at Olympic Games in London 2012.
Professional career
In the final of 2011 World Championships, he beat Serik Sapiyev from Kazakhstan after 3 rounds with 16–10 final score (5:2, 3:2, 8:6 per round).[4] Prior to the final, beating his opponents from Denmark, Cuba, France and Russia respectively, he qualified for 2012 Summer Olympics by reaching the quarter finals.[5] Along with his contribution, Ukraine Boxing National Team have topped the 2011 World Amateur Boxing Championship overall medal table with 4 gold and 1 silver medals.[6] Additionally, climbing up 20 ladders,[7] Shelestyuk captured the top spot at AIBA individual rankings with 1700 points, as of 31 October 2011, in front of Welsh Freddie Evans and Indian Vikas Krishan.[7][8] Getting the Bronze medal in Olympic Games in London 2012 he moved to Los Angeles and signed a contract with a promotion company and turned professional. Now training at famous boxing gym "Wild Card boxing club" with trainer Freddie Roach.
Highlights
| Event | Round | Result | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welterweight | First | Win | Torben Keller | 23–8 |
| Second | Win | Carlos Banteurt | 17–15 | |
| Third | Win | Alexis Vastine | 18–11 | |
| Quarterfinal | Win | Andrey Zamkovoy | (+)13–13 | |
| Semifinal | Win | Vikas Krishan | 15–12 | |
| Final | Win | Serik Sapiyev | 16–10 |
| Event | Round | Result | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welterweight | First | Win | Andrey Zamkovoy | 6–3 |
| Second | Win | Önder Şipal | 4–2 | |
| Quarterfinal | Win | John Joe Joyce | 9–1 | |
| Semifinal | Loss | Balazs Bacskai | 2–4 |
Professional boxing record
See also
References
- ^ "Boxing record for Taras Shelestiuk". BoxRec.
- ^ a b "Taras Shelestuk - Identity". the-sports-org.com. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ^ a b c Новина - ШЕЛЕСТЮК ТАРАС (in Ukrainian). Ukrainian Boxing Federation. 27 August 2009. Archived from the original on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ^ a b Тарас Шелестюк – чемпион мира по боксу (in Ukrainian). sportonline.ua. 8 October 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ^ Hanyn, Sergiy (13 October 2011). Чемпион мира по боксу Тарас Шелестюк получил приглашение во Францию (in Ukrainian). ubfk.kiev.org. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ^ "Boxing: Ukraine top medal table in Baku". olympic.org. 8 October 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ^ a b "Оновлений рейтинг AIBA" (in Ukrainian). ubfk.kiev.org. 4 November 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ^ "Men's World Ranking". AIBA. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ^ Taras Shelestyuk – Boxer. Boxrec.com.
External links
- Taras Shelestyuk at BoxRec (registration required)
- Taras Shelestyuk at Olympedia
- Profile on AIBA
- 2011 World Championships results on AIBA
- 2011 World Championships results