Aleksandar_Petrov

Aleksandar Petrov

Aleksandar Petrov

Bulgarian kickboxer

Aleksandar Petrov is a Bulgarian kickboxer. He has competed Glory and Colosseum Tournament.

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As of November 2023 he was the No. 10 ranked middleweight kickboxer in the world by Beyond Kickboxing.[1]

Career

Early career

On June 24, 2016 Petrov challenged Cédric Tousch for his WAKO Pro K-1 World Light Heavyweight title at the Monte-Carlo Fighting Masters. He lost the fight by decision.[2][3]

On August 2, 2017, Petrov faced Jordan Yankov for the Max Fight Middleweight title. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[4]

On October 13, 2017, Petrov faced Bojan Gajic at the B1B Fight Night in Varna, Bulgaria for the vacant WKN K-1 European Light Heavyweight title. He won by knockout in the third round with a high kick.[5] For this victory Petrov was awarded Sportsman of the month of the city of Varna.[6]

On May 18, 2018, Petrov travelled to France to challenge Elijah Bokeli for the vacant WAKO Pro K-1 World Light Heavyweight title. He lost the fight by decision.[7]

Colosseum Tournament

On September 17, 2019, Petrov took part in a 4-man tournament at Colosseum Tournament 8 in Bucharest, Romania for the inaugural 86kg title of the promotion. In Semi-finals he defeated Dragoș Imbrea by extension round decision before losing in the final to Cosmin Ionescu also by extension round decision.[8]

Petrov faced Mike Sprangh on February 9, 2019 at the SFC 7 Avatars event in Sofia, Bulgaria. He won by unanimous decision after five rounds and took home the K-1 -84kg title of the organization.[9]

Petrov was scheduled to defend his Max Fight Middleweight (−82.5 kg) title against Chico Kwasi at Max Fight 42 on May 3, 2018.[10] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[11]

Petrov was scheduled to face Maxim Zaplitnî on July 2, 2021, at Max Fight 45 for the 84kg title of the promotion in a bout competed with open finger gloves. He won by unanimous decision after five rounds.[12] Petrov and Zaplitnî had an immediate rematch with the same title at stake on November 12, 2021, at Max Fight 47. Petrov won by technical knockout with low kicks in the fourth round.[13]

Senshi

Petrov made his debut for the Senshi promotion on December 5, 2021, at SENSHI 10 against Filip Sekulovic. He won the fight by knckout in the second round with low kicks.[14]

For his second fight Petrov faced Boban Ilioski at SENSHI 11 on February 26, 2022. He won the bout by doctor stoppage in the third round.[15]

Petrov faced Ruben Lee at SENSHI 12 on July 9, 2022. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[16]

For his fifth fight on the SENSHI promotion Petrov had the opportunity to fight for the vacant European 85kg title against Ali El Ameri at SENSHI 17 on July 8, 2023. He won the fight and the title by extension round split decision.[17]

Glory

Petrov signed with the Glory organization in August 2023. He made his debut for the promotion on October 7, 2023, at Glory 89 in Varna, Bulgaria against Karim Mabrouk. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[18]

Titles and accomplishments

Professional

  • World Kickboxing Network
    • 2017 WKN K-1 European Light Heavyweight (82.5 kg) Champion
  • MAX Fight
    • 2017 MAX Fight −82.5 kg Champion (one defense)
    • 2021 MAX Fight −84kg Champion (one defense)
  • SENSHI
    • 2023 SENSHI European −85kg Champion

Amateur

Kickboxing record

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See also

References

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    "Beyond Kick Rankings November 2023". beyondkick.com. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  2. [2]
    Aittama, Zach. "Monte Carlo Fighting Masters Results: Allazov Stops Kehl, Lidon Wins Title". combatpress.com. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
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    "Un KO et des émotions". nicematin.com. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  4. [4]
    "Росен Димитров и Александър Петров са новите шампиони след MaxFight 40". mma.bg. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  5. [5]
    "ДВОРЕЦА на ВАРНА роди СВЕТОВЕН и ЕВРОПЕЙСКИ ШАМПИОН в кикбокса". varna-sport.com. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
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    "Александър Петров е избран за "Спортист на Варна" за октомври". bnt.bg. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
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    Bakissy, Laetitia. "Mathieu GUEVARA champion d'Europe WMC". muaythaitv.fr. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
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  10. [10]
    "Новият съперник на Петров за Макс Файт 42 е спаринг партньор на българин". glasnews.bg. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
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    "Български победи на Max Fight 42". btvsport.bg. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  12. [12]
    Detelina, Dineva. "„MAX FIGHT Championship 45": Александър Петров триумфира с шампионския пояс в МАХ 1 със счупена ръка". iskra.bg. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  13. [13]
    "Александър Петров защити титлата си на „MAX FIGHT"". flagman.bg. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  14. [14]
    "Spectacular TKO win for Alexander Petrov in his SENSHI debut". boec.com. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  15. [15]
    "Explosive knockouts excited fight fans all over the world at the professional fighting night SENSHI 11". senshi.com. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
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    "Alexander Petrov wins third consecutive fight in the ring of SENSHI". boec.com. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  17. [17]
    Dimitrov, Ivaylo. "Допълнителен рунд изкачи Александър Петров на европейския връх". news.bg. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  18. [18]
    Wheaton, Timothy. "GLORY 89: Uku Jurjendal stops Badr Hari". combatpress.com. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  19. [19]
    Alexandrova, Kalina. "България триумфира с три световни титли в кикбокса в Белград". standartnews.com. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  20. [20]
    "Александър Петров преди Enfusion: Ако беше лесно, нямаше да е интересно". mma.bg. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
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