Dejan Zlatičanin

"Zlatičanin" redirects here. For the footballer, see Jovana Zlatičanin.
Dejan Zlatičanin
Personal information
Nickname
Dynamite
NationalityMontenegrin
Born (1984-04-23) 23 April 1984
Titograd, SR Montenegro, SFR Yugoslavia
Height1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
WeightLightweight
Boxing career
Reach165 cm (65 in)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights29
Wins25
Win by KO17
Losses4

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 over Felix Lora.[1] Later that year, on 26 November, he claimed the vacant WBV International lightweight title with a unanimous decision over Godfrey Nzimande.

Zlaticanin vs. Burns

Having vacated the title, he regained it, and earned a world title shot, by defeating Ricky Burns at Braehead Arena in Glasgow, Scotland, on 27 June 2014. Zlatičanin knocked his opponent to the canvas after just 30 seconds of the first round and went on to win via split decision with two of the ringside judges scoring the fight 115–113 in his favour, while the third had it for Burns by the same score.[2][3]

Zlaticanin vs. Mamani

The pinnacle of Zlatičanin's career came at Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York, USA, on 11 June 2016, when he won the WBC lightweight title to become the first Montenegrin world boxing champion. He was originally scheduled to face defending champion Jorge Linares, but the Venezuelan withdrew due to a fractured hand and was designated as champion in recess. Franklin Mamani was drafted in as a replacement, taking the fight on just 11 days notice. In the third round, with Mamani backed up against the ropes and taking heavy punishment, the referee stepped in to halt the contest, giving Zlatičanin victory by technical knockout.[4][5][6]

Zlaticanin vs. Garcia

Main article: Dejan Zlatičanin vs. Mikey Garcia

Zlatičanin lost the title in his first defense to Mikey Garcia at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Paradise, Nevada, USA, on 28 January 2017. He was knocked out in the third round.[7][8]

Zlaticanin vs. Abdullaev

On 11 September 2021, Zlaticanin faced Zaur Abdullaev for the vacant WBC Silver lightweight title at RCC Boxing Academy in Ekaterinburg, Russia. He lost via unanimous decision with the judges' scorecards reading 109–119, 110–118 and 111–117.[9][10]

Zlaticanin vs. Ritson

In his next bout, Zlaticanin fought Lewis Ritson at Newcastle Arena in Newcastle, England, on 25 March 2022, losing by unanimous decision.[11][12]

Professional boxing record

29 fights 25 wins 4 losses
By knockout 17 2
By decision 8 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
29 Win 25–4 Hungary Adrian Orban TKO 1 (6), 0:54 14 Apr 2024 Germany Black Wolves Fight Club, Wiesbaden, Germany
28 Loss 24–4 United Kingdom Lewis Ritson UD 10 25 Mar 2022 United Kingdom Newcastle Arena, Newcastle, England
27 Loss 24–3 Russia Zaur Abdullaev UD 12 11 Sep 2021 Russia RCC Boxing Academy, Ekaterinburg, Russia For vacant WBC Silver lightweight title
26 Win 24–2 Russia Viskhan Murzabekov UD 10 10 Nov 2019 Montenegro Hala Moraca, Podgorica, Montenegro
25 Loss 23–2 Mexico Roberto Ramirez TKO 2 (10), 2:32 21 Jun 2018 United States Melrose Ballroom, New York City, New York, US
24 Win 23–1 Colombia Hevinson Herrera KO 1 (8), 1:57 15 Dec 2017 United States B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, US
23 Loss 22–1 United States Mikey Garcia KO 3 (12), 2:21 28 Jan 2017 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US Lost WBC lightweight title
22 Win 22–0 Bolivia Franklin Mamani TKO 3 (12), 0:54 11 Jun 2016 United States Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, US Won vacant WBC lightweight title
21 Win 21–0 Ukraine Ivan Redkach TKO 4 (12), 1:24 13 Jun 2015 United States Bartow Arena, Birmingham, Alabama, US
20 Win 20–0 Ecuador Alex Bone UD 10 25 Oct 2014 Montenegro Mediterranean Sports Centre, Budva, Montenegro
19 Win 19–0 United Kingdom Ricky Burns SD 12 27 Jun 2014 United Kingdom Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland Won vacant WBC International lightweight title
18 Win 18–0 Bulgaria Asan Yuseinov KO 1 (10), 2:27 24 Aug 2013 Montenegro Budva, Montenegro
17 Win 17–0 Russia Petr Petrov UD 12 13 Apr 2013 Montenegro Topolica Sport Hall, Bar, Montenegro Retained WBC International lightweight title
16 Win 16–0 Uzbekistan Bahrom Payozov KO 8 (12), 1:53 24 Jul 2012 Montenegro Budva, Montenegro Retained WBC International lightweight title
15 Win 15–0 Romania Vasile Herteg KO 1 (8), 2:02 24 Mar 2012 Montenegro Sportski Centar, Nikšić, Montenegro
14 Win 14–0 South Africa Godfrey Nzimande UD 12 26 Nov 2011 Montenegro Morača Sports Center, Podgorica, Montenegro Won vacant WBC International lightweight title
13 Win 13–0 Spain Hoang Sang Nguyen KO 5 (12), 2:06 29 Apr 2011 Montenegro Morača Sports Center, Podgorica, Montenegro Retained WBC Mediterranean lightweight title
12 Win 12–0 Dominican Republic Felix Lora UD 12 25 Feb 2011 Serbia Hotel Park, Novi Sad, Serbia Won vacant WBC Mediterranean lightweight title
11 Win 11–0 Romania Cristian Spataru KO 2 (6) 4 Mar 2010 Serbia Grand Hotel, Kopaonik, Serbia
10 Win 10–0 Hungary Istvan Hegedus TKO 4 (6) 28 Nov 2009 Serbia Hall Prokleta Avlija, Drvengrad, Serbia
9 Win 9–0 Croatia Antonio Horvatić TKO 1 (6) 3 Oct 2009 Montenegro Sport Hall, Budva, Montenegro
8 Win 8–0 Germany Suleyman Dag TKO 2 (6), 2:34 16 Apr 2009 Montenegro Podgorica, Montenegro
7 Win 7–0 Hungary Sandor Fekete UD 4 17 Dec 2008 Bosnia and Herzegovina Zetra Olympic Hall, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
6 Win 6–0 Croatia Edin Kavara KO 1 (6), 0:35 18 Oct 2008 Montenegro Sport Hall, Budva, Montenegro
5 Win 5–0 Serbia Bojan Žarkov KO 1 (6) 26 Sep 2008 Bosnia and Herzegovina Zvornik, Bosnia and Herzegovina
4 Win 4–0 Hungary Tibor Horvath TKO 1 (4) 23 Aug 2008 Serbia Kruševac, Serbia
3 Win 3–0 Serbia Bojan Žarkov KO 1 (4) 9 Aug 2008 Serbia Kanjiža, Serbia
2 Win 2–0 Bosnia and Herzegovina Enko Alic TKO 1 (6) 1 Aug 2008 Montenegro Budva, Montenegro
1 Win 1–0 Bulgaria Wladimir Borov TD 3 (4) 3 May 2008 Montenegro Sport Hall, Budva, Montenegro

References

  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. ^ "Ricky Burns: Dejan Zlaticanin wins WBC lightweight eliminator". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Showtime Boxing Results: Dejan Zlaticanin stops Franklin Mamani in three, wins WBC title". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
  6. ^ "Dejan Zlaticanin Blasts Franklin Mamani in Three For WBC Interim". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
  7. ^ "Mikey Garcia stops Dejan Zlaticanin with KO of the year candidate". ESPN. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
  8. ^ "Mikey Garcia Brutally Knocks Out Dejan Zlaticanin in Three". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
  9. ^ "Zaur Abdullaev Decisions Dejan Zlaticanin Over Twelve For WBC Silver Strap". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
  10. ^ "Zaur Abdullaev wins WBC Silver lightweight title". British Boxing News. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
  11. ^ "Lewis Ritson Defeats Dejan Zlaticanin – Boxing Results". Boxing News 24/7. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
  12. ^ "Lewis Ritson Boxes Past Dejan Zlaticanin For Dominant Decision Win". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
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