Alen Babić

Alen Babić
Born (1990-11-17) 17 November 1990 (age 33)
Pula, Croatia
NationalityCroatian
Other namesThe Savage
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights14
Wins12
Wins by KO11
Losses2
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  Croatia
Croatian National Championships
Silver medal – second place 2014 Split Heavyweight
Silver medal – second place 2015 Sesvete Heavyweight
Gold medal – first place 2016 Zagreb Heavyweight
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Zagreb Heavyweight
Silver medal – second place 2018 Zagreb Heavyweight

Alen Babić (born 17 November 1990) is a Croatian professional boxer. He has challenged once for the WBC bridgerweight title in 2023. As an amateur, he competed at the 2017 European Championships in the heavyweight event.[1]

Amateur career

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Babić took part in the 2014 Croatian National Championship, facing Marino Bajamic in the quarterfinals. He beat Bajamic by RSC, Josip Bepo Filipi by split decision in the semifinals, and Petar Milas by RSC in the finals.[2] He fought twice in the 11th Mustafa Hajrulahović Memorial tournament, beating Erik Tlkanec by split decision, and Pirro Quni by retirement.[3]

Babić participated in the 2015 Croatian National Championship. He beat Petar Milas by a first-round TKO in the quarterfinals, Josip Bepo Filipi by unanimous decision in the semifinals, but lost to Marko Calic in the finals by unanimous decision.[4] In the 2016 Croatian National Championships, he beat Valentin Kajtazi and Toni Filipi by RSC in the quarterfinals and semifinals respectively, before fighting a rematch with Marko Calic in the finals. Babić was more successful in the rematch, winning by split decision.[5]

In his first tournament of 2016, Babić fought in the 43rd Chemiepokal. He defeated Albon Pervizaj by majority decision, and lost to Sadam Magomedov by split decision, earning him the bronze medal.[6] In April 2016, Babič fought Nikolajs Grisunins in the first round of the Olympic qualification tournament. He beat Grisunins by RSC, but lost the quarterfinal bout against Paul Omba Biongolo by RSC in turn.[7]

He lost the opening fight of the 2017 European Boxing Championships, dropping a split decision to Kristiyan Dimitrov.[8]

He won a silver medal in the 2018 Croatian National Championships, beating Luka Pratljacic by unanimous decision in the quarterfinals,[9] but losing by unanimous decision to Toni Filipi in the semifinals. The two of them fought a rematch in the finals of the 2019 Croatian National Championships, with Filipi once again winning, and Babić earning a silver medal.[10] In between these two fights, Babić also participated in the 2019 Slovenia Grand Prix, where he defeated Angelo Gentile by RSC in the semifinals, and Victor Schelstraete by split decision in the finals.[11]

Professional career

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Babić made his professional debut in July 2019, against Lazar Stojanović. Babić won the fight by TKO, stopping the Serbian in the second round.[12] In his next two fights, Babić scored a first-round knockout of Morgan Dessaux[13] and a second-round knockout of Ramazi Gogichashvili.[14]

Babić didn't fight in the first half of 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For his first fight of 2020, Babić was scheduled to fight Shawndell Winters.[15] He won the fight by a second-round TKO.[16] He fought twice more in 2020, scoring third-round TKOs of Niall Kennedy[17] and Tom Little.[18]

On June 12, 2021, Babić fought and defeated Damien Chambers via a third round KO to improve to 7–0.[19][20] Babić followed this up with another victory against Mark Bennett on 7th August 2021, claiming victory after Bennett pulled out after the fifth round.[21]

On March 31, 2024 in London, Babić was scheduled to face Steve Robinson.[22][23] He won the fight by TKO in the sixth round.[24]

Babić faced Johnny Fisher at Copper Box Arena in London, England on July 6, 2024.[25] He lost via 1st round TKO.

Professional boxing record

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14 fights 12 wins 2 losses
By knockout 11 2
By decision 1 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
14 Loss 12–2 Johnny Fisher TKO 1 (10), 0:36 6 Jul 2024 Copper Box Arena, London, England
13 Win 12–1 Steve Robinson TKO 6 (10), 0:54 31 Mar 2024 The O2 Arena, London, England
12 Loss 11–1 Lukasz Rozanski TKO 1 (12), 2:10 22 Apr 2023 G2A Arena, Jasionka 953, Rzeszow, Poland For vacant WBC bridgerweight title
11 Win 11–0 Adam Balski UD 10 21 May 2022 The O2 Arena, London, England Won inaugural WBC Silver bridgerweight title
10 Win 10–0 David Spilmont KO 6 (8), 0:53 18 Dec 2021 AO Arena, Manchester, England
9 Win 9–0 Éric Molina KO 2 (8), 2:33 30 Oct 2021 The O2 Arena, London, England
8 Win 8–0 Mark Bennett RTD 5 (8), 3:00 7 Aug 2021 Matchroom Headquarters, Brentwood, England
7 Win 7–0 Damian Chambers TKO 3 (6), 1:30 12 Jun 2021 Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle, England
6 Win 6–0 Tom Little TKO 3 (8), 2:38 21 Nov 2020 Wembley Arena, London, England
5 Win 5–0 Niall Kennedy TKO 3 (8), 0:34 4 Oct 2020 Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes, England
4 Win 4–0 Shawndell Winters TKO 2 (8), 2:20 22 Aug 2020 Matchroom Headquarters, Brentwood, England
3 Win 3–0 Ramazi Gogichashvili KO 2 (4), 0:43 25 Oct 2019 Allianz Cloud, Milan, Italy
2 Win 2–0 Morgan Dessaux KO 1 (4), 0:56 20 Jul 2019 The O2 Arena, London, England
1 Win 1–0 Lazar Stojanović TKO 2 (4), 1:19 11 Jul 2019 Stadio Nicola Pietrangeli, Roma, Italy

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "42 European Championships". Amateur Boxing. 24 June 2017. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Splićani oduševljeni Prvenstvom Hrvatske u boksu, poznato svih 16 polufinalnih parova". crosport.hr. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  3. ^ "JEDANAESTI MEMORIJALNI MEĐUNARODNI BOKSERSKI TURNIR MUSTAFA HAJRULAHOVIĆ TALIJAN". bkzlatniljiljani.ba. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  4. ^ "25.Croatian National Championships". strefa.pl. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  5. ^ "Zeljko: Mama mi je rekla da ne dolazim kući bez zlata". vecernji.hr. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  6. ^ "ČUDNA ODLUKA: Hrvatski olimpijac poražen i onda proglašen najboljim boksačem turnira". net.hr. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  7. ^ "Alen Babić poražen prekidom u četvrtfinalu olimpijskog kvalifikacijskog turnira". sportnet.rtl.hr. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  8. ^ "Europsko prvenstvo u boksu: Ispali Marko Zeljko i Alen Babić". Narod. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  9. ^ "Sjajan treći dan Prvenstva Hrvatske u boksu: Babić bolji od Pratljačića, Cetinić izbacio prvaka Zeljka". profightstore.hr. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  10. ^ "(VIDEO) Toni Filipi vs. Alen Babić, finale PH 2019". croring.com. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  11. ^ "Greece's Mandourakis was the main sensation of the Grand Prix Slovenske Konjice". eubcboxing.org. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  12. ^ "(VIDEO) Pogledajte kako je Alen Babić završio svog prvog profesionalnog protivnika". fightsite.hr. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  13. ^ "(VIDEO) Alen Babić nokautom riješio Francuza u prvoj minuti meča". fightsite.hr. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  14. ^ "(VIDEO) 'Bomba' koja je srušila Babićevog protivnika: 'Ovu pobjedu posvećujem Dillianu Whyteu'". fightsite.hr. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  15. ^ "(VIDEO) Babić i Winters se izvagali pa suočili licem u lice". fightsite.hr. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  16. ^ "(VIDEO) Babić i Winters ukrali šou! Hearn smirivao borce u žestokoj raspravi: 'Hajdemo to odmah riješiti!'". fightsite.hr. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  17. ^ "[VIDEO] ALEN 'THE SAVAGE' BABIĆ FANTASTIČNO DO PETE PROFI POBJEDE: Divljak pokazao moć i razvalio Kennedyja u 3. rundi". net.hr. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  18. ^ "'DIVLJAK' BABIĆ BRUTALNO NOKAUTIRAO BRITANCA: Little preživio do treće runde, a onda ga je Savage poslao u carstvo snova". net.hr. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  19. ^ "Alen "The Savage" Babic Scores Another Thrilling KO – How Far Can He Go? Boxing Results — Boxing News". www.boxing247.com. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  20. ^ "Alen 'The Savage' Babic defeats Damian Chambers by third-round knockout in Newcastle". Sky Sports. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  21. ^ "Alen Babic Stops Mark Bennett In All-Out Slugfest". 7 August 2021.
  22. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (16 February 2024). "Ben Whittaker joins Wardley vs Clarke undercard in London". FIGHTMAG.
  23. ^ "Alen Babic vs Steve Robinson and Callum Simpson added to Fabio Wardley vs Frazer Clarke March 31 bill live on Sky Sports". Sky Sports.
  24. ^ "Alen Babic Stops Steve Robinson In An Exciting Battle - Boxing Results - Latest Boxing News". www.boxing247.com. 31 March 2024.
  25. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (21 May 2024). "Johnny Fisher faces Alen Babic in London in July". FIGHTMAG.
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