Dejan Zlatičanin


Dejan Zlatičanin is a Montenegrin professional boxer. He is the first Montenegrin 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. Later that year, on 26 November, he upgraded to the vacant WBC International title with a UD over Godfrey Nzimande, after which two successful defences were made between 2012 and 2013. On 27 June 2014, Zlatičanin regained the same title by knocking down and winning an upset split decision against former world champion Ricky Burns.
The pinnacle of Zlatičanin's career came on 11 June 2016, when he became the first Montenegrin world boxing champion by stopping Franklin Mamani in three rounds to win the vacant WBC lightweight title. Zlatičanin would lose the WBC lightweight title in his first title defense against Mikey Garcia, on January 28, 2017. He was knocked out in the third round by a massive right hand from Garcia, and remained unconscious on the canvas for several minutes afterwards.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
25Loss23–2 Roberto RamirezTKO2, 2:3221 Jun 2018 Melrose Ballroom, New York City, New York, US
24Win23–1 Hevinson HerreraKO1, 1:5715 Dec 2017 B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, US
23Loss22–1 Mikey GarciaKO3, 2:2128 Jan 2017 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, USLost WBC lightweight title
22Win22–0 Franklin MamaniTKO3, 0:5411 Jun 2016 Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, USWon vacant WBC lightweight title
21Win21–0 Ivan RedkachTKO4, 1:2413 Jun 2015 Bartow Arena, Birmingham, Alabama, US
20Win20–0 Alex BoneUD1025 Oct 2014 Mediterranean Sports Centre, Budva, Montenegro
19Win19–0 Ricky Burns1227 Jun 2014 Braehead Arena, Glasgow, ScotlandWon vacant WBC International lightweight title
18Win18–0 Asan YuseinovKO1, 2:2724 Aug 2013 Budva, Montenegro
17Win17–0 Petr PetrovUD1213 Apr 2013 Topolica Sport Hall, Bar, MontenegroRetained WBC International lightweight title
16Win16–0 Bahrom PayozovKO8, 1:5324 Jul 2012 Budva, MontenegroRetained WBC International lightweight title
15Win15–0 Vasile HertegKO1, 2:0224 Mar 2012 Sportski Centar, Nikšić, Montenegro
14Win14–0 Godfrey NzimandeUD1226 Nov 2011 Morača Sports Center, Podgorica, MontenegroWon vacant WBC International lightweight title
13Win13–0 Hoang Sang NguyenKO5, 2:0629 Apr 2011 Morača Sports Center, Podgorica, MontenegroRetained WBC Mediterranean lightweight title
12Win12–0 Felix LoraUD1225 Feb 2011 Hotel Park, Novi Sad, SerbiaWon vacant WBC Mediterranean lightweight title
11Win11–0 Cristian SpataruKO2 4 Mar 2010 Grand Hotel, Kopaonik, Serbia
10Win10–0 Istvan HegedusTKO4 28 Nov 2009 Hall Prokleta Avlija, Drvengrad, Serbia
9Win9–0 Antonio HorvatićTKO1 3 Oct 2009 Sport Hall, Budva, Montenegro
8Win8–0 Suleyman DagTKO2, 2:3416 Apr 2009 Podgorica, Montenegro
7Win7–0 Sandor Fekete417 Dec 2008 Zetra Olympic Hall, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
6Win6–0 Edin KavaraKO1, 0:3518 Oct 2008 Sport Hall, Budva, Montenegro
5Win5–0 Bojan ŽarkovKO1 26 Sep 2008 Zvornik, Bosnia and Herzegovina
4Win4–0 Tibor HorvathTKO1 23 Aug 2008 Kruševac, Serbia
3Win3–0 Bojan Žarkov1 9 Aug 2008 Kanjiža, Serbia
2Win2–0 Enko Alic1 1 Aug 2008 Budva, Montenegro
1Win1–0 Wladimir Borov3 3 May 2008 Sport Hall, Budva, Montenegro