Željko Mavrović
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Željko Mavrović (pronounced [ˈʒěːʎko ˈmɑːvroʋitɕ]; born 17 February 1969) is a Croatian former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 1998. In 1998, as an undefeated challenger, he faced Lennox Lewis for the WBC heavyweight title, but lost in what would be his final fight. After retiring from boxing, Mavrović became an entrepreneur. Željko Mavrović was the first vegetarian in the history of world boxing who fought for the title of world champion.
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Born | Željko Mavrović (1969-02-17) 17 February 1969 (age 55) | ||||||||||||||
Nationality | Croatian | ||||||||||||||
Other names | Zed Šaka sa Srednjaka (Fist from Srednjaci) Irokez (Iroquois) | ||||||||||||||
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Weight(s) | Heavyweight | ||||||||||||||
Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||
Reach | 77 in (196 cm) | ||||||||||||||
Stance | Orthodox | ||||||||||||||
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Total fights | 28 | ||||||||||||||
Wins | 27 | ||||||||||||||
Wins by KO | 22 | ||||||||||||||
Losses | 1 | ||||||||||||||
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