Daniyar Yeleussinov facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Daniyar Yeleussinov |
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Yeleussinov on a 2016 stamp of Kazakhstan
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| Real name | Данияр Маратұлы Елеусінов | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname(s) | Kazakh Thunder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rated at | Welterweight | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.79 m | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Kazakhstani | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 13 March 1991 Berezino, West Kazakhstan Region, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union |
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| Stance | Southpaw | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total fights | 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins by KO | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Daniyar Yeleussinov, born on March 13, 1991, is a talented boxer from Kazakhstan. He is known for his amazing skills in the boxing ring. Daniyar became a professional boxer and even held the IBO welterweight champion title in 2021. Before turning professional, he was a very successful amateur boxer. He competed in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics, where he won a gold medal in 2016. He also earned gold medals at the 2010 and 2014 Asian Games; the 2013 World Championships; and a silver medal at the 2015 World Championships.
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Daniyar's Amateur Boxing Journey
Daniyar Yeleussinov started boxing in 1999 when he was just eight years old. His father, Marat Yeleussinov, has been his coach and guide throughout his career.
Early Success and Championships
Daniyar quickly showed his talent. He won a gold medal at the 2010 Asian Games. The year 2013 was especially great for him. He won gold at both the AIBA World Championships and the Asian Championships. His hard work and skill led him to be named the AIBA Elite Men’s Boxer of the Year twice.
Inspiration and Hobbies
Daniyar looks up to famous boxers like Serik Konakbayev, Bekzat Sattarkhanov, Oscar De La Hoya, and Sugar Ray Leonard. When he's not boxing, he enjoys playing other sports. His favorite hobbies include football, hockey, and table tennis.
Olympic Dreams and Gold Medal
As the captain of the Kazakhstan Boxing Team, Daniyar was a top favorite to win at the 2016 Olympic Games. He proved everyone right by winning all his fights with clear 3-0 decisions. This included a victory over the talented British boxer, Josh Kelly. His win continued Kazakhstan's strong tradition in the welterweight boxing division. He is the fourth boxer from Kazakhstan to win an Olympic gold in this weight class.
Boxing Style and Skills
Many people compare Daniyar's boxing style to legendary fighters like Vasyl Lomachenko and Floyd Mayweather Jr.. He is known for his incredible hand and foot speed. He moves smartly around the ring, has excellent defense, and can hit hard with both hands. Daniyar has said that he looked up to previous Kazakh welterweight gold medalists like Bakhtiyar Artayev, Bakhyt Sarsekbayev, and Serik Sapiyev. He believes they would have been world champions if they had turned professional.
Becoming a Professional Boxer
In March 2018, Daniyar Yeleussinov decided to become a professional boxer. He signed a contract with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Sport. This made him the first boxer from Kazakhstan to join their team.
Professional Debut and Achievements
Daniyar made his professional debut on April 28, 2018. He won his first fight by a technical knockout (TKO) in the third round against Noah Kidd. This fight took place in New York. Since then, Daniyar has continued to win. He has a perfect record of 12 wins with no losses. Seven of his wins have come by knockout. In 2021, he achieved a major goal by winning the vacant IBO welterweight title.
See also
In Spanish: Daniyar Yeleusinov para niños
