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Comment: This one is good: [1]. But most of this is not from WP:RS or not significant, in-depth coverage of Safar. asilvering (talk) 20:23, 13 September 2024 (UTC)
Robin Sirwan Safar | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 30th 1992 Huddinge/Sweden |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Other names | Robz |
| Statistics | |
| Weight class | Cruiserweight |
| Weight(s) | 195 |
| Height | 6'3 |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 17 |
| Wins | 17 |
| Wins by KO | 12 |
| Website | www.robinsafar.com |
Robin Safar(Born 30 Nov 1992) also known as "Robz" is a Swedish boxer[1][2][3] currently based in Las Vegas Nevada and fighting in the cruiserweight division. Robin Safar has an undefeated professional record of 17-0, with 12 knockout victories to his name.
In the boxing and MMA communities, Safar's name gained wider recognition after being mentioned on the Joe Rogan podcast by UFC world champion Sean Strickland[4] gave him high praise and encouraged the world to keep a close eye on Robin Safar.[5][6][7] Additionally, Safar defeated former light-heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev at the Ring of Fire event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 18, 2024.[8]
Early life
[edit]Robin Safar was raised in Visätra, Huddinge, in the southern part of Stockholm county.[9] He is the son of a Swedish mother and a Middle Eastern father who migrated to Sweden in the early 1980s. Safar began boxing at the age of 19.[1][2][10]
Professional Career
[edit]Early Career
[edit]Safar started his professional career in Sweden. His potential was recognized after his fourth professional fight at a 'Sauerland' boxing event in Solna, Sweden, in 2017. A talent agent noticed his potential and encouraged him to move to the United States to advance his career further. In 2018, Safar relocated to the United States.[9][10]
Cruiserweight Division
[edit]In 2019, Safar had his first fight in the United States against Alfredo Contreras, securing a first-round TKO and advancing his record to 9-0. He has since maintained an undefeated 16-0 professional record.
After a year-long hiatus due to a torn bicep, Safar returned to face DeShon Webster, achieving a TKO victory in the fifth round..[1][11]
Robin Safar's Breakthrough Performance
[edit]On May 18, 2024, Safar defeated former champion Sergey Kovalev in a 10-round cruiserweight match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the Fury vs Usyk card at the Ring of Fire event. Safar won by unanimous decision with scores of 99-90, 97-92, and 95-94, and knocked Kovalev down in the final round.
Personal Life
[edit]Born and raised in Visätra, Sweden, Safar moved to Las Vegas to pursue his boxing career professionally in 2018. He is a father and is currently based in Las Vegas, where he is coached by Ibn Cason.[1][2][12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d ROBIN SAFAR & IBN CASON ON BROWN KO "FIRST PUNCH I TORE MY BICEP" & HIS ORIGINS IN SWEDEN +MUCH MORE, 21 September 2022, retrieved 2023-11-23
- ^ a b c Episode 3- Rob Safar, 15 April 2023, retrieved 2023-11-23
- ^ "What time is the Sergey Kovalev vs. Robin Safar fight tonight? Ringwalks, running order, streaming, how to watch on DAZN | DAZN News US". DAZN. 2024-05-18. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ Lindkvist, Tobias (2023-04-03). "Watch Sean Strickland clash with undefeated Swedish pro boxer". Frontkick.online. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ Vendel-Martinez, Sebastian (2023-04-03). "Obesegrade svenske boxaren i HÅRD sparring med galna UFC-fightern!". Maximum Sports | Ditt hem för allt om MMA och fighting! (in Swedish). Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ Santoliquito, Joseph (2024-05-18). "Robin Safar delivers the performance of his life, beating Sergey Kovalev". The Ring. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ a b "Robin Safar: Jag är världsmästare innan året är slut". sr.se (in Swedish). 27 May 2024.
- ^ a b Abouzeedan, Sara (2017-03-22). "Robin Safar: "Jag utvecklas i livet och som människa när jag utvecklas i sporten"". Fighter Magazine (in Swedish). Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ "Robin Sirwan Safar". BoxRec.com.
- ^ "Boxaren Robin Safar vill inspirera unga från tuffa förhållanden". Sveriges Radio (in Swedish). 2015-12-26. Retrieved 2023-11-20.