Dauren Yeleussinov

Daniyar Maratovich Yeleussinov, born on March 13, 1991, in Kazakhstan, has emerged as a prominent figure in professional boxing, holding the IBO welterweight championship in 2021. His journey from an illustrious amateur career, highlighted by a gold medal at the 2016 Olympics and victories at both the 2010 and 2014 Asian Games, to a successful professional career, underscores his exceptional talent and dedication to the sport. Yeleussinov's amateur achievements also include a gold medal at the 2013 World Championships and a silver medal at the 2015 World Championships, establishing him as a dominant force in the welterweight division.

Yeleussinov's transition to professional boxing in March 2018 was marked by signing with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Sport, making him the first Kazakh to join this prestigious stable. He debuted professionally on April 28, 2018, with a third-round TKO victory over Noah Kidd at the Barclays Center in New York. This victory was the beginning of an undefeated streak, with Yeleussinov amassing an impressive record.

Throughout his career, Yeleussinov has drawn inspiration from boxing legends such as Serik Konakbayev, Bekzat Sattarkhanov, Oscar De La Hoya, and Sugar Ray Leonard. His fighting style, often compared to Vasyl Lomachenko and Floyd Mayweather Jr., features outstanding hand and foot speed, impeccable defense, and significant power in both hands. Yeleussinov's journey from an Olympic champion to a professional titleholder reflects his commitment to excellence and his ambition to continue Kazakhstan's legacy of producing world-class welterweight champions.