Denis Lebedev is a Russian professional boxer in the first heavy weight category (up to 91 kilograms). Among his sports achievements, the following titles can be distinguished: WBA world champion (from 2012 to the present) and IBF champion (2016).
Statistics of Russian boxer Denis Lebedev
Denis' sports biography is represented by great victories and high titles. He has only two defeats to his credit. And the total number of fights held is 33 fights (22 by knockout). Among his rivals there are quite serious and eminent candidates, such as Briton Enzo Maccarinelli (fight for the WBO intercontinental champion title), American James Toney (fight for the interim WBO champion title), Pole Pavel Kolodzey (Lebedev's 4th defense according to the WBA), American Roy Jones and many others.
Childhood, family and exposure to sports
The biography of Denis Lebedev began in the city of Stary Oskol (Belgorod region, Russia). Born August 14, 1979. Here he isfirst went to school, started playing sports. Teachers and coaches praised him for his diligence, dedication and responsible approach to any business.
The sports biography of Denis Lebedev dates back to early childhood. He grew up in a sports family. His older brother and father were boxers. Despite this, in the first grade, Denis was sent to the gymnastics section. The boy showed good results, instilling hope in the coaching staff for his great sports future in this discipline. However, years later, the gymnastics section was closed. Lebedev (junior) had to say goodbye to this sport.
Without thinking twice, the father takes Denis to the boxing section, which the boy wanted to quit more than once. And all due to the fact that his brother showed much better results. But, despite all the difficulties and hardships, the guy continued to fight with his fears. He stayed in boxing to prove his worth to himself. For several years, D. Lebedev gained experience, honed the technique of boxing art. Soon, Denis began competitions on a city and regional scale, where he almost always won prizes.
Being still an amateur boxer, our hero managed to get acquainted with Fedor Emelianenko himself, who periodically shared tips and sports instructions.
Denis Lebedev: biography, military service
Before the army, Denis already had a successful career at the international level. In 1997 hewon the European Junior Championships, held in the English city of Birmingham. A year later, he won first place in the 4 Goodwill Games tournament in New York.
Shortly after these events, the athlete was drafted into the army. Many fans and fans of the boxer often wonder where Denis Lebedev served? The biography of the athlete indicates that the boxer served in CSKA (Central Sports Club of the Army). Such interest is due to the fact that he often enters the ring in army clothes (sailor shirt and blue beret). By the way, Lebedev did not put aside boxing training in the service. There he was the main athlete of the division, for which he was always held in high esteem and respect.
The sports biography of Denis Lebedev in the army can be called amateurish. He was often invited to demonstration performances and competitions held between platoons. Soldier Lebedev was the undisputed leader in every duel. No one has been able to defeat him.
The biography of Denis Lebedev in the service is full of small victories and universal recognition among the army sports community. After demobilization, Denis signed a contract with the CSKA sports organization. A. A. became his personal trainer. Lavrov. He held his first professional fight under the auspices of CSKA in 2001, his opponent was the Georgian boxer Teimuraz Kekalidze. Who turned out to be stronger? Russian boxer Denis Lebedev won by unanimous decision of the judges.
Professional career
From 2001 to 2004, he competed in the light heavyweight division. During this period, the boxer had 13 victories and not a single defeat (a draw also did notIt was). In the same period of time, Lebedev managed to become a two-time champion of Russia. In October 2004, the athlete publicly announced that he was leaving the world of boxing. However, he does not indicate the reason for such a decision.
Nevertheless, the sports biography of Denis Lebedev does not end there. The boxer returns to the ring in 2008. He begins to perform in the 1st heavy weight category. The first rival of the Russian after a four-year break was an athlete from Georgia, Archil Mezvrishvili, who had 8 wins and 2 losses. For Denis Lebedev, boxers with such statistics are not a threat at all. Therefore, during the fight, he confidently won by knockout. A year later, the legendary fight took place against the Cuban Eliseo Castillo, who was defeated by knockout in the 5th round.
Denis Lebedev: biography and personal life
Despite the constant training, departures and fees, Denis retains the title of an exemplary father and a family man. He met his beloved wife Anna back in his school years, when he didn’t have to dream of big victories and millions of fees.
In difficult moments of life, when there was no money to support the family, his wife remained close and kept love. Denis is grateful to her for support and support to this day. Anna has never been involved in sports. She has been into music all her life. Despite this, Denis Lebedev's wife is well versed in boxing and can sometimes help her husband with good advice. Together they raise three daughters who are also involved in sports. Generallythe Lebedev family gives the impression of a friendly and close-knit team. The girls are proud of their father.
Where is boxer Denis Lebedev now?
At the moment he continues to train and enter the ring. For 2017, his statistics are amazing: 30 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. Lebedev now lives with his family in the city of Chekhov (Moscow region). Trains under the guidance of an experienced ex-boxer Kostya Ju. The further fate and professional career of the player depends on him. The boxer has many more fights ahead, as well as potential titles and awards. Fortunately, in this regard, he was lucky with the promoter, Vladimir Khryunov.
