Vassiliy Jirov

“The Tiger”

Boxing

38-3-1RECORD

32WINS BY KO / TKO

6WINS BY DECISION

42PRO FIGHTS

Profile

Full name	Vassiliy Valeryevich Jirov
Nickname	The Tiger
Date of birth	4 Apr 1974
Nationality	Kazakhstani
Birthplace	Balkhash, Kazakhstan
Based in	Dubai
Weight classes	Heavyweight, Cruiserweight
Trainers	Not added yet
Height	188 cm (6′2″)
Reach	188 cm (74″)
Stance	Southpaw
Years active	1997–2009
Status	Retired
Pro debut	18 Jan 1997
Last fight	Win vs Jonathan Williams, 17 Oct 2009

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Titles and honours

IBF cruiserweight champion (1999–2003)
WBC International cruiserweight champion (1998–1999)
WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight champion (1999)
WBO–NABO cruiserweight champion (2003)

Background

Vassiliy Jirov is a Kazakhstani former boxer who won light heavyweight gold at the 1996 Olympics. As a professional he reigned as IBF cruiserweight champion from 1999 to 2003.

Fight history

42 professional fights. Newest first.

Result	Opponent	Method	Round	Time	Date	Location	Notes
Win	Jonathan Williams	TKO	2	2:52	17 Oct 2009	Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, US
Win	Kenny Craven	TKO	2	2:18	14 Jul 2007	4 Bears Casino & Lodge, New Town, North Dakota, US
Win	Luke Munsen	Decision (unanimous)	10		20 Apr 2006	Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel, Worley, Idaho, US
Draw	Orlin Norris	Decision (majority)	8		21 Jul 2005	Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, US
Win	Troy Beets	Decision (unanimous)	10		14 May 2005	Coushatta Casino Resort, Kinder, Louisiana, US
Win	Forrest Neal	TKO	3	1:10	7 Apr 2005	Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, US
Loss	Michael Moorer	TKO	9	2:08	9 Dec 2004	Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, US	For vacant WBA–NABA and WBC Continental Americas heavyweight titles
Loss	Joe Mesi	Decision (unanimous)	10		13 Mar 2004	Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, US
Win	Joseph Kiwanuka	TKO (corner retirement)	6	3:00	6 Nov 2003	Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, US	Won vacant WBO–NABO cruiserweight title
Win	Ernest Mateen	TKO	7	1:09	7 Aug 2003	Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, US
Loss	James Toney	Decision (unanimous)	12		26 Apr 2003	Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, US	Lost IBF cruiserweight title
Win	Jorge Castro	Decision (unanimous)	12		1 Feb 2002	Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, US	Retained IBF cruiserweight title
Win	Julian Letterlough	TKO	8	1:24	8 Sep 2001	Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, US	Retained IBF cruiserweight title
Win	Adolpho Washington	Decision (unanimous)	10		20 Jul 2001	Memorial Civic Center, Canton, Ohio, US
Win	Terry McGroom	KO	1	1:22	24 Mar 2001	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US	Retained IBF cruiserweight title
Win	Alex Gonzales	KO	1	1:35	6 Feb 2001	Baluan Sholak Sports Palace, Almaty, Kazakhstan	Retained IBF cruiserweight title
Win	Earl Butler	TKO	2	2:35	29 Jul 2000	Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona, US
Win	Esteban Pizzarro	KO	2	2:59	19 May 2000	Playboy Mansion, Los Angeles, California, US
Win	Don Normand	TKO	1		25 Mar 2000	Seven Feathers Casino Resort, Canyonville, Oregon, US
Win	Saúl Montana	TKO	9	2:55	12 Feb 2000	Bank of America Centre, Boise, Idaho, US	Retained IBF cruiserweight title
Win	Dale Brown	KO	10	2:52	18 Sep 1999	Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, US
Win	Arthur Williams	TKO	7	1:59	5 Jun 1999	Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, US	Won IBF cruiserweight title
Win	Onebo Maxime	KO	5	2:48	22 Apr 1999	Hilton Anatole, Dallas, Texas, US	Won vacant WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight title
Win	Cesar Rendon	KO	1	0:25	6 Mar 1999	Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, US
Win	Alexander Vasiliev	Decision (unanimous)	8		5 Dec 1998	Palace of Sports, Kyiv, Ukraine
Win	John Kiser	TKO	8	0:43	3 Oct 1998	Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, US
Win	Cliff Nellon	TKO	3	2:22	6 Aug 1998	Grand Casino Avoyelles, Marksville, Louisiana, US
Win	Rich LaMontagne	Decision (unanimous)	12		5 May 1998	Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, US	Won vacant WBC International cruiserweight title
Win	Jason Waller	TKO	1	2:00	14 Mar 1998	Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
Win	Trent Surratt	TKO	2	2:58	10 Feb 1998	Midnight Rodeo, Phoenix, Arizona, US
Win	Jason Nicholson	TKO	2	2:37	23 Jan 1998	Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, US
Win	Art Jimmerson	TKO	2	2:55	6 Dec 1997	Circus Maximus Showroom, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
Win	Quinton Osgood	TKO	1	2:15	18 Oct 1997	Star of the Desert Arena, Primm, Nevada, US
Win	Calvin Combs	TKO	2	1:17	12 Sep 1997	Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, US
Win	Dennis Matthews	TKO	4	1:47	5 Jul 1997	Isle of Capri Casino, Lake Charles, Louisiana, US
Win	Gesses Mesgana	TKO	2	2:23	31 May 1997	Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
Win	Tyrone Armstead	TKO (corner retirement)	4	3:00	12 Apr 1997	Tropicana Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, US
Win	Calvin Smith	TKO	1		30 Mar 1997	Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, US
Win	Aljenon DeBose	TKO	3	2:54	8 Mar 1997	Convention Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
Win	Chuck Miller	TKO	4	2:38	12 Feb 1997	The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
Win	Exum Speight	TKO	3	2:00	28 Jan 1997	Club Rio, Tempe, Arizona, US
Win	Vincent Brown	TKO	2	1:29	18 Jan 1997	Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, US	Pro debut

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