Egidijus Kavaliauskas

Lithuanian boxer
Egidijus Kavaliauskas
Born (1988-06-29) June 29, 1988 (age 35)
Kaunas, Lithuania
NationalityLithuanian
Other namesMean Machine
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights27
Wins24
Wins by KO19
Losses2
Draws1
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  Lithuania
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Baku Welterweight

Egidijus Kavaliauskas (born June 29, 1988) is a Lithuanian professional boxer who challenged for the WBO welterweight title in 2019. At regional level, he held the WBC–NABF welterweight title from 2017 to 2019 and the WBO Inter-Continental welterweight title in 2018. As an amateur, he represented Lithuania at the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games,[1][2] and won a bronze medal at the 2011 World Championships.

Biography

Kavaliauskas participated in 2008 at the Summer Olympics, but lost his first fight to bronze-winning Frenchman Alexis Vastine. In 2009 the boxer successfully started in the world championship and was among the eight strongest. In 2011 He won a gold medal in the Lithuanian championship. In the same year, Kavaliauskas participated in the world championship, where he reached the semifinals. In the finals competition, the athlete suffered a hand injury and won a bronze medal for not finishing the fight. Selected as the best of 2011 Lithuanian boxer.

Amateur career

  • 2004 – Cadet European Champs (Saratov, RUS) 3rd place – 52 kg.
  • 2005 – Cadet European Champs (Siofok, HUN) 3rd place – 54 kg.
  • 2005 – Lithuania Junior National Champs 3rd place – 54 kg.
  • 2006 – Danas Pozniakas Junior Tournament (Vilnius, LTU) 1st place – 60 kg.
  • 2006 – Lithuania Senior National Champs 2nd place – 60 kg.
  • 2006 – Brandenburg Junior Tournament (Frankfurt an der Oder, GER) 3rd place – 60 kg.
  • 2007 – Algirdas Socikas Tournament (Kaunas, LTU) 1st place – 60 kg.
  • 2007 – Grand Prix Ostrava (Ostrava, CZE) 3rd place – 64 kg.
  • 2007 – Slovakian Grand Prix (Vranov nad Toplou, SVK) 1st place – 69 kg.
  • 2008 – Bocskai Tournament (Debrecen, HUN) 3rd place – 64 kg Lost to Alexis Vastine (FRA) 13:10 in the semifinal; Won against Harun Sipahi (GER) 16:6 in the quarterfinal; Won against Tamas Balogh (HUN) RSC 4th round in the first preliminary round.
  • 2008 – Lithuania Senior National Champs 1st place.
  • 2008 – 1st European Olympic Qualification Tournament (Pescara, ITA) 3rd place – 64 kg Lost to Gyula Kate (HUN) 18:10 in the semifinal; Won against Boris Katalinic (CRO) 13:4 in the quarterfinal; Won against Aslanbek Kozayev (BLR) 17:9 in the second round; Won against Jussi Koivula (FIN) 23:5 in the first round.
  • 2008 – 2nd European Olympic Qualification Tournament (Athens, GRE) 2nd place – 64 kg Lost to John Joe Joyce (IRL) RSCI 2nd round in the final; Won against Boris Katalinic (CRO) 11:5 in the semifinal; Won against Levan Gvamichava (GEO) 17:8 in the quarterfinal; Won against Anatolie Andreev (MLD) 19:3 in the second round; Won against Carmine Cirillo (ITA) 4:1 in the first round.
  • 2008 – Grand Prix Ostrava (Ostrava, CZE) 3rd place – 64 kg Lost to Roniel Iglesias (CUB) AB 2nd round in the semifinal.
  • 2009 – Chemistry Cup (Halle, GER) 2nd place – 64 kg.
  • 2009 – Lithuania Senior National Champs 1st place – 64 kg.
  • 2009 – Algirdas Socikas Tournament (Kaunas, LTU) 3rd place – 64 kg Lost to Vazgen Safaryants (BLR) 4:3 in the semifinal.
  • 2010 – Algirdas Socikas Tournament (Kaunas, LTU) 1st place – 69 kg.
  • 2010 – Amber Gloves Tournament (Kaliningrad, RUS) 1st place – 69 kg.
  • 2011 – Grand Prix Usti nad Labem (Usti nad Labem, CZE) 1st place – 69 kg Won against Konstantin Snigour (ISR) 1:0 in the final; Won against Robert Bilik (CZE) 2:1 in the semifinal; Won against Aleksey Galetich (BLR) 1:0 in the quarterfinal; Won against Jesse Ross (AUS) 7:0 in the first preliminary round.
  • 2011 – Feliks Stamm Tournament (Warsaw, POL) 1st place – 69 kg Won against Abdulkadir Koroglu (TUR) 12:5 in the final; Won against Maksim Chudakov (RUS) RSCI 3rd round in the semifinal; Won against Tomasz Kot (POL) 8:4 in the quarterfinal.
  • 2011 – Lithuanian National Championships 1st place – 69 kg.
  • 2011 – Liventsev Memorial Tournament (Minsk, BLR) 2nd place – 69 kg.
  • 2011 – AIBA World Championships (Baku, AZE) 3rd place – 69 kg Lost to Serik Sapiyev (KAZ) AB 2nd round in the semi-final; Won against Fred Evans (WAL) RSCH 2nd round in the quarter-final; Won against Roy Sheahan (IRL) 11:7 in the third preliminary round; Won against Robert Bilik (CZE) 15:4 in the second preliminary round; Won against Maimaitituersun Qiong (CHN) 20:16 in the first preliminary round.[3]

Professional career

Kavaliauskas vs. Crawford

On 14 December 2019, Kavaliauskas faced WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford. Kavaliauskas started off the fight well, knocking down Crawford in the third round. However, Crawford improved in the following rounds and managed to finish Kavaliasukas in the ninth round.[4]

Kavaliauskas vs. Zewski

In his next bout, Kavaliauskas faced Mikael Zewski, who was ranked #7 by the IBF and the WBO as well as #13 by the WBC. Kavaliauskas beat Zewski by technical knockout in the 8th round.[5]

Kavaliauskas vs. Ortiz Jr

In his next fight, Kavaliauskas faced Virgil Ortiz Jr. Ortiz Jr was ranked #9 by The Ring, #1 by the WBO, #4 by the WBC and #15 by the IBF at welterweight. Ortiz Jr beat Kavaliauskas by technical knockout in the 8th round.[6]

Professional boxing record

27 fights 24 wins 2 losses
By knockout 19 2
By decision 5 0
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
27 Win 24–2–1 Jose Marruffo KO 3 (8), 2:10 Dec 14, 2023 The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
26 Win 23–2–1 Mykal Fox UD 10 Oct 8, 2022 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
25 Loss 22–2–1 Vergil Ortiz Jr. TKO 8 (12), 2:59 Aug 14, 2021 Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas, U.S. For WBO International welterweight title
24 Win 22–1–1 Mikaël Zewski TKO 8 (10), 0:07 Sep 12, 2020 MGM Grand Conference Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won vacant WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
23 Loss 21–1–1 Terence Crawford TKO 9 (12), 0:44 Dec 14, 2019 Madison Square Garden, New York City, U.S. For WBO welterweight title
22 Draw 21–0–1 Ray Robinson MD 10 Mar 30, 2019 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, U.S. Retained WBC-NABF welterweight title
21 Win 21–0 Roberto Arriaza KO 3 (10), 3:00 Nov 16, 2018 Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. Retained WBC-NABF welterweight title;
Won WBO Inter-Continental welterweight title
20 Win 20–0 Juan Carlos Abreu UD 10 Jul 7, 2018 Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, U.S. Retained WBC-NABF welterweight title
19 Win 19–0 David Avanesyan TKO 6 (10), 1:55 Feb 16, 2018 Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, Nevada, U.S. Retained WBC-NABF welterweight title
18 Win 18–0 Mahonri Montes TKO 7 (10), 0:34 Sep 22, 2017 Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S. Won vacant WBC-NABF welterweight title
17 Win 17–0 Daniel Echeverria KO 7 (8), 1:19 May 26, 2017 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Ramses Agaton KO 4 (8), 2:58 Apr 8, 2017 MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Cameron Krael UD 8 Oct 14, 2016 Sportsmans Lodge, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Jeremy Bryan TKO 3 (8), 1:08 Jul 16, 2016 Pioneer Event Center, Lancaster, California, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Deniz Ilbay UD 8 Apr 9, 2016 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Prenice Brewer KO 2 (8), 1:24 Feb 13, 2016 Sportsmans Lodge, Los Angeles, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Pablo Munguia KO 2 (8), 1:02 Dec 12, 2015 Civic Auditorium, Glendale, California, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Jake Giuriceo TKO 1 (8), 1:00 Nov 7, 2015 Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Jamie Herrera KO 2 (8), 0:46 Dec 13, 2014 Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Eduardo Flores TKO 1 (6), 2:51 Sep 20, 2014 Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona Arizona, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Benjamin Whitaker KO 5 (6), 0:47 Aug 9, 2014 Civic Auditorium, Glendale, California, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Larry Ventus TKO 4 (6), 2:13 Jun 14, 2014 Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 James Harrison TKO 1 (6), 1:13 Mar 29, 2014 Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Peter Haro TKO 2 (6), 0:57 Oct 11, 2013 Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Jason Thompson TKO 2 (4), 1:36 Aug 17, 2013 Davis Conference Center, Layton, Utah U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Luis Borrego TKO 3 (4), 1:41 Jun 8, 2013 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Eridanni Leon UD 4 Mar 16, 2013 Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.

References

  1. ^ "2008 Beijing Summer Olympics - Egidijus Kavaliauskas Profile NBC Olympics". 2008.nbolympics.com. Archived from the original on 2016-05-31. Retrieved 2016-04-23.
  2. ^ "Medal Count – Olympic Results & Medalists – IOC". London2012.com. Archived from the original on 2013-04-04. Retrieved 2016-04-23.
  3. ^ "Egidijus Kavaliauskas". Archived from the original on August 1, 2012. Retrieved March 6, 2013.
  4. ^ "Terence Crawford retains welterweight belt with gritty knockout victory". SecondsOut Boxing News. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
  5. ^ "Kavaliauskas vs Zewski – News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
  6. ^ Zamarripa, Jaime. "Ortiz Jr vs Kavaliauskas – News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-09-22.

External links

  • Bio
  • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Egidijus Kavaliauskas". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2011-08-11.
  • Egidijus Kavaliauskas - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Konstantin Ponomarev 		WBC–NABF welterweight champion
22 September 2017 – November 2019 		Vacant
Title next held by
Blair Cobbs
Preceded by
Roberto Arriaza
 WBO Inter-Continental welterweight champion
16 November 2018 – March 2019 		Vacant
Title next held by
Sergey Lipinets