Biography
The Ukrainian boxer Alexander Stream has fans in all corners of the planet. It is not surprising, because during the years of stubborn workouts, he managed to win the title of absolute world boxing champion in the 1st heavyweight weight, after which he decided to start the way in heavyweight category.Childhood and youth
The history of the future athlete began on January 17, 1987 in Simferopol. By the time of his emergence, the daughter of Victoria, born in the first marriage of his mother, has already grown up in the family. Later, parents presented the celebrity of the younger brother.
In the early years, Sasha's biography was painful, so the doctor advised him to give it to the sport. The mustache tried to engage in judo and folk dances, and the present success was achieved in football. He played for the junior team "Tavria", but the family had no money to pay for the form and travel to tournaments.
In adolescence, Alexander decided to go to the box, but at first they did not want to take to the section. The fateful for the star was the acquaintance with the coach Sergey Lapin, who took the champion from the young man. According to the memoirs of the mustache, the first lesson was issued unsuccessful, and he was very much. But it became a motivation for hard work.
After the defeat, the boxer did not gear himself in the hall. He came there at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and went to 7, using every minute to work off. Familiar guys laughed at the athlete, but he did not pay attention to them, because his efforts gave the result.
By graduation, Alexander has already known exactly what will connect life with sports. Later he graduated from Lviv State University of Physical Culture.
Amateur career
The first progress in the career of a beginner boxer did when he was 19 years old. He began the path to the vertices, speaking in the weight category up to 75 kg. At this level, celebrity managed to win the gold medal of the Ukrainian championship and bronze on the European championship.In 2008, Alexander switched to a light heavy weight. That year was marked by a victory in the Strandage Cup, which allowed to go to the Olympic Games. There, the boxer performed already like heavyweight, but bring home the gold medal could not. But he was awarded the 2nd place at the World Cup.
The second chance to compete for the main prize of the Olympics fell a star 4 years later, in 2012. By that time, in the piggy bank of his achievements was already a victory at the World Championships in Baku. The Final Games in London was a spectacular: the mustache defeated Clement Rousseau, after which the hopak wasted right in the ring.
The triumph was overshadowed by a sudden death of his father. To the tragic event, the young boxer planned to continue his career in the United States, but could not leave the family. As a result, he began to cooperate with the Ukrainian Atamans, and then reached the level of professionals.
Professional boxing
Representatives of various promotional organizations wanted to work with a promising athlete, but he preferred the company Vitaly and Vladimir Klitschko K2 Promotions. The boxer coach was appointed James Ali Bashir. Having learned about this, the mentor said that for the sake of working with a mustache is ready to move not only to Ukraine, but also on the moon.
Professional debut took place in the Kiev Palace of Sports. His opponent became Mexican Felipe Romero, who lost to the Ukrainians already in the 5th round. In the subsequent years, the mustache did not get tired to delight fans, because in his statistics there were no defeats.
In October 2014, a duel was significant for the athlete. He met with Daniel Brewer, the victory over which he brought him the title of the temporary champion WBO Inter-Continental. Later, Alexander fastened this title when he defeated Dany Venter. The following battles were held to protect the belt and every time he went out the winner.
It was no less important to a fight with Kshyshto Glovakov, who brought a mustache the title of world champion in the 1st heavyweight weight according to WBO. The grueling battle lasted 12 rounds, but as a result of the judge unanimously gave the athlete from Ukraine.
The triumphal battle turned out to be 10th, which became a new record. The previous record holder, Evander Holyfield, managed to achieve championship in the 12th professional match.
Alexander conquered his next title in 2018, fighting against Mayiris Briedis. He left the ring, having the title of WBC world champion. But the peak of the career in the 1st heavyweight weight was the fight with the Russian Murata Gassiyev, which took place in the final of the WBSS tournament. After that, his piggy bank awards replenished with IBF and WBA (Super) belts, as well as the Mohammed Ali Cup and The Ring title.
Having received the status of an absolute champion, the mustache did not stop on the achieved. By defending the titles in battle with American Tony Belyla, who defeated knockout, the Ukrainian stated that she would go to the category of super heavyweights. His first rival became Chazz Witherspoon, who was defeated.
The next opponent of the boxer was British Derek numbers. But their duel was repeatedly postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Trying to raise the morale in the period of stagnation, the boxers exchanged funny videos and photos on the pages of instagram accounts, causing each other to fight. Publications became viral, and fans called it "the most cute quantity."
In order for the meeting after all the same, both athletes refused part of the fee. Preparation for the duel was carried out in compliance with all precautions. Alexander passed the test for Coronavirus and was forced to train right at the hotel for some time. It did not prevent the Ukrainian to win. After that, it was planned that he would meet with Joe Joyce, but there were problems with the organization of combat.
Personal life
Alexander does not hide information about personal life and willingly talk about the family during an interview. With the future wife of Catherine, he met while studying at school, and in 2009, lovers got married. Three children were born in marriage: Elizabeth, Cyril and Mikhail. The daughter athlete is engaged in dancing, the eldest son football, and the younger tennis. Star father uses every free minute to stay with heirs and support their endeavors.The athlete weighs about 98 kg with growth 191 cm.
Alexander Ukiv now
Now Career Boxer continues. In the summer of 2021, the date of the fight of Alexander and Anthony Joshua - champion in WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO-heavyweight vessels was well known. According to the press, even before the official meeting in the contract was prescribed the possibility of revenge. The support of the mustache expressed Bob Arum, who called him his friend, but Tyson Fury made a pessimistic forecast for the Ukrainian. The battle took place in September in London.
Awards and achievements
- 2009 - World Championship - 3rd place
- 2011 - World Cup - 1st place
- 2011 - Tournament Nikolai Manbon - 2nd place
- 2011 - Order "For Merit" III degree
- 2012 - Olympic Games - 1st place
- 2012 - Tournament Nikolai Manbon - 1st place
- 2012 - Order "For Merit" II degree
- 2012 - the best athlete of Ukraine 2012
- 2014 - WBO Intercontinental Title Conquest
- 2015 - WBO Intercontinental Title Sew
- 2016 - World Champion in the 1st Heavy Weight
- 2017 - WBO Intercontinental Title Protection
- 2018 - owner of two champion belts in WBO and WBC versions