Says he has over 500 amateur fights. Here is the start of the article. [url]http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/182617-amateur-sensation-ievgen-khytrov-invades-america[/url] The story is a familiar one. A father takes his son to a gym so he can learn how to defend himself. But in the case of world amateur middleweight champion Ievgen Khytrov, who makes his professional debut on Wednesday at Webster Hall in New York City, NY, this tale has a unique twist. Khytrov’s dad took him to the gym alright, but his intention was to teach his son, who was something of a bully, a lesson. The story is 100 percent true,” Khytrov told RingTV.com through his interpreter and promoter, Dmitry Salita. “My father was not a boxing fan. He took me to the gym to show me I was not the toughest kid on the block. He wanted me to learn about discipline. “I did fine and didn’t get beat-up. Going there really helped me,” he said. “I loved to fight when I was kid. Going to the gym gave me a place to let my aggression go. I enjoyed sparing and fighting in competitions. I became a better kid.” Khytrov, 25, who was born in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, has long been a devotee ofthe ring. “I’ve always been a boxing fan,” Khytrov said. “I’d watch all the big fights on TV. I’d then take what I say on the streets and use it.” Were there any particular fighters he admired? “I really liked Roy Jones,” Khytrov said. “He has so much talent. I liked (Felix) Trindad, (Fernando) Vargas, (Marco Antonio) Barrera, and (Eric) Morales. I love exciting fights. I like to see fighters bash each other. “I like it when the fight brings excitement to the fans. I like it when a boxer comes and gets it. That’s what I’m looking forward to doing. I want to be like those fighters that I watched when I was younger.” Khytrov participated in over 500 amateur bouts, more than current RING junior featherweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux and WBA middleweight titleholder Gennady Golvkin. “I started to fight when I was seven years old,” Khytrov said. “But I really didn’t take it seriously until around 2003. A year later, I won the bronze at the European Championship and the Nationals. I was going to these tournaments and fighting every day. The tournaments would come one after another.” His amateur career reached its pinnacle when he defeated future Olympic champion Ryoto Murata in 2011 to capture the gold at the World Amateur Boxing Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan
Damn - Khrytov pro debut tonight! Almost forgot - but this kid could be a solid MW, Don't even know whether this one's televised.
Was curious about his pro debut. Khytrov is made for the professional ranks. Reminds me a lot of Alexi Malentin(sp). Former Russian amateur lightweight who never got an opportunity to fight pro.
I have Khytrov down as a slow starter, or rather he doesn't always find his rythm right away, so I'm pleased to hear that. If anyone finds a video, please post a link.
[url]http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/amateur-star-khytrov-crushes-nava-in-pro-debut-233682[/url] Can't find any damn footage tho.. I'm gonna keep looking.:bbb 500 am fights and Buddy 'baby' McGirt in his corner ain't a bad start tho, and neither is a KO1.
