Robin Krasniqi | |
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Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) |
Reach | 188 cm (74 in) |
Nationality | German |
Born | Haxhi Krasniqi 1 April 1987 Junik, SAP Kosovo, SFR Yugoslavia (now Kosovo) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 51 |
Wins | 46 |
Wins by KO | 17 |
Losses | 5 |
Robin Krasniqi (born Haxhi Krasniqi; 1 April 1987) is a German professional boxer who has challenged twice for a light-heavyweight world title, in 2013 and 2015.
Krasniqi was born in Junik, Kosovo, but moved with his family to Munich, Germany, at a young age during the Kosovo War.
Krasniqi made his professional debut on 20 October 2005, losing to Sven Haselhuhn in a four-round points decision. In his third fight, on 5 January 2006, he lost another four-round decision to Adrian Cerneaga. Krasniqi would spend the next seven years undefeated, winning two regional WBO light-heavyweight titles. On 20 April 2013, he made his first attempt at a world title, losing a twelve-round unanimous decision to WBO light-heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly. A second opportunity at a world title came on 21 March 2015, this time against WBA light-heavyweight champion Jürgen Brähmer, who stopped Krasniqi in nine rounds.