Viktor Postol
{{short description|Ukrainian boxer}}
{{Infobox boxer
| name = Viktor Postol
{{small|Віктор Постол}}
| image =
| caption =
| realname = Viktor Vasylovych Postol
| nickname = The Iceman
| weight = Light-welterweight
| height = 1.80 m
| reach = 187 cm
| nationality = Ukrainian
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|1|16|df=y}}
| birth_place = Velyka Dymerka, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
| style = Orthodox
| total = 37
| wins = 32
| KO = 12
| losses = 5
| draws =
| no contests =
}}
Viktor Vasylovych Postol ({{langx|uk|Віктор Васильович Постол}}; born 16 January 1984) is a Ukrainian professional boxer who held the WBC light-welterweight title from 2015 to 2016.
Professional career
= Early career =
Postol made his professional debut on 1 October 2007 at the age of 23 against Zsolt Vicze, stopping him in round 2. He won his next fourteen bouts fighting in countries Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ukraine, Spain, Russia and Georgia. Postol's first significant title fight came in December 2011 against Karen Tevosyan for the vacant WBC Silver International light welterweight title. Postol managed to win via unanimous decision to claim the belt.[http://www.boxingscene.com/ukrainian-news-usarov-postol-nuzhnenko-victorious--47611 Usarov, Postol and Nuzhnenko Victorious]. boxingscene.com (20 December 2011). Retrieved on 21 May 2014. He then successfully defended it against Yvan Mendy and DeMarcus Corley.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/victor-postol-demarcus-corley-set-10-27-kiev--57829|title=Victor Postol-DeMarcus Corley Set For 10/27 in Kiev|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-01-30|language=en-us}}[http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/11585/2012-06-27/Victor-Postol-Dmitry-Kucher-Win-in-Kiev Victor Postol, Dmitry Kucher Win in Kiev]. boxnews.com.ua (27 June 2012). Retrieved on 21 May 2014.[http://www.boxingscene.com/postol-decisions-corley-kucher-crushes-herelius-two--58690 Postol Decisions Corley, Kucher Crushes Herelius in Two]. boxingscene.com (27 October 2012). Retrieved on 21 May 2014.
After vacating the belt, it was announced in February 2013 that Postol would next fight American boxer Hank Lundy for the vacant WBC International light welterweight title. Lundy was originally due to fight Lucas Matthysse, but the fight fell apart.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/hank-lundy-face-victor-postol-ukraine-march-16--62647|title=Hank Lundy To Face Victor Postol in Ukraine, March 16|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-01-30|language=en-us}} Postol won the bout via a 12-round unanimous decision. Two judges scored the fight 116-112 and the remaining judge scored it 116-113 all in Postol's favour.[http://www.boxingscene.com/viktor-postol-decisions-hank-lundy-kiev-kucher-wins--63589 Viktor Postol Decisions Hank Lundy in Kiev, Kucher Wins]. boxingscene.com (21 March 2013). Retrieved on 21 May 2014. Before vacating the belt, Postol had managed to retain it against Ignacio Mendoza.
On 7 November 2013, the World Boxing Council ordered a final eliminator for their super lightweight title, held at the time by unified champion Danny García, which would see Postol fight Turkish boxer Selçuk Aydin (26-2, 19 KOs).{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/aydin-vs-postol-eliminator-danny-garcia-title-shot--71403|title=Aydin vs. Postol Eliminator For Danny Garcia Title Shot|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-01-30|language=en-us}} Before engaging in the eliminator, Postol finished the year with a dominant decision win over tough journeyman Behzod Nabiyev (22-6-1, 16 KOs) at the SportLife club in Kyiv, Ukraine. Over 10 rounds, Nabiyev was dropped once in round 4 and twice in the final round. The three judges scored all rounds for Postol (100-79).{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/victor-postol-dominates-behzod-nabiyev-kiev--73102|title=Victor Postol Dominates Behzod Nabiyev in Kiev|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-01-30|language=en-us}}
In February 2014, a purse bid took place where Elite Boxing Promotions bid an amount of $120,000, which was more than Aydin's promoter Ahmet Oner offer, which was $50,000. Due to Postol's team winning the bid, the fight was likely set for Ukraine.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/postol-aydin-wbc-140lb-eliminator-heading-ukraine--74646|title=Postol-Aydin WBC 140lb Eliminator Is Heading to Ukraine|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-01-30|language=en-us}} It was instead announced to take place at The Forum in Inglewood, California on the undercard of Márquez vs. Alvarado on 17 May 2014. On his American debut, Postol stopped Aydin in round 11 to become the mandatory challenger for the WBC title. The time of stoppage was 2:52 of the round.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/postol-caps-off-win-with-vicious-knockout-aydin--77927|title=Postol Caps Off Win With Vicious Knockout of Aydin|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-01-30|language=en-us}}[https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/10948144/viktor-postol-stops-selcuk-aydin-round-11 Postol stops Aydin in Round 11]. espn.go.com (17 May 2014). Retrieved on 21 May 2014.
On 19 August 2014, the WBC ordered Postol vs. García and scheduled purse bids for 12 September. This was then pushed back to 10 October.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/team-postol-excited-wbc-ordered-danny-garcia-clash--81227|title=Team Postol Excited WBC Ordered Danny Garcia Clash|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-02-03|language=en-us}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/danny-garcia-viktor-postol-purse-bid-pushed-10-10--82703|title=Danny Garcia-Viktor Postol Purse Bid Pushed To 10/10|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-02-03|language=en-us}} On 11 October, Postol's manager Vadim Kornilov stated a deal was close to being reached for García to make a voluntary defence before fighting Postol. Kornilov said, "There is a step aside agreement that we have almost finalized. Postol and García will both get options to take other fights over the next 4 months and then Postol will again be in the mandatory position to fight the WBC champion." Both camps agreed the step-a-side deal the same day. Postol next planned to fight again in December 2014.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/postol-step-aside-danny-garcia-voluntary--83079|title=Postol To Step Aside, Danny Garcia To Have Voluntary|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-02-03|language=en-us}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/wbc-danny-garcia-viktor-postol-agreement-reached--83074|title=WBC: Danny Garcia-Viktor Postol Agreement Reached|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-02-03|language=en-us}} Having not fought in December 2014, in January 2015, Postol announced that he would fight on the undercard of Danny García vs. Lamont Peterson on 11 April at the Barclays Center in New York.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/victor-postol-fights-on-april-11-fires-back-lundy--86612|title=Victor Postol Fights on April 11, Fires Back at Lundy|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-02-03|language=en-us}} Kornilov announced his opponent to be Jake Giuriceo (17-2-1, 4 KOs) in a scheduled 10 round bout. This was later shortened to 8 rounds.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/garcia-peterson-viktor-postol-face-jake-giuriceo--89298|title=Garcia-Peterson: Viktor Postol To Face Jake Giuriceo|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-02-03|language=en-us}} Postol won the fight via unanimous decision after 8 rounds.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/postol-collazo-colon-burnett-win-bouts-barclays--89632|title=Postol, Collazo, Colon, Burnett Win Bouts at Barclays|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-02-03|language=en-us}}
= WBC super lightweight champion =
== Postol vs. Matthysse ==
It was announced that Postol would fight Lucas Matthysse (37-3, 34 KOs) in a scheduled 12 round bout for the WBC light welterweight title vacated by Danny García in order to move up to the welterweight division in August, at the StubHub Center in Carson, California on 3 October 2015.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/danny-garcia-drops-wbc-belt-matthysse-postol-ordered--92167|title=Danny Garcia Drops WBC Belt, Matthysse-Postol Ordered|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-02-03|language=en-us}} The camps made a deal just in time to avoid a WBC purse bid scheduled for Monday.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/13291866/lucas-matthysse-viktor-postol-set-title-fight-oct-3|title=Lucas Matthysse, Viktor Postol set for junior welterweight title fight|date=July 20, 2015|author=Dan Rafael|work=ESPN}}
After waiting 17 months for a world title shot, Postol outboxed and outpunched Matthysse before knocking him out with a right hand to the eye in the 10th round to punctuate a superb performance and win a vacant 140-pound world title before 7,025 at the StubHub Center. Round after round, Postol attacked Matthysse to the body and kept his jab in his face. Matthysse landed a few hard right hands that rocked Postol during the middle rounds, but not enough to do any serious damage. In the 10th round, Postol nailed Matthysse on the left eye with a clean right hand and he went down. Matthysse got to one knee, but with his head down and dabbing at his eye, referee Reiss counted him out at 2 minutes, 58 seconds. At the time of the knockout, Postol led 86-85 on two scorecards and Matthysse surprisingly led 86-85 on the other. According to CompuBox punch statistics, Postol landed 113 of 509 punches (22 percent) and Matthysse connected on 96 of 281 (34 percent).{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/13803711/viktor-postol-defeats-lucas-matthysse-10th-round-knockout|title=Postol defeats Matthysse by 10th-round knockout|date=4 October 2015 |access-date=2016-07-25}}
== Postol vs. Crawford ==
On 3 May 2016 it was finally confirmed that Postol and Terence Crawford had officially signed a contract for a highly anticipated junior welterweight unification fight on 23 July at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Both fighters entered the ring with a matched record of 28 wins, no losses. Both men also entered the MGM Grand Garden Arena for the first time in their respective careers.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/crawford-postol-deal-place-july-23-on-hbo-ppv--103854|title=Crawford, Postol Deal in Place For July 23 on HBO PPV|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-02-13|language=en-us}} Crawford won by unanimous decision and unified two light welterweight world titles before a crowd of 7,027. Crawford also claimed the vacant Lineal and Ring Magazine titles.{{Cite news|url=http://www.omaha.com/sports/local-sports/omaha-s-terence-bud-crawford-takes-down-viktor-iceman-postol/article_8f1f488c-5148-11e6-acb2-7fb84dce9a2e.html|title=Omaha's Terence 'Bud' Crawford dominates Viktor 'Iceman' Postol, unifies junior welterweight title|last=writer|first=Tony Boone / World-Herald staff|work=Omaha.com|access-date=2018-02-13|language=en}} Crawford scored two flash knockdowns in the fifth round, on going away on all three scorecards 118-107, 118-107 and 117-108. ESPN.com also scored the fight 118-107 for Crawford. Postol resorted to rabbit punching in the 11th round. He nailed Crawford with a right hand behind the head, for which Postol was penalized one point, adding to Crawford's advantage. Over 12 rounds, Crawford landed 141 of his 388 punches thrown (36%), and Postol landed 83 of 244 thrown (34%).{{Cite news|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2016/7/24/12264750/crawford-vs-postol-results-terence-crawford-dominates-unifies-wbo-and-wbc-belts|title=Crawford dominates Postol, unifies WBO & WBC belts|work=Bad Left Hook|access-date=2017-09-10}}
In the post-fight, Postol praised Crawford, saying "I thought it was a good fight between two technicians, but he was quicker than me. He is one of the best fighters in the world. I just didn't have the answers for him." Crawford also praised his trainer Brian McIntyre, "Freddie Roach and Postol said that Freddie would outcoach my coach, but you tell 'em who got outcoached tonight." McIntyre revealed the plan was to keep Postol moving, which would have eliminated his jab and right hand. Crawford's purse for the fight was $1.3 million. Postol earned $675,000 for his part.{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/17133585/terence-crawford-dominates-viktor-postol-becomes-junior-welterweight-unified-champion|title=Crawford unifies titles in lopsided win over Postol|date=24 July 2016 |access-date=2016-07-25}} Some sources stated the fight generated 50,000 PPV buys on HBO. A replay was shown later in the week and drew 378,000, also considered a weak number.{{Cite web|url=http://mmapayout.com/2016/08/crawford-postol-replay-draws-378000-on-hbo/|title=Crawford-Postol replay draws 378,000 on HBO : MMAPayout.com: The Business of MMA|website=mmapayout.com|access-date=2017-05-23}}
= Career from 2017 to 2019 =
== Postol vs. Najmiddinov ==
After nearly 14 months out, Postol would make his ring return in his native Ukraine at the AKKO International in Kyiv. Ringtv announced that Postol, who was still ranked by the WBC at #3, would fight inexperienced Uzbekistani boxer Jamshidbek Najmiddinov (14-0, 9 KOs) on 16 September 2017. Postol explained his time away from boxing, “After the Crawford fight, I took one month rest and then I got back to the gym. I have been ready to fight within all that time, with any opponent, but the question why I was absent should be directed to my manager.” His manager Vadim Kornilov answered, “We have been looking for the right opportunities for Postol in the United States and it’s been hard to get a TV spot for a non-U.S. fighter lately. We hope to make up for it in the next year.” Postol had appeared on HBO a total of three times in the past. Kornilov further explained that even when Postol was winning his fights, the possibility of finding TV opportunities were still slim.{{Cite news|url=https://www.ringtv.com/516646-viktor-postol-meet-jamshidbek-najmiddinov-saturday/|title=Viktor Postol to meet Jamshidbek Najmiddinov on Saturday - The Ring|date=2017-09-11|work=The Ring|access-date=2017-09-14|language=en-US}}
Postol won a hard-fought fight, settling for a unanimous decision against Najmiddinov. Throughout the 10 rounds, Najmiddinov moved around the ring, throwing minimal punches. The opening rounds started with Postol controlling the fight and Najmiddinov swinging, but mostly missing Postol with counters. In round 5, Postol was floored with a left hook and hit the canvas hard. Postol beat the count, but on wobbly legs. Najmiddinov looked for the finish, but Postol survived the round. Najmiddinov couldn't capitalise on the knockdown as Postol regained his composure and dominated the remainder of the fight. The final judges scorecards read 98-92, 97-92, and 97-92 in favour of Postol.{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/viktor-postol-dropped-hard-rallies-earn-decision-results--120544|title=Viktor Postol Dropped Hard, Rallies To Earn Decision - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=16 September 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-09-19}}
The WBC super lightweight title became vacant after Terence Crawford decided to move up to welterweight. It was announced that number 1 ranked Amir Imam would fight number 3 ranked Jose Ramirez for the vacant title. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman then announced that Postol, who was ranked number 4, would fight number 2 ranked Regis Prograis (20-0, 17 KOs) for the interim WBC title. The winner of both fights would then meet to become the full titleholder.{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/prograis-vs-postol-ordered-winner-faces-ramirez-imam--122455|title=Prograis vs. Postol To Be Ordered, Winner Faces Ramirez or Imam - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=14 November 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-11-15}} In January 2018, a deal was finally reached for the fight between Postol and Prograis to take place on 9 March at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Florida. Purse bids were due the next day.{{Cite news|url=https://www.ringtv.com/526479-regis-prograis-viktor-postol-set-junior-welterweight-bout-showtime/|title=Regis Prograis, Viktor Postol set for junior welterweight bout on Showtime - The Ring|date=2018-01-17|work=The Ring|access-date=2018-01-23|language=en-US}} On 12 February, ESPN reported that Postol suffered a fractured thumb and then forced to drop out of the bout. His replacement was confirmed as former unified champion Julius Indongo (22-1, 11 KOs).{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/postol-suffers-injury-indongo-fight-prograis-on-march-9--125185|title=Postol Suffers Injury, Indongo to Fight Prograis on March 9|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-02-13|language=en-us}}
== Postol vs. Taylor ==
On 26 April 2018, Cyclone Promotions announced Postol would be fighting their 27 year old rising prospect Josh Taylor at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow on 23 June, with Taylor defending his WBC Silver title and a chance for the winner to become a step closer to challenging for a world title. Postol was regarded as Taylor's toughest opponent to date in his 12-fight career.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/josh-taylor-vs-viktor-postol-on-june-23-sse-hydro-glasgow--127560|title=Josh Taylor vs. Viktor Postol on June 23 at SSE Hydro in Glasgow|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-06-22|language=en-us}} In a very competitive fight, Postol was dropped once and lost a unanimous decision to Taylor. The three judges scored the bout 117-110, 118-110 and 119-108 in favour of Taylor, however some believed the scores were too wide in what appeared a relatively close fight. Postol started the fight stronger but it was during the middle rounds where Taylor took control, eventually dropping Postol in round 10. Taylor was being urged by his team throughout the fight, but it was only the second half of the fight where he started being more aggressive and landing to the body. Taylor spent the last few rounds hitting Postol with his signature left hook.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/josh-taylor-drops-decisions-viktor-postol-results--129383|title=Josh Taylor Drops, Decisions Viktor Postol in Tough Fight|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-07-07|language=en-us}} Taylor's promoter Barry McGuigan admitted the fight was 'terrific', but stated the scores should have been closer.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/44590454|title=Josh Taylor beats Viktor Postol on points to move closer to world title shot|date=2018-06-23|work=BBC Sport|access-date=2018-07-07|language=en-GB}}
== Postol vs. Ozgul ==
On 8 October 2018, the WBC revealed mandatories and eliminators they were looking to enforce in the near future, with one of them being a semi-final eliminator between Postol and Mohamed Mimoune.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/jorge-linares-vs-adrien-broner-ordered-by-wbc--132567|title=Jorge Linares vs. Adrien Broner To Be Ordered By WBC|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-10-31|language=en-us}} On 24 October, Postol was announced by the World Boxing Super Series as a reserve fighter for Josh Taylor vs. Ryan Martin on 3 November 2018 at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow. It was said that Postol would fight Turkish boxer Siar Ozgul (14-1, 3 KOs). As a reserve fighter, due to an unlikely scenario where one of the original participants cannot compete, Postol would step in.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/viktor-postol-paul-butler-confirmed-wbss-reserve-fighters--133083|title=Viktor Postol, Paul Butler Confirmed as WBSS Reserve Fighters|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-10-31|language=en-us}} Postol was taken the 10 round distance, dominating the fight. Postol won via a points decision 99-91 on the referees scorecard.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/paul-butler-back-winning-ways-glasgow-postol-gets-win--133384|title=Paul Butler Back To Winning Ways In Glasgow; Postol Gets Win|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-11-30|language=en-us}}
== Postol vs. Mimoune ==
On 19 March 2019, it was announced that Postol would fight French boxer Mohamed Mimoune (21-2, 2 KO) in a WBC final eliminator on 27 April. The bout was officially ordered by the WBC in October 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2019/3/19/18273671/viktor-postol-mohamed-mimoune-eliminator-planned-for-april-27th|title=Postol-Mimoune eliminator planned for April 27th|last=Stumberg|first=Patrick L.|date=2019-03-19|website=Bad Left Hook|access-date=2019-04-02}} The fight was confirmed a week later to be part of a Showtime tripleheader featuring Robert Easter Jr. vs. Rances Barthelemy at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/postol-mimoune-part-showtime-telecast-427-from-las-vegas--137459|title=Postol-Mimoune Part of Showtime Telecast 4/27 From Las Vegas|website=BoxingScene.com|date=27 March 2019 |language=en-us|access-date=2019-04-02}} Postol defeated Mimoune by a 10 round unanimous decision to become a step closer to challenging WBC champion José Ramírez. Postol threw punches throughout and got the better of Mimoune in every round of the fight, mostly using his stiff jab and using his reach advantage. Postol managed to knock Mimoune off balance a number of times. By round 8, Mimoune's right eye began to swell. The three judges scored the fight 98-92, 97-93, and 99-91 for Postol.{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/viktor-postol-dominates-mohamed-mimoune-results--138436|title=Viktor Postol Dominates Mohamed Mimoune in WBC Eliminator|website=BoxingScene.com|date=27 April 2019 |language=en-us|access-date=2019-05-01}} CompuBox showed that Postol landed 149 of 587 punches thrown (25%) and Mimoune landed 73 of his 306 punches (24%).{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/26623153|title=Easter-Barthelemy yields split draw, vacant title|date=2019-04-28|website=ESPN.com|language=en|access-date=2019-05-01}} Postol attributed the win with Freddie Roach's game plan and that he was able to stay disciplined. Showtime's unofficial judge Steve Farhood, gave Postol all 10 rounds or the fight.{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/viktor-postol-hopes-get-jose-ramirez-title-shot-next--138465|title=Viktor Postol Hopes To Get Jose Ramirez Title Shot Next|website=BoxingScene.com|date=28 April 2019 |language=en-us|access-date=2019-05-01}}
== Postol vs. Ramirez ==
On 29 August, 2020, Postol, ranked #4 by The Ring and the WBO and #1 by the WBC, fought WBC and WBO super lightweight champion Jose Ramirez.{{Cite web|title=Ramirez vs Postol - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets|url=https://box.live/fights/ramirez-vs-postol/|access-date=2021-05-20|website=Box.Live|language=en-US}} In a very close fight, Ramirez managed to do enough in the eyes of two of the judges two score the majority decision victory. The scorecards read 116-112, 115-113 and 114-114 for Ramirez.{{Cite web|title=JOSE RAMIREZ EKES PAST VIKTOR POSTOL, RETAINS UNIFIED JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT TITLE BY MAJORITY DECISION|date=30 August 2020 |url=https://www.ringtv.com/608812-jose-ramirez-ekes-past-viktor-postol-retains-unified-junior-welterweight-title-by-majority-decision/}}
Professional boxing record
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!Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |
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| 37
|{{yes2}}Win |32–5 |style="text-align:left;"|Andres Ramon Tejada |UD |8 |25 Jan 2025 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Palace of Sports, Kyiv, Ukraine}} | |
| 36
|{{no2}}Loss |31–5 |style="text-align:left;"|Elvis Rodriguez |TKO |7 (10), {{small|0:23}} |15 Jul 2023 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, US}} | |
| 35
|{{no2}}Loss |31–4 |style="text-align:left;"|Gary Antuanne Russell |TKO |10 (10), {{small|2:29}} |26 Feb 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, US}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For vacant WBA Continental Americas super lightweight title}} |
| 34
|{{no2}}Loss |31–3 |style="text-align:left;"|José Ramírez |MD |12 |29 Aug 2020 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|MGM Grand Conference Center, Paradise, Nevada, US}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For WBC and WBO light-welterweight titles}} |
| 33
|{{yes2}}Win |31–2 |style="text-align:left;"|Mohamed Mimoune |UD |10 |27 Apr 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, US}} |style="text-align:left;"| |
| 32
|{{yes2}}Win |30–2 |style="text-align:left;"|Siar Ozgul |{{abbr|PTS|Points decision}} |10 |3 Nov 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland}} | |
| 31
|{{no2}}Loss |29–2 |style="text-align:left;"|Josh Taylor |UD |12 |23 Jun 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For WBC Silver light-welterweight title}} |
| 30
|{{yes2}}Win |29–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Jamshidbek Najmiddinov |UD |10 |16 Sep 2017 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|AKKO International, Kyiv, Ukraine}} | |
| 29
|{{no2}}Loss |28–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Terence Crawford |UD |12 |23 Jul 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lost WBC light-welterweight title; |
| 28
|{{yes2}}Win |28–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Lucas Matthysse |KO |10 (12), {{small|2:53}} |3 Oct 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|StubHub Center, Carson, California US}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBC light-welterweight title}} |
| 27
|{{yes2}}Win |27–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Jake Giuriceo |UD |8 |11 Apr 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Barclays Center, New York City, New York, US}} | |
| 26
|{{yes2}}Win |26–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Selçuk Aydın |KO |11 (12), {{small|2:52}} |17 May 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|The Forum, Inglewood, California, US}} | |
| 25
|{{yes2}}Win |25–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Behzod Nabiev |UD |10 |26 Dec 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Club Sport Life, Kyiv, Ukraine}} | |
| 24
|{{yes2}}Win |24–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Ignacio Mendoza |UD |12 |3 Oct 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Club Sport Life, Kyiv, Ukraine}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC International light-welterweight title}} |
| 23
|{{yes2}}Win |23–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Bahrom Payozov |UD |8 |29 May 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Club Sport Life, Kyiv, Ukraine}} | |
| 22
|{{yes2}}Win |22–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Hank Lundy |UD |12 |21 Mar 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Club Sport Life, Kyiv, Ukraine}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBC International light-welterweight title}} |
| 21
|{{yes2}}Win |21–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Henry Aurad |KO |1 (8), {{small|2:39}} |22 Dec 2012 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood, California, US}} | |
| 20
|{{yes2}}Win |20–0 |style="text-align:left;"|DeMarcus Corley |UD |12 |27 Oct 2012 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Club Sport Life, Kyiv, Ukraine}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC International Silver light-welterweight title}} |
| 19
|{{yes2}}Win |19–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Yvan Mendy |UD |12 |27 Jun 2012 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Club Sport Life, Kyiv, Ukraine}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC International Silver light-welterweight title}} |
| 18
|{{yes2}}Win |18–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Jose Lopez |UD |10 |27 Apr 2012 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Club Sport Life, Kyiv, Ukraine}} | |
| 17
|{{yes2}}Win |17–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Artem Ayvazidi |RTD |5 (8), {{small|3:00}} |26 Feb 2012 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Club Sport Life, Kyiv, Ukraine}} | |
| 16
|{{yes2}}Win |16–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Karen Tevosyan |UD |12 |18 Dec 2011 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Yunost Sport Palace, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBC International Silver light-welterweight title}} |
| 15
|{{yes2}}Win |15–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Felix Lora |UD |10 |3 Oct 2011 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Sports Complex "Freestyle", Kyiv, Ukraine}} | |
| 14
|{{yes2}}Win |14–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Tarik Madni |UD |10 |11 Jun 2011 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Palace of Sports, Kyiv, Ukraine}} | |
| 13
|{{yes2}}Win |13–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Sam Rukundo |{{abbr|MD|Majority decision}} |10 |13 Mar 2011 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Sports Palace, Tbilisi, Georgia}} | |
| 12
|{{yes2}}Win |12–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Jahongir Abdullaev |TKO |4 (10) |19 Nov 2010 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Sports Complex "Freestyle", Kyiv, Ukraine}} | |
| 11
|{{yes2}}Win |11–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Jay Morris |UD |10 |28 Aug 2010 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Maidan Nezalezhnosti, Kyiv, Ukraine}} | |
| 10
|{{yes2}}Win |10–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Mamasoli Kimsanbaev |UD |8 |21 May 2010 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Sports Complex "Freestyle", Kyiv, Ukraine}} | |
| 9
|{{yes2}}Win |9–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Hujabek Mamatov |RTD |2 (6), {{small|3:00}} |13 Mar 2010 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Podmoskovye Hall, Podolsk, Russia}} | |
| 8
|{{yes2}}Win |8–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Laszlo Komjathi |KO |7 (8), {{small|1:56}} |6 Feb 2010 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Sports Complex "Freestyle", Kyiv, Ukraine}} | |
| 7
|{{yes2}}Win |7–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Vitaly Olkhovik |{{abbr|KO|Knockout}} |6 (8), {{small|0:20}} |28 Nov 2009 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Elite Boxing Gym, Kyiv, Ukraine}} | |
| 6
|{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Araik Sachbazjan |UD |6 |18 Sep 2009 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Gran Casino, Castellón de la Plana, Spain}} | |
| 5
|{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Dmytro Bohachuk |{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}} |4 (6), {{small|3:00}} |15 Aug 2009 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Borschagovka Gym, Kyiv, Ukraine}} | |
| 4
|{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Ruslan Pavlenko |TKO |1 (6) |13 Jun 2009 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Kyiv, Ukraine}} | |
| 3
|{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Denys Tupilenko |TKO |3 (4) |25 Apr 2009 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Borschagovka Gym, Kyiv, Ukraine}} | |
| 2
|{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Sreten Miletic |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}} |4 |29 Mar 2008 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Športska Dvorana Pecara, Široki Brijeg, Bosnia and Herzegovina}} | |
| 1
|{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Zsolt Vicze |{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}} |2 (4) |1 Oct 2007 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Brčko, Bosnia and Herzegovina}} | |
Pay-per-view bouts
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| {{center|{{dts|2016|July|23|format=mdy}}}}
|Crawford vs. Postol |Red vs Blue |50,000 |$3.6m |HBO |
References
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External links
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- [https://box.live/boxers/viktor-postol/ Viktor Postol - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings] at [https://Box.Live Box.Live]
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super lightweight champion
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{{s-vac|last=Prawet Singwancha}}
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Category:Ukrainian male boxers
Category:World light-welterweight boxing champions