Aleksandar Petrov

Aleksandar Petrov is a Bulgarian kickboxer. He has competed Glory and Colosseum Tournament.

As of November 2023 he was the No. 10 ranked middleweight kickboxer in the world by Beyond Kickboxing.

Career Early career On 24 June 2016 Petrov challenged Cédric Tousch for his WAKO Pro K-1 World Light Heavyweight title at the Monte-Carlo Fighting Masters. He lost the fight by decision.

On 2 August 2017, Petrov faced Jordan Yankov for the Max Fight Middleweight title. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

On 13 October 2017, Petrov faced Bojan Gajic at the B1B Fight Night in Varna, Bulgaria for the vacant WKN K-1 European Light Heavyweight title. He won by knockout in the third round with a high kick. For this victory Petrov was awarded Sportsman of the month of the city of Varna.

On 18 May 2018, Petrov travelled to France to challenge Elijah Bokeli for the vacant WAKO Pro K-1 World Light Heavyweight title. He lost the fight by decision.

Colosseum Tournament On 17 September 2019, Petrov took part in a 4-man tournament at Colosseum Tournament 8 in Bucharest, Romania for the inaugural 86kg title of the promotion. In Semi-finals he defeated Dragoș Imbrea by extension round decision before losing in the final to Cosmin Ionescu also by extension round decision.

Petrov faced Mike Sprangh on 9 February 2019 at the SFC 7 Avatars event in Sofia, Bulgaria. He won by unanimous decision after five rounds and took home the K-1 -84kg title of the organization.

Petrov was scheduled to defend his Max Fight Middleweight (−82.5 kg) title against Chico Kwasi at Max Fight 42 on 3 May 2018. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Petrov was scheduled to face Maxim Zaplitnî on 2 July 2021, at Max Fight 45 for the 84kg title of the promotion in a bout competed with open finger gloves. He won by unanimous decision after five rounds. Petrov and Zaplitnî had an immediate rematch with the same title at stake on 12 November 2021, at Max Fight 47. Petrov won by technical knockout with low kicks in the fourth round.

Senshi Petrov made his debut for the SENSHI promotion on 5 December 2021, at SENSHI 10 against Filip Sekulovic. He won the fight by knockout in the second round with low kicks.

For his second fight Petrov faced Boban Ilioski at SENSHI 11 on 26 February 2022. He won the bout by doctor stoppage in the third round.

Petrov faced Ruben Lee at SENSHI 12 on 9 July 2022. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

For his fifth fight on the SENSHI promotion Petrov had the opportunity to fight for the vacant European 85kg title against Ali El Ameri at SENSHI 17 on 8 July 2023. He won the fight and the title by extension round split decision.

Glory Petrov signed with the Glory organization in August 2023. He made his debut for the promotion on 7 October 2023, at Glory 89 in Varna, Bulgaria against Karim Mabrouk. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Titles and accomplishments Professional World Kickboxing Network 2017 WKN K-1 European Light Heavyweight (82.5 kg) Champion MAX Fight 2017 MAX Fight −82.5 kg Champion (one defense) 2021 MAX Fight −84kg Champion (one defense) SENSHI 2023 SENSHI European −85kg Champion

Amateur World Association of Kickboxing Organizations 2015 WAKO World Championships K-1 -81 kg Gold 2017 WAKO World Championships K-1 -81 kg Gold World Games 2017 World Games Full-Contact Kickboxing −81 kg Silver

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