Biography Andrey Kotelnik

Athlete Biography Andrei Kotelnik - Ukrainian boxer. He performed in the welterweight. Born in the year in Lviv. From adolescence, he has been boxing on the basis of a local physical education school. Career begins a career in amateur sports at the end of x. In the year, Andrei Kotelnik became the European champion among juniors. In addition, during the initial stage of the career, five times becomes the champion of Ukraine in its weight category.

In the year, Andrei Kotelnik wins the European Cup, and in the year he receives a silver medal at the Olympics in Sydney. In the year, the Ukrainian champion begins a career in professional boxing. Concludes a contract with Universum Box-Promotions. Andrei Kotelnik receives the first significant success in the Premier League in the year when it becomes the owner of the title of intercontinental champion of the World of WBA.

In the year, the Ukrainian champion is trying to get the WBA world title, but unexpectedly and scandalously loses to everyone. Andrei Kotelnik receives another scandalous defeat in the year when he loses the fight for European championship according to EBU. The Ukrainian champion is losing the championship belt in the year, losing defense to boxer Amir Khan.

The Ukrainian boxer continues his career, but without last success.

Andrei Kotelnik leaves a professional ring in the year, after a farewell fight in his native Lviv. Having left the sport, he is engaged in coaching and organizational work. In the year, the ex-champion opened the first Boxing Academy in Ukraine. Achievements Andrei Kotelnik are the strongest boxer of his time. Multiple champion of Ukraine, winner of the World and Olympics, the owner of the European Cup.

World WBA champion. He is the gentleman of the Order for Merit. Rumors and scandals The professional career of the Ukrainian champion was accompanied by a number of scandals. Judicial colleges, promoters and foreign fans literally did not give the boxer the opportunity to win the title of the WBA world champion. Andrei Kotelnik could get a belt in the year, but then the judges of the battle with Suleiman Mbaye spent the victory of his opponent.

Then the jury's decision caused a mass scandal, and the results of the battle were called fabricated. Then the jury gave the title to the European applicant, and not a boxer from Ukraine. The situation with a biased attitude towards the Ukrainian has become absurd in the year. However, the scandal arose forced the leaders of the league to reconsider the results of the battle and leave the right to claim the champion title for the Ukrainian.

The condition and sources of income over the years of his sports career Andrei Kotelnik earned about $ 2 million. The funds were received as prizes and fees for the battles, as well as remuneration under advertising contracts. Personal life and family Andrei Kotelnik is married to Tatyana Kotelnik. Spouses have a daughter Victoria. Photos and video.