Serhii Vasylovych Bohachuk was born on April 24, 1995, in Vinnytsia, Ukraine. He is a professional boxer, competing in the super welterweight division, where the upper weight limit is 154 lbs. Known for his tremendous knockout power, the Ukrainian boxer has compiled a record of 24 wins against only two losses in his professional career as of December 12, 2024, with 23 wins coming by way of knockout. Bohachuk entered the professional ranks in 2017 and right out of the gate, he made a statement with his knockout prowess by stopping his first 18 opponents.
Some more recognizable names during that stretch include Tyrone Brunson, Cleotis Pendarvis, and Freddy Hernandez. On March 4, 2021, Bohachuk’s unbeaten streak was stopped when Brandon Adams knocked him out in the eighth round. However, the Ukrainian returned to winning ways after the defeat and kept up with his dominance in six fights thereafter. In 2024, Bohachuk had his biggest win by defeating Brian Mendoza via a unanimous decision to become the new holder of the interim WBC light middleweight title. Aside from boxing, Bohachuk is also deeply committed to representing and inspiring his country amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Serhii Bohachuk’s losses
As of December 12, 2024, Serhii Bohachuk has only lost to Brandon Adams and Vergil Ortiz Jr. in his professional boxing career spanning 26 fights.
Serhii Bohachuk vs. Brandon Adams
Bohachuks fight against Brandon Adams took place on March 4, 2021, in Puerto Rico. In the closely contested bout, Adams edged the opening round, but the fight intensified in the second as both boxers traded heavy blows. Adams pressed forward despite Bohachuk's power and a brief warning for a low blow. The third round saw Adams winning exchanges inside, but he was penalized by the referee for another low blow. Despite Bohachuk's height and reach advantage, Adams continued to press the action on a slippery canvas. The fifth round was controversial, with Adams' corner calling for a point deduction for Bohachuk’s fouls, but the referee did not oblige. Bohachuk dominated the sixth round with powerful punches, shifting the momentum in his favor.
Adams began to show fatigue by the seventh round as Bohachuk relentlessly pursued him. Bohachuk's aggression continued into the eighth, but Adams turned the tide with a powerful left hook, securing a stoppage win two minutes and 47 seconds into the eighth round.
Serhii Bohachuk vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr.
Bohachuk suffered his second professional boxing defeat against Vergil Ortiz Jr. on August 10, 2024. After 12 rounds of closely contested fighting Ortiz Jr. clinched the victory, becoming the new holder of the WBC interim super welterweight title.
FAQs on Serhii Bohachuk's losses
A. Serhii Bohachuk has only lost twice in professional boxing.
A. Serhii Bohachuk holds a record of 24-2-0.
A. Serhii Bohachuk is from Vinnytsia, Ukraine.
A. Bohachuk weighs 154 lbs or 69.9 kg as he competes in the super welterweight division.
A. Serhii Bohachuk is 6 feet or 183 cm tall.