Robin Sirwan Safar (born November 30, 1992) is a Swedish
professional boxer
Professional boxing, or prizefighting, is regulated, sanctioned boxing. Professional boxing bouts are fought for a purse that is divided between the boxers as determined by contract. Most professional fights are supervised by a regulatory auth ...
ranked who competes in the
cruiserweight division. Safar is a Swedish professional boxer competing in the cruiserweight division. As of 2025, he is ranked No. 9 in the world in his weight class. Safar has been based in Las Vegas, Nevada since 2018 and is currently signed with Golden Boy Promotions. Known for his power, technical precision, and composure under pressure, Safar gained widespread recognition after a commanding victory over former world champion and future Hall of Famer Sergey Kovalev, breaking him down over ten rounds and scoring a knockdown just ten seconds before the final bell. With a rapidly rising profile and an undefeated record, Safar's future looks bright, and he possesses all the tools and potential to become a world champion.
Professional career
The most notable win early in Safars career was against tough Russian Denis Grachev. He won by unanimous decision. Safar stopped American journeyman Demetrius Banks on the undercard of Steve Geffrard vs Denis Grachev in
Delray Beach, Florida
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.
Safar vs. Kovalev
Safars biggest fight to date was against light heavyweight legend
Sergey Kovalev on the undercard of
Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk
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on May 18, 2024, at the
Kingdom Arena
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History
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in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Safar won the fight by unanimous decision, with a stunning knock down at the end of round 10, Kovalev was saved by the bell.
Professional boxing record
References
External links
Robin Sirwan Safar at BoxRec
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1992 births
Living people
Swedish male boxers
Cruiserweight boxers
21st-century Swedish sportsmen
People from Huddinge Municipality
Sportspeople from Stockholm County