Răzvan Cojanu


Răzvan Andrei Cojanu is a Romanian professional boxer. As an amateur he represented Romania at the 2009 Jeux de la Francophonie, winning a gold medal in the super-heavyweight division; he also represented Romania at the European Union Championships, winning bronze. His knockout-to-win ratio stands at 56.3%.

Professional career

Cojanu vs Parker

Speculation grew that Cojanu would be the replacement opponent for Joseph Parker's first world title defence after the controversial withdrawal of Hughie Fury. Cojanu was involved in Parker's training camp in Las Vegas for the aborted fight with Fury. WBC champion Deontay Wilder also called out Parker for a unification bout while Fury's cousin Tyson, the troubled former champion, said he'd be willing to jump in the ring. Parker was determined to make a statement but couldn't manage that as he left his New Zealand campaign in a convincing unanimous decision. Parker out-pointed Cojanu in the first defence of his world heavyweight title. The judges scored it 119–108, 117–110, and 117–110 in a fight where Cojanu taunted him repeatedly. American referee Mike Ortega deducted a point against Cojanu in the fourth round due to repeatedly pushing down the neck of Parker during the clinches. Parker later admitted he had problems connecting against Cojanu. But Parker's ability to keep disciplined in a fight that involved trash talk, flying elbows, clinches and head holds got him the win comfortably. After the fight, Parker said, "You can all see why we bring Răzvan into camp, we look for the best." This was said as praise, as Cojanu previously worked with Parker as a sparring partner.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
24Loss17–7 Efe AjagbaTKO9, 2:467 Mar 2020Barclays Center, New York City, New York, US.png" />
23Win17–6 Tamaz ZadishviliUD620 Oct 2019 Fairmont Hotel, Monte Carlo, Monaco
22Loss16–6 Daniel DuboisKO2, 2:488 Mar 2019 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandFor vacant WBO European heavyweight title
21Loss16–5 Nathan GormanUD1222 Dec 2018 Arena, Manchester, EnglandFor WBC International Silver heavyweight title
20Loss16–4 Luis OrtizKO2, 2:0828 Jul 2018 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
19Loss16–3 Joseph ParkerUD126 May 2017 Vodafone Events Centre, Auckland, New ZealandFor WBO heavyweight title
18Win16–2 Zhi Yu WuKO2, 2:3310 Dec 2016 Sports Park Stadium, Hangzhou, ChinaWon vacant WBO China Zone heavyweight title
17Win15–2 Cristian MartinezTKO1, 1:161 Oct 2016 Centro Deportivo Ferrocarrilero, Aguascalientes, Mexico
16Win14–2 Grover YoungSD630 Jan 2016 Fitzgeralds Casino and Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
15Loss13–2 Donovan Dennis2, 0:5910 Apr 2015 Sands Casino Resort, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14Win13–1 Ed FountainUD7 20 Feb 2015 Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.The fight was a draw after six rounds, requiring a tiebreaking seventh round
13Win12–1 Darius ShorterTKO1 20 Nov 2014 Hyder-Burks Agricultural Pavilion, Cookeville, Tennessee, U.S.
12Win11–1 Manuel Alberto PuchetaTKO7 25 Jul 2014 Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Hunan, ChinaWon vacant WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title
11Win10–1 Rodricka RayTKO5, 2:5110 May 2014 Galen Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
10Win9–1 Avery GibsonUD421 Mar 2014 Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S.
9Win8–1 Tobias RiceRTD3, 3:007 Feb 2014 Jonathan Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
8Win7–1 Alvaro MoralesMD426 Jul 2013 Thunder Valley Casino Resort, Lincoln, California, U.S.
7Win6–1 Paula MataeleTKO3, 2:4028 Apr 2013 Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
6Win5–1 Yohan Banks5, 3:008 Sep 2012 Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
5Win4–1 David Johnson422 May 2012 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California, U.S.
4Win3–1 Bekim Pergega2 9 Feb 2012 Sala Rapid, Bucharest, Romania
3Win2–1 Rodney HernandezMD420 Jan 2012 Palms Casino Resort, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
2Win1–1 Kourtney Boden429 Jul 2011 Cosmopolitan, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
1Loss0–1 Alvaro Morales411 Mar 2011 Planet Hollywood, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Professional debut