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Leonard Doroftei is one of the famous Boxer, who was born on the memorable day of April 10 in the year 1970. Leonard Doroftei is a proud citizen of Romania.
WBA Lightweight World Champion from January 2002 to October 2003, and a bronze medalist at the 1992 and 1996 Olympics.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Leonard Doroftei continues to be an inspiration for many.Personal Information
| Popular As: | Leonard Doroftei |
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| First Name: | Leonard |
| Last Name: | Doroftei |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthday: | April 10 |
| Birth Year: | 1970 |
| Age: | 53-years |
Career
He began boxing at age 14, and won every Romanian junior title.
He founded a restaurant in Ploiesti, which is decorated with photographs from his boxing career.
Family
He was born and raised in Ploiesti, Romania. He took the bronze medal at the 1996 Olympic Games, where Russia’s Oleg Saitov took home the gold.
Leonard Doroftei Timeline
1983
From 1983 to 1984, he won every Romanian national junior title.
1992
He went on to win four national senior titles in 1992–1994 and 1997.
1995
In addition, he was declared World Champion in 1995 and European Champion in 1996.
1997
In 1997, Doroftei turned professional, signing with the Canadian club Interbox.
2002
On 5 January 2002 he won the WBA world lightweight title, winning in a thrilling split decision over Argentinian boxer Raul Horacio Balbi 112–115, 114–113, 115–112.
2003
A lightweight title unification bout on 17 May 2003 with American boxer Paul Spadafora, the IBF champion, ended in a draw, 114–114, 115–113, 114–115.
