Branko Sobot
- January 10, 2024
- Boxer
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Branko Sobot Biography
| Name | Branko Sobot |
| Birthday | Jan 12 |
| Birth Year | 1972 |
| Place Of Birth | Zagreb |
| Birth Country | Croatia |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Branko Sobot is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on January 12, 1972 in Zagreb, Croatia. Branko Sobot (born 12 January 1972 in Zagreb, Croatia) is a Croatian former professional boxer who was the holder of his IBF Inter-Continental middleweight and super middleweight titles. He also fought for the World Super Middleweight title, losing to Joe Calzaghe by 3rd round TKO.
On January 24, 1998 Sobot was the first to make his World title fight. In his move into Super Middleweight, he faced Joe Calzaghe who was making his first defense following his win of his WBO World super middleweight title against Chris Eubank. Sobot was appointed as a last minute alternative to American Tarick Salmaci. Even though he escaped the count after being knocked down in the third round The Croatian received a new round of punishment and the Welshman hitting the opponent from all angles, causing the referee’s decision to stop the fight. This was the first time that Sobot has suffered a TKO loss.
On the 16 December 2004, Sobot fought his last bout, losing to undefeated and future WBO World super middleweight champion Denis Inkin by second round TKO.
His next fight was more successful, as he won the IBF Inter-Continental super middleweight title in his home country with a sixth round stoppage over Francis Fofoh. This took his career record up to 17-3-0 at the turn of the millennium, although the rest of his career would be less victory filled. In his next nine fights he would win just twice, facing tough competition against the likes of Danilo Haussler, Arthur Abraham, Mger Mkrtchyan and Konni Konrad.
Sobot’s next big fight came on the 25th of January 1997, as he took on the world’s upcoming champion Hacine Cherifi for the EBU (European) middleweight title. After a 12-round fight and a 12 round fight, Hacine Cherifi won the title. Frenchman defeated Sobot with a score of points. It was Sobot’s first loss in 11 victories.
Branko Sobot Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Boxer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Branko Sobot is one of the richest Boxer from Croatia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Branko Sobot 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Sobot was crowned Croatian Amateur champions in the year 1994,, beating Stjepan Bozic in a split decision.
Sobot made his debut on the 7th of January in 1995 with an eviction by Bosnian, Savo Jankovic. The 1st of March, 1996 Sobot was defeated by Orhan Ajvazoski to win his German International middleweight title in Frankfurt and then went through two more successful defenses in the city. Later, he made 2 more victories fights in Offenbach in Offenbach and Oberhausen. After nine victories, Sobot successfully fought for the IBF Inter-Continental middleweight title, beating the title holder who had held it for a long time, Salvador Yanez.
In November 1999, after two recovery wins back in Germany, Sobot faced unbeaten Mario Veit for the vacant German International super middleweight title, losing the ten round contest by unanimous decision.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Branko Sobot height 5 ft 10 in Branko weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
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Facts & Trivia
Branko Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Croatia. Branko Sobot celebrates birthday on January 12 of every year.