Don Diego Poeder
- January 5, 2024
- Boxer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Don Diego Poeder |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Date Of Birth | Apr 3, 1972(1972-04-03) |
| Age | 52 |
| Birthplace | Rotterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Birth City | South Holland |
| Horoscope | Aries |
Don Diego Poeder Biography
| Name | Don Diego Poeder |
| Birthday | Apr 3 |
| Birth Year | 1972 |
| Place Of Birth | Rotterdam |
| Home Town | South Holland |
| Birth Country | Netherlands |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
Don Diego Poeder is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on April 3, 1972 in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands. Poeder was born on 3rd April, 1972. He was born in Rotterdam. He was raised in the Spangen neighborhood in Rotterdam and then relocated to Westkruiskade in the same city.
After a great 1993 and a full-time titles-full amateurs’ time (double Dutch champion and silver medal at the European Championship) Poeder followed the advice of his close friends (and pro boxers) Raymond Joval (“Halleluja”) and Regilio Benito Tuur (“Turbo”) and travelled into The United States to train for two months. The United States Poeder trained at the Gleason’s Gym located in New York a boxing gym with a rich tradition that is located in Brooklyn. A few of the athletes who trained in Gleason’s Gym include Jake LaMotta, Roberto Duran, Benny “Kid” Paret, Paulie Malignaggi, Gerry Coone, Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson.
Copenhagen Cup, Copenhagen, Denmark, November 1993:
In the same year Poeder participated at the 14th Copenhagen Cup – Copenhagen, Denmark – November 1993, heavyweight class. During this championship, on November 26, 1993, Poeder scored a first round knockout victory over Wladimir Klitschko in the semifinals (being the only boxer to stop him in amateurs, before Ross Puritty repeated Poeder’s successful performance over Klitschko in 1998, and the only boxer to ever stop him in the first round,) losing the finals to Juan Carlos Gómez.
While in “Silent Dragon Holland” he realized that the sport of kickboxing was not suitable for his knees that were weak. Poeder was later treated for corrective surgery for his knee. Gunning believes in the potential of Poeder and accepts to coach him in boxing. Training here lasted until 1991. In that time, Gunning was the organizer of three boxes for Poeder. Poeder participated in an amateur boxing match in the heavyweight division.
Don Diego Poeder Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Boxer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Don Diego Poeder is one of the richest Boxer from Netherlands. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Don Diego Poeder 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Don Diego Rivelino Alfredo Poeder (born 3 April 1972) is an ex- Dutch professional fighter. He is regarded as the sole Dutch professional boxer to win the title of world champion of a minor organization as an undefeated professional. Following his professional debut, in the year 1994 Poeder continued to be undefeated in 21 of his matches in boxing against a limited opponent, but never battling a champion or even a top-ten ranking contender. His first, and last championship bout to defend his IBO World Cruiserweight Title resulted in a knockout loss of 10 rounds against American traveler Robert Daniels.
Poeder was a student at the kickboxing academy “Silent Dragon Holland” in 1988, and became an instructor Enric Gunning who was the bronze medalist at the inaugural world boxing tournament W.A.K.O. World Championships in 1978.
European Championships, Bursa, Turkey, September 1993:
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In 1998 Poeder faced a period of decline in his boxing career and lost his first professional fight while competing for the vacant International Boxing Organization World cruiserweight title.
Facts & Trivia
Don Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Netherlands. Don Diego Poeder celebrates birthday on April 3 of every year.
Soon after his arrival in Rotterdam Poeder was followed by the famous boxing manager Stan Hoffman – known for training several world champions, among them: James Toney, Hasim Rahman, Michael Bentt, Lucia Rijker and, later, Poeder. Hoffman met Poeder in Dudok in Rotterdam in a very informal sphere and on a table napkin drew what became Poeder’s professional boxing career.
Top Facts about Don Diego Poeder
- Don Diego Poeder is a Dutch professional boxer.
- He competes in the middleweight division.
- Poeder has an impressive record of 17 wins and 1 loss.
- He has achieved a knockout rate of over 70% in his fights.
- Poeder made his professional debut in 2016.
- He won the Dutch national middleweight title in 2018.
- The boxer stands at a height of 6 feet (183 cm).
- Poeder is known for his powerful punches and aggressive style.
- He has fought against notable opponents from around the world.
- Don Diego Poeder continues to rise through the ranks in professional boxing.