Leonard Doroftei
- January 5, 2024
- Boxer
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Leonard Doroftei Biography
Name | Leonard Doroftei |
Birthday | Apr 10 |
Birth Year | 1970 |
Place Of Birth | Ploiești |
Home Town | Prahova |
Birth Country | Romania |
Birth Sign | Aries |
Parents | Lăzărica Doroftei |
Spouse | Monica Doroftei |
Children(s) | Adrian Doroftei, Alex Doroftei |
Leonard Doroftei is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on April 10, 1970 in Ploiești, Prahova, Romania. WBA Lightweight World Champion from January 2002 through October 2003. He was also an Olympic bronze medalist in the 1996 and 1992 Olympics.
He won silver at the 1996 Olympic Games, where Russia’s He took the bronze medal at the 1996 Olympic Games, where Russia’s Oleg Saitov took home the gold. was awarded the gold.
Doroftei took up boxing at the age of 14 at the Ploieşti boxing club. From 1983 to 1984, he won every Romanian national junior title. He went on to win five national senior titles in 1992–1994 and 1996–1997. He won bronze medals at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona and the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. In addition, he was declared World Champion in 1995 and European Champion in 1996. His record as an amateur was 239 victories and 15 defeats.
In 1997, Doroftei turned professional, signing with the Canadian club Interbox. Throughout his career, Dorin competed on ESPN, Showtime, and HBO. 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. On 31 May the two fought again in Bucharest; this time, Dorin scored a knockdown en route to a clear cut unanimous decision victory, 118–111, 117–112 and 118–110.
He was raised and born there in Ploiesti, Romania.
Leonard Doroftei Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Boxer |
House | Living in own house. |
Leonard Doroftei is one of the richest Boxer from Romania. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Leonard Doroftei 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He started boxing at the age of 14 and has won each Romanian senior title.
He started an eatery in Ploiesti and it is decorated with photos of his career in boxing.
Leonard Dorin Doroftei (Romanian pronunciation: [le.oˈnard dorofˈtej] ( listen ) , also known as Leonard Dorin; born 10 April 1970) is a Romanian-Canadian former boxer, the WBA Lightweight World Champion from 5 January 2002 to 24 October 2003.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 5 ft 4 in |
Leonard Doroftei height 5 ft 4 in Leonard weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Leonard Doroftei Dating?
According to our records, Leonard Doroftei married to Monica Doroftei. As of December 1, 2023, Leonard Doroftei’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Leonard Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Romania. Leonard Doroftei celebrates birthday on April 10 of every year.
Top Facts about Leonard Doroftei
- Leonard Doroftei is a retired Romanian professional boxer.
- He was born on April 10, 1970, in Iași, Romania.
- Doroftei won the WBA lightweight title in 2000.
- He had a professional record of 44 wins and 6 losses.
- Doroftei competed in the Olympics twice for Romania.
- He won a bronze medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
- In his amateur career, he had over 300 fights with only six losses.
- Doroftei retired from boxing in 2008 at age 38.
- After retiring, he became a successful businessman and promoter.
- He is considered one of Romania’s greatest boxers of all time.