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Martin Kristjansen

Martin Kristjansen is a Danish lightweight boxer from Slagelse and former WBO Inter-Continental champion. In 2008, he fought Amir Khan in a WBO title eliminator.

At a glance
Country DENMARK  Denmark Place of birth Slagelse
SportBoxing Born12-11-1977 Weight classlightweight

Profile

The story

Martin Kristjansen was born on November 12, 1977, in Slagelse. The Danish lightweight boxer became WBO Inter-Continental champion and boxed from an orthodox stance.
On April 5, 2008, he faced Amir Khan in a title eliminator for the WBO title. At that time, Kristjansen was ranked first in the WBO lightweight rankings and Khan third. The referee stopped the bout in the seventh round after Kristjansen could no longer defend himself adequately.

Alongside his background as a professional boxer, Kristjansen remained involved in boxing in Slagelse. At Slagelse Bokse-Klub, he oversees training as head coach.

From Slagelse to the international ring. Martin Kristjansen was born in Slagelse and built a professional career in the lightweight division. He won the WBO Inter-Continental title.

The encounter with Amir Khan. On April 5, 2008, the first- and third-ranked boxers in the WBO lightweight rankings met: Kristjansen and Amir Khan. The eliminator ended in the seventh round when the referee intervened after a series of attacks by Khan.

A coaching role in Slagelse. In addition to his background as a professional boxer, Kristjansen coaches at Slagelse Bokse-Klub. As head coach, he remains connected to local club boxing.

In the ring

Fighting style

He boxes from an orthodox stance.

Results

Performance

WBO Intercontinental lightweight championKristjansen was ranked first in the WBO lightweight rankings before his fight against Amir Khan on 5 April 2008.

Results

Combat history

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Martial arts facts

WBO Inter-Continental Champion
Lightweight
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