Slovenian boxer Nejc Petrič wins 10th straight fight by KO

Slovenian professional boxer Nejc Petrič has extended his undefeated streak to ten consecutive wins, with his ninth victory coming by way of knockout. The super welterweight bout took place in Belgrade, where Petrič faced off against previously unbeaten Swiss-Serbian opponent Marc Marić. Petrič secured the win in the sixth round, forcing Marić to concede defeat.

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When the Balkan Boxing organization offered us Marić, who was undefeated until then, Nejc and I didn't think about it for long. Because we had excellent preparations behind us in England, we immediately accepted the offered fight.

Petrič's manager and trainer, Andraž Ciuha of Golden Gloves Gym, revealed that they accepted the fight offer promptly after being presented with Marić as an opponent. The decision was made easier by Petrič's excellent preparation in England. Despite sustaining a significant hand injury and swelling in the opening round, Petrič displayed superior skill and power throughout the match. Ciuha noted that Petrič could have ended the fight much earlier, possibly in the second round, but ultimately finished it in the sixth after Marić had been knocked down multiple times.

This victory has propelled Petrič to the 169th position in the global rankings among 2,744 boxers worldwide. Ciuha mentioned that he felt confident in Petrič's abilities, even while boxing abroad, and did not underestimate Marić. However, he observed a lack of respect from Marić, which Petrič effectively punished in the ring. The trainer also noted that Marić was visibly swollen and barely recognizable the morning after the fight due to the punishment he endured.

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Nejc was so much better that he could have finished the fight already in the second round. Well, he finished it in the sixth round, after the opponent, who had his professional ring debut in October 2024 before the Artur Beterbiev – Dmitry Bivol fight in Riyadh, had been on the ground several times before.

Looking ahead, Nejc Petrič is scheduled to compete again on November 7 at the Golden Gloves Fight Night 4 event, which will be held on home soil. This latest win solidifies Petrič's rising status in the super welterweight division.

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Although Petrič was boxing abroad, I believed in him, and I did not underestimate the opponent. I did sense such an attitude from Marić, but Nejc punished him well in the ring for his inappropriate behavior. When I saw him in the hotel in the morning, I almost didn't recognize him, he was so swollen.