Maxim Prodan

Maxim Prodan (; born 13 February 1993) is a Ukrainian professional boxer who has held the IBF International welterweight title since 2019.
Early life.
Born in Rynhach, Novoselytsia Raion, Chernivtsi region, Ukraine.
His parents come from Ukraine: The mother was born in Rynhach (Chernivtsi region) region and the father comes from Hrozyntsi. Since childhood, Maxim engaged in boxing.
He graduated from school in Novoselytsia (2008) and Kamianets-Podilskyi Lyceum with enhanced military and physical training (2010).
He received a bachelor's degree in physical education at Chernivtsi University (2014 year). Candidate for Master of Sport of Ukraine (2011 year). 
In 2014 he moved to commune Bovisio Masciago, in Italy, where he has lives now.
Career.
At the age of 12 he moved by his aunt in Novoselytsia, where he began boxing.
In Ukraine, he boxed at regional, national, and later international tournaments.  At the age of 18, he became a Candidate in Masters of Sports in boxing.
He studied at the sporting club "Boyan-Kolos" from 2007 to 2012. He fought 60 battles and won 50 victories.
At the age of 22, the first fight in professional boxing took place, he defeated the Hungarian opponent by knockout. As a result, without a single draw due to an arm injury, Maxim finished 14 fights ahead of schedule.
On 8 March 2019, he won the IBF International belt in the fight against the Belgian Steve Jami. 