From Past Triumphs to Future Showdowns: The Hurricane Journey

Latvian-born boxing star Jevgenijs "The Hurricane" Aleksejevs journey has been remarkable. Nicknamed The Hurricane, the boxer lives up to his badge, earning his stripes across several combat sports categories, from taekwondo to kickboxing and professional boxing. The Hurricane started his journey at the tender age of six, fighting opponents and showing great potential in facing his opponents with his feet. Recognizing his potential, his father showed him the ropes of Taekwondo, a move that paid off as Jevgenijs earned a black belt and became a European continental champion.

Aleksejevs' journey is an inspiring story of perseverance, hard work, and dedication to excellence, and it is a testament to what can be achieved with the right mindset and support. On the back of The Hurricane’s victory over French boxer Dimitri Trenel, we look at the many hurdles the Latvian star overcame to get here.

1. The Hurricane started as a kickboxer

With an enviable undefeated record in his professional boxing career, it is worth noting that

Jevgenijs did not start as a boxer. As earlier noted, his early interests were kickboxing and taekwondo. Jevgenijs’ began gaining popularity in the combat sports world at the age of 13, when he ventured into kickboxing.

By age 15, he had conquered the sport, becoming a European World Champion. His fascinating quest to becoming the best saw him fight seven opponents in a single day, defeating them and cementing his place among the finest kickboxers of his generation.

2. Injuries and the Determination to Succeed

However, it has not been a rosy journey for the Hurricane. The 30-year-old boxer famously broke his leg just seventeen seconds into his KOC World Championship Fight Show debut. The resulting injury was career-threatening and set back his career for several years. Still, he was determined to succeed, showing you do not get nicknamed The Hurricane as a softie. He worked his way through recovery and returned to the boxing ring in 2016, defeating Nikita Mateuss and Jurijs Kozlovs via knockouts.

3. Jevgenijs Aleksejevs has a hundred percent record in his professional boxing career

Only a few boxers go through their professional career without defeat, and the Latvian Hurricane is steadily writing his name into this category. Since his debut in 2013, Jevgenijs has featured in 14 bouts, winning them all. Of these 14, he won 8 via knockouts, while the remaining six were points decisions. In addition to his clean slate as a boxer, Jevgenijs is yet to be knocked out in any fight, proving no one stops the hurricane; they get out of the way.

4. Rough Paths are Smoother with Mentors

As with any other career path, the obstacles to making it to the top are plenty, and having a mentor to guide you makes the journey smoother. Jevgenijs’ story would not be complete without mentioning three-time Cruiser-Weight World Champion Mairis Briedis.

The shared nationality and determination to succeed helped both men get along, with Briedis shuffling between the sparring partner and skill coach roles. The advice, skills, and presence of a been there, done that personnel in Jevgenijs corner was helpful as he rose quickly through the ranks despite his short career.

5. The Hurricane has had most of his fights in his native home

Given that most of Jevgenijs’ fights have occurred in his native Latvia, it is not far-fetched to think his country was a good luck charm. However, Jevgenijs has shown he can do well outside his comfort zone, defeating Dimitri Trenel in a third-round knockout at the hotel Holiday World Resort, Benalmadena, Spain, on August 5th. In addition to defeating the Frenchman, Jevgenijs has also faced off against some experienced fighters, including Siarhei Khamitski, Pavel Semjonov, and Slobodan “El Coyote” Culum.

The boxing star Jevgenijs "The Hurricane" Aleksejevs was signed to the Mightytips team as an ambassador in 2023, demonstrating how likely people are to believe in you when you show determination, grit, and confidence. The partnership is an interesting one as the company aims to help athletes reach stellar heights in their careers by providing much-needed facilities for growth. The partnership also aligns with the company’s objectives of being the leading destination for everything boxing, from fight predictions to reviews of the best boxing betting sites worldwide.

In conclusion, Jevgenijs "The Hurricane" Aleksejevs' journey is a story of resilience, determination, and perseverance. From his early days in Taekwondo to his rise as a kickboxing and professional boxing world champion, Aleksejevs has overcome numerous obstacles to achieve greatness. His inspiring journey is a testament to what can be achieved with the right mindset, hard work, and a supportive team. We can't wait to see what the future holds for "The Hurricane," we're sure he'll continue to inspire many more with his journey toward greatness.