Haris Dzindo

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Name: Haris Dzindo
Alias: The Bullet
Hometown: Vejle, Denmark
Birthplace: Sarajevo, Bosnia And Herzegovina
Stance: Orthodox
Pro Boxer: Record
Amateur Boxer: Record

‘’‘Haris Dzindo’’’ (born July 31, 1990) is a Bosnian-born Danish professional boxer, boxing promoter and combat-sports figure. Born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and later based in Denmark, Dzindo competed professionally primarily around the super middleweight, light heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions. He began his professional career with fifteen consecutive victories and became a UBF European champion and GBU Continental champion.

Dzindo is also known by the nickname ‘’’“The Bullet”’’’ and has been associated with the development and promotion of fighters in Denmark.

Early life

Dzindo was born on July 31, 1990, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He spent the first six years of his life in the Buča Potok area of Sarajevo.

In 1996, Dzindo and his family relocated to Denmark, where he was raised and would later establish his boxing career.

Despite representing and being based in Denmark during his boxing career, Dzindo has publicly maintained a strong connection with Bosnia and Herzegovina. During the early stages of his career, he spoke of his pride in his Bosnian heritage and used the colors of Bosnia and Herzegovina on his boxing equipment.

Amateur boxing

Dzindo began boxing at approximately 15 years old and was competing by the age of 16.

He developed through the amateur boxing system in Denmark before deciding to pursue professional boxing. Prior to turning professional, Dzindo had explored opportunities to continue his boxing development internationally, including plans connected with training in England.

Professional career

Dzindo made his professional boxing debut on September 3, 2016, defeating ‘’‘Ruslan Mokrytskyi’’’ by unanimous decision at Arena Midt in Kjellerup, Denmark.

He followed his debut with a series of victories while competing primarily in Denmark and Germany.

During the early portion of his professional career, Dzindo defeated opponents including ‘’‘Edis Dzambas’’’, ‘’‘Aleksandar Kuvac’’’, ‘’‘Janos Lakatos’’’, ‘’‘Ibrahim Odobasic’’’, ‘’‘Karoly Lakatos’’’, ‘’‘Gary Abajyan’’’, ‘’‘Mirza Ganic’’’, ‘’‘Giorgi Gogebashvili’’’ and ‘’‘Benjamin Skender’’’.

The run established Dzindo as an undefeated European-based prospect and eventually led to championship opportunities.

GBU Continental championship

On June 22, 2019, Dzindo faced veteran Hungarian boxer ‘’‘Istvan Zeller’’’ at Forum in Horsens, Denmark.

The vacant GBU Continental Light Heavyweight championship was at stake.

Dzindo stopped Zeller by knockout at 2:45 of the first round, capturing the championship while maintaining his undefeated professional record.

The victory represented the first significant professional championship of Dzindo’s career.

UBF European championship

Dzindo returned to championship competition on November 9, 2019, at Vinding Idrætscenter in Vejle, Denmark.

The event experienced several opponent changes in the days leading into the fight. Dzindo ultimately faced Georgian veteran ‘’‘Mikheil Khutsishvili’’’.

Dzindo controlled the bout behind his boxing and jab. Khutsishvili retired following the third round and did not answer the bell for the fourth.

With the victory, Dzindo captured the vacant ‘’’UBF European championship’’’ as well as the GBU Continental championship associated with the bout.

The victory improved Dzindo’s professional record to 12-0.

Dzindo is recognized by BoxRec among the fighters who have held a UBF European championship.

Continued undefeated run

Following his championship success, Dzindo remained undefeated.

On June 5, 2021, he defeated ‘’‘Davit Makaradze’’’ by split decision over six rounds in Königsbrunn, Germany.

Dzindo returned on October 3, 2022, and defeated ‘’‘Tamas Laska’’’ inside the distance.

On June 24, 2023, Dzindo defeated ‘’‘Daniel Bazo’’’ at a boxing event in Flensburg, Germany.

The victory moved his professional record to ‘’‘15-0’’’.

Retirement announcement

Following his victory over Daniel Bazo in June 2023, Dzindo publicly announced that he was retiring from professional boxing.

At the time of the announcement, he had completed fifteen professional contests without a defeat.

Dzindo stated that boxing had been a major part of his life but that he intended to transfer the knowledge and experience he had gained in the sport to fighters he was helping develop and place into competition.

His activities outside his own boxing career included involvement in fighter development, boxing promotion and combat sports.

Return to boxing and Malik Zinad fight

Despite announcing his retirement in 2023, Dzindo later returned to professional competition.

On February 28, 2025, he faced Libyan light heavyweight contender ‘’‘Malik Zinad’’’ in St. Julian’s, Malta.

Zinad entered the contest having previously competed against elite light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol.

The fight represented a considerable step in opposition for Dzindo following his extended undefeated run.

Zinad stopped Dzindo in the fourth round, handing Dzindo the first defeat of his professional career.

Following the contest, Dzindo’s professional record stood at ‘’‘15 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, with 8 victories by knockout or stoppage’’’.

Boxing and promotional activities

Outside his own professional career, Dzindo has been involved in boxing development and promotion.

He became associated with ‘’‘Cobra Boxing’’’ in Vejle and has discussed using boxing facilities and training environments to identify, develop and guide young fighters.

Dzindo has also been involved in promotional activities and has expressed an interest in helping fighters transition from amateur competition toward professional boxing.

During the November 2019 event in Vejle in which he captured the UBF European championship, Dzindo was heavily involved in organizing the event while simultaneously preparing to compete in its main event.

In later years, Dzindo also became involved with other areas of combat sports and fighter management and development.

Fighting identity

Born in Bosnia and Herzegovina and raised in Denmark, Dzindo’s career has reflected connections to both countries.

He was born in Sarajevo and has publicly expressed pride in his Bosnian heritage, while Denmark became the country in which he developed much of his boxing career.

He has primarily been associated with Vejle, Denmark, during his professional career.

Championships and accomplishments

  • ‘’‘Universal Boxing Federation (UBF)’’’
   ** UBF European Champion
  • ‘’‘Global Boxing Union (GBU)’’’
   ** GBU Continental Champion

Professional record

‘’‘Professional record: 15 wins, 1 loss, 0 draws (8 KOs/stoppages)’’’

Dzindo began his professional career with ‘’‘15 consecutive victories’’’ before suffering his first professional defeat against Malik Zinad in February 2025.

Selected professional bouts

  • Defeated Ruslan Mokrytskyi — UD
  • Defeated Edis Dzambas — RTD
  • Defeated Aleksandar Kuvac — TKO
  • Defeated Janos Lakatos — TKO
  • Defeated Ibrahim Odobasic — UD
  • Defeated Karoly Lakatos — UD
  • Defeated Gary Abajyan — UD
  • Defeated Mirza Ganic — KO
  • Defeated Giorgi Gogebashvili
  • Defeated Benjamin Skender — UD
  • Defeated Istvan Zeller — KO 1
  • Defeated Mikheil Khutsishvili — RTD 3
  • Defeated Davit Makaradze — SD
  • Defeated Tamas Laska — stoppage
  • Defeated Daniel Bazo — stoppage
  • Lost to Malik Zinad — TKO 4

See also