Zelimhan Uzuev

Name: Zelimhan Uzuev
Birth Name: Zelimhan Edilbekovich Uzuev
Hometown: Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Birthplace: Itum-Kali, Russia
Height: 185cm
Pro Boxer: Record

Zelimhan Uzuev

‘’‘Zelimhan Edilbekovich Uzuev’’’ is an undefeated German professional boxer of Chechen origin who competes in the cruiserweight division. Born in Itum-Kali, Russia, Uzuev resides in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. He is also known by the ring nickname ‘’’“Predator.”’’’

Uzuev stands 185 centimeters (6 feet 1 inch) tall. As of September 2026, he holds an undefeated professional record of 18 victories, no defeats and no draws, with 11 wins coming by knockout.

Amateur career

Uzuev competed as an amateur boxer for TSV Plön in Germany. His amateur career included finishing as the German national runner-up in 2016.

After completing his amateur career, Uzuev focused on his professional education and trained as an electrician before working toward a career as an energy consultant.

Professional career

Uzuev made his professional boxing debut on June 12, 2021, defeating Sven Spaethmann in Cologne, Germany.

He remained active throughout his first year as a professional, recording victories over opponents including Soso Abuladze, Engin Solmaz, Juergen Dolch, Kevin Wedhorn and Aytac Goerueken.

On June 25, 2022, Uzuev defeated Enzo Melani by technical knockout following the second round at Eisstadion in Kempten, Germany. With the victory, Uzuev captured the vacant Universal Boxing Federation European heavyweight championship.

Uzuev returned to championship competition in January 2024, defeating Lulzim Muaremi to win the German Boxing Association International cruiserweight title.

In October 2024, Uzuev defeated Deniz Altz in Gemuend, Germany, capturing the vacant World Boxing Union (Germany) World cruiserweight title.

On June 7, 2025, Uzuev faced Mahdi Safdari for the vacant Bund Deutscher Berufsboxer German cruiserweight championship at ETV in Kiel. Uzuev scored a first-round technical-knockout victory, stopping Safdari at 2:27 of the opening round to become German cruiserweight champion.

Uzuev continued his undefeated run in March 2026 by stopping Hamisi Maya in the fourth round in Flensburg. On September 5, 2026, he recorded his eighteenth professional victory by knocking out Yasir Ahmed Malik in the first round in Fahrdorf, Schleswig-Holstein.

Boxing involvement

Uzuev is associated with Unlimited Boxpromotion and Unlimited Sport Kiel e.V. His younger brother, Akbulat “Bully” Uzuev, serves as his manager and is also involved as a promoter and trainer.

Together, the Uzuev brothers have worked to develop professional and amateur boxing in Kiel. Zelimhan has additionally served as a trainer while continuing his own professional boxing career.

Professional championships

• Universal Boxing Federation European heavyweight champion
• German Boxing Association International cruiserweight champion
• World Boxing Union (Germany) World cruiserweight champion
• Bund Deutscher Berufsboxer German cruiserweight champion

Professional record

• ‘’‘18 fights’’’
• ‘’‘18 victories’’’
• ‘’‘11 victories by knockout’’’
• ‘’‘0 defeats’’’
• ‘’‘0 draws’’’