Vasyl Lomachenko built a stunning 396-1 amateur record for Ukraine, capturing Olympic Gold in 2008 and 2012.
As a professional, he secured two world titles and avenged his only amateur defeat by beating Albert Selimov.
Selimov, born in Russia but fighting out of Azerbaijan, carried a 111-20 record and suffered two Olympic defeats.
Laszlo Papp: Blocked From Global Stage
Hungary’s Laszlo Papp earned three Olympic Gold Medals with a 301-12 amateur record between 1948 and 1956.
As a professional, he went 27-0-2, showcasing brilliance despite severe restrictions on his career.
Promoter Lou Lucchese recalled FBI agents questioning his attempt to bring Papp to the United States.
Authorities permitted Papp to fight only in select European nations, excluding his homeland of Hungary.
Cuba’s Heavyweight Kings and Breland’s Golden Run
Cuban legend Teofilo Stevenson compiled a 302-22 record, winning Olympic Gold in 1972, 1976, and 1980.
Another Cuban icon, Felix Savon, achieved a 362-21 record and earned Olympic Gold in 1992, 1996, and 2000.
Savon missed the 1988 Olympics due to Cuba’s boycott but dominated in three later tournaments.
New York’s Mark Breland built a 110-1 amateur record, capturing Olympic Gold in 1984.
Breland later claimed the WBA Welterweight title, avenging his only amateur loss against Darryl Anthony.
