33-year-old Egidijus Kavaliauskas can be active for at least a few more years and that can finally see him win a world title in the welterweight division. After an unsuccessful attempt against Terence Crawford in 2019, Kavaliauskas is once again relevant to the title ride.
He might be a win or two away from getting another shot at the belt, but the nearing journey wouldn’t be an easy one. The Lithuanian professional pugilist has held WBO Intercontinental title and regional straps like WBC-NABF in the past.
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Egidijus Kavaliauskas is also a two-time Olympian boxer. Hence, he has been a decorated athlete who has competed against both the amateur and the professional entities.
Egidijus Kavaliauskas: Boxing Record and Features
According to reports, Kavaliauskas has been a puncher for 14 years. He competed as an amateur from 2006 to 2012, before going professional in 2013. Hailing from Kaunas, ‘Mean Machine’ saw mixed outcomes in his amateur career. He held a record of 49 (5 KOs)- 18 (4 KOs). However, a move to the professional side brought him immense success.
Egidijus Kavaliauskas is 22-1-1, with 18 knockout wins. His impeccable physical attributes have also helped him attain stellar numbers. Standing at 5’9”, the orthodox hitter has a 71” reach. Thus, he is a massive threat to all the top-rated contenders.
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Popularity and social media followers
Egidijus Kavaliauskas appears to be extremely private about his life. It’s hard to find him on social media. Hence, Kavaliauskas is also not a known name for the common audience. The orthodox fans struggle, but still keep a tab on his boxing life. This prevents him from bagging the bigger fights, although ‘Bud’ opted to face him.
Egidijus Kavaliauskas: Net worth and earnings
Again, Kavaliauskas’s low profile persona and minimum media interaction have produced very little about his fight-to-fight income. But he has been in some lucrative appearances. Reports claim he is a millionaire with a total net worth of $1.5m. Apart from fight paychecks, sponsorships have also helped him secure a hefty bank balance.
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Egidijus Kavaliauskas has endorsed many brands in his professional appearances. Everlast and Venum have been the most notable ones. Hence, it’s safe to say that he has umpteen ways of earning money and a few more in-ring wins in the future will raise his status even more.
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Egidijus Kavaliauskas’ next fight will be against Vergil Ortiz Jr. A win here will bring him back to the top-tier position. Do you think Egidijus ‘Mean Machine’ Kavaliauskas can be a world champion at 147 lbs?
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