FERENC BERKI

🔹 Personal Information
• Full name: Berki Ferenc (I don’t use Kálmán)
• Date of birth: 03.10.1995
• Place of birth: Budapest
• Nationality: Hungarian
• Height and weight (current / fighting): 175 cm / 78 kg current / fighting at super welterweight
• Stance: Orthodox

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🔹 Childhood and Youth
• How was your childhood?
I would describe my childhood in two words: beautiful and tough. Looking back, I have many fond memories, but life didn’t spare me from hardships either. Still, I believe those challenges were necessary to shape the person I am today.

• At what age did you start boxing?
I started at 12.

• What motivated you to take up this sport?
My father was a trainer, so I often went with him to the gym as a kid. At 12, I truly fell in love with boxing and knew I wanted to become a professional boxer. My motivation has always been the work, the grind, and the idea of never stopping—no matter how hard life hits, you just keep moving forward and never give up.

• What are your greatest memories or achievements as an amateur?
I won the national championship three times, represented my country in international tournaments, and had the honor of wearing my country’s tracksuit. My amateur record is around 100 wins and 20 losses.

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🔹 Professional Career
• Since when have you been a professional?
Since 2015.

• How many professional fights have you had?
22.

• What has been your most significant fight (win or loss)?
My most significant fight was actually my only loss in Belfast. I learned the most from that experience.

• What titles or belts have you won?
• 3x Hungarian Professional Champion
• UBO European Champion
• WBF Intercontinental Champion

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🔹 Goals and Motivation
• What is your main goal in boxing?
To fight elite fighters on the big stage, win a major world title, and be part of great fights.

• Why did you choose Tunal Academy?
Tunal Academy feels like a family. It’s great to be surrounded by people where there is mutual trust and a shared goal. Like a pack.

• What makes you want to stay with us?
It’s a motivating community and a great opportunity for growth. I believe that together we can bring out the best in ourselves—and that’s in everyone’s best interest.

• Where do you want to be in the coming years?
I want to be among the elite fighters in my division.