Maxim Prodan: Fees Have Increased to 500 Euros, While 4,000 to 6,000 Euros is Now a Reality

Maxim Prodan, a well-known Ukrainian boxer, shared his impressions about his career achievements and the financial changes he has experienced after winning the international title under the IBF banner. In a conversation with an NV journalist, he noted that after becoming a champion, his fees have significantly increased, although he had expected a more substantial breakthrough in his career.

Currently, Prodan resides near Milan, having moved there in 2013 to kickstart his professional career. During this time, the boxer has secured 24 victories, suffered two defeats, and had one fight end in a draw. A particularly pivotal moment in his career came in 2019 when he claimed the championship belt by defeating Belgian Steve Jamoye in a 10-round bout.

In his conversation, Prodan elaborated on how his life has changed since acquiring the title. "In 2019, I became an international champion. How did my life change at that time? I thought it would change; the fees, of course, were better — not 500 euros, but already four to six thousand. There was preparation. But somehow I didn't feel that I was growing. My opponents were already changing, the level was different, stronger. There was a defense against Tony Dickson — it was already tougher to box, but I won," the boxer remarked.

Prodan also spoke about his training sessions with Vyacheslav Senchenko in Kyiv, where he had the opportunity to train with world-class boxer Karen Chukhadzhyan. "He has great boxing skills. I trained with him — it's completely different. Excellent preparations. And Senchenko knows how to prepare," he added, emphasizing the importance of quality training for achieving success in the ring.

It is worth noting that Maxim Prodan lost his IBF international title in a match against Albanian Florian Marku, which took place on the undercard of the Usyk vs. Joshua fight. This defeat was a significant blow for the boxer, but he has not stopped at his achievements and continues to work on himself.

Currently, Prodan works as a driver at an Italian metal processing factory while simultaneously preparing for his next fight against Moldovan Ion Catarau, scheduled for April 11. In May, Maxim intends to participate in the semifinals for the Italian championship title against Valerio Mantovani, which will mark another important stage in his career.

Earlier, we reported that the Ukrainian boxer was robbed in Italy, and he spoke about the criminal situation in the country, adding even more context to his life outside of his native Ukraine.