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Giorgio Isaila

Giorgio Isaila ( born 2nd April 2001) is a Romanian professional boxer based in London, United Kingdom. He began training in combat sports at the age of 19 and entered the amateur boxing scene two years later.[1]

He started in amateur boxing for one year, during which he recorded 18 wins in 20 bouts and won the ABA championship and a number of Box cups.[2] He debuted professionally on 25 November 2023 and has remained undefeated since.[3] As of June 2025, Giorgio holds a professional record of seven wins in seven fights, including four victories by stoppage.[4]

Early life

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Giorgio Isaila is originally from Malini, Suceava County, Romania. He developed an early interest in sports, particularly football. During his youth, he played for the local club Forestra Malini, where he took part in several regional competitions.

At the age of 17, Isaila relocated in London, United Kingdom, working in hospitality[5]. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the closure of much of the hospitality industry led to his unemployment. He tried boxing after watching a match online and despite not liking the sport at first, he developed a passion over time. He characterised boxing as a discipline that requires strategic decision-making under pressure, comparing it to a game of chess,[6] starting of his involvement in combat sports.[7]

Amateur Career

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After a year of training, he made his debut in the amateur boxing world.[7] He competed in 20 amateur boxing matches, finishing with a record of 18 wins and 2 losses.[5] Over the course of his amateur career, he won titles at the National Novices Championships, the ABA Championships and several boxing tournaments. He also reached the finals of an international competition held in Spain.[2] Following a year of competitive amateur boxing, he transitioned to professional level.[8]

Giorgio Isaila with his championship belts

Professional Career

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Isaila made his professional debut on 25 November 2023 at York Hall in London, where he faced Jordan Grannum.[9] His subsequent bouts have included:

  • 24 March 2024 – vs. Dale Arrowsmith
  • 24 June 2024 – vs. Lucky Beniwal
  • 24 September 2024 – vs. Fonz Alexander
  • 7 December 2024 – vs. Connor Meanwell
  • 15 March 2025 – vs. Manish Sharma
  • 14 June 2025 – vs. Connor Meanwell (rematch)

Isaila now competes in the middle division. He has a professional record of seven wins with no losses, including four wins by stoppage. He competes in the middleweight division, is ranked 182nd internationally and is first among Romanian professional boxers.[4] He is managed and promoted by Goodwin Boxing [10] and his primary trainer is Matt Marsh, a former boxing champion.

Nickname

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Giorgio Isaila is known by the nickname "Dracula", which was given to him by his coaches and training partners. The nickname is linked to his intense approach during training and competition. [11]

Media Presence

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Isaila participated in a live interview on the Thaboxingvoice Podcast, where he discussed aspects of his career plans.[12]

He has been covered in Ring Magazine, which reported on his progression as a Romanian boxer based in London.[13] British Boxing News detailed his achievements as a national amateur champion and his transition to professional boxing, including his debut fight.[8]

Isaila was also featured on Bucovina TV in a segment titled Povestea unui Sucevean in Anglia ("The Story of a Suceava Man in England"), which covered his boxing career.[14]

He has appeared on several podcasts, including Squeeze the Neck Podcast,[15] The Hardest Game,[16] and Finesse Boxing[11] where he discussed his early career and the origin of his nickname. Additional podcast features include Punchout Boxing,[17] Hooked Boxing,[18]and SWS Boxing.[19]

Isaila is active on social media platforms such as Instagram,[20] TikTok,[21] Facebook and Threads where he shares updates about his training, personal activities and upcoming fights.

References

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  1. ^ Nechita, Cristian. "Gheorghita Isaila". Magazin de ring. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  2. ^ a b GIORGIO BOXING (2023-10-18). Giorgio Isaila | Why, when & how | From nothing to professional boxing. Retrieved 2025-07-29 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ November 2023, Tim Rickson on 30th (2023-11-30). "Giorgio Isaila wins professional boxing debut just two years on from taking up the sport". britishboxingnews.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-07-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ a b "BoxRec: Login". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  5. ^ a b PROsiCONTRA (2024-11-15). DRACULA | ROMÂNUL SENZAȚIE DIN BOXUL ENGLEZESC | Gheorghiță Isailă | PROsiCONTRA l Podcast 20. Retrieved 2025-07-18 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ Fightin words (2025-07-28). Giorgio 'Dracula' Isaila: The 7-0 Undefeated Boxer Taking Over British Boxing! 🇷🇴💥 #boxing. Retrieved 2025-07-29 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ a b GIORGIO BOXING (2023-10-18). Giorgio Isaila | Why, when & how | From nothing to professional boxing. Retrieved 2025-07-18 – via YouTube.
  8. ^ a b November 2023, Tim Rickson on 17th (2023-11-17). "National amateur champion Giorgio Isaila all set for pro debut just two years on from starting up boxing". britishboxingnews.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-07-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ swsboxing (2023-10-05). Interviewing Giorgio Isaila Ahead Of His Debut At york hall 25 th November. Retrieved 2025-07-18 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ Boxing, Goodwin. "Giorgio Isaila | Boxers | Goodwin Boxing". www.goodwinboxing.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  11. ^ a b Finesse Boxing (2025-02-26). In Camp with Giorgio Isaila | Season 2 Episode 2. Retrieved 2025-07-21 – via YouTube.
  12. ^ ☎️Devin Haney vs. Brian Norman Jr.: Offer Sent For Saudi Showdown🔥. Retrieved 2025-07-18 – via www.youtube.com.
  13. ^ "Gheorghita Isaila". Magazin de ring. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
  14. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
  15. ^ I want to be World Champion - ep89 Giorgio Isaila #squeezetheneckpodcast #boxing #worldchampion. Retrieved 2025-07-21 – via www.youtube.com.
  16. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
  17. ^ Punchout Boxing (2024-04-07). GIORGIO ISAILIA - “IN THE AMATEURS I WON 17 OUT OF 20 INCLUDING NATIONAL AND ABA CHAMPIONSHIPS ”. Retrieved 2025-07-21 – via YouTube.
  18. ^ 🚨INTERVIEW with GIORGIO ISAILA🚨 OUT NOW!!!. Retrieved 2025-07-21 – via www.youtube.com.
  19. ^ swsboxing (2024-05-23). Interviewing Giorgio Isaila Ahead of his fight next week vs Lucky Beniwal over 4 rounds at York hall. Retrieved 2025-07-21 – via YouTube.
  20. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
  21. ^ "TikTok - Make Your Day". www.tiktok.com. Archived from the original on 2025-04-28. Retrieved 2025-07-21.