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Born on June 8, 1973 in Makarska, Croatia, Stipe Drews is a boxer. Stipe Drews is 53 years old as of 2026. Recorded honors include WBA World Light Heavyweight Champion. The listed height is 196 cm.
My Take
I love the contrast at the heart of Stipe Drews, born Stipe Drviš in the sun-soaked Adriatic resort town of Makarska, yet hardened into a 196 cm world champion. When he captured the WBA light heavyweight title in April 2007, he wrote his name into Croatian boxing history with one defining night. There is something cinematic about a fighter from a postcard-pretty coast keeping opponents at bay with that long reach. I am drawn to athletes who change history in a single decisive moment, and Drews did exactly that. Retired now, but the record stands, and I find that kind of one-shot legacy thrilling.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Stipe Drews
- Name (Japanese)
- スティーピ・ダービシュ
- Reading
- すてぃーぴ・だーびしゅ
- Born
- June 8, 1973 (age 53)
- Origin
- Makarska, Croatia
- Height
- 196 cm
- Occupation
- boxer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Ox
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- WBA World Light Heavyweight Champion
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Stipe Drews born?
Born June 8, 1973 (age 53).
Where is Stipe Drews from?
Stipe Drews is from Makarska, Croatia.
What does Stipe Drews do?
Stipe Drews works as boxer.
How tall is Stipe Drews?
Stipe Drews is 196 cm.