Natalya Bogdanova
Natalya Sergeyevna Bogdanova is a Kazakhstani boxer and kickboxer. She is a gold medalist at the World Boxing Championships, bronze medalist of the IBA World Championships, bronze medalist of the Asian Games, multiple winner and prize winner of international and national amateur tournaments.
Early life
Natalya Sergeyevna Bogdanova was born on 28 July 1999 in Petropavl, in the North Kazakhstan Region of Kazakhstan. She lost her mother very early, so her grandmother raised her, which strengthened her character.Amateur career
In 2019, Bogdanova became a Master of Sports of Kazakhstan in kickboxing. She is a multiple prize winner of the national boxing championship and multiple winner of international and national tournaments in the weight category up to 66 kg.In October 2023, Bogdanova became a bronze medalist at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou in the 66 kg category. In the quarterfinals, she defeated Myagmarsürengiin Tsetsegdari by unanimous decision, but in the semifinals, having been knocked down three times, she lost to Janjaem Suwannapheng early by technical knockout.
Bogdanova competed in the light middleweight category of the 2025 IBA World Championships held in Niš, Serbia. She defeated Dunia Martínez in the round of 16, Milena Matović in the quarterfinals and lost to Lisa O'Rourke in the semifinals.
Bogdanova competed in the 70 kg category of the 2025 World Boxing Championships held in Liverpool, England. She defeated Sanamacha Chanu in the round of 16, Sema Çalışkan in the quarterfinals and Chantelle Reid in the semifinals. In the final match, she defeated Lekeisha Pergoliti 5-0.