As an amateur he took part at the European championships in 1996, but lost his third fight to the eventual champion Pietro Aurino.

On 28 April 2007, Drews won in Oberhausen, Germany against Silvio Branco,[1] and became the WBA World light heavyweight champion.

[2] Stipe Drews bears the nickname Spiderman which is due to his long arms and his speed.

He currently lives in Pula, Croatia with his wife and one child, where he manages his beach bar Pomidor.

In March 2008 Stipe Drews participated in reality show called "Farma" on Croatian Nova TV.