Adam Balski

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Adam Balski
Born (1990-11-13) 13 November 1990 (age 34)
Kalisz, Poland
Statistics
Weight(s) Cruiserweight
Bridgerweight
Heavyweight
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Reach75 in (191 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record [1]
Total fights23
Wins20
Wins by KO12
Losses3
No contests0

Adam Balski (born 13 November 1990) is a Polish professional boxer.

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Professional career

Balski made his professional debut on December 7, 2013 against Jakub Wójcik whom he would beat via a second-round knockout. [2]

After racking up 5 wins in a row, he would face his first challenge in Valery Brudov. Balski would win via a fifth-round TKO. [3]

Three fights later and accumulating a record of 9–0, he would face Łukasz Janik on the undercard of Tomasz Adamek vs. Solomon Haumono. Balski would win the fight via a fourth-round KO. [4]

His first title fight would come on April 21, 2018, where he faced Russia's Denis Grachev for the vacant Republic of Poland international cruiserweight title. Balski would win the fight via Unanimous Decision. [5]

After racking up a staggering 15–0 record, Balski faced Mateusz Masternak for the vacant IBF Inter-Continental cruiserweight title. Balski would lose the fight via Unanimous Decision and thus suffering his first career defeat. [6]

Two fights later, Balski would face Alen Babić. Balski would lose this fight via Unanimous Decision and thus suffering his second career defeat. [7]

Three fights later, Balski would face Artur Górski for the vacant WBC Francophone Bridgerweight title. This fight was in Balski's home town of Kalisz. Balski would win the fight in a controversial manner after a first round TKO. [8]

After a ten month layoff, Balski would return to the ring against Argentina's Pablo Farias. Balski would win via a first-round TKO. [9]

Eight months later, Balski would return in his biggest fight yet. He faced veteran boxer Krzysztof Włodarczyk for the interim WBC Bridgerweight title. Balski would lose the fight via a tenth-round knockout and thus suffering his first knockout loss. [10]

Professional boxing record

23 fights20 wins3 losses
By knockout121
By decision82
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
23Loss20–3 Krzysztof Włodarczyk KO10 (12) 2:3525 May 2025Arena Kalisz, Kalisz, PolandFor vacant WBC interim bridgerweight title.
22Win20–2Pablo FariasTKO1 (8) 2:2628 Sep 2024Emily Resort, Lviv, Ukraine
21Win19–2Artur GórskiTKO1 (10) 1:4927 Jan 2024Arena Kalisz, Kalisz, PolandWon vacant WBC Francophone bridgerweight title.
20Win18–2Michal PlesnikUD828 Jan 2023Hala Sportowa, Nowy Sącz, Poland
19Win17–2Nicolas HolcapfelKO1 (6) 1:4929 Oct 2022Nosalowy Dwór, Zakopane, Poland
18Loss16–2 Alen Babić UD1021 May 2022 O2 Arena, London, England
17Win16–1Vadym NovopashynUD817 Dec 2021Hala WOSiR, Wyszków, Poland
16Loss15–1 Mateusz Masternak UD1030 May 2021 Hala Podpromie, Rzeszów, PolandFor vacant IBF Inter-Continental cruiserweight title
15Win15–0Jarek PrusakTKO1 (6) 1:2419 Sep 2020 Arena Jaskółka, Tarnów, Poland
14Win14–0Mateusz KubiszynUD625 Jul 2020Amfiteatr Miejski, Augustów, Poland
13Win13–0Serhiy RadchenkoUD822 Dec 2018Hala MOSiR, Radom, Poland
12Win12–0 Denis Grachev UD1021 Apr 2018Hala Sportowa, Częstochowa, PolandWon vacant Republic of Poland International cruiserweight title.
11Win11–0Demetrius BanksUD818 Nov 2017 Hala Sportowa, Częstochowa, Poland
10Win10–0 Łukasz Janik KO4 (8) 2:1824 Jun 2017 Ergo Arena, Gdańsk, Poland
9Win9–0Taras OleksiyenkoKO8 (8) 2:286 May 2017Hala MOSiR, Ełk, Poland
8Win8–0Dariusz SkopUD83 Mar 2017Hala Osrodka Sportu i Rekreacji, ul. Strumykowa 1, Dzierżoniów, Poland
7Win7–0 Valery Brudov TKO5 (8) 2:5324 Sep 2016Arena Kalisz, Kalisz, Poland
6Win6–0Ihar KaravaeuTKO1 (6) 1:1818 Jun 2016Szydłowiec Castle, Szydłowiec, Poland
5Win5–0Łukasz RusiewiczUD614 May 2016 Hala Azoty, Kędzierzyn-Koźle, Poland
4Win4–0Eryk CieslowskiTKO4 (6) 2:4327 Feb 2016Hala MOSiR, Radom, Poland
3Win3–0Krzysztof ChochelTKO1 (4) 1:439 Jan 2016Thunder Gym, Tczew, Poland
2Win2–0Artsiom HurboTKO1 (4) 2:0619 Dec 2015Hala ICDS, Łomianki, Poland
1Win1–0Jakub WójcikKO2 (4) 1:567 Dec 2013 York Hall, London, England

References

  1. "Boxing record for Adam Balski". BoxRec .
  2. Bivins, Ryan (17 December 2013). "Boxing results, December 3-7: Who didn't fight this week?". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  3. Sukachev, Alexey (26 September 2016). "Adam Balski Knocks Out Valery Brudov in The Fifth". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  4. Górski, Wojciech (24 June 2017). "Tomasz Adamek pokonał Solomona Haumono na gali Polsat Boxing Night 7 w Ergo Arenie". Interia Sport (in Polish). Retrieved 25 May 2025.
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  7. Slater, James (22 May 2022). "Alen Babic Gives Us Another Wild One With Tough Win Over Balski". Boxing News 24/7. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  8. Lewicki, Adam (27 January 2024). "Wielkie kontrowersje na gali boksu w Polsce. Skandaliczne zakończenie walki". Interia Sport (in Polish). Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  9. Janusz Pindera & Kacper Bartosiak (29 September 2024). "Balski znokautował argentyńskiego Pokemona [WIDEO]". TVP Sport (in Polish). Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  10. Prokulski, Patryk (25 May 2025). "Krzysztof "Diablo" Włodarczyk tymczasowym mistrzem świata WBC wagi bridger! Adam Balski znokautowany!". TVP Sport (in Polish). Retrieved 25 May 2025.