Albert Sosnowski

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Albert Sosnowski
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Sosnowski in 2015
Born
Albert Dariusz Sosnowski

(1979-03-07) 7 March 1979 (age 46)
Warsaw, Poland
NationalityPolish
Other namesThe Dragon
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 2+12 in (189 cm)
Reach77 in (196 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record [1]
Total fights60
Wins49
Wins by KO29
Losses9
Draws2

Albert Dariusz Sosnowski (born 7 March 1979) is a Polish former professional boxer who competed from 1998 to 2017. He held the European heavyweight title in 2009 and challenged once for the WBC heavyweight title in 2010.

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Professional career

Sosnowski made his professional debut in July 1998, defeating Czech fighter Jan Drobena via first-round knockout in Outrup, Denmark. He won his first 19 fights, 12 wins by knockout.

In July 2001, Sosnowski fought for his first title belt against Canadian Arthur Cook in Budapest, Hungary, for the vacant WBC World Youth heavyweight title. Sosnowski, who was clearly ahead on points all scorecards, was knocked out by Cook in the ninth round to take the title.

In July 2008, Sosnowski lost to journeyman Zuri Lawrence, who had taken the fight on late notice but in November 2008 he defeated British fighter Danny Williams when Sosnowski himself was the underdog and he had taken the fight at late notice. He won by technical knockout after 1:17 of the 8th round.

He fought Francesco Pianeta for the EBU-EU heavyweight title on 4 April 2009 with the fight going to a draw after twelve rounds.

On 18 December 2009, Sosnowski defeated Paolo Vidoz for the EBU heavyweight title, winning by unanimous decision.

World title shot

He was subsequently lined up to face heavyweight Prizefighter series winner and former Olympic gold medallist, Audley Harrison for his first defence of the title, with the fight being scheduled for 9 April 2010. He cancelled this fight for a shot at Vitali Klitschko for his WBC title. [2] Sosnowski lost to Klitschko by 10th-round knockout after being worn down by shots to the head throughout the fight.

Professional boxing record

60 fights49 wins9 losses
By knockout297
By decision202
Draws2
Key to abbreviations used for results
DQDisqualificationRTDCorner retirement
KOKnockoutSDSplit decision / split draw
MDMajority decision / majority drawTDTechnical decision / technical draw
NCNo contestTKOTechnical knockout
PTSPoints decisionUDUnanimous decision / unanimous draw
Boxing record
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound(s), timeDateLocationNotes
60Loss49–9–2 Łukasz Różański KO1 (8), 2:009 Sep 2017 Czachor Brothers Stadium, Radom, Poland
59Loss49–8–2 Andrzej Wawrzyk RTD5 (10), 3:00 17 Sep 2016 Ergo Arena, Gdańsk, PolandFor vacant Republic of Poland heavyweight title
58Win49–7–2Andras CsomorTKO2 (8), 2:5818 Mar 2016Aqua Żyrardów, Żyrardów, Poland
57Loss48–7–2 Marcin Rekowski TKO7 (10), 0:4831 May 2014Globus Hall, Lublin, PolandFor vacant Republic of Poland heavyweight title
56Win48–6–2Wladimir LetrTKO1 (6), 2:0026 Apr 2014 Legionowo Arena, Legionowo, Poland
55Loss47–6–2 Martin Rogan TKO3 (3), 1:5623 Feb 2013York Hall, London, England Prizefighter 29: heavyweight quarter-final
54Loss47–5–2 Kevin Johnson SD320 Jun 2012York Hall, London, EnglandPrizefighter 25: heavyweight semi-final
53Win47–4–2 Maurice Harris SD320 Jun 2012York Hall, London, England Prizefighter 25: heavyweight quarter-final
52Draw46–4–2Hastings RasaniPTS69 Nov 2011York Hall, London, England
51Loss46–4–1 Alexander Dimitrenko KO12 (12), 1:3826 Mar 2011Universum Gym, Hamburg, GermanyFor European heavyweight title
50Win46–3–1 Paul Butlin TKO1 (8), 2:1225 Sep 2010 Robin Park Centre, Wigan, England
49Loss45–3–1 Vitali Klitschko KO10 (12), 2:3029 May 2010 Veltins Arena, Gelsenkirchen, GermanyFor WBC heavyweight title
48Win45–2–1 Paolo Vidoz UD1218 Dec 2009York Hall, London, EnglandWon vacant European heavyweight title
47Draw44–2–1 Francesco Pianeta SD124 May 2009Burg-Waechter Castello, Düsseldorf, GermanyFor European Union heavyweight title
46Win44–2 Danny Williams TKO8 (10), 1:178 Nov 2008York Hall, London, England
45Loss43–2 Zuri Lawrence UD86 Aug 2008 Aviator Sports Complex, New York City, New York, US
44Win43–1Terrell NelsonTKO5 (8), 0:5225 Apr 2008 Utopia Paradise Theatre, New York City, US
43Win42–1 Colin Kenna PTS1025 Jan 2008Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Dagenham, England
42Win41–1Manuel Alberto PuchetaKO2 (12), 1:4115 Sep 2007 Fife Ice Arena, Kirkcaldy, ScotlandRetained WBF (Foundation) heavyweight title
41Win40–1 Steve Herelius TKO9 (10), 2:188 Jun 2007Civic Centre, Motherwell, England
40Win39–1 Lawrence Tauasa MD124 Nov 2006Emperor's Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South AfricaWon vacant WBF (Foundation) heavyweight title
39Win38–1Osborne MachimanaUD1025 May 2006Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa
38Win37–1 Orlin Norris MD628 May 2005 Staples Center, Los Angeles, US
37Win36–1 Travis Fulton TKO2 (8), 1:29 19 Mar 2005 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, US
36Win35–1Tommy ConnellyTKO2 (6), 1:25 22 Jan 2005 American Airlines Arena, Miami, US
35Win34–1Kenny CravenKO2 (8)11 Sep 2004 Kisstadion, Budapest, Hungary
34Win33–1 Wojciech Bartnik PTS626 Jun 2004 King's Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland
33Win32–1Paul KingPTS410 Apr 2004 Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
32Win31–1Greg Scott BriggsKO2 (6), 2:2731 Jan 2004York Hall, London, England
31Win30–1Chris WoollasTKO1 (6), 1:0422 Nov 2003 King's Hall, Northern Ireland
30Win29–1Jason BrewsterTKO2 (6), 0:575 Jul 2003Leisure Centre, Brentwood, England
29Win28–1 Mike Holden PTS612 Apr 2003York Hall, London, England
28Win27–1Mindaugas KulikauskasTKO2 (6), 0:398 Mar 2003York Hall, London, England
27Win26–1 Jacklord Jacobs PTS67 Dec 2002Leisure Centre, Brentwood, England
26Win25–1Paul BonsonPTS427 Jul 2002Harvey Hadden Leisure Centre, Nottingham, England
25Win24–1Jacob OdhiamboKO1 (6), 0:459 Mar 2002E.M. Sporthall, Budapest, Hungary
24Win23–1 Cătălin Zmărăndescu KO1 (4)22 Jan 2002 Gdynia, Poland
23Win22–1Robert MăgureanuTKO4 (6)27 Oct 2001 Kołobrzeg, Poland
22Win21–1Stanyslav TomkachovTKO3 (6)13 Oct 2001FTC Handball-Hall, Budapest, Hungary
21Win20–1Dirk WallynUD67 Jul 2001 Jaap Edenhal, Amsterdam, Netherlands
20Loss19–1Arthur CookKO9 (10), 2:2117 Mar 2001FTC Handball-Hall, Budapest, HungaryFor vacant WBC Youth heavyweight title
19Win19–0Michael MurrayTKO5 (6)27 Nov 2000 Aston Villa Leisure Centre, Birmingham, England
18Win18–0Everett MartinTKO7 (8)30 Sep 2000Sportcomplex De Wilgenring, Rotterdam, Netherlands
17Win17–0Dan ConwayUD4 19 Aug 2000 Foxwoods Resort, Ledyard, US
16Win16–0Clarence GoinsTKO2 (6)24 Jun 2000 Toruń, Poland
15Win15–0Neil KirkwoodTKO1 (6), 0:3427 May 2000Hilton Hotel, Mayfair, England
14Win14–0Slobodan PopovicKO1 (6)8 Apr 2000 Gdańsk, Poland
13Win13–0 Luke Simpkin PTS4 11 Mar 2000 Olympia, Kensington, England
12Win12–0Henry Kolle NjumePTS620 Nov 1999 Gliwice, Poland
11Win11–0Jeff LallyTKO3 (6), 1:22 22 Oct 1999 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, US
10Win10–0Ignacio OrsolaKO1 (6)18 Sep 1999 Gdańsk, Poland
9Win9–0Bruno FosterPTS617 Jul 1999 Gdańsk, Poland
8Win8–0 Biko Botowamungu UD426 Jun 1999 Hala Ludowa, Wrocław, Poland
7Win7–0Gary WilliamsTKO4 (4), 1:1128 May 1999Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool, England
6Win6–0Stipe BalicPTS417 Apr 1999 Warsaw, Poland
5Win5–0Chris WoollasPTS412 Mar 1999 York Hall, London, England
4Win4–0Viktor JuhászTKO1 (4)13 Feb 1999 Jastrzębie-Zdrój, Poland
3Win3–0Rene HanlPTS42 Oct 1998 Hala Ludowa, Wrocław, Poland
2Win2–0Andrzej DziewulskiTKO4 (4)25 Sep 1998 Poznań, Poland
1Win1–0Jan DrobenaTKO1 (4), 2:2122 Jul 1998 Outrup Speedway Center, Outrup, Denmark

References

  1. "Boxing record for Albert Sosnowski". BoxRec .
  2. "Vitali Klitschko to fight Albert Sosnowski". USA Today. 9 March 2010. Retrieved 23 April 2010.
Sporting positions
Continental boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Matt Skelton
EBU Heavyweight Champion
December 18, 2009 – March 2010
Vacant
Title next held by
Audley Harrison
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Rob Calloway
WBF heavyweight champion
4 November 2006 – September 2007/July 2008
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Frans Botha