| Gene Pukall | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Gene Pukall |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Nationality |  Germany |
| Born | 16 January 1975 Berlin, Germany |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 34 |
| Wins | 18 |
| Wins by KO | 16 |
| Losses | 14 |
| Draws | 2 |
| No contests | 0 |
Gene Pukall, (born 16 January 1975 in Berlin, Germany) is a German professional boxer fighting in the heavyweight division.
Pukall turned professional in April 2000 in the Neuruppin, Brandenburg, Germany. In his debut Pukall lost on points to Danny Oleksy over four rounds. [1]
He suffered defeat in his contest for the German heavyweight championship when he was stopped by Andreas Sidon. [1]
Pukall became the World Boxing Union V. heavyweight World Champion on March 5, 2011 by defeating fellow German Ingo Jaede in the Hohenschoenhausen, Berlin, Germany. [2]
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