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| Grzegorz Proksa | |
|---|---|
 Proksa in 2012 | |
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | Super G |
| Weight(s) | Super middleweight Middleweight |
| Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Reach | 178 cm (70 in) |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Born | 23 November 1984 Mysłowice, Poland |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 33 |
| Wins | 29 |
| Wins by KO | 21 |
| Losses | 4 |
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