Mads Larsen (boxer)

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Mads Larsen
Born
Mads Larsen

(1973-02-09) 9 February 1973 (age 51)
Mårslet, Denmark
NationalityDanish
Other namesGolden Boy
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11.5 in (1.82 m)
Reach77 in (196 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights55
Wins51
Wins by KO38
Losses4
Draws0
No contests0

Mads Larsen (born 9 February 1973) is a former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2012. He held the IBO super middleweight title from 1997 to 1999. He challenged once for the unified WBA (Super) and IBF super middleweight titles in 2003. At regional level, he held the EBU European super middleweight title in 2003.

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Professional career

In October 1993, Larsen turned professional winning his first fight in Storebaelthallen, Korsoer, Denmark on the undercard of a bill that included Danish stars Johnny Bredahl, Jimmy Bredahl and Brian Nielsen. In that fight Larsen beat England's Martin Jolley with a knockout in the fourth round. [1]

Title fights

After 18 fights and a record of 17 wins and 1 loss (on cuts), Larsen won his first title belt, the vacant IBO world super middleweight title, in May 1997 with a fourth-round knockout win over American Shannon Landberg.

Larsen went on to win his next 10 straight fights, including three defenses of his IBO title. In his next fight in March 1999, Larsen retained his IBO title and also picked up the WBF title with a win over Thulani "Sugar Boy" Malinga with a tenth-round knockout on home turf at the Falconer Centret, Copenhagen.

Ottke fight

Larsen won his next fifteen fights and remained unbeaten when he signed for his highest profile fight in September 2003 at the Messehalle, Erfurt, Thuringia, in Germany when he challenged fellow unbeaten fighter, the German, Sven Ottke for his WBA and IBF super middleweight titles. However, Larsen suffered the second defeat of his career when Ottke beat Larsen. After a hard-fought fight Larsen lost on points by a majority decision.

Larsen then won a European super middleweight title only one month later, beating German Danilo Haussler on points. [1]

Break from boxing

Following a shoulder injury as well as a promotion dispute, Larsen spent over three years out of the ring and returned in May 2007 after he signed with Sauerland Promotions. Since his return, Larsen has won all his fights and had an EBU title fight scheduled for 16 January 2010 in Aarhus, Denmark. His opponent was originally planned to be Dimitri Sartison, who lost to Mikkel Kessler in a WBA title bout in June 2008. [2]

Larsen made an unsuccessful comeback bid in January 2010, suffering a TKO to Brian Magee. After the fight, Larsen was accused of doping on the basis of a blood-sample, but was later cleared of all charges by the Danish Boxing Association [3]

Professional boxing record

55 fights51 wins4 losses
By knockout383
By decision131
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
55Loss51–4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Luke Blackledge KO4 (8), 1:2012 Jun 2012 Flag of Denmark.svg Herning Kongrescenter, Herning
54Loss51–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brian Magee TKO7 (12), 0:1530 Jan 2010 Flag of Denmark.svg NRGi Arena, Aarhus For vacant EBU (European) Super Middleweight title.
53Win51–2 Flag of Italy.svg Roberto Cocco TKO7 (10), 1:49 20 Dec 2008 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Hallenstadion, Zürich
52Win50–2 Flag of the United States.svg Ross Thompson UD829 Mar 2008 Flag of Germany.svg Sparkassen-Arena, Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein
51Win49–2 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Emiliano CayetanoUD827 Oct 2007 Flag of Germany.svg Messehalle, Erfurt, Thuringia
50Win48–2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nader HamdanUD818 Aug 2007 Flag of Germany.svg Max Schmeling Halle, Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin
49Win47–2 Flag of Argentina.svg Hector Javier Velazco UD823 Jun 2007 Flag of Germany.svg Stadthalle Oldenburg, Zwickau, Sachsen
48Win46–2 Flag of Russia.svg Vasily AndriyanovUD88 May 2007 Flag of Spain.svg Pabellon San Jose, Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha
47Win45–2 Flag of Germany.svg Danilo HäusslerUD124 Oct 2003 Flag of Germany.svg Stadthalle, Oldenburg, Zwickau, Sachsen Won EBU (European) Super Middleweight title.
46Loss44–2 Flag of Germany.svg Sven Ottke MD126 Sep 2003 Flag of Germany.svg Messehalle, Erfurt, Thuringia For WBA & IBF Super Middleweight titles.
45Win44–1 Flag of Germany.svg Andy LiebningKO5 (8), 2:5911 Apr 2003 Flag of Denmark.svg K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
44Win43–1 Flag of Brazil.svg Roberto CoelhoUD88 Nov 2002 Flag of Denmark.svg Falconer Centeret, Frederiksberg, Denmark
43Win42–1 Flag of Brazil.svg Rogerio CacciatoreKO2 (8), 0:5425 Oct 2002 Flag of Denmark.svg Esbjerg Stadionhal, Esbjerg, Denmark
42Win41–1 Flag of the United States.svg Chris WalshTKO3 (8), 0:014 Oct 2002 Flag of Denmark.svg Holbæk stadionhal, Holbæk, Denmark
41Win40–1 Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg Mohamed Siluvangi UD815 Mar 2002 Flag of Denmark.svg Viborg Stadionhal, Viborg, Denmark
40Win39–1 Flag of Argentina.svg Ramon Arturo BritezUD88 Feb 2002 Flag of Denmark.svg Falconer Centeret, Frederiksberg, Denmark
39Win38–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jose SpearmanKO6 (8), 2:5916 Nov 2001 Flag of Denmark.svg Roskilde Hallerne, Roskilde, Denmark
38Win37–1 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony StephensKO2 (8), 1:559 Mar 2001 Flag of Denmark.svg K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
37Win36–1 Flag of Jamaica.svg Lloyd BryanTKO7 (8)9 Feb 2001 Flag of Denmark.svg Odense Sports Park, Odense, Denmark
36Win35–1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Nick RupaTKO4 (8)1 Dec 2000 Flag of Denmark.svg Viborg Stadionhal, Viborg, Denmark
35Win34–1 Flag of the United States.svg Anton RobinsonKO1 (8), 2:263 Nov 2000 Flag of Denmark.svg K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
34Win33–1 Flag of the United States.svg Danny PhippenKO1 (8), 2:596 Oct 2000 Flag of Denmark.svg Næstved Hallen, Næstved, Denmark
33Win32–1 Flag of Argentina.svg Omar Eduardo GonzalezKO6 (12), 2:0826 Nov 1999 Flag of Denmark.svg Viborg Stadionhal, Viborg, DenmarkRetained WBF (Federation) Super middleweight title.
32Win31–1 Flag of the United States.svg Roni MartinezKO1 (8)29 Oct 1999 Flag of Denmark.svg K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
31Win30–1 Flag of Jamaica.svg Simon Brown RTD5 (8), 3:001 Oct 1999 Flag of Denmark.svg Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
30Win29–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Thulani Malinga RTD9 (12), 3:0019 Mar 1999 Flag of Denmark.svg Falconer Centeret, Frederiksberg, DenmarkWon WBF (Federation) Super middleweight title.
Retained IBO Super middleweight title.
29Win28–1 Flag of Brazil.svg Peter VenancioKO7 (12)16 Oct 1998 Flag of Denmark.svg Aalborghallen, Aalborg, DenmarkRetained IBO Super middleweight title.
28Win27–1 Flag of the United States.svg Lee FortuneTKO6 (8), 2:564 Sep 1998 Flag of Denmark.svg Kolding-Hallen, Kolding, Denmark
27Win26–1 Flag of the United States.svg Rob BleakleyTKO4 (8), 2:501 May 1998 Flag of Denmark.svg Kolding Teater, Kolding, Denmark
26Win25–1 Flag of Argentina.svg Bruno Ruben GodoyKO7 (12), 1:4620 Mar 1998 Flag of Denmark.svg Vejlby-Risskov Hallen, Aarhus, DenmarkRetained IBO Super middleweight title.
25Win24–1 Flag of Argentina.svg Hugo SclarandiUD827 Feb 1998 Flag of Denmark.svg Storebaelthallen, Korsør, Denmark
24Win23–1 Flag of the United States.svg Ray Domenge KO3 (8), 1:2013 Feb 1998 Flag of Denmark.svg Falconer Centeret, Frederiksberg, Denmark
23Win22–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Soon BotesTKO7 (12), 2:5414 Nov 1997 Flag of Denmark.svg K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, DenmarkRetained IBO Super middleweight title.
22Win21–1 Flag of the United States.svg Roger TurnerTKO2 (8), 0:473 Oct 1997 Flag of Denmark.svg Østre Gasværk Teater, Copenhagen, Denmark
21Win20–1 Flag of the United States.svg Carl JonesKO1 (8), 1:1012 Sep 1997 Flag of Denmark.svg Kolding-Hallen, Kolding, Denmark
20Win19–1 Flag of the United States.svg Melvin WynnKO2 (8), 2:515 Jul 1997 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
19Win18–1 Flag of the United States.svg Shannon LandbergKO4 (12), 2:332 May 1997 Flag of Denmark.svg Randers Hallen, Randers, DenmarkWon vacant IBO Super middleweight title.
18Win17–1 Flag of the United States.svg Allen SmithKO3 (8), 1:5714 Mar 1997 Flag of Denmark.svg Odense Sports Park, Odense, Denmark
17Win16–1 Flag of the United States.svg Larry KenneyKO3 (6)14 Feb 1997 Flag of Denmark.svg Sundbyoster Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
16Win15–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jerry BrownKO1 (6), 2:0524 Jan 1997 Flag of Denmark.svg Brøndbyhallen, Brøndby, Denmark
15Win14–1 Flag of the United States.svg Tyrone JacksonUD618 Oct 1996 Flag of Denmark.svg Idraettens hus, Vejle, Denmark
14Win13–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lee CrockerKO1 (6)31 May 1996 Flag of Denmark.svg K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
13Loss12–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Trevor AmbroseTKO2 (6)11 May 1996 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, EnglandLarsen was stopped with a cut caused by an elbow from Ambrose.
12Win12–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Eduardo JaquezKO3 (8), 2:5826 Apr 1996 Flag of Denmark.svg Aalborghallen, Aalborg, Denmark
11Win11–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jose CataneoKO1 (8), 1:5729 Mar 1996 Flag of Denmark.svg Brøndbyhallen, Brøndby, Denmark
10Win10–0 Flag of Nigeria.svg Hunter ClayRTD3 (8), 3:0012 Jan 1996 Flag of Denmark.svg Falconer Centeret, Frederiksberg, Denmark
9Win9–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Norberto BuenoKO3 (8), 2:3124 Nov 1995 Flag of Denmark.svg Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
8Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Whaley-ElKO3 (8)20 Oct 1995 Flag of Denmark.svg Cirkusbygningen, Copenhagen, Denmark
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Tony McCrimmionTKO4 (6), 2:559 Jun 1995 Flag of Denmark.svg Bramdrupdam Hallerne, Kolding, Denmark
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Will JonesKO1 (6)28 Apr 1995 Flag of Denmark.svg Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
5Win5–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ernie LoveridgeTKO3 (6), 2:0217 Mar 1995 Flag of Denmark.svg K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
4Win4–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul MatthewsTKO4 (6), 0:3011 Nov 1994 Flag of Denmark.svg Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
3Win3–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Horace FlearyUD67 Oct 1994 Flag of Denmark.svg K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
2Win2–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Marvin O'BrienUD65 Dec 1993 Flag of Denmark.svg Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
1Win1–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Martin JolleyKO3 (4), 1:5929 Oct 1993 Flag of Denmark.svg Storebaelthallen, Korsør, DenmarkProfessional debut.

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Achievements
Preceded by
Shannon Landberg
IBO super middleweight Champion
5 February 1997 November, 1999
(vacates)
Succeeded by