Serge Michel

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Serge Michel
Born (1988-09-10) 10 September 1988 (age 35)
Kolendo, Sakhalin Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
NationalityGerman
Other namesBavarian Sniper
Statistics
Weight(s) Light-heavyweight
Height5 ft 11+1⁄2 in (182 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights16
Wins13
Wins by KO9
Losses3

Serge Michel (born 10 September 1988) is a German professional boxer. As an amateur he represented Germany in the light-heavyweight division at the 2016 Summer Olympics. [1] [2]

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Professional boxing career

On April 6, 2019, Michel faced off against Canadian boxer Ryan Ford in a fight for the WBC International Silver light heavyweight title. [3] Michel would go on to suffer his first loss of his career after losing via knockout in the eighth round. [4]

On September 30, 2020, Michel took on Liam Conroy in the semi-finals of the Golden Contract light heavyweight tournament. [5] [6] Michel went on to win the fight via technical knockout in the fourth round to advance to the finals of the tournament. [7]

On December 2, 2020, Michel faced off against Ričards Bolotņiks in the finals of the Golden Contract light heavyweight tournament for the WBO European light heavyweight title. [8] Michel would go on to lose via technical knockout in the tenth round. [9]

On October 2, 2021, Michel returned to boxing after a near one year absence to take on Stephane Tchamba. [10] Michel would go on to win the fight via a third round technical knockout. [11]

Professional boxing record

16 fights13 wins3 losses
By knockout93
By decision40
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
16Loss13–3 Flag of Poland.svg Nikodem JezewskiRTD6 (8), 3:002 Sep 2022 Flag of Poland.svg Hala Polonia, ul. Dekabrystow 43, Częstochowa, Poland
15Win13–2 Flag of Latvia.svg Reinis PorozovsUD825 May 2022 Flag of Germany.svg Felsenkeller, Traunreut, Bayern, Germany
14Win12–2 Flag of Germany.svg Stephane TchambaTKO3 (8), 0:192 Oct 2021 Flag of Germany.svg Jony Halle, Munich, Bayern, Germany
13Loss11–2 Flag of Latvia.svg Ričards Bolotņiks TKO10 (10), 2:502 Dec 2020 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Production Park Studios, South Kirkby, EnglandFor WBO European light-heavyweight title;
The Golden Contract: light-heavyweight – final
12Win11–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Liam Conroy TKO4 (10), 1:3930 Sep 2020 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, EnglandThe Golden Contract: light-heavyweight – semi-final
11Win10–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tommy PhilbinUD1014 Dec 2019 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brentwood Centre, Brentwood, England The Golden Contract: light-heavyweight – quarter-final
10Win9–1 Flag of Serbia.svg Vukasin ObradovicTKO3 (6), 2:5512 Oct 2019 Flag of Germany.svg Halle Westand, Braunschweig, Germany
9Loss8–1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ryan Ford KO8 (12), 0:376 Apr 2019 Flag of Germany.svg Ballhaus Forum, Unterschleißheim, GermanyFor WBC International Silver light-heavyweight
8Win8–0 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Sheldon LawrenceKO3 (12), 2:376 Oct 2018 Flag of Germany.svg TuS Halle, Traunreut, GermanyWon vacant WBC International light-heavyweight title
7Win7–0 Flag of Germany.svg Armenak HovhannisyanUD1016 Jun 2018 Flag of Germany.svg Ballhaus Forum, Munich, GermanyWon vacant German International BDB light-heavyweight title
6Win6–0 Flag of Hungary.svg Attila Tibor NagyTKO3 (8), 2:0212 May 2018 Flag of Germany.svg Nobeo Studios, Cologne, Germany
5Win5–0 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Giovanni RijkaardTKO6 (8), 0:503 Mar 2018 Flag of Germany.svg Sartory-Saal, Cologne, Germany
4Win4–0 Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg Milos KaranovicTKO4 (8), 2:053 Feb 2018 Flag of Germany.svg Leipzig, Germany
3Win3–0 Flag of Georgia.svg Zura MekereshviliUD817 Jun 2017 Flag of Germany.svg TuS Halle, Traunreut, Germany
2Win2–0 Flag of Germany.svg Viktor KesslerKO2 (8), 0:4122 Apr 2017 Flag of Germany.svg TuS Halle, Traunreut, Germany
1Win1–0 Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg Slavisa SimeunovicTKO2 (6), 2:034 Mar 2017 Flag of Germany.svg AVS Halle, Dachau, Germany

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References

  1. ↑ "Serge Michel". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 15 August 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  2. ↑ "Serge Michel: Fight for the Fatherless Bio".
  3. ↑ "Ryan Ford 16-4 got the KTFO upset vs Michel 8-0 Saturday".
  4. ↑ "ESPN: What's the Golden Contract light-heavyweight tournament, and who's in it?". 12 December 2019.
  5. ↑ "Liam Conroy Views Serge Michel Showdown as 50-50 Encounter". 11 September 2020.
  6. ↑ "Liam Conroy Highly Motivated as Serge Michel Clash Nears". 28 September 2020.
  7. ↑ "Liam Conroy vs. Serge Michel: Tapology bout Results".
  8. ↑ "Ricards Bolotniks Pumped For Serge Michel Golden Contract Clash". 6 October 2020.
  9. ↑ "Ricards Bolotniks Beats Down, Stops Serge Michel in Tenth - Wins Golden Contract". 2 December 2020.
  10. ↑ "Serge Michel vs. Stephane Tchamba: Tapology bout Results".
  11. ↑ "The Past Week in Action 4 October 2021: David Avanesyan Overwhelms Liam Taylor".
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