Albert Sosnowski

Albert Sosnowski
Sosnowski in 2015
Born	Albert Dariusz Sosnowski (1979-03-07) 7 March 1979 Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
Nationality	Polish
Other names	The Dragon
Statistics
Weight(s)	Heavyweight
Height	6 ft 2+1⁄2 in (189 cm)
Reach	77 in (196 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	60
Wins	49
Wins by KO	30
Losses	9
Draws	2

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.

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. Sosnowski lost to Klitschko by 10th-round knockout after being worn down by shots to the head throughout the fight.

Professional boxing record

60 fights	49 wins	9 losses
By knockout	30	7
By decision	19	2
Draws	2

Boxing record

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Method	Round	Time	Date	Location	Notes
60	Loss	49–9–2	Łukasz Różański	KO	1 (8)	2:00	9 Sep 2017	Czachor Brothers Stadium, Radom, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
59	Loss	49–8–2	Andrzej Wawrzyk	RTD	5 (10)	3:00	17 Sep 2016	Ergo Arena, Gdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland	For vacant Polish heavyweight title
58	Win	49–7–2	Andras Csomor	TKO	2 (8)	2:58	18 Mar 2016	Aqua Żyrardów, Żyrardów, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
57	Loss	48–7–2	Marcin Rekowski	TKO	7 (10)	0:48	31 May 2014	Globus Hall, Lublin, Lublin Voivodeship, Poland
56	Win	48–6–2	Wladimir Letr	TKO	1 (6)	2:00	26 Apr 2014	Legionowo Arena, Legionowo, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
55	Loss	47–6–2	Martin Rogan	TKO	3 (3)	1:56	23 Feb 2013	York Hall, Bethnal Green, Greater London, UK	Prizefighter: The International Heavyweights III - quarterfinal
54	Loss	47–5–2	Kevin Johnson	SD	3	N/a	20 Jun 2012	York Hall, Bethnal Green, Greater London, UK	Prizefighter 25: heavyweight semi-final
53	Win	47–4–2	Maurice Harris	SD	3	N/a	20 Jun 2012	York Hall, Bethnal Green, Greater London, UK	Prizefighter 25: heavyweight quarterfinal
52	Draw	46–4–2	Hastings Rasani	PTS	6	N/a	9 Nov 2011	York Hall, Bethnal Green, Greater London, UK
51	Loss	46–4–1	Alexander Dimitrenko	KO	12 (12)	1:38	26 Mar 2011	Universum Gym, Wandsbek, Hamburg, Germany	For European heavyweight title
50	Win	46–3–1	Paul Butlin	TKO	1 (8)	2:12	25 Sep 2010	Robin Park Centre, Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK
49	Loss	45–3–1	Vitali Klitschko	KO	10 (12)	2:30	29 May 2010	Veltins Arena, Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany	For WBC heavyweight title
48	Win	45–2–1	Paolo Vidoz	UD	12	N/a	18 Dec 2009	York Hall, Bethnal Green, Greater London, UK	Won European heavyweight title
47	Draw	44–2–1	Francesco Pianeta	PTS	12	N/a	4 May 2009	Burg-Waechter Castello, Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany	For European heavyweight title
46	Win	44–2	Danny Williams	TKO	8 (10)	1:17	8 Nov 2008	York Hall, Bethnal Green, Greater London, UK
45	Loss	43–2	Zuri Lawrence	UD	8	N/a	6 Aug 2008	Aviator Sports Complex, New York City, New York, U.S.
44	Win	43–1	Terrell Nelson	TKO	5 (8)	0:52	25 Apr 2008	Utopia Paradise Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.
43	Win	42–1	Colin Kenna	PTS	10	N/a	25 Jan 2008	Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Dagenham, Greater London, UK
42	Win	41–1	Manuel Alberto Pucheta	KO	2 (12)	1:41	15 Sep 2007	Fife Ice Arena, Kirkcaldy, Fife, UK	Retained WBF heavyweight title
41	Win	40–1	Steve Herelius	TKO	9 (10)	2:18	8 Jun 2007	Civic Centre, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, UK
40	Win	39–1	Lawrence Tauasa	MD	12	N/a	4 Nov 2006	Emperor's Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa	Won vacant WBF heavyweight title
39	Win	38–1	Osborne Machimana	UD	10	N/a	25 May 2006	Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa
38	Win	37–1	Orlin Norris	MD	6	N/a	28 May 2005	Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
37	Win	36–1	Travis Fulton	TKO	2 (8)	1:29	19 Mar 2005	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
36	Win	35–1	Tommy Connelly	TKO	2 (6)	1:25	22 Jan 2005	American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
35	Win	34–1	Kenny Craven	KO	2 (8)	?	11 Sep 2004	Kisstadion, Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
34	Win	33–1	Wojciech Bartnik	PTS	6	N/a	26 Jun 2004	King's Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
33	Win	32–1	Paul King	PTS	4	N/a	10 Apr 2004	Manchester Arena, Manchester, North West England, UK
32	Win	31–1	Greg Scott Briggs	KO	2 (6)	2:27	31 Jan 2004	York Hall, Bethnal Green, Greater London, UK
31	Win	30–1	Chris Woollas	TKO	1 (6)	1:04	22 Nov 2003	King's Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland
30	Win	29–1	Jason Brewster	TKO	2 (6)	0:57	5 Jul 2003	Leisure Centre, Brentwood, Essex, UK
29	Win	28–1	Mike Holden	PTS	6	N/a	12 Apr 2003	York Hall, Bethnal Green, Greater London, UK
28	Win	27–1	Mindaugas Kulikauskas	TKO	2 (6)	0:39	8 Mar 2003	York Hall, Bethnal Green, Greater London, UK
27	Win	26–1	Jacklord Jacobs	PTS	6	N/a	7 Dec 2002	Leisure Centre, Brentwood, Essex, UK
26	Win	25–1	Paul Bonson	PTS	4	N/a	27 Jul 2002	Harvey Hadden Leisure Centre, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK
25	Win	24–1	Jacob Odhiambo	KO	1 (6)	0:45	9 Mar 2002	E.M. Sporthall, Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
24	Win	23–1	Cătălin Zmărăndescu	KO	1 (4)	?	22 Jan 2002	Gdynia, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
23	Win	22–1	Robert Măgureanu	TKO	4 (6)	?	27 Oct 2001	Kolobrzeg, West Pomeranian Voivodeship. Poland
22	Win	21–1	Stanyslav Tomkachov	TKO	3 (6)	?	13 Oct 2001	FTC Handball-Hall, Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary
21	Win	20–1	Dirk Wallyn	UD	6	N/a	7 Jul 2001	Jaap Edenhal, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
20	Loss	19–1	Arthur Cook	KO	9 (10)	2:21	17 Mar 2001	FTC Handball-Hall, Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary	For vacant WBC Youth heavyweight title
19	Win	19–0	Michael Murray	TKO	5 (6)	?	27 Nov 2000	Aston Villa Leisure Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
18	Win	18–0	Everett Martin	TKO	7 (8)	?	30 Sep 2000	Sportcomplex De Wilgenring, Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
17	Win	17–0	Dan Conway	UD	4	N/a	19 Aug 2000	Foxwoods Resort, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.
16	Win	16–0	Clarence Goins	TKO	2 (6)	?	24 Jun 2000	Torun, Kuyavian–Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
15	Win	15–0	Neil Kirkwood	TKO	1 (6)	0:34	27 May 2000	Hilton Hotel, Mayfair, Greater London, UK
14	Win	14–0	Slobodan Popovic	KO	1 (6)	?	8 Apr 2000	Gdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
13	Win	13–0	Luke Simpkin	PTS	4	N/a	11 Mar 2000	Olympia, Kensington, Greater London, UK
12	Win	12–0	Henry Kolle Njume	PTS	6	N/a	20 Nov 1999	Gliwice, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
11	Win	11–0	Jeff Lally	TKO	3 (6)	1:22	22 Oct 1999	Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
10	Win	10–0	Ignacio Orsola	KO	1 (6)	?	18 Sep 1999	Gdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
9	Win	9–0	Bruno Foster	TKO	6 (6)	?	17 Jul 1999	Gdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
8	Win	8–0	Biko Botowamungu	UD	4	N/a	26 Jun 1999	Hala Ludowa, Wrocław, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
7	Win	7–0	Gary Williams	TKO	4 (4)	1:11	28 May 1999	Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool, Merseyside, UK
6	Win	6–0	Stipe Balic	PTS	4	N/a	17 Apr 1999	Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
5	Win	5–0	Chris Woollas	PTS	4	N/a	12 Mar 1999	York Hall, Bethnal Green, Greater London, UK
4	Win	4–0	Viktor Juhasz	TKO	1 (4)	?	13 Feb 1999	Jastrzębie-Zdrój, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
3	Win	3–0	Rene Hanl	PTS	4	N/a	2 Oct 1998	Hala Ludowa, Wrocław, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
2	Win	2–0	Andrzej Dziewulski	TKO	4 (4)	?	25 Sep 1998	Poznań, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland
1	Win	1–0	Jan Drobena	TKO	1 (4)	2:21	22 Jul 1998	Outrup Speedway Center, Outrup, Southern Denmark, Denmark

External links

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