Albert Sosnowski
{{Short description|Polish boxer (born 1979)}}
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| caption = Sosnowski in 2015
| real_name = Albert Dariusz Sosnowski
| nickname = The Dragon
| weight = Heavyweight
| height = 6 ft 2+1/2 in
| reach = 77 in
| nationality = Polish
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1979|3|7|df=y}}
| birth_place = Warsaw, Poland
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| style = Orthodox
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| total = 60
| wins = 49
| KO = 29
| losses = 9
| draws = 2
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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.{{cite news| url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/boxing/2010-03-09-729740845_x.htm | work=USA Today | title=Vitali Klitschko to fight Albert Sosnowski | date=9 March 2010 | accessdate=23 April 2010}} Sosnowski lost to Klitschko by 10th-round knockout after being worn down by shots to the head throughout the fight.
Professional boxing record
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|-
|60
|{{no2}}Loss
|49–9–2
|style="text-align:left;"|Łukasz Różański
|KO
|1 (8), {{small|2:00}}
|9 Sep 2017
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Czachor Brothers Stadium, Radom, Poland}}
|
|-
|59
|{{no2}}Loss
|49–8–2
|style="text-align:left;"|Andrzej Wawrzyk
|{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}}
|5 (10), {{small|3:00}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Ergo Arena, Gdańsk, Poland}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For vacant Republic of Poland heavyweight title}}
|-
|58
|{{yes2}}Win
|49–7–2
|style="text-align:left;"|Andras Csomor
|TKO
|2 (8), {{small|2:58}}
|18 Mar 2016
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Aqua Żyrardów, Żyrardów, Poland}}
|
|-
|57
|{{no2}}Loss
|48–7–2
|style="text-align:left;"|Marcin Rekowski
|TKO
|7 (10), {{small|0:48}}
|31 May 2014
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Globus Hall, Lublin, Poland}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For vacant Republic of Poland heavyweight title}}
|-
|56
|{{yes2}}Win
|48–6–2
|style="text-align:left;"|Wladimir Letr
|TKO
|1 (6), {{small|2:00}}
|26 Apr 2014
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Legionowo Arena, Legionowo, Poland}}
|
|-
|55
|{{no2}}Loss
|47–6–2
|style="text-align:left;"|Martin Rogan
|TKO
|3 (3), {{small|1:56}}
|23 Feb 2013
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|York Hall, London, England}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Prizefighter 29: heavyweight quarter-final}}
|-
|54
|{{no2}}Loss
|47–5–2
|style="text-align:left;"|Kevin Johnson
|SD
|3
|20 Jun 2012
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|York Hall, London, England}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Prizefighter 25: heavyweight semi-final}}
|-
|53
|{{yes2}}Win
|47–4–2
|style="text-align:left;"|Maurice Harris
|{{Abbr|SD|Split decision}}
|3
|20 Jun 2012
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|York Hall, London, England}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Prizefighter 25: heavyweight quarter-final}}
|-
|52
|{{draw}}Draw
|46–4–2
|style="text-align:left;"|Hastings Rasani
|PTS
|6
|9 Nov 2011
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|York Hall, London, England}}
|
|-
|51
|{{no2}}Loss
|46–4–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Alexander Dimitrenko
|KO
|12 (12), {{small|1:38}}
|26 Mar 2011
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Universum Gym, Hamburg, Germany}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For European heavyweight title}}
|-
|50
|{{yes2}}Win
|46–3–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Paul Butlin
|TKO
|1 (8), {{small|2:12}}
|25 Sep 2010
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Robin Park Centre, Wigan, England}}
|
|-
|49
|{{no2}}Loss
|45–3–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Vitali Klitschko
|KO
|10 (12), {{small|2:30}}
|29 May 2010
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Veltins Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For WBC heavyweight title}}
|-
|48
|{{yes2}}Win
|45–2–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Paolo Vidoz
|UD
|12
|18 Dec 2009
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|York Hall, London, England}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant European heavyweight title}}
|-
|47
|{{draw}}Draw
|44–2–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Francesco Pianeta
|{{abbr|SD|Split draw}}
|12
|4 May 2009
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Burg-Waechter Castello, Düsseldorf, Germany}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For European Union heavyweight title}}
|-
|46
|{{yes2}}Win
|44–2
|style="text-align:left;"|Danny Williams
|TKO
|8 (10), {{small|1:17}}
|8 Nov 2008
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|York Hall, London, England}}
|
|-
|45
|{{no2}}Loss
|43–2
|style="text-align:left;"|Zuri Lawrence
|UD
|8
|6 Aug 2008
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Aviator Sports Complex, New York City, New York, US}}
|
|-
|44
|{{yes2}}Win
|43–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Terrell Nelson
|TKO
|5 (8), {{small|0:52}}
|25 Apr 2008
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Utopia Paradise Theatre, New York City, US}}
|
|-
|43
|{{yes2}}Win
|42–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Colin Kenna
|PTS
|10
|25 Jan 2008
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Dagenham, England}}
|
|-
|42
|{{yes2}}Win
|41–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Manuel Alberto Pucheta
|KO
|2 (12), {{small|1:41}}
|15 Sep 2007
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Fife Ice Arena, Kirkcaldy, Scotland}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBF (Foundation) heavyweight title}}
|-
|41
|{{yes2}}Win
|40–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Steve Herelius
|TKO
|9 (10), {{small|2:18}}
|8 Jun 2007
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Civic Centre, Motherwell, England}}
|
|-
|40
|{{yes2}}Win
|39–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Lawrence Tauasa
|MD
|12
|4 Nov 2006
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Emperor's Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBF (Foundation) heavyweight title}}
|-
|39
|{{yes2}}Win
|38–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Osborne Machimana
|UD
|10
|25 May 2006
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa}}
|
|-
|38
|{{yes2}}Win
|37–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Orlin Norris
|{{Abbr|MD|Majority decision}}
|6
|28 May 2005
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Staples Center, Los Angeles, US}}
|
|-
|37
|{{yes2}}Win
|36–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Travis Fulton
|TKO
|2 (8), {{small|1:29}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, US}}
|
|-
|36
|{{yes2}}Win
|35–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Tommy Connelly
|TKO
|2 (6), {{small|1:25}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|American Airlines Arena, Miami, US}}
|
|-
|35
|{{yes2}}Win
|34–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Kenny Craven
|KO
|2 (8)
|11 Sep 2004
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Kisstadion, Budapest, Hungary}}
|
|-
|34
|{{yes2}}Win
|33–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Wojciech Bartnik
|PTS
|6
|26 Jun 2004
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|King's Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland}}
|
|-
|33
|{{yes2}}Win
|32–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Paul King
|PTS
|4
|10 Apr 2004
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Manchester Arena, Manchester, England}}
|
|-
|32
|{{yes2}}Win
|31–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Greg Scott Briggs
|KO
|2 (6), {{small|2:27}}
|31 Jan 2004
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|York Hall, London, England}}
|
|-
|31
|{{yes2}}Win
|30–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Chris Woollas
|TKO
|1 (6), {{small|1:04}}
|22 Nov 2003
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|King's Hall, Northern Ireland}}
|
|-
|30
|{{yes2}}Win
|29–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Jason Brewster
|TKO
|2 (6), {{small|0:57}}
|5 Jul 2003
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Leisure Centre, Brentwood, England}}
|
|-
|29
|{{yes2}}Win
|28–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Mike Holden
|PTS
|6
|12 Apr 2003
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|York Hall, London, England}}
|
|-
|28
|{{yes2}}Win
|27–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Mindaugas Kulikauskas
|TKO
|2 (6), {{small|0:39}}
|8 Mar 2003
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|York Hall, London, England}}
|
|-
|27
|{{yes2}}Win
|26–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Jacklord Jacobs
|PTS
|6
|7 Dec 2002
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Leisure Centre, Brentwood, England}}
|
|-
|26
|{{yes2}}Win
|25–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Paul Bonson
|PTS
|4
|27 Jul 2002
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Harvey Hadden Leisure Centre, Nottingham, England}}
|
|-
|25
|{{yes2}}Win
|24–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Jacob Odhiambo
|KO
|1 (6), {{small|0:45}}
|9 Mar 2002
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|E.M. Sporthall, Budapest, Hungary}}
|
|-
|24
|{{yes2}}Win
|23–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Cătălin Zmărăndescu
|KO
|1 (4)
|22 Jan 2002
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Gdynia, Poland}}
|
|-
|23
|{{yes2}}Win
|22–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Robert Măgureanu
|TKO
|4 (6)
|27 Oct 2001
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Kołobrzeg, Poland}}
|
|-
|22
|{{yes2}}Win
|21–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Stanyslav Tomkachov
|TKO
|3 (6)
|13 Oct 2001
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|FTC Handball-Hall, Budapest, Hungary}}
|
|-
|21
|{{yes2}}Win
|20–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Dirk Wallyn
|UD
|6
|7 Jul 2001
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Jaap Edenhal, Amsterdam, Netherlands}}
|
|-
|20
|{{no2}}Loss
|19–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Arthur Cook
|KO
|9 (10), {{small|2:21}}
|17 Mar 2001
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|FTC Handball-Hall, Budapest, Hungary}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For vacant WBC Youth heavyweight title}}
|-
|19
|{{yes2}}Win
|19–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Michael Murray
|TKO
|5 (6)
|27 Nov 2000
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Aston Villa Leisure Centre, Birmingham, England}}
|
|-
|18
|{{yes2}}Win
|18–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Everett Martin
|TKO
|7 (8)
|30 Sep 2000
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Sportcomplex De Wilgenring, Rotterdam, Netherlands}}
|
|-
|17
|{{yes2}}Win
|17–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Dan Conway
|UD
|4
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Foxwoods Resort, Ledyard, US}}
|
|-
|16
|{{yes2}}Win
|16–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Clarence Goins
|TKO
|2 (6)
|24 Jun 2000
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Toruń, Poland}}
|
|-
|15
|{{yes2}}Win
|15–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Neil Kirkwood
|TKO
|1 (6), {{small|0:34}}
|27 May 2000
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Hilton Hotel, Mayfair, England}}
|
|-
|14
|{{yes2}}Win
|14–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Slobodan Popovic
|KO
|1 (6)
|8 Apr 2000
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Gdańsk, Poland}}
|
|-
|13
|{{yes2}}Win
|13–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Luke Simpkin
|PTS
|4
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Olympia, Kensington, England}}
|
|-
|12
|{{yes2}}Win
|12–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Henry Kolle Njume
|PTS
|6
|20 Nov 1999
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Gliwice, Poland}}
|
|-
|11
|{{yes2}}Win
|11–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Jeff Lally
|TKO
|3 (6), {{small|1:22}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, US}}
|
|-
|10
|{{yes2}}Win
|10–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Ignacio Orsola
|{{abbr|KO|Knockout}}
|1 (6)
|18 Sep 1999
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Gdańsk, Poland}}
|
|-
|9
|{{yes2}}Win
|9–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Bruno Foster
|PTS
|6
|17 Jul 1999
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Gdańsk, Poland}}
|
|-
|8
|{{yes2}}Win
|8–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Biko Botowamungu
|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}}
|4
|26 Jun 1999
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Hala Ludowa, Wrocław, Poland}}
|
|-
|7
|{{yes2}}Win
|7–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Gary Williams
|TKO
|4 (4), {{small|1:11}}
|28 May 1999
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool, England}}
|
|-
|6
|{{yes2}}Win
|6–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Stipe Balic
|PTS
|4
|17 Apr 1999
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Warsaw, Poland}}
|
|-
|5
|{{yes2}}Win
|5–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Chris Woollas
|PTS
|4
|12 Mar 1999
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|York Hall, London, England}}
|
|-
|4
|{{yes2}}Win
|4–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Viktor Juhász
|TKO
|1 (4)
|13 Feb 1999
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Jastrzębie-Zdrój, Poland}}
|
|-
|3
|{{yes2}}Win
|3–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Rene Hanl
|{{abbr|PTS|Points decision}}
|4
|2 Oct 1998
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Hala Ludowa, Wrocław, Poland}}
|
|-
|2
|{{yes2}}Win
|2–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Andrzej Dziewulski
|TKO
|4 (4)
|25 Sep 1998
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Poznań, Poland}}
|
|-
|1
|{{yes2}}Win
|1–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Jan Drobena
|{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}}
|1 (4), {{small|2:21}}
|22 Jul 1998
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Outrup Speedway Center, Outrup, Denmark}}
|
{{Boxing record end}}
References
External links
- [http://www.albertsosnowski.pl Official Website]
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