Albert Sosnowski Explained

Albert Sosnowski
Realname:Albert Dariusz Sosnowski
Nickname:The Dragon
Height:1.89 m
Reach:196 cm
Weight:Heavyweight
Nationality:Polish
Birth Date:7 March 1979
Birth Place:Warsaw, Poland
Style:Orthodox
Total:60
Wins:49
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.[1] He won his first 19 fights, 12 wins by knockout.[1]

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.[1]

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

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
60Loss49–9–2 Łukasz RóżańskiKO1 (10)09 Sep 2017
59Loss49–8–2 Andrzej WawrzykRTD5 (10)17 Sep 2016
58Win49–7–2 Andras CsomorTKO2 (8), 18 Mar 2016
57Loss48–7–2 Marcin RekowskiTKO7 (10), 31 May 2014
56Win48–6–2 Wladimir LetrTKO1 (6), 26 Apr 2014
55Loss47–6–2 Martin RoganTKO3 (3), 23 Feb 2013
54Loss47–5–2 Kevin JohnsonSD320 Jun 2012
53Win47–4–2 Maurice HarrisSD320 Jun 2012
52 Draw46–4–2 Hastings RasaniPTS609 Nov 2011
51 Loss46–4–1 Alexander DimitrenkoKO12 (12)26 Mar 2011
50 Win46–3–1 Paul ButlinTKO1 (8)25 Sep 2010
49 Loss45–3–1 Vitali KlitschkoKO10 (12)29 May 2010
48 Win45–2–1 Paolo VidozUD1218 Dec 2009
47 Draw44–2–1 Francesco PianetaPTS124 May 2009
46 Win44–2 Danny WilliamsTKO8 (10)08 Nov 2008
45Loss43–2 Zuri LawrenceUD806/08/2008
44Win43–1 Terrell NelsonTKO5 25/04/2008
43Win42–1 Colin KennaPTS5 25/01/2008
42Win41–1 Manuel Alberto PuchetaKO2 15/09/2007
41Win40–1 Steve HereliusTKO9 08/06/2007
40Win39–1 Lawrence TauasaMD1204/11/2006
39Win38–1 Osborne MachimanaUD1025/05/2006
38Win37–1 Orlin NorrisMD628/05/2005
37Win36–1 Travis FultonTKO2 19/03/2005
36Win35–1 Tommy ConnellyTKO2 22/01/2005
35Win34–1 Kenny CravenKO2 11/09/2004
34Win33–1 Wojciech BartnikPTS626/06/2004
33Win32–1 Paul KingPTS410/04/2004
32Win31–1 Greg Scott BriggsKO2 31/01/2004
31Win30–1 Chris WoollasTKO1 22/11/2003
30Win29–1 Jason BrewsterTKO2 05/07/2003
29Win28–1 Michael HoldenPTS612/04/2003
28Win27–1 Mindaugas KulikauskasTKO2 08/03/2003
27Win26–1 Jacklord JacobsPTS607/12/2002
26Win25–1 Paul BonsonPTS427/07/2002
25Win24–1 Jacob OdhiamboKO1 09/03/2002
24Win23–1 Cătălin ZmărăndescuKO1 22/01/2002
23Win22–1 Robert MăgureanuTKO4 27/10/2001
22Win21–1 Stanyslav TomkachovTKO3 13/10/2001
21Win20–1 Dirk WallynUD607/07/2001
20Loss19–1 Arthur CookKO9 17/03/2001
19Win19–0 Michael MurrayTKO5 27/11/2000
18Win18–0 Everett MartinTKO7 30/09/2000
17Win17–0 Dan ConwayUD419/08/2000
16Win16–0 Clarence GoinsTKO2 24/06/2000
15Win15–0 Neil KirkwoodTKO1 27/05/2000
14Win14–0 Slobodan PopovicKO1 08/04/2000
13Win13–0 Luke SimpkinPTS411 Mar 2000
12Win12–0 Henry Kolle NjumePTS620/11/1999
11Win11–0 Jeff LallyTKO3 22/10/1999
10Win10–0 Ignacio OrsolaKO1 18/09/1999
9Win9–0 Bruno FosterTKO6 17/07/1999
8Win8–0 Biko BotowamunguUD426/06/1999
7Win7–0 Gary WilliamsTKO4 28/05/1999
6Win6–0 Stipe BalicPTS417/04/1999
5Win5–0 Chris WoollasPTS412/03/1999
4Win4–0 Viktor JuhaszTKO1 13/02/1999
3Win3–0 Rene HanlPTS402/10/1998
2Win2–0 Andrzej DziewulskiTKO4 25/09/1998
1Win1–0 Jan DrobenaTKO1 22/07/1998

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Albert Sosnowski – Fighter Page. Boxrec.com. 26 January 2008 .
  2. News: Vitali Klitschko to fight Albert Sosnowski . USA Today . 9 March 2010 . 23 April 2010.