Dariusz Michalczewski

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Dariusz Tomasz Michalczewski (born 5 May 1968) is a Polish-German professional boxer who competed from 1991 to 2005. He held multiple world championships in two weight classes, including the WBA, IBF, WBO and lineal light heavyweight titles between 1994 and 2003, and the WBO junior-heavyweight title from 1994 to 1995. Michalczewski is regarded by many as the greatest light-heavyweight boxer of all time.

Early life and amateur career

He was born in 1968 in Gdańsk to father Bogusław Michalczewski, a radio technician working for the Polish State Railways and mother Maria, an accountant.[1] In his youth, before turning to boxing, he initially practiced wrestling and football.[2]

Michalczewski came up through Poland's state-run sports program as a boy and had a successful amateur career. He achieved an amateur record of 139–11–2 (89 KO). Highlights of his amateur career include:[3]

Defection to Germany

On 24 April 1988, while competing beyond the Iron Curtain in West Germany for the Polish national team, Michalczewski defected from the amateur team to stay in West Germany. Becoming a citizen of the now united Germany in 1991 and turning professional the same year, he was soon signed by Universum Box-Promotion, one of the leading boxing promoters in Europe. His aggressive style earned him the nickname "Tiger".[4]

Professional career

Michalczewski turned professional in September 1991. He won the German International light-heavyweight title early on 13 February 1993, a title for foreign-born fighters based in Germany. He then won the IBF Intercontinental title on 22 May 1993.[5]

Two-weight world champion

On 10 September 1994, Michalczewski, at 23-0 (18 KOs), captured the WBO light-heavyweight title with a 12-round decision over defending champion Leeonzer Barber at Sporthalle, Alsterdorf, Hamburg, Germany. Between then and March 2003, Michalczewski made 23 successful defenses of his WBO title against 20 different boxers, and picked up three other belts along the way. Three months after beating Barber, he won the WBO cruiserweight title with a tenth-round knockout of Nestor Giovannini. However, he soon gave up that title to continue campaigning as a light-heavyweight.

In 1996, Universum Box-Promotion's conditioning coach Fritz Sdunek became head coach and replaced Chuck Talhami as Michalczewski's trainer, which resulted in a marked improvement in Michalczewski's performances.

Hill vs Michalczewski unification

On 13 June 1997, he defeated Virgil Hill over 12 rounds to add Hill's WBA, IBF and Lineal light-heavyweight titles to his own. However, Michalczewski soon lost both alphabet titles; Scandalously, the WBA immediately stripped him for displaying its belt along with that of the WBO. Michalczewski was then forced to relinquish the IBF title when he was unable to defend the title in a court-ordered defense against mandatory challenger William Guthrie within a little over a month after the bout with Hill.[6]

After beating Hill, Michalczewski knocked out 14 consecutive opponents, all in defense of his Lineal/WBO titles. In 1998, he defeated Drake Thadzi, in 1999, he defeated Montel Griffin, and in 2000, he defeated Graciano Rocchigiani.

Going for Marciano's record

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Autographed replica of Michalczewski's WBO title in Dziwnów

Michalczewski had a perfect record of 48-0 when he faced Julio César González of Mexico in defense of his title on 18 October 2003. Coming into the fight, he was within one victory of tying Rocky Marciano's record of 49 wins with no losses. A win also would have put him just one victory short of Joe Louis' all-time record for successful defenses at any weight class. However, as when Larry Holmes went for the same record against Michael Spinks, the now 35-year-old Michalczewski was unable to pull it off. He lost a split decision to the 27-year-old Gonzalez at the Color Line Arena in Hamburg, and his career record dropped to 48–1.

Despite the loss, he still holds the record for the most consecutive successful world title defenses at light-heavyweight.

Final fight

In October 2004, it was announced that Michalczewski would come out of retirement to box France's Fabrice Tiozzo for the WBA light heavyweight title on 26 February 2005 in Hamburg. Michalczewski was stopped in six round, then he announced his retirement in May 2005.

Michalczewski was to come out of retirement to fight German boxing icon but suspected cheat Sven Ottke in Germany in May 2008, but the bout never materialized.

In popular culture

  • Tiger Energy Drink is named after the famous boxer. His picture and text "Recommended by Dariusz 'Tiger' Michalczewski" appears on the cans and bottles.[7]
  • Dariusz Michalczewski struck a friendship with performer Mark Wahlberg, known at the time by his stage name Marky Mark of the formation Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. In 1995, Marky Mark released a track called "No Mercy" about his friend Dariusz Michalczewski, including excerpts in Polish from Dariusz, who also appears in the video clip shot by Frank Papenbroock.[8] "No Mercy" appears in the album The Remix Album by Prince Ital Joe and Marky Mark, although this particular track is a solo effort by Marky Mark.
  • In 2006, a documentary was made by Pawel Kocambasi alias P.M.Starost. The 60-minute documentary entitled "Tiger"[9] took part in Filmfest München and won the award for the Best Documentary at the Biberacher Filmfestspiele.

Social involvement

In 2003 Dariusz Michalczewski established foundation "Równe Szanse" (equal chances) which was aimed at supporting initiatives for youth from dysfunctional families.[10] Since 2014 he supports the social campaign for civil union and the right for adoption by homosexual couples.[11][12]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
50 Loss 48–2 Fabrice Tiozzo TKO 6 (12), 2:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 26 Feb 2005 Color Line Arena, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Loss 48–1 Julio César González SD 12 18 Oct 2003 Color Line Arena, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBO light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 48–0 Derrick Harmon KO 9 (12) 29 Mar 2003 Color Line Arena, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 47–0 Richard Hall TKO 10 (12) 14 Sep 2002 Volkswagen Halle, Braunschweig, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 46–0 Joey DeGrandis KO 2 (12) 20 Apr 2002 Hala Olivia, Gdańsk, PolandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 45–0 Richard Hall TKO 11 (12), 1:50Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 15 Dec 2001 Estrel Hotel, Berlin, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 44–0 Alejandro Lakatos KO 9 (12), 1:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 May 2001 Volkswagen Halle, Braunschweig, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 43–0 Ka-Dy King TKO 7 (12), 0:28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 16 Dec 2000 Grugahalle, Essen, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 42–0 Graciano Rocchigiani TKO 10 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 15 Apr 2000 Preussag Arena, Hanover, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 41–0 Montell Griffin TKO 4 (12), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 28 Aug 1999 Stadthalle, Bremen, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 40–0 Muslim Biarslanov TKO 7 (12), 1:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 Apr 1999 Stadthalle, Bremen, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO light heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 39–0 Drake Thadzi TKO 9 (12), 1:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 Dec 1998 Ballsporthalle, Frankfurt, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 38–0 Mark Prince KO 8 (12) 19 Sep 1998 Arena Oberhausen, Oberhausen, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 37–0 Andrea Magi TKO 4 (12) 20 Mar 1998 Ballsporthalle, Frankfurt, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 36–0 Darren Zenner RTD 6 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 13 Dec 1997 Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 35–0 Nicky Piper TKO 7 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 Oct 1997 Stadionsporthalle, Hanover, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 34–0 Virgil Hill UD 12 13 Jun 1997 Arena Oberhausen, Oberhausen, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO light-heavyweight title;
Won WBA and IBF light-heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 33–0 Christophe Girard TKO 8 (12) 13 Dec 1996 Stadionsporthalle, Hanover, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 32–0 Graciano Rocchigiani DQ 7 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 Aug 1996 Wilhelm-Koch-Stadion, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO light-heavyweight title;
Rocchigiani disqualified for punching after a clinchScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 31–0 Christophe Girard UD 12 8 Jun 1996 Sporthalle, Cologne, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 30–0 Asluddin Umarov TKO 5 (12), 2:30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 Apr 1996 Stadionsporthalle, Hanover, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 29–0 Philippe Michel UD 12 7 Oct 1995 Festhalle, Frankfurt, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 28–0 Everardo Armenta Jr. KO 5 (12), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 19 Aug 1995 Eisstadion an der Brehmstraße, Düsseldorf, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 27–0 Paul Carlo KO 4 (12), 2:46Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 May 1995 Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 26–0 Roberto Dominguez KO 2 (12), 1:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 11 Mar 1995 Sporthalle, Cologne, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 25–0 Nestor Hipolito Giovannini KO 10 (12), 1:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 17 Dec 1994 Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBO junior-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 24–0 Leeonzer Barber UD 12 10 Sep 1994 Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBO light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 23–0 Melvin Wynn KO 2, 3:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 28 May 1994 Tivoli Eissporthalle, Aachen, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 22–0 David Davis KO 7 (10) 23 Apr 1994 Sporthalle Bildungszentrum, Halle, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 David Vedder DQ 1 19 Feb 1994 Sporthalle Wandsbek, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 Sergio Daniel Merani TD 9 (12) 20 Nov 1993 Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF Inter-Continental light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Mwehu Beya PTS 12 11 Sep 1993 Tivoli Eissporthalle, Aachen, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF Inter-Continental light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Juan Alberto Barrero KO 5 (10) 26 Jun 1993 Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Noel Magee TKO 8 (12) 22 May 1993 Tivoli Eissporthalle, Aachen, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBF Inter-Continental light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Pat Alley KO 4 3 Apr 1993 Sporthalle Wandsbek, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Ali Saidi KO 10 (10) 13 Feb 1993 Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won German International light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Willie McDonald KO 2 (8) 12 Jan 1993 Saaltheater Geulen, Aachen, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Mike Peak PTS 8 8 Dec 1992 Legiencenter, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Keith Williams TKO 2 17 Nov 1992 Holstentorhalle, Lübeck, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Cecil Simms KO 2 7 Nov 1992 Sporthalle, Cologne, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Steve McCarthy DQ 3 (10), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 29 Sep 1992 Legiencenter, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". McCarthy disqualified for an intentional headbuttScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Sylvester White TKO 5 28 Aug 1992 Tivoli Eissporthalle, Aachen, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Richard Bustin KO 4 (8) 27 Jun 1992 Hotel, Quinta do Lago, PortugalScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Terrence Wright TKO 2 22 May 1992 Dinslaken, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Robert Johnson TKO 2 (8), 2:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 Apr 1992 Düsseldorf, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Sean Mannion TKO 3 21 Feb 1992 Legiencenter, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Yves Monsieur TKO 4 (8) 28 Jan 1992 Legiencenter, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Zoltan Habda TKO 2 (6) 10 Jan 1992 Saaltheater Geulen, Aachen, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Peter Cenki TKO 2 15 Oct 1991 Legiencenter, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Frederic Porter TKO 2 16 Sep 1991 Legiencenter, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Titles in boxing

Major world titles

Regional/International titles

Television viewership

Germany

Date Fight Viewership (avg.) Source(s)
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Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Dariusz Michalczewski vs. Richard Hall II
4,140,000
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		[13]
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Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Dariusz Michalczewski vs. Derrick Harmon
6,870,000
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		[13]
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Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Dariusz Michalczewski vs. Julio César González
7,620,000
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		[14]
Template:Dts
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Dariusz Michalczewski vs. Fabrice Tiozzo
7,870,000
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		[15]
Total viewership 26,500,000

Poland

Date Fight Viewership (avg.) Source(s)
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Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Dariusz Michalczewski vs. Julio César González
5,794,000
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		[16]
Total viewership 5,794,000

See also

References

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External links

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check German International
light-heavyweight champion
13 February 1993 – 1994
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IBF Inter-Continental
light-heavyweight champion
22 May 1993 – September 1994
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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBO light-heavyweight champion
10 September 1994 – 18 October 2003 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBO junior-heavyweight champion
17 December 1994 – March 1995
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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBA light-heavyweight champion
13 June 1997 – 1 July 1997
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IBF light-heavyweight champion
13 June 1997 – 16 June 1997
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  10. ↑ "Równe Szanse” – Fundacja Sportowa Darka Michalczewskiego
  11. ↑ Michalczewski: Popieram adopcję dzieci przez pary homoseksualne - Sporty walki - Najnowsze wiadomości - Dziennik.pl
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