Albert Sosnowski

Albert Dariusz Sosnowski (born 7 March 1979) is a Polish former professional boxer who competed from 1998 to 2017. He challenged once for the WBC heavyweight title in 2010. At regional level, he held the European heavyweight title from 2009 to 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.

WBC heavyweight title challenge 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 Loss 49–9–2

KO 1 (8), 9 Sep 2017

59 Loss 49–8–2

5 (10), 17 Sep 2016

58 Win 49–7–2

TKO 2 (8), 18 Mar 2016

57 Loss 48–7–2

TKO 7 (10), 31 May 2014

56 Win 48–6–2

TKO 1 (6), 26 Apr 2014

55 Loss 47–6–2

TKO 3 (3), 23 Feb 2013

54 Loss 47–5–2

SD 3 20 Jun 2012

53 Win 47–4–2

3 20 Jun 2012

52 Draw 46–4–2

PTS 6 9 Nov 2011

51 Loss 46–4–1

KO 12 (12), 26 Mar 2011

50 Win 46–3–1

TKO 1 (8), 25 Sep 2010

49 Loss 45–3–1

KO 10 (12), 29 May 2010

48 Win 45–2–1

UD 12 18 Dec 2009

47 Draw 44–2–1

12 4 May 2009

46 Win 44–2

TKO 8 (10), 8 Nov 2008

45 Loss 43–2

UD 8 6 Aug 2008

44 Win 43–1

TKO 5 (8), 25 Apr 2008

43 Win 42–1

PTS 10 25 Jan 2008

42 Win 41–1

KO 2 (12), 15 Sep 2007

41 Win 40–1

TKO 9 (10), 8 Jun 2007

40 Win 39–1

MD 12 4 Nov 2006

39 Win 38–1

UD 10 25 May 2006

38 Win 37–1

6 28 May 2005

37 Win 36–1

TKO 2 (8), 19 Mar 2005

36 Win 35–1

TKO 2 (6), 22 Jan 2005

35 Win 34–1

KO 2 (8) 11 Sep 2004

34 Win 33–1

PTS 6 26 Jun 2004

33 Win 32–1

PTS 4 10 Apr 2004

32 Win 31–1

KO 2 (6), 31 Jan 2004

31 Win 30–1

TKO 1 (6), 22 Nov 2003

30 Win 29–1

TKO 2 (6), 5 Jul 2003

29 Win 28–1

PTS 6 12 Apr 2003

28 Win 27–1

TKO 2 (6), 8 Mar 2003

27 Win 26–1

PTS 6 7 Dec 2002

26 Win 25–1

PTS 4 27 Jul 2002

25 Win 24–1

KO 1 (6), 9 Mar 2002

24 Win 23–1

KO 1 (4) 22 Jan 2002

23 Win 22–1

TKO 4 (6) 27 Oct 2001

22 Win 21–1

TKO 3 (6) 13 Oct 2001

21 Win 20–1

UD 6 7 Jul 2001

20 Loss 19–1

KO 9 (10), 17 Mar 2001

19 Win 19–0

TKO 5 (6) 27 Nov 2000

18 Win 18–0

TKO 7 (8) 30 Sep 2000

17 Win 17–0

UD 4 19 Aug 2000

16 Win 16–0

TKO 2 (6) 24 Jun 2000

15 Win 15–0

TKO 1 (6), 27 May 2000

14 Win 14–0

KO 1 (6) 8 Apr 2000

13 Win 13–0

PTS 4 11 Mar 2000

12 Win 12–0

PTS 6 20 Nov 1999

11 Win 11–0

TKO 3 (6), 22 Oct 1999

10 Win 10–0

1 (6) 18 Sep 1999

9 Win 9–0

PTS 6 17 Jul 1999

8 Win 8–0

4 26 Jun 1999

7 Win 7–0

TKO 4 (4), 28 May 1999

6 Win 6–0

PTS 4 17 Apr 1999

5 Win 5–0

PTS 4 12 Mar 1999

4 Win 4–0

TKO 1 (4) 13 Feb 1999

3 Win 3–0

4 2 Oct 1998

2 Win 2–0

TKO 4 (4) 25 Sep 1998

1 Win 1–0

1 (4), 22 Jul 1998