1. Albert Dariusz Sosnowski was born on 7 March 1979 and is a Polish former professional boxer who competed from 1998 to 2017.
12 Facts About Albert Sosnowski
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Albert Sosnowski held the European heavyweight title in 2009 and challenged once for the WBC heavyweight title in 2010.
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Albert Sosnowski won his first 19 fights, 12 wins by knockout.
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In July 2001, Albert Sosnowski fought for his first title belt against Canadian Arthur Cook in Budapest, Hungary, for the vacant WBC World Youth heavyweight title.
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Albert Sosnowski, who was clearly ahead on points all scorecards, was knocked out by Cook in the ninth round to take the title.
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In July 2008, Albert 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 Albert Sosnowski himself was the underdog and he had taken the fight at late notice.
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Albert Sosnowski won by technical knockout after 1:17 of the 8th round.
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Albert Sosnowski fought Francesco Pianeta for the EBU-EU heavyweight title on 4 April 2009 with the fight going to a draw after twelve rounds.
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On 18 December 2009, Albert Sosnowski defeated Paolo Vidoz for the EBU heavyweight title, winning by unanimous decision.
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Albert Sosnowski was 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.
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Albert Sosnowski cancelled this fight for a shot at Vitali Klitschko for his WBC title.
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Albert Sosnowski lost to Klitschko by 10th-round knockout after being worn down by shots to the head throughout the fight.