19 Facts About Mariusz Wach

Mariusz Wach challenged once for the unified WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles against Wladimir Klitschko in 2012.

Mariusz Wach was born 14 December 1979 in Krakow, Poland.

Mariusz Wach emigrated to North Bergen, New Jersey as an adult.

Mariusz Wach later represented Poland in the 2004 Summer Olympics as an alternate.

Mariusz Wach turned pro in April 2005 and defeated Deniss Melniks by first-round knockout in Swiebodzice, Poland.

Mariusz Wach made his American debut in January 2006 by defeating Adele Olakanye by decision on the undercard of Arturo Gatti's destruction of Thomas Damgaard at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ.

Mariusz Wach won seven fights that year, including five in America which was highlighted by winning the Polish International heavyweight title by a ninth-round knockout of Arthur Cook in Illinois.

Mariusz Wach has served as a sparring partner for several well-known boxers, including former heavyweight champion Samuel Peter.

In 2010, after being sidelined for a year due to injury, Mariusz Wach returned to the ring in great shape and turned in one of his best performances as a professional, knocking out Christian Hammer in six rounds in Germany.

Under the guidance of former heavyweight champion Michael Moorer, Mariusz Wach began his 2-month training camp in preparation for his matchup with Jonathan Haggler.

Mariusz Wach was quicker and sharper, and with one right cross, knocked McBride out cold in the fourth round winning the WBC International heavyweight title.

Mariusz Wach was the fourth Polish contender in history to try to win the world title in the heavyweight division.

At 2.02 metres tall, with a reach of 2.08 metres and weighing 251 pounds, Mariusz Wach was four centimetres taller than Klitschko with a reach two centimeters longer.

On fight night, at the 02 World Arena, Mariusz Wach lost via one sided UD.

Mariusz Wach managed to wobble Klitschko in round five but failed to take advantage.

Mariusz Wach showed a great chin later in the fight when Klitschko began to let his hands go more landing thunderous shots.

Mariusz Wach failed a doping test after losing a world heavyweight title fight against Wladimir Klitschko.

Mariusz Wach admitted to doping in the bout against Klitschko and got sanctioned by the Federation of German Professional Boxing, but said that he plans to continue his career no matter how harsh the penalties are.

Mariusz Wach managed to induce a cut on Fury in the fourth round and tried to target the cut area for the rest of the fight.