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⚫ '''Dariusz Michalczewski''' (born 5 May 1968, in ], Poland) is a retired ]- ] boxer and former ], ], ], & ] ] champion and WBO ] champion.


⚫ ==Early career==
⚫ '''Dariusz Michalczewski''' (born on 5 May 1968 in ], Poland) is a retired ]-] professional ]. Michalczewski is a former ], ], ] & ] ] Champion and WBO ] Champion.

⚫ == Early career ==
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 133–15–2 (83 KO's). Highlights of his amateur career include: 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 133–15–2 (83 KO's). Highlights of his amateur career include:


*1986 – European Junior Semi-Finalist in ] division, defeating ] but losing to ] *1986 – European Junior Semi-Finalist in Middleweight division, defeating ] but losing to ]
*1990 – German National Champion in ] division *1990 – German National Champion in Light Heavyweight division
*] – European Champion in light heavyweight division *] – European Champion in Light Heavyweight division


== Defection to Germany == ==Defection to Germany==
On 24 April 1988, while competing in ] for the Polish national team, Michalczewski defected from the team to stay in Germany. Becoming a citizen of Germany in 1991 and turning professional the same year, he was soon signed by ], one of the leading boxing promoters in ]. His aggressive style earned him the nickname, "The Tiger." On 24 April 1988, while competing in Germany for the Polish national team, Michalczewski defected from the team to stay in Germany. Becoming a citizen of Germany in 1991 and turning professional the same year, he was soon signed by ], one of the leading boxing promoters in Europe. His aggressive style earned him the nickname "The Tiger."


== Professional career == ==Professional career==
Michalczewski won the German International ] (175-pound) title on 13 February 1993, a title for foreign born fighters based in Germany. He then won the ] Intercontinental Championship on 22 May 1993. Finally, on 10 September 1994, Michalczewski captured the ] Light Heavyweight Championship with a 12-round decision over defending champion ]. He won the German International ] (175-pound) title early on 13 February 1993, a title for foreign born fighters based in Germany. He then won the ] Intercontinental championship on 22 May 1993.


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


===Hill vs Michalczewski unification===
On 13 June 1997, he defeated ] over 12 rounds to add Hill's ] and IBF titles to his own. However, Michalczewski soon lost both titles. The WBA stripped him for displaying its belt along with that of the WBO, an organization it didn't recognize. The IBF did so a few weeks later, when Michalczewski was unable to defend his title against mandatory challenger ] within 30 days. On 13 June 1997, he defeated ] over 12 rounds to add Hill's ], ], & IBF titles to his own. However, Michalczewski soon lost both alphabet titles. The WBA stripped him for displaying its belt along with that of the WBO, an organization it didn't recognize. The IBF did so a few weeks later, when Michalczewski was unable to defend his title against mandatory challenger ] within 30 days.


After beating Hill, Michalczewski knocked out 14 consecutive opponents, all in defense of his WBO titles. On 1998, he defeated ]. In 2000, he went on to defeat ]. After beating Hill, Michalczewski knocked out 14 consecutive opponents, all in defense of his Lineal & WBO titles. On 1998, he defeated ] and in 2000 he went to defeat ].


Darius would attempt for 6 years to secure a bout with his American counter-part, ], without success. After his titles were stripped from Darius, Jones would win all the vacant belts and declare himself "world champion." Jones steadfastly refused all offers for a lucrative fight with Darius and even made an attempt to ban the mention of Michalczewski's name on his home network, HBO. Seth Abraham, president and CEO of HBO, refused Jones demand and in 2002 a fan poll showed that the fight fans most wanted to see was Darius Michalczewski vs Roy Jones Jr. <br>Jones continued to refuse offers for the fight, however. Darius would attempt for 6 years to secure a bout with his American counter-part, ], without success. After his titles were stripped from Darius, Jones would win all the vacant belts and declare himself "world champion".. Jones steadfastly refused all offers for a lucrative fight with Darius and even made an attempt to ban the mention of Michalczewski's name on his home network, HBO. Seth Abraham, president and CEO of HBO, refused Jones demand and in 2002 a fan poll showed that the fight fans most wanted to see was Darius Michalczewski vs ]. Jones continued to refuse offers for the fight however. One of his motivations may have been the insistence the fight be held in Europe, where Jones feared he could only win by a knockout.


===Going for Marciano's record===
Michalczewski had a perfect record of 48 wins and no losses when he faced ] of ] in defense of his title on 18 October 2003. Coming into the fight, he was within one victory of tying ]'s all-time record for an undefeated record by a world championship boxer. A win also would have put him just one victory short of ]' all-time record for successful defenses at any weight class. However, the now 35-year-old Michalczewski was unable to pull it off. He lost a controversial split decision to the 27-year-old Gonzalez at the ] in ] and his career record dropped to 48–1. Michalczewski had a perfect record of 48 wins and no losses when he faced ] of ] in defense of his title on 18 October 2003. Coming into the fight, he was within one victory of tying ]'s all-time record for an undefeated record by a world championship boxer. A win also would have put him just one victory short of ]' 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 controversial split decision to the 27-year-old Gonzalez at the ] in Hamburg, and his career record dropped to 48–1.


Despite the loss, he still holds the record for the most consecutive successful title defenses at light heavyweight. Despite the loss, he still holds the record for the most consecutive successful title defenses at light heavyweight.
===Last hurrah===

In October 2004, it was announced that Michalczewski would come out of retirement to fight France's ] for the WBA light heavyweight title on 26 February 2005, in Hamburg. Michalczewski lost by sixth round rechnical knockout and declared the end of his career in May 2005. In October 2004, it was announced that Michalczewski would come out of retirement to fight France's ] for the WBA light heavyweight title on 26 February 2005, in Hamburg. He fought him but he lost, and then he declared the end of his career in May 2005.


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


== In popular culture == ==In popular culture==
*Polish ] is named after the famous boxer. His picture and text "Recommended by Dariusz 'Tiger' Michalczewski" appears on the cans and bottles. *Polish ] is named after the famous boxer. His picture and text "Recommended by Dariusz 'Tiger' Michalczewski" appears on the cans and bottles.


*Dariusz Michalczewski struck a friendship with performer ], known at the time by his stage name ] of the formation ]. In 1995, Marky Mark released a track called ''No Mercy'' about his friend Dariusz Michalczewski, including excerpts in ] from Dariusz, who also appears in the video clip shot by ].<ref></ref> ''No Mercy'' appears in the album ] by ] and Marky Mark, although this particular track is a solo effort by Marky Mark. *Dariusz Michalczewski struck a friendship with performer ] known at the time by his stage name ] of the formation ]. In 1995, Marky Mark released a track called ''No Mercy'' about his friend Dariusz Michalczewski including excerpts in ] from Dariusz who also appears in the video clip shot by ].<ref></ref> ''No Mercy'' appears in the album ] by ] and Marky Mark, although this particular track is a solo effort by Marky Mark.


*In 2006, a documentary was made by P.M.Starost. The 60-minute documentary entitled ''"Tiger"''<ref></ref> took part in Filmfest München and won the award for the Best Documentary at the Biberacher Filmfestspiele. *In 2006, a documentary was made by P.M.Starost . The 60-minute documentary entitled ''"Tiger"''<ref></ref> took part in Filmfest München and won the award for the Best Documentary at the Biberacher Filmfestspiele.


== Professional boxing record == ==Professional boxing record==
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|11 (12) 1:50 |{{Small|11 (12),<br>1:50}}
|2001-12-15 |{{Small|2001-12-15}}
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|9 (12) 1:35 |{{Small|9 (12),<br>1:35}}
|2001-05-05 |{{Small|2001-05-05}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Volkswagenhalle, Braunschweig, Niedersachsen, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Volkswagenhalle, Braunschweig, Niedersachsen, Germany.}}
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|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Ka-Dy King |align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Ka-Dy King
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|7 (12) 0:28 |{{Small|7 (12),<br>0:28}}
|2000-12-16 |{{Small|2000-12-16}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Grugahalle, Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Grugahalle, Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.}}
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|7 (12) 1:41 |{{small|7 (12),<br>1:41}}
|1999-04-03 |{{small|1999-04-03}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Stadthalle, Bremen, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Stadthalle, Bremen, Germany.}}
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|9 (12) |{{small|9 (12)}}
|1998-12-12 |{{small|1998-12-12}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Ballsporthalle, Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Ballsporthalle, Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany.}}
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|-align=center |-align=center
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|align=left|{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Mark Prince |align=left|{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Mark Prince
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|8 (12) |{{small|8 (12)}}
|1998-09-19 |{{small|1998-09-19}}
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|align=left|{{flagicon|Italy}} Andrea Magi |align=left|{{flagicon|Italy}} Andrea Magi
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|4 (12) |{{small|4 (12)}}
|1998-03-20 |{{small|1998-03-20}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Ballsporthalle, Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Ballsporthalle, Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany.}}
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|-align=center |-align=center
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Darren Zenner |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Darren Zenner
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|1997-12-13 |{{small|1997-12-13}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Sporthalle, Alsterdorf, Hamburg, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Sporthalle, Alsterdorf, Hamburg, Germany.}}
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|12 |{{small|12}}
|1997-06-13 |{{small|1997-06-13}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Arena Oberhausen, Oberhausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{small|Arena Oberhausen, Oberhausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.}}
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|-align=center |-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|France}} Christophe Girard |align=left|{{flagicon|France}} Christophe Girard
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|8 (12) 2:35 |{{small|8 (12),<br>2:35}}
|1996-12-13 |{{small|1996-12-13}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Stadionsporthalle, Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{small|Stadionsporthalle, Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany.}}
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|-align=center |-align=center
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|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} ] |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} ]
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|7 (12) 2:35 |{{small|7 (12),<br>2:35}}
|1996-08-10 |{{small|1996-08-10}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Wilhelm-Koch-Stadion, St. Pauli, Hamburg, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{small|Wilhelm-Koch-Stadion, St. Pauli, Hamburg, Germany.}}
|align=left|{{small|Retained ] ] title.}} |{{small|Retained WBO light heavyweight title.}}
|-align=center |-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|France}} Christophe Girard |align=left|{{flagicon|France}} Christophe Girard
|UD |{{Small|UD}}
|12 |{{Small|12}}
|1996-06-08 |{{Small|1996-06-08}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Deutz Sporthalle, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{small|Deutz Sporthalle, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.}}
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|-align=center |-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|Kazakhstan}} Asluddin Umarov |align=left|{{flagicon|Kazakhstan}} Asluddin Umarov
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|5 (12) 2:30 |{{Small|5 (12),<br>2:30}}
|1996-04-06 |{{Small|1996-04-06}}
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|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Festhalle, Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Festhalle, Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany.}}
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|align=left|{{flagicon|Mexico}} Everardo Armenta Jr |align=left|{{flagicon|Mexico}} Everardo Armenta Jr
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|5 (12) 2:59 |{{Small|5 (12),<br>2:59}}
|1995-08-19 |{{Small|1995-08-19}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Eisstadion, Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Eisstadion, Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.}}
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Paul Carlo |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Paul Carlo
|KO |{{Small|KO}}
|4 (12) 2:46 |{{Small|4 (12),<br>2:46}}
|1995-05-20 |{{Small|1995-05-20}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Sporthalle, Alsterdorf, Hamburg, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Sporthalle, Alsterdorf, Hamburg, Germany.}}
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|-align=center |-align=center
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|align=left|{{flagicon|Spain}} Roberto Dominguez Perez |align=left|{{flagicon|Spain}} Roberto Dominguez Perez
|KO |{{Small|KO}}
|2 (12) 1:05 |{{Small|2 (12),<br>1:05}}
|1995-03-11 |{{Small|1995-03-11}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Deutz Sporthalle, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Deutz Sporthalle, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.}}
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|-align=center |-align=center
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|align=left|{{flagicon|Argentina}} Nestor Giovannini |align=left|{{flagicon|Argentina}} Nestor Giovannini
|KO |{{Small|KO}}
|10 (12) 1:25 |{{Small|10 (12),<br>1:25}}
|1994-12-17 |{{Small|1994-12-17}}
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|12 (12) |{{Small|12 (12)}}
|1994-09-10 |{{Small|1994-09-10}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Sporthalle, Alsterdorf, Hamburg, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Sporthalle, Alsterdorf, Hamburg, Germany.}}
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|-align=center |-align=center
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Melvin Wynn |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Melvin Wynn
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|2 (3:05) |{{Small|2,<br>3:05}}
|1994-05-28 |{{Small|1994-05-28}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Tivoli Eissporthalle, Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Tivoli Eissporthalle, Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.}}
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|align=left|
|-align=center |-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} David Davis |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} David Davis
|KO |{{Small|KO}}
|7 (10) |{{Small|7 (10)}}
|1994-04-23 |{{Small|1994-04-23}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Sporthalle Bildungszentrum, Halle, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Sporthalle Bildungszentrum, Halle, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.}}
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|-align=center |-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} David Vedder |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} David Vedder
|DQ |{{Small|DQ}}
|{{Small|1}}
⚫ |1
|1994-02-19 |{{Small|1994-02-19}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Sporthalle, Wandsbek, Hamburg, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Sporthalle, Wandsbek, Hamburg, Germany.}}
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|align=left|
|-align=center |-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|Argentina}} Sergio Daniel Merani |align=left|{{flagicon|Argentina}} Sergio Daniel Merani
|TD |{{Small|TD}}
|9 (12) |{{Small|9 (12)}}
|1993-11-20 |{{Small|1993-11-20}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Sporthalle, Alsterdorf, Hamburg, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Sporthalle, Alsterdorf, Hamburg, Germany.}}
|align=left|{{small|Retained ] Inter-Continental ] title.}} |{{Small|Retained IBF Inter-Continental<br>light heavyweight title.}}
|-align=center |-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|Italy}} Mwehu Beya |align=left|{{flagicon|Italy}} Mwehu Beya
|PTS |{{Small|PTS}}
|12 |{{Small|12)}}
|1993-09-11 |{{Small|1993-09-11}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Tivoli Eissporthalle, Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Tivoli Eissporthalle, Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.}}
|align=left|{{small|Retained ] Inter-Continental ] title.}} |{{Small|Retained IBF Inter-Continental<br>light heavyweight title.}}
|-align=center |-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|Uruguay}} Juan Alberto Barrero |align=left|{{flagicon|Uruguay}} Juan Alberto Barrero
|KO |{{Small|KO}}
|5 (10) |{{Small|5 (10)}}
|1993-06-26 |{{Small|1993-06-26}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Sporthalle, Alsterdorf, Hamburg, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Sporthalle, Alsterdorf, Hamburg, Germany.}}
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|align=left|
|-align=center |-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Noel Magee |align=left|{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Noel Magee
|TKO |{{Small|TKO}}
|8 (12) |{{Small|8 (12)}}
|1993-05-22 |{{Small|1993-05-22}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Tivoli Eissporthalle, Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.}} |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Tivoli Eissporthalle, Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.}}
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|-align=center |-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Pat Alley |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Pat Alley
|KO |{{Small|KO}}
|{{Small|4}}
⚫ |4
|1993-04-03 |{{Small|1993-04-03}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Sporthalle, Wandsbek, Hamburg, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Sporthalle, Wandsbek, Hamburg, Germany.}}
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|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Willie McDonald |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Willie McDonald
|KO |{{Small|KO}}
|{{Small|3}}
⚫ |3
|1993-01-12 |{{Small|1993-01-12}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Saaltheater Geulen, Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Saaltheater Geulen, Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.}}
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|-align=center |-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Mike Peak |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Mike Peak
|PTS |{{Small|PTS}}
|{{Small|8}}
⚫ |8
|1992-12-08 |{{Small|1992-12-08}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Legien Center, Mitte, Berlin, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Legien Center, Mitte, Berlin, Germany.}}
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|align=left|
|-align=center |-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Keith Williams |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Keith Williams
|TKO |{{Small|TKO}}
|{{Small|2}}
⚫ |2
|1992-11-17 |{{Small|1992-11-17}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Holstentorhalle, Luebeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Holstentorhalle, Luebeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.}}
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|align=left|
|-align=center |-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Cecil Simms |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Cecil Simms
|KO |{{Small|KO}}
|{{Small|2}}
⚫ |2
|1992-11-07 |{{Small|1992-11-07}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Deutz Sporthalle, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Deutz Sporthalle, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.}}
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|align=left|
|-align=center |-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Steve McCarthy |align=left|{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Steve McCarthy
|DQ |{{Small|DQ}}
|3 (10) |{{Small|3 (10)}}
|1992-09-29 |{{Small|1992-09-29}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Legien Center, Mitte, Berlin, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Legien Center, Mitte, Berlin, Germany.}}
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|align=left|
|-align=center |-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Sylvester White |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Sylvester White
|TKO |{{Small|TKO}}
|{{Small|5}}
⚫ |5
|1992-08-28 |{{Small|1992-08-28}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Tivoli Eissporthalle, Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Tivoli Eissporthalle, Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.}}
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|align=left|
|-align=center |-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Richard Bustin |align=left|{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Richard Bustin
|KO |{{Small|KO}}
|4 (8) |{{Small|4 (8)}}
|1992-06-27 |{{Small|1992-06-27}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Portugal}} Quinta do Lago Hotel, Quinta do Lago, Portugal |align=left|{{flagicon|Portugal}}{{Small|Quinta do Lago Hotel, Quinta do Lago, Portugal.}}
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|align=left|
|-align=center |-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Terrence Wright |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Terrence Wright
|TKO |{{Small|TKO}}
|{{Small|2}}
⚫ |2
|1992-05-22 |{{Small|1992-05-22}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Dinslaken, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Dinslaken, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.}}
|
|align=left|
|-align=center |-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Robert Johnson |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Robert Johnson
|TKO |{{Small|TKO}}
|{{Small|2}}
⚫ |2
|1992-04-04 |{{Small|1992-04-04}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.}}
|
|align=left|
|-align=center |-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
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|{{Small|3}} |{{Small|3}}
|{{Small|1992-02-21}} |{{Small|1992-02-21}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Legien Center, Mitte, Berlin, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Legien Center, Mitte, Berlin, Germany.}}
|
|align=left|
|-align=center |-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|Belgium}} Yves Monsieur |align=left|{{flagicon|Belgium}} Yves Monsieur
|TKO |{{Small|TKO}}
|4 (8) |{{Small|4 (8)}}
|1992-01-28 |{{Small|1992-01-28}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Legien Center, Mitte, Berlin, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Legien Center, Mitte, Berlin, Germany.}}
|
|align=left|
|-align=center |-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=left|Zoltan Habda |align=left|Zoltan Habda
|TKO |{{Small|TKO}}
|{{Small|2}}
⚫ |2
|1992-01-10 |{{Small|1992-01-10}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Saaltheater Geulen, Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Saaltheater Geulen, Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.}}
|
|align=left|
|-align=center |-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=left|Peter Cenki |align=left|Peter Cenki
|TKO |{{Small|TKO}}
|{{Small|2}}
⚫ |2
|1991-10-15 |{{Small|1991-10-15}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Legien Center, Mitte, Berlin, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Legien Center, Mitte, Berlin, Germany.}}
|
|align=left|
|-align=center |-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Frederic Porter |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Frederic Porter
|TKO |{{Small|TKO}}
|{{Small|2}}
⚫ |2
|1991-09-16 |{{Small|1991-09-16}}
|align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}} Legien Center, Mitte, Berlin, Germany |align=left|{{flagicon|Germany}}{{Small|Legien Center, Mitte, Berlin, Germany.}}
|align=left|{{small|Professional debut.}} |{{Small|Professional debut.}}
|-align=center
{{S-end}} {{S-end}}


== References == ==References==
{{Reflist}} {{Reflist}}


== External links == ==External links==
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| NAME = Michalczewski, Dariusz | NAME = Michalczewski, Dariusz
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES = | ALTERNATIVE NAMES =
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = | SHORT DESCRIPTION = Polish boxer
| DATE OF BIRTH = 5 May 1968 | DATE OF BIRTH = 5 May 1968
| PLACE OF BIRTH = ], Poland | PLACE OF BIRTH = ], Poland

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Dariusz Michalczewski
BornDariusz Michalczewski
(1968-05-05) 5 May 1968 (age 56)
Gdańsk, Poland
Other namesTiger
NationalityPoland Poland, Germany Germany
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
DivisionLight heavyweight
Reach70.0 in (178 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofHamburg, Germany
TrainerFritz Sdunek
Years active1988–2005
Professional boxing record
Total50
Wins48
By knockout38
Losses2
By knockout1
Amateur record
Total150
Wins133
By knockout83
Losses15
By knockout0
Draws2
Other information
Websitehttp://www.dariusz-tiger.com/
Boxing record from BoxRec
Dariusz Michalczewski
Medal record
Representing  Germany
Men’s Boxing
European Amateur Championships
Gold medal – first place 1991 Gothenburg Light Heavyweight

Dariusz Michalczewski (born 5 May 1968, in Gdańsk, Poland) is a retired Polish- German boxer and former Lineal, WBO, WBA, & IBF light heavyweight champion and WBO cruiserweight champion.

Early career

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 133–15–2 (83 KO's). Highlights of his amateur career include:

  • 1986 – European Junior Semi-Finalist in Middleweight division, defeating Fabrice Tiozzo but losing to Ray Close
  • 1990 – German National Champion in Light Heavyweight division
  • 1991 – European Champion in Light Heavyweight division

Defection to Germany

On 24 April 1988, while competing in Germany for the Polish national team, Michalczewski defected from the team to stay in Germany. Becoming a citizen of 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 "The Tiger."

Professional career

He won the German International light heavyweight (175-pound) title early on 13 February 1993, a title for foreign born fighters based in Germany. He then won the IBF Intercontinental championship on 22 May 1993.

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 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.

Hill vs Michalczewski unification

On 13 June 1997, he defeated Virgil Hill over 12 rounds to add Hill's Lineal, WBA, & IBF titles to his own. However, Michalczewski soon lost both alphabet titles. The WBA stripped him for displaying its belt along with that of the WBO, an organization it didn't recognize. The IBF did so a few weeks later, when Michalczewski was unable to defend his title against mandatory challenger William Guthrie within 30 days.

After beating Hill, Michalczewski knocked out 14 consecutive opponents, all in defense of his Lineal & WBO titles. On 1998, he defeated Drake Thadzi and in 2000 he went to defeat Graciano Rocchigiani.

Darius would attempt for 6 years to secure a bout with his American counter-part, Roy Jones Jr, without success. After his titles were stripped from Darius, Jones would win all the vacant belts and declare himself "world champion".. Jones steadfastly refused all offers for a lucrative fight with Darius and even made an attempt to ban the mention of Michalczewski's name on his home network, HBO. Seth Abraham, president and CEO of HBO, refused Jones demand and in 2002 a fan poll showed that the fight fans most wanted to see was Darius Michalczewski vs Roy Jones Jr. Jones continued to refuse offers for the fight however. One of his motivations may have been the insistence the fight be held in Europe, where Jones feared he could only win by a knockout.

Going for Marciano's record

Michalczewski had a perfect record of 48 wins and no losses 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 all-time record for an undefeated record by a world championship boxer. 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 controversial 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 title defenses at light heavyweight.

Last hurrah

In October 2004, it was announced that Michalczewski would come out of retirement to fight France's Fabrice Tiozzo for the WBA light heavyweight title on 26 February 2005, in Hamburg. He fought him but he lost, and then he declared the end of his career in May 2005.

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

In popular culture

  • Polish Energy drink "Tiger" is named after the famous boxer. His picture and text "Recommended by Dariusz 'Tiger' Michalczewski" appears on the cans and bottles.
  • In 2006, a documentary was made by P.M.Starost . The 60-minute documentary entitled "Tiger" took part in Filmfest München and won the award for the Best Documentary at the Biberacher Filmfestspiele.

Professional boxing record

48 Wins (38 knockouts, 7 decisions, 3 disqualifications), 2 losses (1 knockout, 1 decision)
Res. Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss France Fabrice Tiozzo TKO 6 (12),
2:05 		2005-02-26 GermanyColor Line Arena, Altona, Hamburg, Germany. For WBA light heavyweight title.
Loss Mexico Julio Cesar Gonzalez SD 12 2003-10-18 GermanyColor Line Arena, Altona, Hamburg, Germany. Lost Lineal/WBO light heavyweight title.
Win United States Derrick Harmon KO 9 (12) 2003-03-29 GermanyColor Line Arena, Altona, Hamburg, Germany. Retained Lineal/WBO light heavyweight title.
Win Jamaica Richard Hall TKO 10 (12) 2002-09-14 GermanyVolkswagenhalle, Braunschweig, Niedersachsen, Germany. Retained Lineal/WBO light heavyweight title.
Win United States Joey DeGrandis KO 2 (12) 2002-04-20 PolandStoczniowiec Olivia Arena, Gdansk, Poland. Retained Lineal/WBO light heavyweight title.
Win Jamaica Richard Hall TKO 11 (12),
1:50 		2001-12-15 GermanyEstrel Convention Center, Neukoelln, Berlin, Germany. Retained Lineal/WBO light heavyweight title.
Win Spain Alejandro Lakatos KO 9 (12),
1:35 		2001-05-05 GermanyVolkswagenhalle, Braunschweig, Niedersachsen, Germany. Retained Lineal/WBO light heavyweight title.
Win United States Ka-Dy King TKO 7 (12),
0:28 		2000-12-16 GermanyGrugahalle, Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Retained Lineal/WBO light heavyweight title.
Win Germany Graciano Rocchigiani TKO 10 (12),
3:00 		2000-04-15 GermanyPreussag Arena, Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany. Retained Lineal/WBO light heavyweight title.
Win United States Montell Griffin TKO 4 (12),
2:59 		1999-08-28 GermanyStadthalle, Bremen, Germany. Retained Lineal/WBO light heavyweight title.
Win Russia Muslim Biarslanov TKO 7 (12),
1:41 		1999-04-03 GermanyStadthalle, Bremen, Germany. Retained Lineal/WBO light heavyweight title.
Win Malawi Drake Thadzi TKO 9 (12) 1998-12-12 GermanyBallsporthalle, Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany. Retained Lineal/WBO light heavyweight title.
Win United Kingdom Mark Prince KO 8 (12) 1998-09-19 GermanyArena Oberhausen, Oberhausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Retained Lineal/WBO light heavyweight title.
Win Italy Andrea Magi TKO 4 (12) 1998-03-20 GermanyBallsporthalle, Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany. Retained Lineal/WBO light heavyweight title.
Win United States Darren Zenner RTD 6 (12),
3:00 		1997-12-13 GermanySporthalle, Alsterdorf, Hamburg, Germany. Retained Lineal/WBO light heavyweight title.
Win United Kingdom Nicky Piper TKO 7 (12),
3:00 		1997-10-04 GermanyStadionsporthalle, Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany. Retained Lineal/WBO light heavyweight title.
Win United States Virgil Hill UD 12 1997-06-13 GermanyArena Oberhausen, Oberhausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Retained WBO, & won Lineal/WBA/IBF light heavyweight titles.
Win France Christophe Girard TKO 8 (12),
2:35 		1996-12-13 GermanyStadionsporthalle, Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany. Retained WBO light heavyweight title.
Win Germany Graciano Rocchigiani DQ 7 (12),
2:35 		1996-08-10 GermanyWilhelm-Koch-Stadion, St. Pauli, Hamburg, Germany. Retained WBO light heavyweight title.
Win France Christophe Girard UD 12 1996-06-08 GermanyDeutz Sporthalle, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Retained WBO light heavyweight title.
Win Kazakhstan Asluddin Umarov TKO 5 (12),
2:30 		1996-04-06 GermanyStadionsporthalle, Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany. Retained WBO light heavyweight title.
Win France Philippe Michel UD 12 1995-10-07 GermanyFesthalle, Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany. Retained WBO light heavyweight title.
Win Mexico Everardo Armenta Jr KO 5 (12),
2:59 		1995-08-19 GermanyEisstadion, Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Retained WBO light heavyweight title.
Win United States Paul Carlo KO 4 (12),
2:46 		1995-05-20 GermanySporthalle, Alsterdorf, Hamburg, Germany. Retained WBO light heavyweight title.
Win Spain Roberto Dominguez Perez KO 2 (12),
1:05 		1995-03-11 GermanyDeutz Sporthalle, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Retained WBO light heavyweight title.
Win Argentina Nestor Giovannini KO 10 (12),
1:25 		1994-12-17 GermanySporthalle, Alsterdorf, Hamburg, Germany. Won WBO cruiserweight title.
Win United States Leeonzer Barber UD 12 (12) 1994-09-10 GermanySporthalle, Alsterdorf, Hamburg, Germany. Won WBO light heavyweight title.
Win United States Melvin Wynn KO 2,
3:05 		1994-05-28 GermanyTivoli Eissporthalle, Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
Win United States David Davis KO 7 (10) 1994-04-23 GermanySporthalle Bildungszentrum, Halle, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.
Win United States David Vedder DQ 1 1994-02-19 GermanySporthalle, Wandsbek, Hamburg, Germany.
Win Argentina Sergio Daniel Merani TD 9 (12) 1993-11-20 GermanySporthalle, Alsterdorf, Hamburg, Germany. Retained IBF Inter-Continental
light heavyweight title.
Win Italy Mwehu Beya PTS 12) 1993-09-11 GermanyTivoli Eissporthalle, Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Retained IBF Inter-Continental
light heavyweight title.
Win Uruguay Juan Alberto Barrero KO 5 (10) 1993-06-26 GermanySporthalle, Alsterdorf, Hamburg, Germany.
Win United Kingdom Noel Magee TKO 8 (12) 1993-05-22 GermanyTivoli Eissporthalle, Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Won vacant IBF Inter-Continental
light heavyweight title.
Win United States Pat Alley KO 4 1993-04-03 GermanySporthalle, Wandsbek, Hamburg, Germany.
Win Germany Ali Saidi KO 10 (10) 1993-02-13 GermanySporthalle, Alsterdorf, Hamburg, Germany. Won German International
light heavyweight title.
Win United States Willie McDonald KO 3 1993-01-12 GermanySaaltheater Geulen, Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
Win United States Mike Peak PTS 8 1992-12-08 GermanyLegien Center, Mitte, Berlin, Germany.
Win United States Keith Williams TKO 2 1992-11-17 GermanyHolstentorhalle, Luebeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
Win United States Cecil Simms KO 2 1992-11-07 GermanyDeutz Sporthalle, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
Win United Kingdom Steve McCarthy DQ 3 (10) 1992-09-29 GermanyLegien Center, Mitte, Berlin, Germany.
Win United States Sylvester White TKO 5 1992-08-28 GermanyTivoli Eissporthalle, Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
Win United Kingdom Richard Bustin KO 4 (8) 1992-06-27 PortugalQuinta do Lago Hotel, Quinta do Lago, Portugal.
Win United States Terrence Wright TKO 2 1992-05-22 GermanyDinslaken, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
Win United States Robert Johnson TKO 2 1992-04-04 GermanyDüsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
Win Republic of Ireland Sean Mannion TKO 3 1992-02-21 GermanyLegien Center, Mitte, Berlin, Germany.
Win Belgium Yves Monsieur TKO 4 (8) 1992-01-28 GermanyLegien Center, Mitte, Berlin, Germany.
Win Zoltan Habda TKO 2 1992-01-10 GermanySaaltheater Geulen, Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
Win Peter Cenki TKO 2 1991-10-15 GermanyLegien Center, Mitte, Berlin, Germany.
Win United States Frederic Porter TKO 2 1991-09-16 GermanyLegien Center, Mitte, Berlin, Germany. Professional debut.

References

  1. Video clip of No Mercy by Marky Mark about Dariusz Michalczewski
  2. Official website of Polish P.M.Starost documentary on Dariusz Michalczewski
  3. http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=004141&cat=boxer

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Preceded byLeeonzer Barber WBO light heavyweight champion
10 September 1994 – 18 October 2003 		Succeeded byJulio César González
Preceded byNestor Hipolito Giovannini WBO cruiserweight champion
17 December 1994 – January 1995
Vacated 		Succeeded byRalf Rocchigiani
Preceded byVirgil Hill WBA light heavyweight champion
13 June 1997 – 1 July 1997
Vacated 		Succeeded byLou Del Valle
IBF light heavyweight champion
13 June 1997 – 16 June 1997
Vacated 		Succeeded byWilliam Guthrie
Lineal light heavyweight champion
13 June 1997 – 18 October 2003
 Succeeded byJulio César González

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