Dariusz Michalczewski

Dariusz Michalczewski, also known as Tiger, is a former professional boxer and a legendary figure in the sport. Michalczewski's career spanned for over 13 years from 1991 to 2005, during which he achieved multiple world titles in light-heavyweight and cruiserweight categories. He was born on May 5, 1968, and his height was 1.84 m (6ft 0in), with a reach of 178cm (70in). The orthodox fighter fought a total of 50 fights, out of which he won 48 with 38 via knockouts, and lost two with one via knockout.

Michalczewski's professional career began on September 16, 1991, against Frederic Porter. He won the fight via 2nd-round TKO. Michalczewski then won 47 consecutive fights, with 37 wins via knockouts, after his debut. Michalczewski had his first world title fight against Leeonzer Barber for the light-heavyweight WBO title in 1994, and he won the fight via 12 round unanimous decision. He went on to win a total of four world titles, with 23 title defenses, in two weight classes during his career.

The highlight of Michalczewski's career includes his first world title win against Leeonzer Barber via unanimous decision, and his nine fights mentioned below:

1. Roberto Dominguez - March 11, 1995

Michalczewski won the fight via 2nd round knockout and successfully defended his WBO light-heavyweight title.

2. Paul Carlo - May 20, 1995

Michalczewski won the fight via 4th round knockout and successfully defended his WBO light-heavyweight title.

3. Everardo Armenta Jr. - August 19, 1995

Michalczewski won the fight via 5th round knockout and successfully defended his WBO light-heavyweight title.

4. Asluddin Umarov - April 6, 1996

Michalczewski won the fight via 5th round TKO and successfully defended his WBO light-heavyweight title.

5. Virgil Hill - June 13, 1997

Michalczewski defeated Virgil Hill via 12 round unanimous decision and became the undisputed light-heavyweight world champion. He held the WBO, WBA, and IBF light-heavyweight world-champion belts.

6. Andrea Magi - March 20, 1998

Michalczewski won the fight via 4th round knockout and successfully defended his WBO light-heavyweight title.

7. Montell Griffin - August 28, 1999

Michalczewski won the fight via 4th round knockout and successfully defended his WBO light-heavyweight title.

8. Joey DeGrandis - April 20, 2002

Michalczewski won the fight via 2nd round knockout and successfully defended his WBO light-heavyweight title.

9. Derrick Harmon - March 29, 2003

Michalczewski won the fight via 9th round knockout and successfully defended his WBO light-heavyweight title.

One of the most astonishing facts about Michalczewski is that he won 23 title defenses in a row after his debut, breaking several records in boxing. He became the undisputed Light-Heavyweight champion in June 1997 by defeating Virgil Hill. Michalczewski's winning streak came to an end on October 18, 2003, after defending his title 23 times when he lost to Julio César González via 12 round split-decision.

Michalczewski fought his last professional fight on February 26, 2005, against the French boxer Fabrice Tiozzo for Tiozzo's light-heavyweight WBA title. Michalczewski lost the fight via 6th round TKO, ending his career with a record of 48-2 with 38 knockout wins and one loss via knockout. Since his retirement, Michalczewski has been advocating for social causes and supporting initiatives for youth from dysfunctional families.

Michalczewski's career had a massive impact on boxing and his nickname "Tiger" represents his ferocity and power in the ring. He is considered one of the greatest pound-for-pound boxers of all time by many experts and is ranked at No.63 on BoxRec's ranking of the greatest pound-for-pound boxers of all time. His achievements in the sport, including his 23 title defenses and four world titles, solidify his legacy as a true legend in the sport of boxing.

Dariusz Michalczewski Fight Record