Albert Sosnowski

Albert Dariusz Sosnowski (born 7 March 1979) is a Polish professional boxer who challenged once for the WBC heavyweight title in 2010.
Professional career.
Debut fight.
His first fight as a professional boxer was in July 1998, in Outrup, Denmark, when he beat Czech fighter Jan Drobena with a first round knockout.
Title fights.
Sosnowski won his first 19 fights, 12 wins by KO, and had fought in Denmark, Poland, United Kingdom, United States and Netherlands.
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 TKO 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 fought and defeated Paolo Vidoz for the EBU Heavyweight title, winning by unanimous decision. 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.
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