Adam Balski
Adam Balski | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 November 1990 Kalisz, Poland |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Cruiserweight Bridgerweight Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Reach | 75 in (191 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record[1] | |
| Total fights | 23 |
| Wins | 20 |
| Wins by KO | 12 |
| Losses | 3 |
| No contests | 0 |
Adam Balski (born 13 November 1990) is a Polish professional boxer.
Professional career
[edit]Balski made his professional debut on December 7, 2013 against Jakub Wójcik whom he would beat via a second-round knockout.[2]
After racking up 5 wins in a row, he would face his first challenge in Valery Brudov. Balski would win via a fifth-round TKO.[3]
Three fights later and accumulating a record of 9–0, he would face Łukasz Janik on the undercard of Tomasz Adamek vs. Solomon Haumono. Balski would win the fight via a fourth-round KO.[4]
His first title fight would come on April 21, 2018, where he faced Russia's Denis Grachev for the vacant Republic of Poland international cruiserweight title. Balski would win the fight via Unanimous Decision.[5]
After racking up a staggering 15–0 record, Balski faced Mateusz Masternak for the vacant IBF Inter-Continental cruiserweight title. Balski would lose the fight via Unanimous Decision and thus suffering his first career defeat.[6]
Two fights later, Balski would face Alen Babić. Balski would lose this fight via Unanimous Decision and thus suffering his second career defeat.[7]
Three fights later, Balski would face Artur Górski for the vacant WBC Francophone Bridgerweight title. This fight was in Balski's home town of Kalisz. Balski would win the fight in a controversial manner after a first round TKO.[8]
After a ten month layoff, Balski would return to the ring against Argentina's Pablo Farias. Balski would win via a first-round TKO.[9]
Eight months later, Balski would return in his biggest fight yet. He faced veteran boxer Krzysztof Włodarczyk for the interim WBC Bridgerweight title. Balski would lose the fight via a tenth-round knockout and thus suffering his first knockout loss.[10]
Professional boxing record
[edit]| 23 fights | 20 wins | 3 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 12 | 1 |
| By decision | 8 | 2 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Loss | 20–3 | Krzysztof Włodarczyk | KO | 10 (12) 2:35 | 25 May 2025 | Arena Kalisz, Kalisz, Poland | For vacant WBC interim bridgerweight title. |
| 22 | Win | 20–2 | Pablo Farias | TKO | 1 (8) 2:26 | 28 Sep 2024 | Emily Resort, Lviv, Ukraine | |
| 21 | Win | 19–2 | Artur Górski | TKO | 1 (10) 1:49 | 27 Jan 2024 | Arena Kalisz, Kalisz, Poland | Won vacant WBC Francophone bridgerweight title. |
| 20 | Win | 18–2 | Michal Plesnik | UD | 8 | 28 Jan 2023 | Hala Sportowa, Nowy Sącz, Poland | |
| 19 | Win | 17–2 | Nicolas Holcapfel | KO | 1 (6) 1:49 | 29 Oct 2022 | Nosalowy Dwór, Zakopane, Poland | |
| 18 | Loss | 16–2 | Alen Babić | UD | 10 | 21 May 2022 | O2 Arena, London, England | |
| 17 | Win | 16–1 | Vadym Novopashyn | UD | 8 | 17 Dec 2021 | Hala WOSiR, Wyszków, Poland | |
| 16 | Loss | 15–1 | Mateusz Masternak | UD | 10 | 30 May 2021 | Hala Podpromie, Rzeszów, Poland | For vacant IBF Inter-Continental cruiserweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Jarek Prusak | TKO | 1 (6) 1:24 | 19 Sep 2020 | Arena Jaskółka, Tarnów, Poland | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Mateusz Kubiszyn | UD | 6 | 25 Jul 2020 | Amfiteatr Miejski, Augustów, Poland | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Serhiy Radchenko | UD | 8 | 22 Dec 2018 | Hala MOSiR, Radom, Poland | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Denis Grachev | UD | 10 | 21 Apr 2018 | Hala Sportowa, Częstochowa, Poland | Won vacant Republic of Poland International cruiserweight title. |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Demetrius Banks | UD | 8 | 18 Nov 2017 | Hala Sportowa, Częstochowa, Poland | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Łukasz Janik | KO | 4 (8) 2:18 | 24 Jun 2017 | Ergo Arena, Gdańsk, Poland | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Taras Oleksiyenko | KO | 8 (8) 2:28 | 6 May 2017 | Hala MOSiR, Ełk, Poland | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Dariusz Skop | UD | 8 | 3 Mar 2017 | Hala Osrodka Sportu i Rekreacji, ul. Strumykowa 1, Dzierżoniów, Poland | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Valery Brudov | TKO | 5 (8) 2:53 | 24 Sep 2016 | Arena Kalisz, Kalisz, Poland | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Ihar Karavaeu | TKO | 1 (6) 1:18 | 18 Jun 2016 | Szydłowiec Castle, Szydłowiec, Poland | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Łukasz Rusiewicz | UD | 6 | 14 May 2016 | Hala Azoty, Kędzierzyn-Koźle, Poland | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Eryk Cieslowski | TKO | 4 (6) 2:43 | 27 Feb 2016 | Hala MOSiR, Radom, Poland | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Krzysztof Chochel | TKO | 1 (4) 1:43 | 9 Jan 2016 | Thunder Gym, Tczew, Poland | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Artsiom Hurbo | TKO | 1 (4) 2:06 | 19 Dec 2015 | Hala ICDS, Łomianki, Poland | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Jakub Wójcik | KO | 2 (4) 1:56 | 7 Dec 2013 | York Hall, London, England |
References
[edit]- ^ "Boxing record for Adam Balski". BoxRec.
- ^ Bivins, Ryan (17 December 2013). "Boxing results, December 3-7: Who didn't fight this week?". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ Sukachev, Alexey (26 September 2016). "Adam Balski Knocks Out Valery Brudov in The Fifth". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ Górski, Wojciech (24 June 2017). "Tomasz Adamek pokonał Solomona Haumono na gali Polsat Boxing Night 7 w Ergo Arenie". Interia Sport (in Polish). Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ ŁŻ (22 April 2018). "Polsat Boxing Night. Adamek, Abell, Masternak. "Góral" znokautował rywala! [WYNIKI GALI]". Dziennik Bałtycki (in Polish). Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ Majewski, Tomasz (1 June 2021). "Knockout Boxing Night 15: Łukasz Różański nokautuje Artura Szpilkę! Wyniki". Fight Sport PL (in Polish). Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ Slater, James (22 May 2022). "Alen Babic Gives Us Another Wild One With Tough Win Over Balski". Boxing News 24/7. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ Lewicki, Adam (27 January 2024). "Wielkie kontrowersje na gali boksu w Polsce. Skandaliczne zakończenie walki". Interia Sport (in Polish). Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ Janusz Pindera & Kacper Bartosiak (29 September 2024). "Balski znokautował argentyńskiego Pokemona [WIDEO]". TVP Sport (in Polish). Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ Prokulski, Patryk (25 May 2025). "Krzysztof "Diablo" Włodarczyk tymczasowym mistrzem świata WBC wagi bridger! Adam Balski znokautowany!". TVP Sport (in Polish). Retrieved 25 May 2025.
External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Adam Balski from BoxRec (registration required)