Artur Szpilka facts for kids
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| Born | 12 April 1989 Wieliczka, Poland |
| Nickname(s) | Szpila ("The Pin") |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 224 lb (102 kg; 16 st 0 lb) |
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| Reach | 76 in (193 cm) |
| Style | Boxing |
| Years active | 2008–present (boxing) 2022–present (MMA) |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 29 |
| Wins | 24 |
| By knockout | 16 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 4 |
| Wins | 3 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
Artur Szpilka (born April 12, 1989) is a famous Polish athlete. He is known for his skills in both professional boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA). In 2016, he even fought for the top heavyweight title in boxing. He is also famous for beating former world champion Tomasz Adamek.
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About Artur Szpilka
Artur Szpilka was born in Wieliczka, Poland, in 1989. Before becoming a boxer, he was involved in some trouble with football fans. A local boxing coach saw his potential and suggested he try boxing instead.
As a young amateur boxer, Szpilka showed great promise. He won the Polish national heavyweight title. He also reached the quarterfinals at the Junior world championships. He turned professional in 2008. When he was 20 years old, he faced some legal issues and spent time in prison.
Boxing Career Highlights
Artur Szpilka started his professional boxing journey in 2008. He quickly gained attention for his powerful punches.
Early Wins and Challenges
On June 30, 2012, Szpilka won a big fight against Jameel McCline. He won by a unanimous decision. This victory led to two exciting fights against Mike Mollo in 2013. Szpilka won both fights by knockout. He showed great toughness by getting up after being knocked down himself.
In 2014, Szpilka faced Bryant Jennings in New York City. Szpilka stepped in for another boxer and fought bravely. He lost the fight in the final round when the referee stopped it.
Big Victories and Title Shot
Later in 2014, Szpilka had a very important win. He defeated former world champion Tomasz Adamek. This was a major moment in his boxing career.
On January 16, 2016, Szpilka got a chance to fight for the WBC heavyweight title. He faced the champion, Deontay Wilder. Szpilka was a tricky opponent for Wilder. He made Wilder miss many punches with his clever style. However, in the ninth round, Wilder landed a strong punch. Szpilka was knocked out and needed medical help.
Comeback Fights
After the Wilder fight, Szpilka returned to the ring. In 2017, he fought Adam Kownacki and lost by TKO. His next fight was a win against Dominick Guinn.
Then, he had another tough all-Polish fight against Mariusz Wach. Szpilka won this fight by a close decision. In 2019, he fought Derek Chisora and lost by knockout in the second round. In 2020, Szpilka moved to a lighter weight class called cruiserweight. He won his first fight in this new division.
Mixed Martial Arts Career
In 2022, Artur Szpilka decided to try a new sport: mixed martial arts (MMA). This meant he would combine boxing with other fighting styles.
MMA Debut and Success
His first MMA fight was on June 18, 2022. He fought his former boxing opponent, Serhiy Radchenko. Szpilka won this fight in the second round by technical knockout.
He continued his MMA success on September 17, 2022. He faced Denis Załęcki and won in the first round. His opponent had to stop due to a knee injury.
Recent MMA Fights
Szpilka was supposed to fight Arkadiusz Wrzosek in January 2023. However, he had to pull out because of a back injury.
On June 3, 2023, Szpilka fought Mariusz Pudzianowski. He won this exciting fight in the second round by technical knockout. His most recent MMA fight was against Arkadiusz Wrzosek on May 11, 2024. Szpilka lost this fight by knockout in the first round.
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