Andrzej Fonfara
Andrzej Fonfara | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Polish |
Other names | The Polish Prince |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | |
Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) |
Reach | 196 cm (77 in) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 36 |
Wins | 30 |
Wins by KO | 18 |
Losses | 5 |
No contests | 1 |
Andrzej Fonfara (born 4 November 1987) is a Polish former
Professional career
Super middleweight
Early career
Andrzej began his career in boxing by joining the Warsaw boxing club
His professional career began in 2006 at
Light heavyweight
At the beginning of 2010, he decided to move to
Fonfara vs. Johnson, Karpency
Fonfara fought 43-year-old former world champion
Following his first major win against Johnson, Fonfara challenged former world title challenger Tommy Karpency (21-3-1 4 KOs) for the vacant IBO light heavyweight title. The fight took place at the UIC Pavilion on November 16, 2012.[4] In front of 4,224 on a Friday night, Fonfara won the vacant IBO title after stopping Karpency in round 7. Fonfara started well until Karpency got in on the action through the middle rounds. In round 7, Karpency slipped and fell on his back, after pleading to the referee to help him up, he eventually got up himself and waved the bout off. Fonfara refused to shake Karpency's hand after the fight. There was bad blood from the beginning of the fight. At the time of stoppage, Karpency was ahead 57-55 on two of the judges' cards, whilst the third judge had it 57-55 for Fonfara. Karpency was knocked down twice in the 1st-round.[5][6]
On June 10, 2013, it was announced that Fonfara would next fight against Spanish boxer and former world champion
Fonfara vs. Stevenson
In January 2014, Fonfara notified the IBF, who had ordered him to fight Dmitry Sukhotsky in a final eliminator, that he would pass on the opportunity because he had agreed a deal to fight lineal/WBC/The Ring champion Adonis Stevenson. IBF would instead order Sukhotsky to fight their #3 ranked Cedric Agnew.[12] In February, Stevenson signed a deal with boxing adviser Al Haymon. The fight was scheduled for May 24 on HBO, until HBO cancelled the date from their boxing schedule.[13][14] On March 25, Michel confirmed the fight would take place on Showtime instead.[15] Stevenson started very well, dropping his opponent twice with sharp lefts and appeared close to stopping his opponent. Fonfara however, recovered very well, even dropping Stevenson in the ninth round. Stevenson similarly recovered quickly. The two fighters exchanged punches in a good-action final round and the crowd gave the fight a standing ovation. Stevenson won the fight as the judges scored it 116–109, 115-110 & 115–110. CompuBox Stats showed over the 12 rounds, Stevenson landed 329 of 790 punches thrown (42%) and Fonfara landed 217 of his 613 thrown (35%).[16][17][18]
After the fight with Stevenson, he signed a contract with Al Haymon.
Six months later in November 2014, Fonfara made a comeback at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago against fringe contender Doudou Ngumbu (33-5, 12 KOs). Fonfara went the 10-round distance, winning the fight on the scorecards (97-93, 98-92 and 97-93).[19][20] The fight averaged 413,000 viewers.[21]
Fonfara vs. Chávez Jr.
Fonfara fought
Fonfara vs. Cleverly
On October 16, 2015, Fonfara fought former world champion
Fonfara vs. Smith Jr.
It was announced that Fonfara would be defending the
In an 'Upset of the Year' in the light heavyweight division, Smith won the title by defeating Fonfara via a 1st-round technical knockout. Smith knocked Fonfara down twice in the round 1. The fight was halted after the second knockdown by referee Hector Afu. The official time of the stoppage was at 2:32. Smith caught Fonfara with a big right hand that dropped him. Fonfara got back to his feet. The referee let the fight continue. When the action resumed, Smith landed a left hook that snapped Fonfara's head back. Smith then followed up with a hard right hand to the head that dropped Fonfara in the corner, which ended the fight. The win also ended Fonfara's 15-fight undefeated streak at the UIC Pavilion. Smith went on to defeat former two-weight world champion Bernard Hopkins via stoppage in December 2017.[28]
Fonfara vs. Dawson
On February 7, 2017, ESPN revealed that Fonfara would return to the ring on March 4 on the undercard of the
Fonfara vs. Stevenson II
On 8 April 2017, Adonis Stevenson revealed on social media that he had finalised a deal to fight Fonfara in a rematch from their first fight in 2014. Yvon Michel later told ESPN that the fight was official and took place in Canada, in the province of Quebec on June 3, 2017, [32][33] Fonfara started the fight well in round 1, connecting with the jab. Stevenson, who was patient with his left hand, eventually landed a left hook to the head of Fonfara, dropping him to the canvas. Fonfara beat the count but was on steady legs and when he got backed up to the corner, the bell saved him from an onslaught. Round 2 opened with Stevenson carrying on where he left off, pummeling Fonfara with huge lefts. The fight came to an abrupt end, when Fonfara's trainer, Virgil Hunter stepped up on the apron after just 28 seconds, motioning to the referee to stop the bout, which referee Michael Griffin did. Stevenson retained his WBC and Lineal world titles. Fonfara agreed with the stoppage and Hunter explained in the post-fight interview, “There was no need to continue. He was hurt in the first round. He survived, but even when he came back to the corner he wasn’t all the way there. I told him in the second round, ‘Don’t even throw a punch. Just defend until you get yourself back.’ These things happen. I thought he was doing quite well until he fell in and got caught with a punch.”[34][35]
Cruiserweight
Fonfara vs. Sillakh
On April 23, 2018, it was reported that Fonfara would return to fight in Poland for the first time since his first professional fight in 2006 at the
Retirement
On January 24, 2019, PBC announced Fonfara would fight Edwin Rodríguez (30-2, 20 KOs) on the Shawn Porter vs. Yordenis Ugas undercard on March 9 at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. The card was to be televised on FOX and FOX Deportes.[39]
On February 13, 2019, Fonfara announced his retirement from boxing at the age of 31.[40] In a statement to fans, he wrote:
"There is no more enthusiasm, and above all [no more] motivation and adrenaline, which gave the desire to go out into the ring and compete. I am healthy, everything is OK, but I no longer have the heart for boxing. I'm always 100 percent or nothing. I can not do otherwise. Thank you."
Fonfara ended his 13-year professional career with 30 wins, 18 coming inside the distance, and 5 losses.[41]
Professional boxing record
36 fights | 30 wins | 5 losses |
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By knockout | 18 | 3 |
By decision | 11 | 2 |
By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
No contests | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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36 | Win | 30–5 (1) | Ismail Sillakh | TKO | 6 (10), 2:14 | 16 Jun 2018 | Torwar Hall , Warsaw, Poland
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35 | Loss | 29–5 (1) | Adonis Stevenson | TKO | 2 (12), 0:28 | 3 Jun 2017 | Centre Bell, Montreal, Quebec, Canada | For WBC light heavyweight title |
34 | Win | 29–4 (1) | Chad Dawson | TKO | 10 (10), 0:38 | 4 Mar 2017 | New York City, New York , US
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33 | Loss | 28–4 (1) | Joe Smith Jr. | TKO | 1 (10), 2:32 | 18 Jun 2016 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, US | Lost WBC International light heavyweight title |
32 | Win | 28–3 (1) | Nathan Cleverly | UD | 12 | 16 Oct 2015 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, US | Retained WBC International light heavyweight title |
31 | Win | 27–3 (1) | Julio César Chávez Jr. | RTD | 9 (12), 3:00 | 18 Apr 2015 | StubHub Center, Carson, California , US
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Won vacant WBC International light heavyweight title |
30 | Win | 26–3 (1) | Doudou Ngumbu | UD | 10 | 1 Nov 2014 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, US | |
29 | Loss | 25–3 (1) | Adonis Stevenson | UD | 12 | 24 May 2014 | Montreal, Quebec , Canada
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For WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles |
28 | Win | 25–2 (1) | Samuel Miller | KO | 2 (10), 0:58 | 6 Dec 2013 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, US | |
27 | Win | 24–2 (1) | Gabriel Campillo | KO | 9 (12), 1:37 | 16 Aug 2013 | U.S. Cellular Field , Chicago, Illinois, US
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26 | Win | 23–2 (1) | Tommy Karpency | TKO | 7 (12), 0:57 | 16 Nov 2012 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, US | Won vacant IBO light heavyweight title |
25 | Win | 22–2 (1) | Glen Johnson | UD | 10 | 13 Jul 2012 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, US | |
24 | Win | 21–2 (1) | Byron Mitchell | TKO | 3 (10), 1:03 | 16 Mar 2012 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, US | Won vacant USBO light heavyweight title
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23 | Win | 20–2 (1) | Phil Williams | KO | 3 (10), 1:25 | 16 Dec 2011 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, US | |
22 | Win | 19–2 (1) | Jose Spearman | TKO | 2 (8), 1:20 | 23 Sep 2011 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, US | |
21 | Win | 18–2 (1) | Anthony Russell | KO | 6 (10), 2:46 | 20 May 2011 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, US | Won vacant WBO–NABO light heavyweight title |
20 | Win | 17–2 (1) | Ray Smith | KO | 4 (8), 1:04 | 9 Apr 2011 | Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, US | |
19 | Win | 16–2 (1) | Adam Jaco | TKO | 5 (8), 2:25 | 28 Jan 2011 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, US | |
18 | Win | 15–2 (1) | Anthony Doughty | KO | 1 (8), 0:23 | 19 Nov 2011 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, US | |
17 | Win | 14–2 (1) | Roger Cantrell | TKO | 4 (10), 1:01 | 30 Apr 2010 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, US | Won vacant WBC Youth light heavyweight title |
16 | Win | 13–2 (1) | Adan Leal | TKO | 4 (6), 2:38 | 29 Jan 2010 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, US | |
15 | NC | 12–2 (1) | Skylar Thompson | TKO | 2 (8), 2:59 | 26 Jun 2009 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, US | Vacant WBF (Foundation) United States super middleweight title at stake;Originally a TKO win for Fonfara, later ruled an NC after he failed a drug test |
14 | Win | 12–2 | Kendall Gould | UD | 6 | 27 Mar 2009 | UIC Pavilion , Chicago, Illinois, US
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13 | Win | 11–2 | Terrence Wilson | UD | 6 | 23 Jan 2009 | Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, US | |
12 | Loss | 10–2 | Derrick Findley | TKO | 2 (8), 3:00 | 11 Jul 2008 | Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, US | |
11 | Win | 10–1 | Manny Castillo | DQ | 2 (6), 1:20 | 11 Apr 2008 | Odeum Expo Center, Villa Park, Illinois, US | Castillo disqualified for an intentional shoulder-butt |
10 | Win | 9–1 | Jorge Alberto Gonzalez | MD | 6 | 15 Feb 2008 | Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, US | |
9 | Win | 8–1 | Dave Saunders | KO | 1 (6), 0:28 | 26 Nov 2007 | Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, US | |
8 | Win | 7–1 | Luis Hodge | UD | 6 | 14 Sep 2007 | Congress Theater, Chicago, Illinois, US | |
7 | Win | 6–1 | Joshua Rodriguez | KO | 3 (4) | 13 Jul 2007 | Chicago, Illinois , US
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6 | Win | 5–1 | Justin Danforth | UD | 4 | 13 Apr 2007 | Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, US | |
5 | Loss | 4–1 | Eberto Medina | UD | 5 | 1 Dec 2006 | Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, US | |
4 | Win | 4–0 | Calvin Pitts | KO | 2 (5) | 10 Nov 2006 | Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, US | |
3 | Win | 3–0 | Johnny Higgins Jr. | UD | 4 | 20 Oct 2006 | Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, US | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | Gregory Walker | UD | 4 | 23 Jun 2006 | Odeum Expo Center, Villa Park, Illinois, US | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Miroslav Kubik | MD | 4 | 3 Jun 2006 | Hala widowiskowo-sportowa, Ostrołęka, Poland |
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External links
- Official website
- Boxing record for Andrzej Fonfara from BoxRec (registration required)
- Andrzej Fonfara - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live