Lukáš Konečný (born 19 July 1978) is a Czech former professional boxer. He held the WBO interim, European and European Union light-middleweight titles, and challenged for a middleweight world title in his final fight. Konečný is widely considered to be the most successful boxer from the Czech Republic.
Lukáš Konečný | ||||||||||||||||||
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 Konečný in 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 19 July 1978 | |||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Czech | |||||||||||||||||
| Statistics | ||||||||||||||||||
| Weight(s) | Light-middleweight Middleweight | |||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | |||||||||||||||||
| Reach | 178 cm (70 in) | |||||||||||||||||
| Stance | Orthodox | |||||||||||||||||
| Boxing record | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total fights | 57 | |||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 52 | |||||||||||||||||
| Wins by KO | 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| Losses | 5 | |||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Amateur career
editHe fought his first match when he was 14 years old, following this with numerous wins in several foreign tournaments and the Ústí nad Labem Grand Prix. He took part in the Czech Republic Championship four times as a junior and five times as a senior. He was second in the European Juniors Championship in Sifoku in 1995 but one year later he lost in Havana where he came sixth. He won the bronze medal in the World Championship in Budapest in 1997 and repeated the feat in Texas in 1999. He achieved second place in the Córdoba Cardin tournament in Cuba and the Olympic Games in Sydney (in 2000) crowned his amateur career. However he lost his first bout there.[1]
Amateur Highlights
edit- 2000 Summer Olympics, Light Welterweight, lost to Mohamed Allalou (Algeria) 9-17 in first round
- World Amateur Boxing Championships, Light Welterweight, 2 bronze medals (1997, 1999)
- European Junior Championship, Light Welterweight, silver medal (1996)
- 5 Times Amateur Champion Of Czech Republic
- Córdoba Cardin Tournament, Light Welterweight, silver medal (2000)
- Amateur record 230-25-2
Professional career
editHe signed a contract with German stable "SES" (Sport Events Steinforth) on May 1, 2001, drilling in Magdeburg but spending much time at home in Ústí nad Labem. Nowadays he works under the German manager Ulf Steinforth. During his career, Konečný won multiple belts, winning his first title in 2002 against Artur Drinaj for the German International light middleweight title. He defended this title several times, until its vacation. In 2004 and 2006 he got two title shots for the EBU-EU (European Union) light middleweight title, but in these fights he suffered two of his three career losses, but managed to win the vacant WBO Inter-Continental light middleweight title against Anderson Clayton in Prague. In 2006 he added the IBF Inter-Continental light middleweight title after victory against Ante Bilic, but Konečný then vacated the title. Lukáš managed to retain his WBO belt twice.
First world title shot
editIn 2008 the biggest match of his career up to then came with Konečný facing Sergiy Dzinziruk for the WBO light middleweight title. He eventually lost on a majority decision after 12 rounds.
In 2009 he won the Czech middleweight championship.
In 2010 Konečný faced Matthew Hall for the EBU-EU (European Union) light middleweight title again. He prevailed after a TKO in round 6. In 2011 in Prague he defeated Hussein Bayram to become WBO Inter-Continental light middleweight champion for the second time in his career.[2] It was his 11th straight victory and he became one of the top prospects in light middleweight.
Interim champion
editHe then finally got his another major title shot with fight scheduled on 30 September. However his opponent Sergiy Dzinziruk cancelled the match according to his alleged injury.[3] A lot of people started to speculate that Dzindiruk was trying to avoid his opponent. Dzindiruk was later stripped of the WBO Light Middleweight belt, which was subsequently won by Zaurbek Baysangurov. After long discussions it was revealed that he would fight Baysangurov on 10 March for the IBO and WBO Light Middleweight Championship.[4] Unfortunately, Baysangurov had to cancel the fight because of his injury.[5] This was already the second title match for Konečný, which was then cancelled. On 9 March, Konečný's stable SES introduced his next opponent. In this match he defeated French boxer Salim Larbi and became the interim WBO Light Middleweight champion.
Konečný vs. Baysangurov
editKonečný finally clashed with Zaurbek Baysangurov in a match in October 2012. Unfortunately for him, Baysangurov successfully retained his title belt after 12 rounds of boxing via a unanimous decision. The final judges’ scores were 119-109, 117-111 and 118-110, all for Baysangurov. Baysangurov used a high work rate to pound out the decision over the heavy-handed Konecny. In the last found, Konecny was cut over his left eye, but it hardly mattered because he was hopelessly behind by that point in the fight and was just looking for a knockout. [6]
Shortly after this fight Konečný was thinking about retirement, but ultimately returned in a match against Karim Achour. This match was scheduled for vacant WBO European middleweight title and saw Konečný′s debut in middleweight division. Konečný prevailed over his opponent via unanimous decision.[7]
Konečný vs. Quillin
editAfter the successful title defense, Konečný moved up to second position in the WBO middleweight rankings. In the March 2014 it was revealed via the web site boxrec.com, that Konečný will face WBO middleweight champion Peter Quillin on March 19 in Washington, D.C. for the world title.[8] Prior to the fight Konečný announced that he will retire after the fight regardless of the result.
The fight was placed on the undercard of Bernard Hopkins vs. Beibut Shumenov; it was Konečný's debut on American soil, having fought previously only in Europe. Although being very much the underdog, Konečný stayed the distance of 12 rounds. Despite the fact that he lost via unanimous decision (119-109, 119-109, 120-108), he proved to be a tough opponent gaining positive reactions from some critics.[9]
Personal life
editLukáš Konečný currently lives in Ústí nad Labem with his wife Jarka and three daughters.
He is son of Milan Konečný, the first Czech professional boxer.
Professional boxing record
edit| 57 fights | 52 wins | 5 losses |
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| By knockout | 24 | 0 |
| By decision | 28 | 5 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 57 | Win | 52–5 |  Pavel Albrecht
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TKO | 5 (6) | 2021-02-27 | Hotel Vetruse, Usti nad Labem
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| 56 | Win | 51–5 |  Matúš Babiak
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UD | 8 (8) | 2018-12-27 | O2 arena, Prague, Czech Republic
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| 55 | Loss | 50–5 |  Peter Quillin
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UD | 12 | D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C.
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for the WBO middleweight title | |
| 54 | Win | 50–4 |  Moez Fhima
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UD | 12 | 2013-07-13 |  EnergieVerbund Arena, Dresden, Sachsen
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retained the European WBO Middleweight title |
| 53 | Win | 49–4 | Karim Achour
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TD | 12 | 2013-03-23 | GETEC Arena, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt
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won the vacant European WBO Middleweight title |
| 52 | Loss | 48–4 |  Zaurbek Baysangurov
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UD | 12 (12) | 2012-10-06 |  Palace of Sports, Kyiv, Ukraine
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for the WBO light middleweight title. |
| 51 | Win | 48–3 | Salim Larbi
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KO | 7 (12) | 2012-04-05 | Vodova Arena, Brno, Czech Republic
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won the interim WBO Light Middleweight Championship |
| 50 | Win | 47–3 | Hussein Bayram
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UD | 12 (12) | 2011-05-27 | Zlatopramen Arena, Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic
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retain the vacant EBU (European) light middleweight title |
| 49 | Win | 46–3 |  Hamlet Petrosyan
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UD | 12 (12) | 2010-12-03 | Arena Sparta, Prague, Czech Republic
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retain the vacant EBU (European) light middleweight title |
| 48 | Win | 45–3 |  Matthew Hall
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TKO | 6 (12) | 2010-09-18 | LG Arena, Birmingham
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won the vacant EBU (European) light middleweight title |
| 47 | Win | 44–3 |  Konstantin Makhankov
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UD | 8 (8) | 2010-06-04 | Mehrzweckhalle Grossziethen, Schoenefeld, Brandenburg
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| 46 | Win | 43–2 |  Ionut Trandafir Ilie
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TKO | 4 (10) | 2010-03-12 | Divadlo Milenium, Prague, Czech Republic
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| 45 | Win | 42–3 |  Attila Kiss
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UD | 10 (10) | 2009-12-30 | Lucerna, Prague, Czech Republic
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won the vacant Czech middleweight title |
| 44 | Win | 41–3 | Sergey Khomitsky
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UD | 8 (8) | 2009-12-19 | DIVS, Ekaterinburg, Russia
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| 43 | Win | 40–3 | Christophe Karagoz
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TKO | 8 (10) | 2009-07-03 | Soccio Center, Langenhagen, Niedersachsen
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| 42 | Win | 39–3 | Jimmy Colas
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MD | 12 (12) | 2009-03-28 | Mehrzweckhalle Grossziethen, Schoenefeld, Brandenburg
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won the EBU-EU (European Union) light middleweight title |
| 41 | Win | 38–3 | Janos Petrovics
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UD | 8 (8) | 2008-11-29 |  Spodek, Katowice, Poland
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| 40 | Win | 37–3 |  Luiz Augusto Dos Santos
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TKO | 5 (6) | 2008-07-29 | Bobycentrum, Brno, Czech Republic
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| 39 | Loss | 36–3 | Serhiy Dzyndzyruk
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MD | 12 (12) | 2008-04-26 | Freiberger Arena, Dresden, Sachsen
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for the WBO light middleweight title |
| 38 | Win | 36–2 |  Kimfuta Makussu
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KO | 2 (6) | 2008-02-23 | Brandberge Arena, Halle an der Saale, Sachsen-Anhalt
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| 37 | Win | 35–2 | Roman Dzhuman
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UD | 12 (12) | 2007-06-12 |  Tabor Arena, Maribor, Slovenia
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| 36 | Win | 34–2 | Serge Vigne
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TKO | 7 (10) | 2007-04-07 | Universum Gym, Wandsbek, Hamburg
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| 35 | Win | 33–2 | Gyula Zabo
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TKO | 2 (6) | 2006-12-05 |  Freizeit Arena, Solden, Austria
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| 34 | Win | 32–2 | Mehdi Azri
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UD | 12 (12) | 2006-10-10 | T-Mobile Arena, Prague, Czech Republic
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won the WBO Inter-Continental light middleweight title |
| 33 | Win | 31–2 |  Ante Bilic
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UD | 12 (12) | 2006-05-09 | Sazka Arena, Prague, Czech Republic
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| 32 | Win | 30–2 |  Sandris Tomsons
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UD | 4 (4) | 2006-04-15 | Maritim Hotel, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt
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| 31 | Loss | 29–2 |  Michele Piccirillo
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UD | 12 (12) | 2006-03-10 | Palasport, Bergamo, Italy
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for the vacant EBU (European) light middleweight title |
| 30 | Win | 29–1 | Andrzej Butowicz
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UD | 8 (8) | 2005-11-16 | Hotel Hilton, Prague, Czech Republic
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| 29 | Win | 28–1 | Anderson Clayton
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TKO | 3 (12) | 2005-09-20 | T-Mobile Arena, Prague, Czech Republic
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won the vacant WBO Inter-Continental light middleweight title |
| 28 | Win | 27–1 |  Dmitri Protkunas
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TKO | 7 (8) | 2005-06-04 | Ballahaus Arena, Aschersleben, Sachsen-Anhalt
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| 27 | Win | 26–1 | Adrian Sauca
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TKO | 3 (8) | 2005-04-30 | Beck Box-Gym, Prague, Czech Republic
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| 26 | Win | 25–1 |  Felix Vargas
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UD | 6 (6) | 2005-04-02 | Ofen Stadthalle, Velten, Brandenburg
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| 25 | Win | 24–1 | Csaba Balatoni
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PTS | 6 (6) | 2005-03-05 | Hotel Hilton, Prague, Czech Republic
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| 24 | Win | 23–1 | Gabor Balogh
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UD | 1 (4) | 2004-10-16 | Neue Messehalle, Halle an der Saale, Sachsen-Anhalt
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| 23 | Loss | 22–1 |  Ruben Varon
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SD | 10 (10) | 2004-09-10 | Madrid, Spain
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for the EBU-EU (European Union) light middleweight title |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 | Murad Makhmudov
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UD | 10 (10) | 2004-07-17 | Anhalt Arena, Dessau, Sachsen-Anhalt
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| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Dzmitri Kashkan
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RTD | 5 (12) | 2004-06-05 | Maritim Hotel, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt
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| 20 | Win | 20–0 |  Peter Resour
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UD | 6 (6) | 2004-02-21 | Ballahaus Arena, Aschersleben, Sachsen-Anhalt
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| 19 | Win | 19–0 |  Raimundas Petrauskas
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UD | 6 (6) | 2003-11-29 | Lausitz Arena, Cottbus, Brandenburg
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| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Aziz Daari
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UD | 10 (10) | 2003-10-17 | Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic
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won the EBU-EU (European Union) light middleweight title |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Miroslav Kvocka
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TKO | 3 (6) | 2003-07-05 | Anhalt Arena, Dessau, Sachsen-Anhalt
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| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Sylvestre Marianini
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UD | 8 (8) | 2003-05-21 | Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Pylyp Bystrykov
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TKO | 7 (10) | 2003-04-25 | Maritim Hotel, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt
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| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Khoren Gevor
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TKO | 8 (10) | 2002-12-21 | Lausitz Arena, Cottbus, Brandenburg
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| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Khoren Gevor
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TD | 7 (10) | 2002-09-21 | Bördelandhalle, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt
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| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Marius Petre Sorin
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KO | 2 (6) | 2002-07-27 | Filmpark Babelsberg, Potsdam, Brandenburg
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| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Patrik Hruška
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UD | 6 (6) | 2002-06-08 | Anhalt Arena, Dessau, Sachsen-Anhalt
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| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Gabor Balogh
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TKO | 1 (6) | 2002-05-11 | Circus Krone, Munich, Bayern
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| 9 | Win | 9–0 |  Artur Drinaj
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PTS | 4 (14) | 2005-04-13 | Harzlandhalle, Ilsenburg, Sachsen-Anhalt
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won the German International light middleweight title |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Patrik Hruška
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PTS | 4 (4) | 2002-02-23 | Neu-Isenburg, Hessen
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 |  Ashley Whiteboy
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PTS | 6 (6) | 2002-01-05 | Bördelandhalle, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 |  Paul Lee Sebowa
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KO | 1 (6) | 2001-12-08 | Glaspalast, Dessau, Sachsen-Anhalt
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Krzysztof Cierniak
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TKO | 2 (4) | 2001-10-13 | Nuremberg Arena, Nuremberg, Bayern
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Robert Sathy
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TKO | 1 (6) | 2001-09-29 | Kempinski Hotel, Halle, Sachsen-Anhalt
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Gabriel Botos
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UD | 4 (4) | 2001-09-01 | Bördelandhalle, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Patrik Hruška
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UD | 4 (4) | 2001-07-07 | Maritim Hotel, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 |  Ramdane Kaouane
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KO | 1 (4) | 2001-06-22 | Salzgitter, Niedersachsen
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Konečný's professional debut |
References
edit- ^ Olympic results
- ^ Konecny defends the title Archived 2011-06-03 at the Wayback Machine. 8countnews.com (2011-05-27). Retrieved on 2011-07-07.
- ^ Dzindziruk cancelled the fight!. tn.nova.cz (2011-09-18). Retrieved on 2012-03-07.
- ^ Baysangurov vs. Konecny Press Conference. wboboxing.com (2012-02-23). Retrieved 2012-03-07.
- ^ WBO Champ Baysangurov Injured, Konecny Bout is Off. boxingscene.com (2012-02-29). Retrieved on 2012-03-07.
- ^ Baysangurov defeats Konecny. boxingnews24.com (2012-10-06). Retrieved on 2014-03-07.
- ^ Konečný porazil Achoura a je mistrem Evropy. ceskatelevize.cz (2013-03-23). Retrieved on 2014-03-07.
- ^ Konečný bude znovu boxovat o titul mistra světa. V USA vyzve Quillina. sport.idnes.cz (2014-03-06). Retrieved on 2014-03-07.
- ^ Peter Quillin handles Lukas Konecny, calls out middleweight stars Archived 2014-04-25 at the Wayback Machine. ringtv.craveonline.com (2014-04-19). Retrieved on 2014-05-06.
External links
edit- Boxing record for Lukáš Konečný from BoxRec (registration required)