Roman Bugaj (born 9 August 1973) is a Polish heavyweight

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. Before turning to boxing he was an amateur kickboxer – winning a European title.

Career

He turned professional in 1999. More than a third of his professional fights have been in the USA. Among his more illustrious opponents have been

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cruiserweight title holder and

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number 2 cruiserweight

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Titles/Accomplishments

Amateur Kickboxing *1996 W.A.K.O. European Championships in Belgrade, Serbia & Montenegro -86 kg (Full-Contact) *1996 W.A.K.O. European Championships in Belgrade, Serbia & Montenegro -89 kg (Light-Contact)

Professional boxing record

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References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Bugaj, Roman Living people 1973 births Sportspeople from Kraków Polish male boxers Heavyweight boxers