Albert Dariusz Sosnowski (born 7 March 1979) is a Polish former
professional boxer
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Sosnowski made his professional debut in July 1998, defeating
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Outrup
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, Denmark. He won his first 19 fights, 12 wins by knockout.
In July 2001, Sosnowski fought for his first title belt against Canadian Arthur Cook in
Budapest
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, Hungary, for the vacant WBC World Youth heavyweight title. Sosnowski, who was clearly ahead on points all scorecards, was knocked out by Cook in the ninth round to take the title.
In July 2008, Sosnowski lost to journeyman
Zuri Lawrence
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Career
Lawrence has never fought for a major heavyweigh ...
, who had taken the fight on late notice but in November 2008 he defeated British fighter Danny Williams when Sosnowski himself was the underdog and he had taken the fight at late notice. He won by
technical knockout
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after 1:17 of the 8th round.
He fought Francesco Pianeta for the EBU-EU heavyweight title on 4 April 2009 with the fight going to a draw after twelve rounds.
On 18 December 2009, Sosnowski defeated
Paolo Vidoz
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for the EBU heavyweight title, winning by
unanimous decision
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. He was subsequently lined up to face heavyweight
Prizefighter series
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winner and former
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gold medallist, Audley Harrison for his first defence of the title, with the fight being scheduled for 9 April 2010. He cancelled this fight for a shot at
Vitali Klitschko
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Maurice Harris
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Vitali Klitschko
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Zuri Lawrence
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Luke Simpkin
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