Lukáš Konečný

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
Konečný in 2015
Statistics
Weight(s)Light-middleweight
Middleweight
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Reach178 cm (70 in)
NationalityCzech
Born (1978-07-19) 19 July 1978
Brno, Czechoslovakia
(now Czech Republic)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights57
Wins52
Wins by KO24
Losses5
Medal record
Representing  Czech Republic
Men's boxing
World Amateur Championships
Bronze medal – third place Budapest 1997 Light Welterweight
Bronze medal – third place Houston 1999 Light Welterweight

Amateur career

He 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

  • 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

He 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

In 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

He 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

Konečný 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

After 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

Lukáš 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

57 fights 52 wins 5 losses
By knockout 24 0
By decision 28 5
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
57 Win 52–5 Czech Republic Pavel Albrecht TKO 5 (6) 2021-02-27 Czech Republic Hotel Vetruse, Usti nad Labem
56 Win 51–5 Slovakia Matúš Babiak UD 8 (8) 2018-12-27 Czech Republic O2 arena, Prague, Czech Republic
55 Loss 50–5 United States Peter Quillin UD 12 2014-04-19 United States D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C. for the WBO middleweight title
54 Win 50–4 France Moez Fhima UD 12 2013-07-13 Germany EnergieVerbund Arena, Dresden, Sachsen retained the European WBO Middleweight title
53 Win 49–4 France Karim Achour TD 12 2013-03-23 Germany GETEC Arena, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt won the vacant European WBO Middleweight title
52 Loss 48–4 Russia Zaurbek Baysangurov UD 12 (12) 2012-10-06 Ukraine Palace of Sports, Kyiv, Ukraine for the WBO light middleweight title.
51 Win 48–3 France Salim Larbi KO 7 (12) 2012-04-05 Czech Republic Vodova Arena, Brno, Czech Republic won the interim WBO Light Middleweight Championship
50 Win 47–3 France Hussein Bayram UD 12 (12) 2011-05-27 Czech Republic Zlatopramen Arena, Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic retain the vacant EBU (European) light middleweight title
49 Win 46–3 Armenia Hamlet Petrosyan UD 12 (12) 2010-12-03 Czech Republic Arena Sparta, Prague, Czech Republic retain the vacant EBU (European) light middleweight title
48 Win 45–3 United Kingdom Matthew Hall TKO 6 (12) 2010-09-18 United Kingdom LG Arena, Birmingham won the vacant EBU (European) light middleweight title
47 Win 44–3 Belarus Konstantin Makhankov UD 8 (8) 2010-06-04 Germany Mehrzweckhalle Grossziethen, Schoenefeld, Brandenburg
46 Win 43–2 Romania Ionut Trandafir Ilie TKO 4 (10) 2010-03-12 Czech Republic Divadlo Milenium, Prague, Czech Republic
45 Win 42–3 Hungary Attila Kiss UD 10 (10) 2009-12-30 Czech Republic Lucerna, Prague, Czech Republic won the vacant Czech middleweight title
44 Win 41–3 Belarus Sergey Khomitsky UD 8 (8) 2009-12-19 Russia DIVS, Ekaterinburg, Russia
43 Win 40–3 France Christophe Karagoz TKO 8 (10) 2009-07-03 Germany Soccio Center, Langenhagen, Niedersachsen
42 Win 39–3 France Jimmy Colas MD 12 (12) 2009-03-28 Germany Mehrzweckhalle Grossziethen, Schoenefeld, Brandenburg won the EBU-EU (European Union) light middleweight title
41 Win 38–3 Hungary Janos Petrovics UD 8 (8) 2008-11-29 Poland Spodek, Katowice, Poland
40 Win 37–3 Brazil Luiz Augusto Dos Santos TKO 5 (6) 2008-07-29 Czech Republic Bobycentrum, Brno, Czech Republic
39 Loss 36–3 Ukraine Serhiy Dzyndzyruk MD 12 (12) 2008-04-26 Germany Freiberger Arena, Dresden, Sachsen for the WBO light middleweight title
38 Win 36–2 Belgium Kimfuta Makussu KO 2 (6) 2008-02-23 Germany Brandberge Arena, Halle an der Saale, Sachsen-Anhalt
37 Win 35–2 Ukraine Roman Dzhuman UD 12 (12) 2007-06-12 Slovenia Tabor Arena, Maribor, Slovenia
36 Win 34–2 France Serge Vigne TKO 7 (10) 2007-04-07 Germany Universum Gym, Wandsbek, Hamburg
35 Win 33–2 Hungary Gyula Zabo TKO 2 (6) 2006-12-05 Austria Freizeit Arena, Solden, Austria
34 Win 32–2 France Mehdi Azri UD 12 (12) 2006-10-10 Czech Republic T-Mobile Arena, Prague, Czech Republic won the WBO Inter-Continental light middleweight title
33 Win 31–2 Croatia Ante Bilic UD 12 (12) 2006-05-09 Czech Republic Sazka Arena, Prague, Czech Republic
32 Win 30–2 Latvia Sandris Tomsons UD 4 (4) 2006-04-15 Germany Maritim Hotel, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt
31 Loss 29–2 Italy Michele Piccirillo UD 12 (12) 2006-03-10 Italy Palasport, Bergamo, Italy for the vacant EBU (European) light middleweight title
30 Win 29–1 Poland Andrzej Butowicz UD 8 (8) 2005-11-16 Czech Republic Hotel Hilton, Prague, Czech Republic
29 Win 28–1 Brazil Anderson Clayton TKO 3 (12) 2005-09-20 Czech Republic T-Mobile Arena, Prague, Czech Republic won the vacant WBO Inter-Continental light middleweight title
28 Win 27–1 Estonia Dmitri Protkunas TKO 7 (8) 2005-06-04 Germany Ballahaus Arena, Aschersleben, Sachsen-Anhalt
27 Win 26–1 Romania Adrian Sauca TKO 3 (8) 2005-04-30 Czech Republic Beck Box-Gym, Prague, Czech Republic
26 Win 25–1 Dominican Republic Felix Vargas UD 6 (6) 2005-04-02 Germany Ofen Stadthalle, Velten, Brandenburg
25 Win 24–1 Hungary Csaba Balatoni PTS 6 (6) 2005-03-05 Czech Republic Hotel Hilton, Prague, Czech Republic
24 Win 23–1 Hungary Gabor Balogh UD 1 (4) 2004-10-16 Germany Neue Messehalle, Halle an der Saale, Sachsen-Anhalt
23 Loss 22–1 Spain Ruben Varon SD 10 (10) 2004-09-10 Spain Madrid, Spain for the EBU-EU (European Union) light middleweight title
22 Win 22–0 Russia Murad Makhmudov UD 10 (10) 2004-07-17 Germany Anhalt Arena, Dessau, Sachsen-Anhalt
21 Win 21–0 Belarus Dzmitri Kashkan RTD 5 (12) 2004-06-05 Germany Maritim Hotel, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt
20 Win 20–0 Georgia (country) Peter Resour UD 6 (6) 2004-02-21 Germany Ballahaus Arena, Aschersleben, Sachsen-Anhalt
19 Win 19–0 Lithuania Raimundas Petrauskas UD 6 (6) 2003-11-29 Germany Lausitz Arena, Cottbus, Brandenburg
18 Win 18–0 France Aziz Daari UD 10 (10) 2003-10-17 Czech Republic Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic won the EBU-EU (European Union) light middleweight title
17 Win 17–0 Slovakia Miroslav Kvocka TKO 3 (6) 2003-07-05 Germany Anhalt Arena, Dessau, Sachsen-Anhalt
16 Win 16–0 France Sylvestre Marianini UD 8 (8) 2003-05-21 Czech Republic Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
15 Win 15–0 Ukraine Pylyp Bystrykov TKO 7 (10) 2003-04-25 Germany Maritim Hotel, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt
14 Win 14–0 Armenia Khoren Gevor TKO 8 (10) 2002-12-21 Germany Lausitz Arena, Cottbus, Brandenburg
13 Win 13–0 Armenia Khoren Gevor TD 7 (10) 2002-09-21 Germany Bördelandhalle, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt
12 Win 12–0 Romania Marius Petre Sorin KO 2 (6) 2002-07-27 Germany Filmpark Babelsberg, Potsdam, Brandenburg
11 Win 11–0 Czech Republic Patrik Hruška UD 6 (6) 2002-06-08 Germany Anhalt Arena, Dessau, Sachsen-Anhalt
10 Win 10–0 Hungary Gabor Balogh TKO 1 (6) 2002-05-11 Germany Circus Krone, Munich, Bayern
9 Win 9–0 Albania Artur Drinaj PTS 4 (14) 2005-04-13 Germany Harzlandhalle, Ilsenburg, Sachsen-Anhalt won the German International light middleweight title
8 Win 8–0 Czech Republic Patrik Hruška PTS 4 (4) 2002-02-23 Germany Neu-Isenburg, Hessen
7 Win 7–0 South Africa Ashley Whiteboy PTS 6 (6) 2002-01-05 Germany Bördelandhalle, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt
6 Win 6–0 Uganda Paul Lee Sebowa KO 1 (6) 2001-12-08 Germany Glaspalast, Dessau, Sachsen-Anhalt
5 Win 5–0 Poland Krzysztof Cierniak TKO 2 (4) 2001-10-13 Germany Nuremberg Arena, Nuremberg, Bayern
4 Win 4–0 Hungary Robert Sathy TKO 1 (6) 2001-09-29 Germany Kempinski Hotel, Halle, Sachsen-Anhalt
3 Win 3–0 Czech Republic Gabriel Botos UD 4 (4) 2001-09-01 Germany Bördelandhalle, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt
2 Win 2–0 Czech Republic Patrik Hruška UD 4 (4) 2001-07-07 Germany Maritim Hotel, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt
1 Win 1–0 Algeria Ramdane Kaouane KO 1 (4) 2001-06-22 Germany Salzgitter, Niedersachsen Konečný's professional debut

References

  1. Olympic results
  2. Konecny defends the title Archived 2011-06-03 at the Wayback Machine. 8countnews.com (2011-05-27). Retrieved on 2011-07-07.
  3. Dzindziruk cancelled the fight!. tn.nova.cz (2011-09-18). Retrieved on 2012-03-07.
  4. Baysangurov vs. Konecny Press Conference. wboboxing.com (2012-02-23). Retrieved 2012-03-07.
  5. WBO Champ Baysangurov Injured, Konecny Bout is Off. boxingscene.com (2012-02-29). Retrieved on 2012-03-07.
  6. Baysangurov defeats Konecny. boxingnews24.com (2012-10-06). Retrieved on 2014-03-07.
  7. Konečný porazil Achoura a je mistrem Evropy. ceskatelevize.cz (2013-03-23). Retrieved on 2014-03-07.
  8. Konečný bude znovu boxovat o titul mistra světa. V USA vyzve Quillina. sport.idnes.cz (2014-03-06). Retrieved on 2014-03-07.
  9. 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.
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