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 fights56
Wins51
Wins by KO20
Losses5

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

51 Wins (20 knockouts), 5 Losses, 0 Draws
Res. Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Win 51–5 Matúš Babiak UD8 (8) 2018-12-27 O2 arena, Prague, Czech Republic
Loss 50–5 Peter Quillin UD12 2014-04-19 D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C. for the WBO middleweight title
Win 50–4 Moez Fhima UD12 2013-07-13 EnergieVerbund Arena, Dresden, Sachsen retained the European WBO Middleweight title
Win 49–4 Karim Achour TD12 2013-03-23 GETEC Arena, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt won the vacant European WBO Middleweight title
Loss 48–4 Zaurbek Baysangurov UD12 (12) 2012-10-06 Palace of Sports, Kyiv, Ukraine for the WBO light middleweight title.
Win 48–3 Salim Larbi KO7 (12) 2012-04-05 Vodova Arena, Brno, Czech Republic won the interim WBO Light Middleweight Championship
Win 47–3 Hussein Bayram UD12 (12) 2011-05-27 Zlatopramen Arena, Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic retain the vacant EBU (European) light middleweight title
Win 46–3 Hamlet Petrosyan UD12 (12) 2010-12-03 Arena Sparta, Prague, Czech Republic retain the vacant EBU (European) light middleweight title
Win 45–3 Matthew Hall TKO6 (12) 2010-09-18 LG Arena, Langenhagen, Niedersachsen won the vacant EBU (European) light middleweight title
Win 44–3 Konstantin Makhankov UD8 (8) 2010-06-04 Mehrzweckhalle Grossziethen, Schoenefeld, Brandenburg
Win 43–2 Ionut Trandafir Ilie TKO4 (10) 2010-03-12 Divadlo Milenium, Prague, Czech Republic
Win 42–3 Attila Kiss UD10 (10) 2009-12-30 Lucerna, Prague, Czech Republic won the vacant Czech middleweight title
Win 41–3 Sergey Khomitsky UD8 (8) 2009-12-19 DIVS, Ekaterinburg, Russia
Win 40–3 Christophe Karagoz TKO8 (10) 2009-07-03 Soccio Center, Langenhagen, Niedersachsen
Win 39–3 Jimmy Colas MD12 (12) 2009-03-28 Mehrzweckhalle Grossziethen, Schoenefeld, Brandenburg won the EBU-EU (European Union) light middleweight title
Win 38–3 Janos Petrovics UD8 (8) 2008-11-29 Spodek, Katowice, Poland
Win 37–3 Luiz Augusto Dos Santos TKO5 (6) 2008-07-29 Bobycentrum, Brno, Czech Republic
Loss 36–3 Sergiy Dzinziruk MD12 (12) 2008-04-26 Freiberger Arena, Dresden, Sachsen for the WBO light middleweight title
Win 36–2 Kimfuta Makussu KO2 (6) 2008-02-23 Brandberge Arena, Halle an der Saale, Sachsen-Anhalt
Win 35–2 Roman Dzhuman UD12 (12) 2007-06-12 Tabor Arena, Maribor, Slovenia
Win 34–2 Serge Vigne TKO7 (10) 2007-04-07 Universum Gym, Wandsbek, Hamburg
Win 33–2 Gyula Zabo TKO2 (6) 2006-12-05 Freizeit Arena, Solden, Austria
Win 32–2 Mehdi Azri UD12 (12) 2006-10-10 T-Mobile Arena, Prague, Czech Republic won the WBO Inter-Continental light middleweight title
Win 31–2 Ante Bilic UD12 (12) 2006-05-09 Sazka Arena, Prague, Czech Republic
Win 30–2 Sandris Tomsons UD4 (4) 2006-04-15 Maritim Hotel, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt
Loss 29–2 Michele Piccirillo UD12 (12) 2006-03-10 Palasport, Bergamo, Italy for the vacant EBU (European) light middleweight title
Win 29–1 Andrzej Butowicz UD8 (8) 2005-11-16 Hotel Hilton, Prague, Czech Republic
Win 28–1 Anderson Clayton TKO3 (12) 2005-09-20 T-Mobile Arena, Prague, Czech Republic won the vacant WBO Inter-Continental light middleweight title
Win 27–1 Dmitri Protkunas TKO7 (8) 2005-06-04 Ballahaus Arena, Aschersleben, Sachsen-Anhalt
Win 26–1 Adrian Sauca TKO3 (8) 2005-04-30 Beck Box-Gym, Prague, Czech Republic
Win 25–1 Felix Vargas UD6 (6) 2005-04-02 Ofen Stadthalle, Velten, Brandenburg
Win 24–1 Csaba Balatoni PTS6 (6) 2005-03-05 Hotel Hilton, Prague, Czech Republic
Win 23–1 Gabor Balogh UD1 (4) 2004-10-16 Neue Messehalle, Halle an der Saale, Sachsen-Anhalt
Loss 22–1 Ruben Varon SD10 (10) 2004-09-10 Madrid, Spain for the EBU-EU (European Union) light middleweight title
Win 22–0 Murad Makhmudov UD10 (10) 2004-07-17 Anhalt Arena, Dessau, Sachsen-Anhalt
Win 21–0 Dzmitri Kashkan RTD5 (12) 2004-06-05 Maritim Hotel, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt
Win 20–0 Peter Resour UD6 (6) 2004-02-21 Ballahaus Arena, Aschersleben, Sachsen-Anhalt
Win 19–0 Raimundas Petrauskas UD6 (6) 2003-11-29 Lausitz Arena, Cottbus, Brandenburg
Win 18–0 Aziz Daari UD10 (10) 2003-10-17 Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic won the EBU-EU (European Union) light middleweight title
Win 17–0 Miroslav Kvocka TKO3 (6) 2003-07-05 Anhalt Arena, Dessau, Sachsen-Anhalt
Win 16–0 Sylvestre Marianini UD8 (8) 2003-05-21 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
Win 15–0 Pylyp Bystrykov TKO7 (10) 2003-04-25 Maritim Hotel, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt
Win 14–0 Khoren Gevor TKO8 (10) 2002-12-21 Lausitz Arena, Cottbus, Brandenburg
Win 13–0 Khoren Gevor TD7 (10) 2002-09-21 Bördelandhalle, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt
Win 12–0 Marius Petre Sorin KO2 (6) 2002-07-27 Filmpark Babelsberg, Potsdam, Brandenburg
Win 11–0 Patrik Hruška UD6 (6) 2002-06-08 Anhalt Arena, Dessau, Sachsen-Anhalt
Win 10–0 Gabor Balogh TKO1 (6) 2002-05-11 Circus Krone, Munich, Bayern
Win 9–0 Artur Drinaj PTS4 (14) 2005-04-13 Harzlandhalle, Ilsenburg, Sachsen-Anhalt won the German International light middleweight title
Win 8–0 Patrik Hruška PTS4 (4) 2002-02-23 Neu-Isenburg, Hessen
Win 7–0 Ashley Whiteboy PTS6 (6) 2002-01-05 Bördelandhalle, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt
Win 6–0 Paul Lee Sebowa KO1 (6) 2001-12-08 Glaspalast, Dessau, Sachsen-Anhalt
Win 5–0 Krzysztof Cierniak TKO2 (4) 2001-10-13 Nuremberg Arena, Nuremberg, Bayern
Win 4–0 Robert Sathy TKO1 (6) 2001-09-29 Kempinski Hotel, Halle, Sachsen-Anhalt
Win 3–0 Gabriel Botos UD4 (4) 2001-09-01 Bördelandhalle, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt
Win 2–0 Patrik Hruška UD4 (4) 2001-07-07 Maritim Hotel, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt
Win 1–0 Ramdane Kaouane KO1 (4) 2001-06-22 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. ringtv.craveonline.com (2014-04-19). Retrieved on 2014-05-06.

Boxing record for Lukáš Konečný from BoxRec

Achievements
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Jimmy Colas
EBU-EU light middleweight champion
March 28, 2009 September 18, 2010
Won full title
Vacant
Title next held by
Cédric Vitu
Vacant
Title last held by
Ryan Rhodes
EBU light middleweight champion
September 18, 2010 – April 5, 2012
Won interim WBO title
Vacant
Title next held by
Siarhei Rabchanka
Vacant
Title last held by
Ante Bilic
WBO middleweight champion
European title

March 23, 2013 April 19, 2014
Lost bid for world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Artur Akavov
World boxing title
Vacant
Title last held by
Zaurbek Baysangurov
WBO Light Middleweight Champion
Interim title

April 5 – October 6, 2012
Lost bid for undisputed title
Vacant
Title next held by
Patrick Teixeira


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