Sebastian Zbik
| Sebastian Zbik | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Sebastian Zbik |
| Rated at |
Light Heavyweight Super Middleweight Middleweight |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Nationality | German |
| Born |
17 March 1982 Neubrandenburg, East Germany |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 32 |
| Wins | 30 |
| Wins by KO | 10 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Sebastian Zbik (born 17 March 1982 in Neubrandenburg) is a German[1] professional boxer and the former WBC Middleweight Champion of the world.[2][3] Zbik resides in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.[4]
Professional career
Zbik won the interim WBC middleweight title against Italian Domenico Spada on 11 July 2009. He was given the full title in January 2011 when the WBC promoted Sergio Martinez to Emeritus champion.[5]
Zbik lost his newly awarded WBC Middleweight Championship against undefeated Mexican Julio César Chávez, Jr.[6] at Staples Center Los Angeles, California on 4 June 2011.[7][8]
On April 13th, 2012, Sebastian Zbik went to Cologne, Germany to face fellow German and current WBA Super World Middleweight Champion Felix Sturm in a German world title showdown. Felix Sturm would go on to earn his 16th KO in his 37 wins with a 9th round TKO stoppage of Sebastian Zbik.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ↑ http://www.maxboxing.com/news/main-lead/did-zbik-get-sturmd
- ↑ http://www.doghouseboxing.com/Gabriel/Montoya060511.htm
- ↑ http://www.tsn.ca/boxing/story/?id=367937
- ↑ http://www.maxboxing.com/news/main-lead/is-sebastian-zbik-prepared-to-make-history
- ↑ "WBC clarifies Martinez’ status". 18 January 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2011.
- ↑ http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/martinez-chavez-jr-clearly-won-86444
- ↑ http://www.boxingscene.com/chavez-im-going-fight-zbik-on-june-4-las-vegas--36381
- ↑ http://espn.go.com/sports/boxing/blog/_/name/rafael_dan/id/6104658/need-laugh-read-wbc-new-rankings
External links
| New title | WBC Middleweight Champion Interim Title 11 July 2009 – 18 January 2011 |
Promoted |
| Preceded by Sergio Gabriel Martínez Status changed |
WBC Middleweight Champion 18 January 2011 – 4 June 2011 |
Succeeded by Julio César Chávez, Jr. |