Erik Skoglund (boxer)

Erik Skoglund
Statistics
Weight(s) Super-middleweight
Light-heavyweight
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Nationality Swedish
Born (1991-05-24) 24 May 1991
Vardinge, Sweden
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 26
Wins 26
Wins by KO 12
Losses 0
Draws 0

Erik Skoglund (born 24 May 1991) is a Swedish professional boxer who fights at light-heavyweight. He currently holds the WBA International light heavyweight title, the IBO International light heavyweight title and the IBF Inter-Continental Light Heavyweight title. As of December 2016, he is ranked #12 in the world at light heavyweight.[1]
He previously held the EBU-EU light heavyweight title, which he defended 3 times, before vacating it to shift focus from the European scene to international opponents and titles.[2]

Amateur career

Skoglund started his boxing career in 2002, at the age of 11. He won the Swedish national championship (youth level) in 2006 and the junior level championship in 2007,[3] as well as taking the 2nd place at senior level the same year 2007, at the age of 15.[4] The following year, 2008, saw him making the same results as previous year in the national championship, finishing at 2nd place on senior level after losing the final to fellow rising star and future WBC super middleweight champion Badou Jack.[5] He also won the Nordic junior championship that year.[6] In 2009 he won the national and Nordic championships at senior level.[7][8]

He turned professional in 2010, after an amateur career with a record of 78-35-1.[9]

Professional boxing career

In 2010, right before turning professional, Skoglund signed with Sauerland Promotion.[10]

From May 2010, when he made his professional debut, to February 2013, Skoglund had 15 fights, all held in Germany, Denmark and Finland. He was victorious in all of them, 9 by KO/TKO and 6 by decision.[11]

European and international titles

Skoglund vs. Blackledge, Di Giacomo


In his 16th fight, Skoglund got his first opportunity for a championship, when he faced fellow undefeated prospect Luke Blackledge (13-0-1, 5 KO's) on April 13, 2013 for both the WBC Youth World light heavyweight and the WBO Youth Intercontinental light heavyweight titles.[12] He won the fight, and the youth titles, by unanimous decision after 10 rounds (96-95, 97-93, 96-94).[13]

Next he took on Lorenzo Di Giacomo in an 8-round non-title fight, on June 15, 2013.[14] Skoglund won the fight by unanimous decision (80-72, 80-72, 80-72).[15]

Skoglund vs. Mock, Rodriguez, D’Agata, Abatangelo


On October 19, 2013 Skoglund fought Lolenga Mock for the EBU-EU light heavyweight title.[16] Initially Skoglunds opponent was expected to be Enzo Maccarinelli.[17] However, Maccarinelli was injured not long after the announcement was made, and was replaced by Mock.[18] Despite being caught and wobbled against the ropes in the third round, Skoglund recovered fast and rallied back to win the fight by unanimous decision (118-110, 117-110, 116-112) after 12 rounds.[19][20]

In his first defense of his European title, Skoglund took on Adasat Rodriguez on February 1, 2014.[21] After a dominant performance with Skoglund well ahead on the scorecards, he won the fight by TKO in round 12.[22]

Skoglunds second title defense came against Danilo D’Agata on April 12, 2014.[23] He won the fight by TKO in round 9.[24]

On September 13, 2014 Skoglund fought Stefano Abatangelo for his third defense of his European title as well as for the vacant IBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight title.[25] He was victorious by unanimous decision (118-109, 120-106, 118-108).[26]

After three successful title defenses, Skoglund vacated his EBU-EU title in October, 2013, to focus on the international boxing scene and international- and world titles.[27]

Skoglund vs. Johnson, Cherviak, Edwards


On December 13, 2014 Skoglund faced veteran Glen Johnson in a non-title fight.[28] He won the fight by unanimous decision after 10 rounds (97-93, 98-92, 97-93).[29]

In February, 2015 it was revealed that Skoglund was set to undergo surgery for a back injury, that would put him out from competition for six months.[30]

Skoglund returned to defend his IBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight title against Oleksandr Cherviak on September 19, 2015.[31] This marked the first time in his pro career that Skoglund fought in his native Sweden. This was also the first time a male boxing fight for a major title took place in Sweden since the ban on professional boxing in 1969, which was lifted in 2006.[32] Skoglund defended his title by unanimous decision (120-108, 120-108, 119-109).[33][34]

He fought Derek Edwards in a 10-round non-title fight on December 19, 2015.[35] He won by unanimous decision (99-92, 100-90, 99-91).[36]

Skoglund vs. Liebenberg, Shala


On April 23, 2016 Skoglund fought Ryno Liebenberg for the vacant IBO International light heavyweight title.[37] He won the fight by unanimous decision (117-111, 117-111, 115-113).[38]

In his next fight Skoglund fought for another championship, the vacant WBA International light heavyweight title, against Shpetim Shala. The bout was first expected to take place on October 28, 2016 but was later postponed to December 9, 2016.[39] Skoglund won the fight by knockout, after dropping Shala three times, all in round 11.[40][41]

World Boxing Super Series

On 28 July 2017, it was confirmed that Skoglund would drop down to super-middleweight and had joined the inaugural World Boxing Super Series[42], where the winner would receive a prize money and the Muhammad Ali Trophy. Other participants in the tournament included WBA champion George Groves, IBO champion Chris Eubank Jr., WBC no 1 ranked contender Callum Smith, former world title holder Juergen Braehmer and undefeated contenders Robert Brant, Avni Yildirim and Jamie Cox.[43]

Skoglund vs. Smith

At the draft Gala, which took place at the famous Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, Skoglund was choosen to fight WBC no 1 contender Callum Smith (22-0, 17 KO's) in the quarter-finals.[44] Smith, who was second-seeded for the tournament, explained why he choose Skoglund, saying he felt Skoglund was 'stylistically the best fight' for him. Smith also admitted that, on paper, Skoglund was the best boxer he he had been scheduled against.[45] The fight would be the first of the series, and due to Smith being WBC's no 1 contender at super-middleweight, the WBC had said that the fight would be for their Diamond belt.[46] The fight is expected to take place on September 16, 2017.[47]

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
26 fights 26 wins 0 losses
By knockout 12 0
By decision 14 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
27 N/A N/A United Kingdom Callum Smith N/A – (12) 2017-09-16 United Kingdom Echo Arena, Liverpool, England World Boxing Super Series: super-middleweight quarter final; For WBC Diamond super middleweight title.
26 Win26-0Albania Shpetim Shala KO 11 (12), 2:51 2016-12-09 Sweden Rosvalla Arena, Nyköping, Sweden Won vacant WBA International light heavyweight title.
25 Win25-0South Africa Ryno Liebenberg UD 12 2016-04-23 Sweden Johanneshov, Stockholm, Sweden Won vacant IBO International light heavyweight title.
24 Win24-0United States Derek Edwards UD 10 2015-12-19 Sweden Rosvalla Arena, Nyköping, Sweden
23 Win23-0Ukraine Oleksandr Cherviak UD 12 2015-09-19 Sweden Rosvalla Arena, Nyköping, Sweden Defended IBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight title.
22 Win22-0Jamaica Glen Johnson UD 10 2014-12-13 Denmark MusikTeatret, Albertslund, Denmark
21 Win21-0Italy Stefano Abatangelo UD 12 2014-09-13 Denmark TAP 1, Copenhagen, Denmark Won IBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight title; Defended EBU-EU light heavyweight title.
20 Win20-0Italy Danilo D'Agata TKO 9 (12), 2:57 2014-04-12 Denmark Blue Water Dokken, Esbjerg, Denmark Defended EBU-EU light heavyweight title.
19 Win19-0Spain Adasat Rodriguez TKO 12 (12), 0:58 2014-02-01 Denmark Arena Nord, Frederikshavn, Denmark Defended EBU-EU light heavyweight title.
18 Win18-0Denmark Lolenga Mock UD 12 2013-10-19 Denmark Kolding Hallen, Kolding, Denmark Won EBU-EU light heavyweight title.
17 Win17-0Italy Lorenzo Di Giacomo UD 8 2013-06-15 Denmark NRGi Arena, Aarhus, Denmark
16 Win16-0United Kingdom Luke Blackledge UD 10 2013-04-13 Denmark Arena Nord, Frederikshavn, Denmark Won WBC Youth World light heavyweight title; Won WBO Youth Intercontinental light heavyweight title.
15 Win15-0Hungary Attila Baran TKO 2 (10), 2:02 2013-02-09 Denmark Blue Water Dokken, Esbjerg, Denmark
14 Win14-0United Kingdom Joe Ainscough TKO 3 (8), 0:15 2012-12-08 Denmark BOXEN, Herning, Denmark
13 Win13-0Hungary Gyorgy Marosi TKO 1 (8), 2:59 2012-11-10 Finland Ice Hall, Helsinki, Finland
12 Win12-0Russia Ivan Maslov UD 8 2012-09-22 Denmark Arena Nord, Frederikshavn, Denmark
11 Win11-0France Fouad Nasri KO 2 (6), 0:42 2012-06-02 Denmark Herning Kongrescenter, Herning, Denmark
10 Win10-0Argentina Pablo Sosa UD 8 2012-05-19 Denmark Parken, Copenhagen, Denmark
9 Win9-0Italy Alberto Antenucci KO 2 (8), 2:05 2012-04-21 Denmark Arena Nord, Frederikshavn, Denmark
8 Win8-0Spain Juan Nelongo KO 4 (6), 0:36 2012-02-18 Denmark Brondby Hallen, Brondby, Denmark
7 Win7-0Morocco Amine Blali UD 4 2011-12-03 Finland Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland Catchweight (180 lbs) bout
6 Win6-0Ukraine Volodymyr Borovskyy UD 6 2011-05-07 Germany Jahnsportforum, Neubrandenburg, Germany
5 Win5-0Latvia Valerijs Rogozins TKO 1 (4), 1:47 2011-02-12 Germany RWE Rhein-Ruhr Sporthalle, Muelheim, Germany Catchweight (177 lbs) bout
4 Win4-0Serbia Mile Nikolic TKO 1 (4), 3:00 2010-12-18 Germany Max Schmeling, Berlin, Germany Catchweight (178 lbs) bout
3 Win3-0Serbia Vladimir Spasojevic UD 4 2010-11-20 Denmark Herning Kongrescenter, Herning, Denmark
2 Win2-0Germany Sladko Cizicz KO 2 (4), 0:44 2010-05-15 DenmarkHerning Kongrescenter, Herning, Denmark Catchweight (185 lbs) bout
1 Win1-0Hungary Istvan Laboda UD 4 2010-05-01 Germany Weser-Ems-Halle, Oldenburg, Germany Cruiserweight bout

References

  1. ↑ "Erik Skoglund". boxrec.com. December 25, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Skoglund vacates European belt". fightnews.com. 2014-10-13.
  3. ↑ http://www.amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Nationalchamps/Sweden2007j.html
  4. ↑ http://www.amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Nationalchamps/Sweden2007.html
  5. ↑ http://www.amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Nationalchamps/Sweden2008.html
  6. ↑ http://erikskoglund.se/erik/
  7. ↑ http://www.amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Nationalchamps/Sweden2009.html
  8. ↑ http://erikskoglund.se/erik/
  9. ↑ "Erik Skoglund". sauerlandpromotion.com.
  10. ↑ http://erikskoglund.se/erik/
  11. ↑ "Skoglund ännu obesegrad som proffs (Swedish) / Skoglund still undefeated as a pro". svt.se. 2013-02-10.
  12. ↑ "Luke Blackledge-Erik Skoglund in Play For April 13th". boxingscene.com. 2013-03-23.
  13. ↑ "Braekhus stops St. John, Masternak and Skoglund win". sauerlandpromotion.com. 2013-04-14.
  14. ↑ "Erik Skoglund-Lorenzo Di Giacomo Clash on June 15". boxingscene.com. 2013-05-15.
  15. ↑ "Skoglund imponerade – trots skadat finger (Swedish) / Skoglund looked impressive – despite injured finger". mrringside.se. 2013-06-15.
  16. ↑ "Erik Skoglund faces Lolenga Mock on October 19th". boxingnews24.com. 2013-09-19.
  17. ↑ "Skoglund vs. Maccarinelli in Play For EU Title Bout". boxingscene.com. 2013-07-03.
  18. ↑ "Maccarinelli Withdraws, Skoglund vs. Mock Now in Play". boxingscene.com. 2013-07-09.
  19. ↑ "Erik Skoglund is the new EU champion". sauerlandpromotion.com. 2013-10-20.
  20. ↑ "Erik Skoglund decisions Mock, Keller beats Pryce". boxingscene.com. 2013-10-19.
  21. ↑ "Erik Skoglund defends against Adasat Rodriguez on Saturday (February 1)". boxingnews24.com. 2014-01-30.
  22. ↑ "Braekhus dominates: Skoglund & Masternak win by KO". boxingscene.com. 2014-02-01.
  23. ↑ "Skoglund to defend his European title against D’Agata in Esbjerg". proboxinginsider.com. 2014-03-03.
  24. ↑ "Skoglund retains European (EU) light heavyweight title". sauerlandpromotion.com. 2014-04-14.
  25. ↑ "Skoglund-Abatangelo deal is reached for showdown". boxingscene.com. 2014-05-09.
  26. ↑ "Braekhus unifies division, Svensson and Skoglund claim titles". fightkings.com. 2014-09-20.
  27. ↑ "Skoglund vacates European belt, looks to secure world title shot in 2015". proboxinginsider.com. 2014-10-13.
  28. ↑ "Glen Johnson vs Erik Skoglund set for Dec 13". boxingnews24.com. 2014-11-04.
  29. ↑ "Skoglund defeats Johnson, Nielsen brothers back with wins". proboxinginsider.com. 2014-12-16.
  30. ↑ "Erik Skoglund getting back surgery, out six months". boxingscene.com. 2015-02-03.
  31. ↑ "Skoglund vs. Cherviak set for historic bout on 9/19". boxingscene.com. 2015-07-17.
  32. ↑ "Skoglund set for historic title defense in Sweden". proboxinginsider.com. 2015-07-17.
  33. ↑ "Skoglund retains IBF title in historic homecoming". fightnetwork.com. 2015-09-20.
  34. ↑ "Skoglund defeats Oleksandr Cherviak". boxingnews24.com. 2015-09-19.
  35. ↑ "Skoglund faces American KO star Edwards on December 19 in Nyköping". proboxinginsider.com. 2015-11-02.
  36. ↑ "Skoglund conquers Edwards, remains undefeated". boxingnews24.com. 2015-12-19.
  37. ↑ "Erik Skoglund vs. Ryno Liebenberg collision for April 23". boxingscene.com. 2016-03-17.
  38. ↑ "Erik Skoglund decisions Ryno Liebenberg, wins IBO strap". boxingscene.com. 2016-04-23.
  39. ↑ "WBA title fight Skoglund-Shala rescheduled for December 9". fightnews.com. 2016-09-27.
  40. ↑ http://fightnetwork.com/event/team-sauerland-skoglund-vs-shala/
  41. ↑ "Erik Skoglund get KO victory, Sven Formling, Mikaela Laurén win". boxingscene.com. 2016-12-09.
  42. ↑ "Erik Skoglund and Jamie Cox join World Boxing Super Series". boxingnews24.com. 2017-06-28.
  43. ↑ "Eubank-Abraham winner to fill final spot of World Boxing Super Series". espn.com. 2017-07-07.
  44. ↑ "Smith to meet Skoglund in inaugural World Boxing Super Series". liverpoolecho.co.uk. 2017-07-09.
  45. ↑ "Callum Smith-Erik Skoglund to kick off World Boxing Super Series on Sept. 16". espn.com. 2017-07-20.
  46. ↑ "Smith to fight Skoglund for WBC Diamond belt as WBSS draw is set". worldboxingnews.net. 2017-07-09.
  47. ↑ "WBSS: Smith vs Skoglund set for Sept 16 in Liverpool for WBC belt". worldboxingnews.com. 2017-07-19.
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