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Eduard Gutknecht (born 19 March 1982) is a German former professional boxer who competed from 2006 to 2016.[1] He won the European light-heavyweight title in 2011, making three successful defences before losing it to Jürgen Brähmer in 2013. Gutknecht also challenged for the WBA light-heavyweight title, losing in a rematch against Brähmer in 2016.
Eduard Gutknecht | |
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Born | Dzhetysai, Kazakhstan | 19 March 1982
Nationality | German |
Other names | Energy Eddy |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Super-middleweight Light-heavyweight |
Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 36 |
Wins | 30 |
Wins by KO | 13 |
Losses | 5 |
Draws | 1 |
In November 2016, he was rushed to a London hospital and had emergency surgery following a losing bout with George Groves. Gutknecht suffered a bleed in the skull and collapsed in the dressing room. His injuries left him unable to walk or talk and he suffered multiple strokes.[2]
On March 12, 2016, Gutknecht faced Juergen Braehmer for the WBA regular light heavyweight title. Braehmer won via unanimous decision, 118-110, 116-111 and 116-111.[3]
On November 18, 2016, Gutknecht faced George Groves. Groves won the fight convincingly, winning 119-109, 119 - 109 and 119-110 on the scorecards.[4]
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