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mateusz masternak

'master'

Nation

poland

Date of birth

May 2, 1987 (35 Years Old)

Height

6 ft 1 (186 cm)

Reach

76 in (193 cm)

Wins

46

Losses

5

Ko's

31

mateusz masternak

mateusz masternak

'master'

Nation

poland

DATE OF BIRTH​

May 2, 1987 (35 Years Old)

Height

6 FT 1 (186 CM)

REACH​

76 in (193 cm)

wins

46

Losses

5

ko's

31

Titles Won

WBC silver cruiserweight
WBO european cruiserweight
IBF inter-continental cruiserweight
IBO continental cruiserweight
EBU cruiserweight
WBC (interim) youth cruiserweight (4x)
twba cruiserweight

Titles Won

WBC silver cruiserweight
WBO european cruiserweight
IBF inter-continental cruiserweight
IBO continental cruiserweight
EBU cruiserweight
WBC (interim) youth cruiserweight (4x)
twba cruiserweight

Background

Mateusz Masternak was a competitive amateur, managing to win silver and bronze medals in  several tournaments. He turned professional in 2006 when he made his pro boxing debut.

mateusz masternak background

Accomplishments

Debuting as a Cruiserweight in 2006, Masternak became one of the most dangerous Cruiserweights in the division. He collected several international titles while moving up the rankings, and despite several losses – one most notably to Tony Bellew who would go on to become the WBC Cruiserweight champion WBC Cruiserweight champion not long after – he eventually challenged for the world title in 2018 agaisnt Cuban Yuniel Dorticos, and performed amicably but eventually lost by UD.

He found his winning streak again fairly quickly after his last loss and won himself another mid-tier title in 2021.

Boxing Style

mateusz masternak boxing style

Mateusz Masternak prefers to box his opponents, and has developed good and quick footwork as a result. He’s also a capable counterpuncher. He seems to be more comfortable on the front foot rather than the back foot, and he’s known to push the tempo of a fight, especially early on.