Best fights of Andreas Kotelnik
Over 14 years as a professional, Andreas Kotelnik has compiled a 32-4-1 (13) record, including 13 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Andreas Kotelnik defeats Marcos Maidana
On February 7, 2009 Andreas Kotelnik defended his WBA super lightweight title against Marcos Maidana. Kotelnik was 31 years old with a record of 30-2-1, and Maidana was 25 with a record of 25-0. Kotelnik was on a 3-fight winning streak and Maidana was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Kotelnik won via split decision. Defended the title.
2. Andreas Kotelnik KOs Zimisele Mpusula
On May 31, 2003 Andreas Kotelnik defended his WBA InterContinental super lightweight title against Zimisele Mpusula. Kotelnik was 25 years old with a record of 16-0, and Mpusula was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kotelnik was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Kotelnik stopped Zimisele Mpusula via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
3. Andreas Kotelnik KOs William González
On October 21, 2006 Andreas Kotelnik defended his WBA InterContinental super lightweight title against William González. Kotelnik was 28 years old with a record of 26-2, and González was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kotelnik was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kotelnik stopped William González via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
4. Andreas Kotelnik loses to Junior Witter via unanimous decision
On July 9, 2005 Andreas Kotelnik fought Junior Witter for the European super lightweight title. Kotelnik was 27 years old with a record of 24-1, and Witter was 31 with a record of 31-1-2. Kotelnik was coming off a win and Witter was on a 16-fight winning streak. Kotelnik lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Witter.
5. Andreas Kotelnik defeats Norio Kimura
On September 13, 2008 Andreas Kotelnik defended his WBA super lightweight title against Norio Kimura. Kotelnik was 30 years old with a record of 29-2-1, and Kimura was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kotelnik was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kotelnik won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Andreas Kotelnik KOs Gavin Rees
On March 22, 2008 Andreas Kotelnik fought Gavin Rees for the vacant WBA super lightweight title. Kotelnik was 30 years old with a record of 28-2-1, and Rees was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kotelnik was coming off a win. Kotelnik stopped Gavin Rees via TKO in the 12th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Andreas Kotelnik defeats Richard Reina
On April 29, 2006 Andreas Kotelnik defended his WBA InterContinental and WBO Asia Pacific super lightweight titles against Richard Reina. Kotelnik was 28 years old with a record of 25-2, and Reina was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kotelnik was coming off a win. Kotelnik won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
8. Andreas Kotelnik defeats Muhammad Abdullaev
On November 26, 2005 Andreas Kotelnik fought Muhammad Abdullaev for the vacant WBA InterContinental and WBO Asia Pacific super lightweight titles. Kotelnik was 27 years old with a record of 24-2, and Abdullaev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kotelnik was coming off a loss. Kotelnik won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
9. Andreas Kotelnik loses to Devon Alexander via unanimous decision
On August 7, 2010 Andreas Kotelnik fought Devon Alexander for the WBC and IBF super lightweight titles. Kotelnik was 32 years old with a record of 31-3-1, and Alexander was 23 with a record of 20-0. Kotelnik was coming off a loss, while Alexander was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Kotelnik lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Alexander.
10. Andreas Kotelnik defeats Gabriel Mapouka
On June 22, 2004 Andreas Kotelnik defended his WBA InterContinental super lightweight title against Gabriel Mapouka. Kotelnik was 26 years old with a record of 22-0, and Mapouka was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kotelnik was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Kotelnik won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.