Mariusz Wach
"The Viking"
Division: heavyweight
Nationality: Poland
Hometown: Krakow, Poland
Birth Date: 1979-12-14
Height: 6.7 cm
Reach: 82 cm
Stance: orthodox
Professional Record
38
Wins
(20 by KO)11
Losses
(5 by KO)0
Draws
49
Total Fights
Biography
Mariusz Wach is a Polish professional boxer who has made a name for himself in the heavyweight division. Born on December 14, 1979, in Krakow, Poland, Wach began his boxing career in 2005 and quickly rose through the ranks with his impressive size and power. Standing at 6 feet 7 inches tall and weighing around 250 pounds, Wach possesses a formidable physical presence in the ring. His aggressive fighting style and strong punching ability have earned him a reputation as a tough and durable opponent.
Wach gained significant attention in 2012 when he faced the legendary Ukrainian boxer, Wladimir Klitschko, for the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles. Despite ultimately losing the fight, Wach showcased his resilience by becoming the first opponent to take Klitschko the distance in five years. This performance earned Wach respect within the boxing community and solidified his position as a formidable heavyweight contender.
Throughout his career, Wach has faced other notable opponents such as Alexander Povetkin, Jarrell Miller, and Dillian Whyte. While he has experienced both victories and losses, Wach's tenacity and willingness to take on top-ranked opponents have cemented his status as a respected figure in the heavyweight division. With his imposing size and relentless determination, Mariusz Wach continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the boxing world.
Technical Overview
Mariusz Wach moves like an old Soviet tank. Slow, steady, always pressing forward. There’s no flash or waste in his movement. His approach is about controlling space and resetting balance every step of the way. His jab is stiff and punishing. It’s followed by a textbook straight right. He doesn’t throw long combinations. He sticks to single and double punches, staying patient, letting time and pressure do the damage.
Wach’s strategy is built on attrition. He walks through fire, closes distance, and breaks opponents down. He trusts his chin to hold while he finds moments to land. When necessary, he ties up, resets, and returns to the center. He doesn’t hunt for the knockout—he hunts for collapse.
He fights like a man defending the motherland. No retreat. No hesitation. After every exchange, he steps forward, never backpedaling. His power is clubbing, not flashy. It lands heavily on the chin, the temple, even the top of the head—all with the same purpose: to take the fight out of you. Wach doesn’t just face opponents—he absorbs everything they have, then keeps coming.
Fight History
07/27/24 vs. Moses Itauma, L-TKO, 2/10
10/13/23 vs. Michal Boloz, W-UD, 10/10
06/16/23 vs. Frazer Clarke, L-PTS, 10/10
06/03/23 vs. Jakub Sosinski, W-TKO, 5/8
09/17/22 vs. Kevin Lerena, L-UD, 12/12
02/19/22 vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov, L-KO, 6/10
12/12/20 vs. Hughie Fury, L-UD, 10/10
06/12/20 vs. Kevin Johnson, W-UD, 10/10
12/07/19 vs. Dillian Whyte, L-UD, 10/10
10/05/19 vs. Giorgi Tamazashvili, W-KO, 1/6
09/14/19 vs. Gogita Gorgiladze, W-TKO, 2/8
04/06/19 vs. Martin Bakole, L-TKO, 8/10
11/10/18 vs. Artur Szpilka, L-SD, 10/10
11/11/17 vs. Jarrell Miller, L-TKO, 9/12
03/18/17 vs. Erkan Teper, W-UD, 12/12
05/14/16 vs. Marcelo Nascimento, W-UD, 10/10
11/04/15 vs. Alexander Povetkin, L-TKO, 12/12
06/19/15 vs. Konstantin Airich, W-TKO, 6/10
03/14/15 vs. Gbenga Oluokun, W-UD, 10/10
12/12/14 vs. Travis Walker, W-TKO, 6/10
10/17/14 vs. Samir Kurtagic, W-UD, 8/8
11/10/12 vs. Wladimir Klitschko, L-UD, 12/12
03/24/12 vs. Tye Fields, W-TKO, 6/12
11/05/11 vs. Jason Gavern, W-TKO, 6/12
07/29/11 vs. Kevin McBride, W-KO, 4/12
02/19/11 vs. Jonathan Haggler, W-KO, 3/10
11/12/10 vs. Galen Brown, W-TKO, 4/6
07/17/10 vs. Christian Hammer, W-KO, 6/8
04/24/09 vs. Julius Lloyd Long, W-TKO, 7/10
02/07/09 vs. Remigijus Ziausys, W-UD, 6/6
11/21/08 vs. Evgeny Orlov, W-UD, 10/10
08/07/08 vs. Daniil Peretyatko, W-UD, 8/8
07/11/08 vs. Eric Boose, W-TKO, 7/8
03/13/08 vs. Eduardo Franca, W-KO, 1/8
12/15/07 vs. Yavor Marinchev, W-UD, 4/4
11/16/07 vs. Andrey Kindrich, W-UD, 6/6
12/16/06 vs. Zoltan Beres, W-TKO, 4/12
10/20/06 vs. Aleksandrs Borhovs, W-RTD, 4/6
06/23/06 vs. Arthur Cook, W-RTD, 8/10
06/03/06 vs. Raman Sukhaterin, W-UD, 6/6
04/06/06 vs. Oleg Belikov, W-TKO, 2/6
03/10/06 vs. Earl Ladson, W-UD, 6/6
01/28/06 vs. Adele Olakanye, W-UD, 4/4
12/17/05 vs. Oleksandr Subin, W-UD, 6/6
12/01/05 vs. Tomas Mrazek, W-UD, 4/4
10/27/05 vs. Sedrak Agagulyan, W-UD, 4/4
10/01/05 vs. Aleksandrs Borhovs, W-UD, 4/4
08/05/05 vs. Milan Becak, W-TKO, 2/4
04/29/05 vs. Deniss Melniks, W-TKO, 1/4
