Dawid Kostecki
Dawid Kostecki | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 June 1981 Rzeszów, Poland |
| Died | 2 August 2019 (aged 38) |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Other names | Cygan ("Gypsy") |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light-heavyweight |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 41 |
| Wins | 39 |
| Wins by KO | 25 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 0 |
Dawid Kostecki (27 June 1981 – 2 August 2019) was a Polish professional boxer who fought at light heavyweight.[1][2]
Personal life
Kostecki was born in Rzeszów, Poland. He married Edyta and they had four children, who inherited his Polish-Romani ancestry.
Boxing titles
- WBC Youth Light Heavyweight Title (2004)
- WBF Light Heavyweight Title (2005)
- IBC Light Heavyweight Title (2010)
- (2) WBF Light Heavyweight Title (2010)
- WBC Baltic Light Heavyweight Title (2010)
- WBA Inter-Continental Light Heavyweight Title (2011)
Roy Jones Jr. almost bout
Dawid Kostecki is best remembered in boxing circles for a scheduled bout which never took place. In a major opportunity bout which could have propelled Kostecki into the worldwide light heavyweight ratings, Roy Jones was supposed to face Kostecki in a 10 round bout at Atlas Arena on June 30, 2012. Days before the fight, Kostecki was convicted of being the ringleader of a criminal organization, and was thrown in jail. Another Polish boxer, Paweł Głażewski stepped in to fight Jones instead. Jones defeated the 17-0 Głażewski by 10 round split decision. Kostecki, who never fought outside of Poland in his 41 bout pro career, missed the career change of a lifetime by now being able to fight the legendary ex-world champion Jones, who had signed for the bout, who showed up in Poland contractually anyway, and who ought a different Polish contender instead.
Escort business and prison
On October 31, 2011, the District Court in Rzeszów sentenced Kostecki to 2.5 years in prison for setting up and co-owning a criminal group. In 2003-2007 the group conducted three escort agencies. Investigators also accused him of trafficking in amphetamine, but the court acquitted him of the charge. He lodged an appeal. On May 10, 2012 the Court of Appeal upheld the judgment of 2.5 years imprisonment. On the night of 19/20 June 2012 , he was stopped by police officers and brought in to serve his punishment. On August 13, 2014, he was released from prison.[3] He was subsequently returned to prison in Warsaw for five years after his fifth conviction, for drug trasfficking, car theft, running a prostitution escort ring, and income tax evasion.[4]
Comeback to ring
After emerging from prison in 2014, Kostecki extended his contract by four yearsa with Andrzej Wasilewski, wowner of the Poland's Knockout Promotions.[5] Kostecki's comeback attempt ended in failure as he lost an eight round decision to Andrzej Soldra in Krakow Arena in Krakow Poland on November 8, 2014. Kostecki never fought again, finishing with a pro record of 39-2 with 25 knockouts.[6]
Death
Kostecki committed suicide by hanging in Warsaw prison using bedsheets on August 2, 2019. He was survived by his wife and his daughter.
Professional record
References
- ^ "Tragiczna śmierć polskiego pięściarza. Dawid Kostecki miał 38 lat" (in Polish). 2 August 2019. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- ^ Boxing record for Dawid Kostecki from BoxRec (registration required). Retrieved 24 January 2016.
- ^ Sentenced to 2.5 years in prison. WP.PL
- ^ http://realcombatmedia.com/2019/08/light-heavyweight-champ-dawid-gypsy-kostecki-dies-in-a-warsaw-prison-at-38/
- ^ Comeback. Przegląd Sportowy
- ^ http://realcombatmedia.com/2019/08/light-heavyweight-champ-dawid-gypsy-kostecki-dies-in-a-warsaw-prison-at-38/
- ^ Boxing record