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Thomas ulrich prepares for solo arctic crossing
Thomas Ulrich (born 11 July 1975, in Berlin) is a German former professional boxer who competed from 1997 to 2012. He challenged twice for a light-heavyweight world title: the WBC title in 2005, and the WBO/lineal titles in 2006. He also held the European light-heavyweight title three times from 2002 to 2008. As an amateur, he won a bronze medal at the 1996 Olympics in the light-heavyweight division.
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- Thomas ulrich prepares for solo arctic crossing
- Polar Bear and narwhale on Franz Josef Land Thomas Ulrich Brge Ousland
- Amateur career
- Amateur Highlights
- Pro career
- References
Polar Bear and narwhale on Franz Josef Land. Thomas Ulrich & Børge Ousland
Amateur career
Ulrich was the German Light Heavyweight Champion 1994. Ulrich won the light heavyweight bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics, just like he did a year before at the 1995 World Amateur Boxing Championships in Berlin.
Amateur Highlights
Pro career
Ulrich turned pro 1997 and began his career 20-0 before getting stopped in the 6th round by future titlist Glen Johnson. He then won his next eight bouts, setting up a shot at WBC Light Heavyweight Title holder Tomasz Adamek in 2005. Adamek won via 6th-round KO. In 2006, Ulrich got a shot at WBO Light Heavyweight Title holder Zsolt Erdei and lost a decision.