Rudy Markussen

Rudy Markussen

Markussen in 2012
Statistics
Real name Rudy Markussen
Nickname(s) Hardhitter
Rated at Super Middleweight
Light Heavyweight
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Reach 74 in (188 cm)
Nationality Danish
Born (1977-07-24) July 24, 1977
Copenhagen, Denmark
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 44
Wins 39
Wins by KO 26
Losses 4
Draws 0
No contests 1

Rudy Markussen (born 24 July 1977 in Copenhagen, Denmark), known as the Hardhitter, is a retired professional boxer. During his career Markussen was the number 1 challenger for the IBF Super Middleweight World title, but lost to the title-holder Sven Ottke, his first loss in 28 fights. Afterwards he won the WBO Inter-Continental Super Middleweight title, and the EBU (European) Super Middleweight title.

In 2006 Markussen was in a car accident, which temporary stopped his career. Everybody, including himself, thought his career was over. But made a comeback in 2010 and had 6 fights in the years 2010-2012. (5 wins, 1 loss). His last fight so far, was on December 8, 2012. Three years on almost to the date he will be facing fellow dane, Patrick Nielsen, on December 12, 2015 in a much hyped brawl.

Markussen was lastly in the Light Heavyweight division, after 15 years in the Super Middleweight division.

Career

Ottke fight

After the other Dane Mads Larsen lost his fight to Sven Ottke, Markussen was demanded by the Danish media to win fight against the undefeated German. Two undefeated fighters - Ottke (28-0, 5 KO) and Markussen (27-0, 16 KO) - facing each other for the IBF Super Middleweight title. With Ottke's 15 title defenses, the Dane was on the paper clearly the underdog. But Markussen showed he wanted the title, and many commentators and experts meant that Markussen deserved the win. All three judges scored the bout 116-112 in favor of Sven Ottke.

Magee fight

In February 2012, Rudy was gonna face the reigning WBA Regular champion Brian Magee in Brøndby Hallen, Denmark. It was the same story as the Ottke-fight in 2002, that the other Dane Mads Larsen met the same man, but both Danes lost. This time Markussen had to take revenge for Mads Larsen against Brian Magee. It was the second time in his career the Dane was going into a World title-fight. The last time was in 2002 where he faced Sven Ottke for the IBF Super Middleweight title.
Before the Magee fight, Markussen hasn't lost any fight since he temporary stopped his career in 2006. But Magee changed on that in the fifth round with a punch to the liver. Markussen couldn't take that and was knocked out.[1]

Switching from Mogens Palle to Team Sauerland

Markussen with his promotor Kalle Sauerland in 2010.

After Markussen temporary stopped his career after a car accident, he also criticized his promoter Mogens Palle for being selfish and destroying his career. Markussen meant that Mogens Palle didn't give him enough money. Both men has criticized each other in the media.[2]

After Markussen made his comeback in 2010, he signed a contract with German Team Sauerland.[3] with Sauerland featuring him in his last 2 fights on their Viasat Nordic Fight Night cards.

Injury before Blackledge fight

Markussen suffered a herniated disk in his neck up to his fight against the undefeated Luke Blackledge. He is now wondering whether to completely finish his career, as it's a big risk to take for his own health.

Professional boxing record

39 Wins (25 knockouts, 13 decisions), 4 Losses (2 knockouts, 1 decision), 0 Draws, 1 No Contest[4]
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Loss39–4 (1) Denmark Patrick Nielsen TKO 3 (12) 2015-12-12 Denmark Brøndby Hall, Brøndby, Denmark
Win39–3 (1) Georgia (country) Ramazi Gogichashvili KO 1 (8) 2015-09-12 Denmark Arena Nord, Frederikshavn, Denmark
Win38–3 (1) Hungary Daniel Regi TKO 1 (8) 2012-12-08 Denmark BOXEN, Herning, Denmark First fight in Light Heavyweight.
Loss37–3 (1) United Kingdom Brian Magee TKO 5 (8) 2012-02-18 Denmark Brøndby Hallen, Brøndby, Denmark For interim WBA Super Middleweight title.
Win37–2 (1) United Kingdom Steven Bendall TKO 4 (8) 2011-12-17 Denmark Herning Kongrescenter, Herning, Denmark
Win36–2 (1) Belgium Michael Recloux KO 1 (8) 2011-09-03 Denmark Herning Kongrescenter, Herning, Denmark
Win35–2 (1) Serbia Dejan Ribac KO 1 (8) 2010-11-20 Denmark Herning Kongrescenter, Herning, Denmark
Win34–2 (1) France Christophe Karagoz TKO 6 (8) 2010-05-15 Denmark Herning Kongrescenter, Herning, Denmark
Loss33–2 (1) Russia Sergey Tatevosyan KO 7 (8) 2006-10-14 Denmark Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark
Win33–1 (1) United States Brock Stodden TKO 2 (6) 2006-01-28 United States Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win32–1 (1) Russia Alexander Zaitsev UD 8 2006-01-14 Denmark Brøndby Hallen, Brøndby, Denmark
Win31–1 (1) South Africa Mpush Makambi TKO 3 (8) 2005-09-30 Denmark Vesthallen, Slagelse, Denmark
Win30–1 (1) France Hacine Cherifi TKO 1 (8) 2005-06-17 Denmark SAS Radisson, Aarhus, Denmark
Win29–1 (1) Germany Danilo Häussler UD 12 2004-07-24 Germany Brandenburg Halle, Frankfurt, Germany Won vacant EBU Super Middleweight title.
NC28–1 (1) United States Kabary Salem ND 1 (12) 2004-03-13 Denmark Brøndby Hallen, Brøndby, Denmark Stripped of WBO Inter-Continental Super Middleweight title.
Win28–1 United States James Crawford KO 2 (12) 2003-10-24 Denmark K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental Super Middleweight title.
Loss27–1 Germany Sven Ottke UD 12 2002-11-16 Germany Nürnberg Arena, Nürnberg, Germany For the IBF Super Middleweight title.
Win27–0 United States Ron Johnson KO 1 (8) 2002-09-13 Denmark Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
Win26–0 United States Brad Ekstam TKO 1 (6) 2002-05-24 Denmark Aalborg Kongres & Kulturcenter, Aalborg, Denmark
Win25–0 Belgium Danny de Beul TKO 1 (6) 2002-04-19 Denmark Falconer Centret, Copenhagen, Denmark
Win24–0 United States Juan Carlos Viloria PTS 6 2001-03-09 Denmark K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Win23–0 United States Etianne Whitaker SD 8 2000-12-01 Denmark Viborg Stadionhal, Viborg, Denmark
Win22–0 United States Anthony Atkinson KO 1 (6) 2000-11-03 Denmark K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Win21–0 United States Pat Lawlor TKO 4 (6) 2000-09-01 Denmark Kolding Hallen, Kolding, Denmark
Win20–0 France Allaoua Anki KO 5 (6) 2000-05-26 Denmark Holbæk Stadionhal, Holbæk, Denmark
Win19–0 United States Jerry Williams KO 1 (6) 2000-04-28 Denmark K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Win18–0 United States Terrence Jones TKO 2 (6) 2000-03-31 Denmark Esbjerg Stadionhal, Esbjerg, Denmark
Win17–0 South Africa Samson Khoza UD 6 2000-01-14 Denmark Kolding Hallen, Kolding, Denmark
Win16–0 United States Samuel Harvey KO 3 (6) 1999-11-26 Denmark Viborg Stadionhal, Viborg, Denmark
Win15–0 United States Tim Pilant KO 2 (6) 1999-06-18 Denmark Idrættens Hus, Vejle, Denmark
Win14–0 United States Donnie Davis KO 1 (6) 1999-05-04 Denmark Cirkusbygningen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Win13–0 United States Gordon Finnie PTS 4 1999-04-16 Denmark K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Win12–0 United States Jimmy Hagar PTS 6 1999-02-12 Denmark Falconer Centret, Copenhagen, Denmark
Win11–0 Namibia Nestor Tobias KO 1 (4) 1998-11-27 Denmark Vejlby-Risskov Hallen, Aarhus, Denmark
Win10–0 United States Boyd Davis PTS 4 1998-11-06 Denmark K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Win9–0 United States James McCray PTS 4 1998-10-16 Denmark Aalborg Hallen, Aalborg, Denmark
Win8–0 United States Tim Bryan KO 1 (6) 1998-09-18 Denmark Sundbyøster Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Win7–0 United States Joe Harris PTS 4 1998-06-05 Denmark K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Win6–0 United States Bruce Rumbolz UD 6 1998-03-20 Denmark Vejlby-Risskov Hallen, Aarhus, Denmark
Win5–0 United States Melvin Wynn KO 2 (4) 1998-02-27 Denmark Storebælthallen, Korsør, Denmark
Win4–0 United States Shane Davis UD 4 1998-02-13 Denmark Falconer Scenen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Win3–0 United States Stacy Goodson TKO 1 (4) 1997-12-05 Denmark Aalborg Hallen, Aalborg, Denmark
Win2–0 United States Dennis Lawlor KO 1 (4) 1997-11-14 Denmark K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Win1–0 United Kingdom Paul Bonson UD 4 1997-10-03 Denmark Østre Gasværk, Copenhagen, Denmark Professional debut

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