KOSTECKI BEATS SOSZYNSKI

WBC #9 / WBA #12 light heavyweight Dawid “Gypsy” Kostecki moved to 31-1, with 21 KOs, following a spirited win over previously unbeaten compatriot Grzegorz Soszynski (16-1-1, 7 KOs) in a thrilling all-Polish ten-rounder. Soszynski took the first couple of rounds with his constant pressure, but as soon as veteran technician Kostecki got adjusted to his style, less experienced fighter started to be fooled around. Kostecki, working from the outside, got more and more confident as the bout progressed. Lately in round six, Kostecki connected with a left hook and decked Soszynski but was unable to finish him in time. Rounds seven and eight were in Kostecki favor as well, his body punches becoming more and more effective. In round nine, Soszynski mounted a slight comeback but the end was once again in Gypsy’s favor. All three judges voted for his unanimous decision, which also resulted in the first setback of Soszynski’s career.