Axel Schulz
Career, Record, Stats
Axel Schulz (Der sanfte Riese) is a 55-year-old retired German professional boxer. In a career spanning 16 years, 1 month, and 20 days, Schulz amassed a record of 26-5-1, which includes 11 wins via KO.
Axel Schulz' Boxing Career
Axel Schulz was born in Bad Saarow, Bezirk Frankfurt, East Germany on November 9, 1968. He made his professional debut at the age of 21 years on October 5, 1990 against George Ajio. Schulz defeated Ajio via 6-round unanimous decision, making a successful beginning of his pro career.
Schulz got his first shot at a world title at the age of 26 after 23 professional fights. On April 22, 1995 Schulz challenged George Foreman's IBF heavyweight title but lost via 12-round majority decision.
Schulz' last fight was a 6th-round TKO loss to Brian Minto at age 38, on November 25, 2006.
Some of Axel Schulz' best fights have been against José Ribalta, Julius Francis, Kevin McBride, and James Smith. For a complete list of Schulz' best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Axel Schulz".
Schulz has 5 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "Axel Schulz Losses".
Axel Schulz' Boxing Record
| # | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
33 | Nov 25, 2006 | 38 | 
Brian Minto 31 26-1  | loss | TKO 6 |
32 | Sep 25, 1999 | 30 | 
Wladimir Klitschko 23 28-1 | loss | TKO 8 |
31 | Aug 22, 1998 | 29 |  Richard Mason | win | UD 10 |
30 | Feb 28, 1998 | 29 | 
Julius Francis 33 18-5 | win | UD 12 |
29 | Aug 30, 1997 | 28 | 
Kevin McBride 24 21-1-1 | win | TKO 9 |
28 | Apr 26, 1997 | 28 | Jorge Valdes | win | UD 10 |
27 | Dec 07, 1996 | 28 | 
Jose Ribalta 33 38-12-1 | win | UD 10 |
26 | Jun 22, 1996 | 27 | 
Michael Moorer 28 36-1 | loss | SD 12 |
25 | Dec 09, 1995 | 27 | 
Francois Botha 27 35-0 | nc | NA
|
24 | Apr 22, 1995 | 26 | 
George Foreman 46 73-4 | loss | MD 12 |
23 | Sep 17, 1994 | 25 | 
James Smith 41 39-13-1 | win | UD 10 |
22 | Jun 18, 1994 | 25 | Jack Basting | win | UD 10 |
21 | Jun 04, 1994 | 25 | Troy Jefferson | win | PTS 8 |
20 | May 07, 1994 | 25 | Al Evans | win | TKO 3 |
19 | Oct 16, 1993 | 24 | Carlton West | win | KO 2 |
18 | Aug 07, 1993 | 24 | Kimmuel Odum | win | UD 10 |
17 | May 01, 1993 | 24 | Henry Akinwande | loss | UD 12 |
16 | Dec 19, 1992 | 24 | Henry Akinwande | draw | MD 12 |
15 | Oct 02, 1992 | 23 | Ricky Parkey | win | PTS 8 |
14 | Sep 19, 1992 | 23 | Bernd Friedrich | win | UD 10 |
13 | Apr 25, 1992 | 23 | Laszlo Paszterko | win | PTS 8 |
12 | Mar 06, 1992 | 23 | Gary McCrory | win | TKO 2 |
11 | Jan 28, 1992 | 23 | Ricardo Spain | win | TKO 2 |
10 | Dec 06, 1991 | 23 | Charles Dixon | win | KO 2 |
9 | Oct 02, 1991 | 22 | David Muhammed | win | PTS 8 |
8 | Sep 13, 1991 | 22 | Steve Gee | win | KO 2 |
7 | Jun 28, 1991 | 22 | Laszlo Virag | win | TKO 3 |
6 | May 31, 1991 | 22 | Steve Garber | win | KO 5 |
5 | Feb 28, 1991 | 22 | Ramon Voorn | win | TKO 5 |
4 | Dec 14, 1990 | 22 | Ramon Voorn | win | PTS 6 |
3 | Dec 07, 1990 | 22 | Barry Ellis | win | PTS 6 |
2 | Nov 16, 1990 | 22 | Jens Ploesser | win | TKO 1 |
1 | Oct 05, 1990 | 21 | George Ajio | win | UD 6 |