He won the IBF title on November 25, 2006 with a split decision over Steve Cunningham. He lost his title to Cunningham in a rematch on May 26, 2007. He fought Giacobbe Fragomeni on May 16, 2009 for the WBC Cruiserweight title. Włodarczyk knocked down his opponent during round 9 but the fight went to a draw after twelve rounds.
On 15 May 2010 Włodarczyk fought Giacobbe Fragomeni again for the vacant WBC cruiserweight title and defeated him with a TKO in round 8.
In September 2010 Włodarczyk defended his title against Jason Robinson.
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At the Torwar Sport Hall in Warsaw, Poland, Krzysztof Wlodarczyk raised his record to 44-2-1, with 32 KOs, as some had their crossed fingers behind his back after a controversial victory over surprisingly competent American challenger Jason Robinson (19-6, 11 KOs) in twelve disgraceful rounds. Being put on the brink of defeat by his awkward southpaw opponent and with his possible spot at Super Six cruiserweight tournament at risk, Wlodarczyk barely squeaked by with a dubious unanimous decision. Scores were: 117-111, 116-112 and 115-113 – in his favor. BoxingScene saw it quite differently: 114-116 – for the American.
It was expected to be an easy night for the local fighter. Wlodarczyk was coming off a dominant TKO 8 over Italian Giacobbe Fragomeni in his last battle in May when he captured a vacant WBC cruiserweight regalia and became a champion for the second time. Robinson, on the other hand, fought just thrice in last six years and suffered three kayo losses among his defeats. He got his title chance by hardly outpointing 42-year old John McCane to acquire the NABF title which provided him with the #10 spot by the WBC. Local crowd was fueled up in anticipation of a quick victory for their hero.
Things turned to bad almost immediately after the start. Using his unorthodox approach, Robinson controlled Wlodarczyk’s movements and prevented him from throwing any hard right hands and left hooks. He mostly ducked or blocked Pole’s punches while establishing rare but pin-point left hands to bother Wlodarczyk time and again. Despite being a fighter who literally worked as an aggressor, the Maywood (IL) native delivered an impressive defensive performance but didn’t forget to deliver some shots on his offensive. Wlodarczyk experienced a hard time finding both rhythm and distance for his actions.
All rounds were pretty close to score but it was clear that Wlodarczyk, though a fresher and a stronger fighter of two, was playing Robinson’s game almost all night long. It’s necessary to point out that the Pole dealt his share of punishment but he was never close to rocking Robinson. After six pretty similar rounds it was an even fight. However, Robinson started to be more and more effective and offensive as the bout progressed. The Pole on the other hand found that fighting from the outside and in spurts could be useful against such an opponent as Robinson. Krzysztof used it in rounds nine to eleven, and found it as the right strategy against a seemingly not-fatigued opponent. However, the very end of the bout was in Robinson’s favor as he clearly took the last round.
Referee in the ring was Daniel Van De Viele. Wlodarczyk should improve much in order to be competitive against better opposition which he most probably will meet in the tournament, being produced by the Sauerland Event in the nearest future.
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