Poland Defeat Sweden, Niedźwiecki Returns to the National Team

Poland’s senior boxing team defeated Sweden 10-6 at Gryfia Hall in Słupsk. The points for the Red and Whites were scored by Adrian Kowal (60 kg), Damian Durkacz (64 kg), Jakub Kasprzak and Mateusz Goiński (both 81 kg), as well as Tomasz Niedźwiecki (91 kg). Neither team fielded its strongest lineup. Nevertheless, fans in Słupsk witnessed several interesting bouts.

The most pleasing aspect was the return to international competition of Tomasz Niedźwiecki, previously known by the surname Bohdanowicz. The boxer has a chance to fill the vacancy in the national team left by Igor Jakubowski in the 91 kg division.

Eryk Apresyan undoubtedly had the toughest task among the Polish boxers. His opponent was Sweden’s champion, Adolphe Sylva. The Swede won, and Polish fans may remember him from last year’s Feliks Stamm Memorial Tournament. The Bydgoszcz fighter had his best moments mainly in the second round. However, the result could be different if the two boxers meet again.

POLAND – SWEDEN 10-6 [SŁUPSK, APRIL 13, 2018 – winners listed first]

60 KG: Adrian Kowal – Biniam Tesfagabr 3-0
64 KG: Damian Durkacz – Emil Harrysson 3-0
69 KG: Adolphe Sylva – Eryk Apresyan 3-0
69 KG: Mohammed Al-Maliki – Natan Konszewicz 2-1
75 KG: Adam Chartoi – Bartosz Gołębiewski 2-1
81 KG: Jakub Kasprzak – Liridon Nuha 2-1
81 KG: Mateusz Goiński – Victor Olsson 2-1
91 KG: Tomasz Niedźwiecki – Agit Bilge 3-0