Damian Durkacz
Damian Durkacz is a Polish boxer, a member of the Polish national team and a two-time Olympian - he competed at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games. He is a multiple Polish champion and a fighter of the Concordia Knurów club. His greatest achievement is winning the gold medal at the 2026 World Cup in Brazil, where he won all five of his bouts.

Polish Boxing League: Polish champions finish with 73 wins
Polish champions finished the Polish Boxing League season with 73 wins and 11 losses. Nine of the ten reigning national gold medalists competed in the league, which was revived in 2025.
Polish Boxing League: Legia Warsaw wins 22nd national team title with 32 boxers in its squad
Legia Warsaw won the 2025 season of the revived Polish Boxing League, claiming its 22nd Polish team championship. Its boxers received their gold medals after the final match in Wałbrzych.
Polish Boxing League: 14 rounds, 56 matches and a decisive Sunday
On Sunday, December 21, the Polish Boxing League’s medalists and champion will be decided. The revived competition for the Polish team championship spans 14 rounds, 56 matches and 504 bouts.
Polish Boxing League: Concordia Knurów extends winning streak
Concordia Knurów remains unbeaten in the second half of the Polish Boxing League season. On Friday, Ireneusz Przywara’s team beat Golden Team Nowy Sącz 12-6 for its sixth straight win.
Polish Boxing League: Leaders and Runners-Up Lose in Round 12
Both league leaders Legia Warszawa and second-placed Rushh Kielce lost in Round 12 of the Polish Boxing League. The race for the 2025 season’s medals remains open.
Polish Boxing League: Concordia Beat Second-Placed Kielce
Concordia Knurów beat Polish Boxing League runners-up WKB Rushh Kielce 10-8. The Knurów team remains unbeaten in the second half of the season.
Polish Boxing League: Concordia wins in Wałbrzych
Concordia Knurów won 12-6 away to Imperium Boxing Wałbrzych, claiming its third straight victory and fourth of the Polish Boxing League season.
Polish Boxing League: Damian Durkacz leads the 70 kg division
Damian Durkacz has won all six of his bouts at 70 kg and leads the Polish Boxing League standings. The Concordia Knurów boxer remains unbeaten in domestic competition.
Polish Boxing League: Concordia Knurów claim first victory
Concordia Knurów ended the first half of the Polish Boxing League season with their first victory, beating Golden Team Nowy Sącz 16-2 away from home on Saturday.
Polish Boxing League: Wisłok claim second win, Concordia still winless
RKB Wisłok 1995 Rzeszów beat Concordia Knurów 10-8 at home in the final match of the Polish Boxing League’s seventh round. It was the hosts’ second win of 2025, while the visitors are still seeking their first.
Polish Boxing League: Nikolas Pawlik unbeaten in individual rankings
Nikolas Pawlik of KB Legia Warszawa has won all five of his bouts at 55 kg. The boxer, born in 2005, leads the Polish Boxing League’s individual rankings.
Polish Boxing League: Away Team Wins Third Round 5 Match 10-8
A third Polish Boxing League Round 5 match ended in a 10-8 away win. Imperium Boxing Wałbrzych beat Concordia Knurów on Saturday, matching Friday’s victories by Legia Warszawa and KKB Rushh Kielce.
Polish Boxing League: Big Wins for Teams from Wałbrzych and Kielce
Imperium Boxing Wałbrzych and KKB Rushh Kielce recorded convincing wins in Saturday’s Polish Boxing League Round 4 matches.
Polish Boxing League: Legia’s Third Win of the 2025 Season
KB Legia Warsaw claimed their third straight win in the 2025 Polish Boxing League, beating Concordia Knurów 14-4 away from home on Friday, May 9, to strengthen their lead at the top of the table.
Polish Boxing League returns after more than 20 years; Rushh Kielce take early lead
The Polish Boxing League has returned after more than 20 years. Rushh Kielce took the early lead with a 16-2 win over Golden Team Nowy Sącz. KB Legia Warsaw are second.
44th European Senior Championships: Słomiński and Niedźwiecki to Fight for Final Berths
Jakub Słomiński and Tomasz Niedźwiecki won their quarterfinals at the 44th European Senior Championships. In Yerevan, both Poles will fight for a place in the final.
44th European Senior Championships: Damian Durkacz reaches the quarterfinals
The round of 16 at the 44th European Senior Championships has ended in Yerevan. Damian Durkacz advanced to the quarterfinals, while Mateusz Bereźnicki and Oskar Safaryan were eliminated.
Draw Results for the 44th European Senior Championships in Yerevan
The draws for the 44th European Senior Championships were held in Yerevan. The tournament will feature 219 boxers, including 10 representatives of Poland.
Polish Seniors Win Medals in the First Months of 2022
Polish boxers performed very well in Ústí nad Labem. At the tournament ahead of the European Championships, Damian Durkacz and Tomasz Niedźwiecki won gold medals.
92nd Polish Senior Boxing Championships: As Many as 13 Gold Medalists
The number of divisions at the Polish Senior Championships rose from eight to 13 in one year. The finals in Wałbrzych provided fans with plenty of excitement.
21st World Championships in Belgrade: Damian Durkacz fails to reach quarterfinals
Damian Durkacz (67 kg) lost unanimously on points to Ablaikhan Zhussupov and was eliminated from the 21st World Championships in Belgrade.
21st World Championships in Belgrade: Damian Durkacz becomes second Pole into the round of 16
Damian Durkacz defeated Gurgen Madoyan on points to become the second Polish representative to reach the round of 16 at the 21st World Championships in Belgrade.
21st World Championships in Belgrade: Poles learn their opponents. A long road awaits them
A total of 510 boxers will fight for medals at the 21st World Championships in Belgrade. Eight representatives of Poland are among them. A long and demanding tournament lies ahead.
Durkacz, Kida and Safaryan triumph in Sarajevo
One month before the World Championships in Belgrade, Poland’s representatives performed impressively in Sarajevo. Damian Durkacz, Dominik Kida and Oskar Safaryan won the tournament.
Tokyo Olympics: Gabil Mamedov too strong for Damian Durkacz
On the second day of the Olympic boxing tournament in Tokyo, Damian Durkacz lost a unanimous decision to Gabil Mamedov. The Russian won every round.
Tough Draw for Polish Female Boxers and Damian Durkacz in Tokyo
The draw for the Olympic tournaments in Tokyo was unkind to Poland’s representatives. All five of our boxers face demanding bouts in the opening rounds.
Olympic Qualifiers: Damian Durkacz Achieves His Minimum Goal in Paris
Damian Durkacz (69 kg) secured Olympic qualification in Paris. The Pole lost to Belarusian Dzmitry Asanau, but achieved his minimum goal and will compete in Tokyo in 2021.
Damian Durkacz qualifies for the Tokyo Olympics
Damian Durkacz unanimously defeated Milan Fodor to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics. In the quarterfinals of the tournament in Paris, he will face Dzmitriy Asanau.
Suzuki Boxing Night VI: Poland Undefeated Against Moldova
Poland, led by Valery Kornilov and Ireneusz Przywara, defeated Moldova 16-0 in Lublin at Suzuki Boxing Night VI.
A Celebration of Olympic Boxing in Lublin: The Fourth Suzuki Boxing Night Gala Is Behind Us
The fourth Suzuki Boxing Night gala of Olympic boxing was held at Lublin’s Centre for the Meeting of Cultures. Boxers from nine countries competed, including world champion Gleb Bakshi.
Poland’s 2020 Senior Champions Crowned in Wałcz
The pandemic did not stop the race for the country’s biggest honors. Wałcz hosted the 91st Polish Senior Championships, where defending champions were joined by new names.
In Lublin, the Polish team clearly better than Croatia’s reserves
The third Suzuki Boxing Night gala was held in Lublin. Poland defeated Croatia 16-2, while the women won all of their bouts.
Only One Pole in AIBA Rankings. Durkacz 24th in the World, 7th in Europe
Only one Polish representative features in the latest AIBA rankings. Damian Durkacz is 24th in the world and 7th among European boxers in the 64 kg category.
Masternak Ruthless Against His Opponent. An Intriguing Show in Kielce
After a four-month break, Poland’s Olympic boxers returned to the ring. Kielce’s leading men’s and women’s fighters appeared at Suzuki Boxing Night II.
Suzuki Boxing Night II gala tomorrow. Masternak and Radchenko in the main event
After more than three months away due to the coronavirus pandemic, Polish boxers return to competition. On Friday in Kielce, Mateusz Masternak will face Sergiy Radchenko.
Olympic Qualifiers: Masternak and Durkacz Advance, Wiktorzak’s Drama
Mateusz Masternak and Damian Durkacz remain in contention for Olympic qualification. Sebastian Wiktorzak lost to Estonia’s Stiven Aas after suffering an injury in the opening round.
Olympic qualifiers: Polish representatives learn their opponents
The European Olympic qualifying tournament for Tokyo begins in London. Ten Polish representatives will fight for Olympic berths at the Copper Box Arena.
Coach Yushchenko selects squad for London Olympic qualifying tournament
Ivan Yushchenko has selected eight boxers who will begin their bid for qualification for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in London next week.
Strandja: Poles eliminated before the quarterfinals
There will be no Polish fighters in the quarterfinals of the 71st Strandja Tournament in Sofia. Damian Durkacz, Ryszard Lewicki and Mateusz Masternak lost their bouts.
21 Polish representatives to compete at 71st Strandja Tournament in Sofia
As many as 253 boxers from 26 countries, including 21 representatives of Poland, will compete in the 71st edition of the Strandja Tournament in Sofia from January 21 to 25.
Poles Successfully Avenged Their Defeat to Russia in Gliwice
Poland defeated Russia 12-6 in Gliwice. The White and Reds avenged last year’s loss in Kielce and gained valuable experience three months before the Olympic qualifiers.
90th Polish Championships: Finals a Superb Promotion for Boxing. “Master” Becomes Polish Champion for the First Time
The eight finals of the 90th Polish Senior Championships delivered plenty of excitement and were fought at a high level. In Opole, Mateusz “Master” Masternak won gold for the first time.
Four Poles win at the Drogosz Memorial
The 7th Leszek Drogosz Memorial has ended in Kielce. Gold medals went to Natalia Rok, Karolina Koszewska, Sebastian Wiktorzak and Aleksander Stawirej.
27th U-23 Polish Championships: Surprises in the Finals, Five Champions Defend Their Titles
The 27th U-23 Polish Championships concluded in Ciechocinek. The eight Olympic weight classes produced several surprises, while five reigning champions successfully defended their titles.
2nd European Games and 43rd European Championships: World champion defeated Durkacz. Poles win no medals
Wednesday was supposed to be Poland’s day at the boxing tournament in Minsk. Damian Durkacz was still hoping for a medal, but he lost to world champion Sofiane Oumiha.
Damian Durkacz reaches the quarterfinals of the European Games and European Championships
Damian Durkacz won his second bout of the tournament and advanced to the quarterfinals of the European Games, which also serve as the European Championships. He will face Sofiane Oumiha for a place in the semifinals.
2nd European Games and 43rd European Championships: Damian Durkacz ends Poland’s losing streak in Minsk
20-year-old Damian Durkacz was the only Polish boxer to win his opening bout in Minsk. His victory over Spain’s Johann Orozco Ojeda sent him through to the round of 16.
2nd European Games in Minsk: The Polish Men and Women Learn Their Opponents
The 2nd European Games begin in Minsk tomorrow. Polish representatives will also compete in the boxing tournament. For the men, the event will also serve as the 43rd European Championships.
Damian Durkacz and Rafał Perczyński to Compete in Minsk
Ireneusz Przywara has announced Poland’s squad for the 2nd European Games in Minsk. Nine boxers will represent the country, including Damian Durkacz and Rafał Perczyński.
A changing of the guard in Polish Olympic boxing? Warsaw produces interesting results
The 36th Feliks Stamm Memorial was the Polish teams’ final major test before the European Games in Minsk. Three Polish representatives won gold in Warsaw.
Polski vs Durkacz the Highlight of the Feliks Stamm Memorial Finals
Mateusz Polski and Damian Durkacz have reached the 64kg final. On Thursday, we also learned the full lineup of semifinalists at the 36th Feliks Stamm Memorial.
Poles Clearly Better Than Germans in Władysławowo
Poland’s senior national team defeated Germany 18:6 in Władysławowo. The bout was part of the squad’s preparations for the Feliks Stamm Memorial in Warsaw.
Poles Finish Without a Medal at the European Under-22 Championships
None of Poland’s five representatives reached the medal zone at the European Under-22 Championships. Damian Durkacz and Piotr Szczukowski lost in the quarterfinals.
Damian Durkacz Wins Bronze at the Strandja Tournament in Sofia
After victories over Volkan Gokcek and Paolo Di Lernia, Damian Durkacz lost his Strandja Tournament semifinal to reigning Russian champion Alexey Mazur. The Pole won a bronze medal.
Damian Durkacz Defeats European Union Runner-Up
Damian Durkacz advanced to the semifinals of the 70th Strandja Tournament in Sofia. Filip Wąchała lost a closely contested bout to American Delante Johnson.
Durkacz and Wąchała Reach Strandja Tournament Quarterfinals
Damian Durkacz and Filip Wąchała advanced to the quarterfinals of the 70th Strandja Tournament in Sofia. Michał Soczyński was eliminated.
6th Leszek Drogosz Memorial: Russians without big names outclass Poles
Poland’s senior national team lost 4-14 to Russia in Kielce at the 6th Leszek Drogosz Memorial. Damian Durkacz and Bartosz Gołębiewski claimed victories.
9th EU Championships: Damian Durkacz loses to experienced Moldovan
Poland’s youngest representative at the 9th European Union Championships, 19-year-old Damian Durkacz, lost by split decision to Moldova’s Dmitri Galagot.
9th EU Championships: Poles learn their brackets, Słomiński already assured of a medal
The 9th European Union Senior Boxing Championships have begun in Valladolid. The Poles learned their tournament brackets, while Jakub Słomiński is already assured of a medal.
Poland Narrowly Better Than Lithuania in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski
In Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, cheered on by 1,500 fans, Poland’s senior team defeated Lithuania 10-8. Victories by Filip Wąchała and Michał Soczyński proved decisive.
Słomiński, Durkacz and Soczyński win Polish championship gold again
The 26th Polish Under-23 Championships concluded in Sulejów. Jakub Słomiński, Damian Durkacz and Michał Soczyński claimed their second gold medals of the year.
Poland comfortably defeated Serbia in Toruń. Soczyński with a valuable victory
Iwan Juszczenko made a successful start to his work with the senior national team. In Toruń, the young Polish team under his guidance defeated Serbia 14-4.
Serbs to test Poles today in Toruń
In Toruń, Poland’s senior national team will face Serbia today in an international match. For the Poles, it will be a valuable opportunity to test themselves against an overseas opponent.
Damian Durkacz sole Polish winner in Lviv
Damian Durkacz recorded Poland’s only victory in their second Lviv Boxing Cup bout. The Red-and-Whites lost 2-12 in Lviv to Ukraine’s second team.
Ukraine ruthless against Poland. White-and-Reds lose 0–16 in Lviv
On the second day of the “Lviv Boxing Cup” team tournament, Poland lost 0–16 to Ukraine in Lviv. The White-and-Reds failed to win any of their eight bouts.
Poland beat Turkey in Kielce without dropping a single point
Poland’s senior team defeated Fenerbahce Istanbul 22-0 in Kielce. Valuable wins were recorded by Jarosław Iwanow, Bartosz Gołębiewski and Damian Durkacz.
Polish champions for 2018 crowned in Karlino
The 89th Polish Senior Championships have concluded in Karlino. Ten finals were held at Homanit Arena, with half ending in split decisions.
Poles Better Than Swedes in Słupsk. Tomasz Niedźwiecki Makes Successful Return
Poland’s senior team defeated Sweden 10-6 at Słupsk’s Gryfia Hall. Adrian Kowal, Damian Durkacz, Jakub Kasprzak, Mateusz Goiński and Tomasz Niedźwiecki were among the winners.
Poles and Swedes to Test Themselves with Experimental Lineups in Słupsk
Poland will face Sweden in Słupsk. The visitors will bring national champion Adolphe Sylva, while the hosts will field an experimental lineup.
Kazakhs and Russians Held Sway in the Finals. Durkacz Takes Silver
Only Damian Durkacz competed on the final day of the 35th Feliks Stamm Tournament. After three wins, the Pole lost a split decision to Kazakh champion Bekdaulet Ibragimov.
Durkacz defeats world championships medalist and saves Poles’ honor
19-year-old Damian Durkacz defeated world championships bronze medalist Freudis Rojas to reach the final of the 35th Feliks Stamm Memorial Tournament. The other Poles lost their semifinals.
Only Three Poles in the Semifinals of the 35th Feliks Stamm Memorial Tournament
Only three Polish representatives will compete in the semifinals of the 35th Feliks Stamm International Tournament. Damian Durkacz, Mateusz Kostecki and Rafał Perczyński will fight for medals.
Damian Durkacz Wins European Championships Bronze
Damian Durkacz unanimously lost his semifinal at the 27th European Youth Championships in Antalya. The Spartan Knurów boxer won a bronze medal.
27th European Youth Championships: Russia on top, Poland with one medal
Forty medalists were determined in Antalya at the 27th European Youth Championships. Boxers from 14 countries will compete in the semifinals. Poland has one medal, secured by Damian Durkacz.
27th European Youth Championships: Damian Durkacz has a medal, while Dominik Harwankowski will fight for a semifinal place
Damian Durkacz has secured a medal at the 27th European Youth Championships in Antalya. Dominik Harwankowski will fight for a second Polish medal when he bids for a semifinal place on Friday.
27th EUBC: Damian Durkacz Reaches Quarterfinals, Eryk Apresyan Eliminated
Damian Durkacz advanced to the quarterfinals of the 27th European Youth Boxing Championships in Antalya. Eryk Apresyan, meanwhile, was eliminated from the tournament.
27th EUBC European Championships: Poles begin with defeat. 188 boxers competing for medals in Antalya
A total of 188 boxers have arrived in Antalya to compete in the 27th Men’s Youth European Championships. Seven representatives of Poland are among them.
Two Medals for Poland at the 22nd Brandenburg Cup
Poland’s representatives have secured two medals at the highly competitive 22nd International Youth Boxing Tournament “Brandenburg Cup.”
Mixed Start for Polish Boxers at the 22nd Brandenburg Cup
Damian Durkacz and Eryk Apresyan won their opening bouts at the 22nd International Youth Boxing Tournament for the Brandenburg Cup. The other three Poles suffered defeats.
A Valuable Test for Poland’s Youth National Team in Lutsk
On Saturday, March 25, the youth national teams of Poland and Ukraine met in Lutsk. The hosts won 13–7, although three of the ten bouts ended in draws.
5th World Youth Championships: Only Patryk Urbański Wins in St. Petersburg
Three Poles competed on the second day of the 5th World Youth Championships in St. Petersburg. Only Patryk Urbański won, defeating Czech boxer Petr Novak.
5th Youth World Championships: Mixed fortunes for Polish boxers in the draw. Soczyński to face Cuban
A total of 351 boxers from 62 countries will compete for medals at the 5th Youth World Championships in St. Petersburg. The Polish fighters have learned their first opponents.
Four Polish Medals in Frankfurt. Soczyński Takes Silver After Final
Poland’s young senior squad won one silver and three bronze medals at the 21st International Brandenburg Cup Boxing Tournament in Frankfurt an der Oder.
26th Men’s European Youth Championships: Kamil Offman wins a medal and will fight for a place in the final
Poland celebrated a medal at the 26th Men’s European Youth Championships for the second consecutive day. Kamil Offman advanced to the medal stage.
26th European Youth Championships: Durkacz, Apresyan and Soczyński victorious
Five Poles competed on the second day of the 26th European Youth Championships. Damian Durkacz, Eryk Apresyan and Michał Soczyński won, while Patryk Urbański and Radosław Kawczak were eliminated.
26th EUBC European Youth Championships: Damian Durkacz Fights for Quarterfinal Spot, Warda and Białas Eliminated
Three Poles competed on the opening day of the 26th European Youth Championships in Anapa. Damian Durkacz won, while Karol Warda and Konrad Białas bowed out of the tournament.
10th Junior World Championships: Eryk Apresyan One Step Away from the Medal Zone
Two Poles fought in St. Petersburg at the 10th Junior World Championships today. Damian Durkacz lost on points, while Eryk Apresyan advanced to the quarterfinals.
10th World Junior Championships: Durkacz and Apresyan win their opening bouts
Damian Durkacz, competing at 54 kg, and Eryk Apresyan, at 66 kg, won their opening bouts at the 10th World Junior Championships in St. Petersburg.
Three Polish Defeats at the 10th World Junior Championships
The second day of the 10th World Junior Championships in St Petersburg brought no joy to Poland’s boxers. Oskar Safaryan, Piotr Szczukowski and Mateusz Ramotowski all lost their bouts.
19th EJC: Konrad Białas reaches quarterfinals
The 19th edition of the European Junior Championships is underway in Lviv. Poland’s team consists of seven boxers. Konrad Białas has now advanced to the quarterfinals.
18th EJC: Poland without medals. Third tournament in a row without a podium finish
Damian Durkacz and Filip Foryś lost their quarterfinal bouts at the 18th European Junior Championships. For the third consecutive time, Poland will finish the tournament without a medal.
Durkacz and Foryś reach European Junior Championships quarterfinals
Damian Durkacz and Filip Foryś won their bouts at the 18th European Junior Championships in Anapa. Both Polish representatives advanced to the quarterfinals.