Johann Duhaupas


Johann Duhaupas is a French professional boxer who challenged for the WBC heavyweight title in 2015. At regional level he has held multiple heavyweight titles, including the European Union title from 2013 to 2014.

Professional career

Early career

Johann Duhaupas began his pro career in 2004. In 2008, with an undefeated record of 17–0, Duhaupas faced another undefeated boxer, Italian Francesco Pianeta. He lost the fight by a unanimous decision.
On 14 March 2015 Duhaupas was defeated by the German boxer Erkan Teper by a twelve round unanimous decision. Despite the loss, Duhaupas looked very good, took Teper's best shots and gave him his hardest fight of his career.
27 days later, on 10 April 2015 Duhaupas faced the future regular WBA heavyweight champion Manuel Charr in Moscow, Russia and beat him by a 10 round decision.

Duhaupas vs. Wilder

Duhaupas faced hard hitting Deontay Wilder for the WBC World heavyweight title on 26 September 2015 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was outboxed, suffering severe swelling and sustaining cuts, and was stopped in the eleventh round after being hit with several unanswered blows.

Duhaupas vs. Helenius

On 2 April 2016 Duhaupas traveled to Finland to take on undefeated Robert Helenius. Duhaupas was brought in as an underdog but instead he dominated Helenius and gave him his first career loss. Duhaupas dropped him twice prior to knockout in the sixth round.

Duhaupas vs. Povetkin

On a day's notice Duhaupas took on the fight against Russian fighter Alexander Povetkin, replacing the former WBC heavyweight champion Bermane Stiverne, who pulled out of the fight after learning that Povetkin tested positive for the banned substance ostarine and that the World Boxing Council wouldn't sanction the fight. Povetkin hurt Duhaupas with two left hooks to the head in round 6 to knock him down and out. The fight was halted by the referee, as Duhaupas was badly hurt from the left hands. The official time of the stoppage was at 2:59 of the 6th round.

Duhaupas vs. Miller

Following the Povetkin loss, Duhaupas knocked out three low-level opponents in 2017. He faced undefeated American Jarrell Miller on 28 April 2018, in New York. Duhaupas lost the bout via unanimous decision 119–109, 119–109, and 117–111.
In his next fight, Duhaupas fought and defeated Luis Pascual with a second round knockout in a scheduled eight-rounder.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
46Loss39–7Zhan KossobutskiyRTD5, 3:0021 May 2022Inselparkhalle, Wilhelmsburg, GermanyFor vacant WBC International heavyweight title
45Win39–6Andras CsomorTKO2, 2:3513 Nov 2021Dudelange, Luxemburg
44Loss38–6Tony YokaTKO1, 2:4525 Sep 2020La Défense Arena, Paris, France
43Win38–5Luis PascualKO2, 2:1725 Oct 2019Marriot Hotel Cite Internationale, Lyon, France
42Loss37–5Jarrell MillerUD1228 Apr 2018Barclays Center, New York City, New York, US
41Win37–4Newfel OuatahRTD8, 3:0014 Dec 2017Palais des Sport Marcel Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, FranceWon vacant WBA International heavyweight title
40Win36–4Evgeny OrlovTKO4, 1:1516 Sep 2017WS arena, Vaasa, Finland
39Win35–4David GogishviliKO3, 1:0622 Apr 2017Puuvilla, Pori, Finland
38Loss34–4Alexander PovetkinKO6, 2:5917 Dec 2016IEC Expo, Yekaterinburg, Russia
37Win34–3Robert HeleniusKO6, 3:002 Apr 2016Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, FinlandWon vacant WBC Silver heavyweight title
36Win33–3Marcelo NascimentoUD105 Feb 2016Gymnase du Lycée Technique de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco
35Loss32–3Deontay WilderTKO11, 0:5526 Sep 2015Legacy Arena, Birmingham, Alabama, USFor WBC heavyweight title
34Win32–2Manuel CharrMD1010 Apr 2015Olympic Indoor Arena, Moscow, Russia
33Loss31–2Erkan TeperUD1214 Mar 2015Alte Reithalle, Stuttgart, GermanyFor vacant IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight title
32Win31–1Janne KatajistoKO7, 2:555 Apr 2014Salle omnisports, Abbeville, FranceRetained European Union heavyweight title
31Win30–1Jarno RosbergKO4, 2:0519 Oct 2013Salle omnisports, Abbeville, FranceWon vacant European Union heavyweight title
30Win29–1Fabrice AuriengKO4, 1:3722 Jun 2013Salle omnisports, Abbeville, FranceWon French heavyweight title
29Win28–1Kotatsu TakeharaTKO6, 2:1419 Sep 2012Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
28Win27–1Gabor FarkasTKO5, 2:3510 Feb 2012La Salle des Fêtes, Carouge, Switzerland
27Win26–1Saul FarahTKO2, 1:302 Apr 2011Arena Roberto Durán, Panama City, PanamaWon vacant WBA Fedebol heavyweight title
26Win25–1Igoris BoruchaUD64 Dec 2010Salle Ibn Yassine, Rabat, Morocco
25Win24–1Paul ButlinUD86 Nov 2010Salle bout du Monde, Geneva, Switzerland
24Win23–1Pavels DolgovsTKO8, 0:4822 May 2010Salle omnisports, Abbeville, FranceWon vacant WBC Mediterranean heavyweight title
23Win22–1Aleksandrs SelezensDQ5, 2:439 Apr 2010Palais des Sport Marcel Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, France
22Win21–1Ramiro ReducindoKO1, 0:585 Dec 2009Centre de sports, Abbeville, France
21Win20–1Jean Claude BikoiTKO3, 1:093 Jul 2009Palais des Sport Marcel Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, France
20Win19–1Evgeny OrlovUD623 May 2009Deauville Casino, Deauville, France
19Win18–1Serdar UysalRTD3, 3:0028 Mar 2009Salle Jean Mace, Issoudun, France
18Loss17–1Francesco PianetaUD1220 Dec 2008Hallenstadion, Zürich, SwitzerlandFor European Union heavyweight title
17Win17–0Radoslav MilutinovicTKO1, 1:2220 Jun 2008Dudelange, Luxembourg
16Win16–0Stephane TessierUD617 May 2008Salle Albert Camus, Creil, France
15Win15–0Edgars KalnarsKO3, 2:4923 Feb 2008Salle omnisports, Abbeville, France
14Win14–0Frank WuestenberghsTKO3, 2:5814 Dec 2007Dudelange, Luxembourg
13Win13–0Zoltan PetranyiDQ4, 2:5925 May 2007Dudelange, Luxembourg
12Win12–0Vlado SzaboPTS66 Apr 2007Palais des Sports, Saint-Quentin, France
11Win11–0Gabor GyurisKO1, 2:5526 Jan 2007Salle Omnisports, Abbeville, France
10Win10–0Janos SomogyiTKO3, 1:441 Dec 2006Rene Hartmann Center, Dudelange, Luxembourg
9Win9–0Abderezak MerichicheTKO2, 2:3323 Mar 2006Arris, Algeria
8Win8–0Roger FoeTKO3, 2:4626 Nov 2005Salle Omnisports, Abbeville, France
7Win7–0Roger FoeTKO2, 2:078 Jul 2005Saint-Quentin, France
6Win6–0Mamadou SackoSD617 May 2005Parc des Sports et Loisirs, Pont-Audemer, France
5Win5–0Jerome GuennouTKO5, 0:0530 Apr 2005Palais des Sports, Saint-Quentin, France
4Win4–0Leon NzamaPTS630 Nov 2004Palais des Sports, Berck, France
3Win3–0Marek ZeloPTS422 May 2004Berck, France
2Win2–0Ludovic MacePTS48 May 2004Abbeville, France
1Win1–0Stephane PouladeKO3, 3:006 Feb 2004Clermont-Ferrand, France