Eduard Gutknecht | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 March 1982 Dzhetysai, Kazakhstan |
| Nationality | German |
| Other names | Energy Eddy |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super-middleweight Light-heavyweight |
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 36 |
| Wins | 30 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 1 |
Eduard Gutknecht (born 19 March 1982) is a German former professional boxer who competed from 2006 to 2016.[1] He won the European light-heavyweight title in 2011, making three successful defences before losing it to Jürgen Brähmer in 2013. Gutknecht also challenged for the WBA light-heavyweight title, losing in a rematch against Brähmer in 2016.
In November 2016, he was rushed to a London hospital and had emergency surgery following a losing bout with George Groves. Gutknecht suffered a bleed in the skull and collapsed in the dressing room. His injuries left him unable to walk or talk and he suffered multiple strokes.[2]
On March 12, 2016, Gutknecht faced Juergen Braehmer for the WBA regular light heavyweight title. Braehmer won via unanimous decision, 118-110, 116-111 and 116-111.[3]
On November 18, 2016, Gutknecht faced George Groves. Groves won the fight convincingly, winning 119-109, 119 - 109 and 119-110 on the scorecards.[4]