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Name: Michael Oleschak
Birth Name: Michael Gabriel Oleschak
Hometown: Hamm, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Birthplace: Chorzow, Poland
Pro Boxer: Record
Michael Oleschak is a German professional boxer and the Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) European Light Heavyweight Champion. Oleschak captured the vacant championship on October 10, 2026, defeating Finland's Mike Joensuu by first-round knockout.
In addition to his professional boxing career, Oleschak has used his public platform to raise awareness of fathers' rights and the importance of fathers maintaining meaningful relationships with their children.
Professional Boxing Career
Oleschak made his professional boxing debut on March 23, 2019, defeating Tobias Schell by knockout in Schwanebeck, Germany.
His professional career has included appearances in Germany and Montenegro, where he developed experience through a combination of knockout victories and decision wins.
During his early career, Oleschak recorded victories over Marcel Sobczak, Reda Amine, Siddarth Pulapalli and Marius Mertig.
On May 14, 2022, he defeated Yesilat Berkta by technical knockout in Espelkamp, Germany.
On April 29, 2023, Oleschak defeated Martin Boskovic by unanimous decision in Huckelhoven-Ratheim, Germany. He followed this with a technical knockout victory over Kenan Hamzic in Tuzi, Montenegro, on August 18, 2023.
Career Development
Oleschak continued his professional career in 2025, recording victories against several opponents as he worked toward a European championship opportunity.
On February 16, 2025, he defeated Mario Obenauer on points in Cologne, Germany.
On May 31, 2025, Oleschak earned another points victory, defeating Aleksandar Kuvac in Dreieich, Germany.
On November 9, 2025, he defeated Serhii Ksendzov by unanimous decision in Essen, Germany.
These appearances provided further professional experience ahead of his 2026 UBF European Championship bout.
UBF European Light Heavyweight Championship
On October 10, 2026, Oleschak faced Finnish professional boxer Mike Joensuu for the vacant Universal Boxing Federation European Light Heavyweight Championship.
Oleschak secured the championship by knocking out Joensuu at 1:59 of the opening round.
The first-round knockout earned Oleschak his first UBF European Championship and represented a major milestone in his professional boxing career.
A contemporary boxing-results report listed his record following the victory as 16 wins, no defeats and 12 knockouts.
The victory brought Oleschak recognition as a UBF European titleholder in the 175-pound light heavyweight division.
Advocacy for Fathers' Rights
Outside professional boxing, Oleschak has expressed an interest in raising public awareness of fathers' rights and the importance of the relationship between fathers and their children.
His advocacy focuses on encouraging greater recognition of fathers' involvement in family life.
The Universal Boxing Federation publicly acknowledged this commitment following his European championship victory.
UBF President Richard Spilotro congratulated Oleschak on winning the championship and expressed respect for his efforts to bring additional attention to fathers' rights.
Oleschak's championship achievement has provided an opportunity to bring wider attention to subjects that he considers important beyond professional boxing.
UBF Championship Recognition
Following Oleschak's October 10, 2026 championship victory, Universal Boxing Federation President Richard Spilotro welcomed him into the organization's group of European champions.
Spilotro praised Oleschak's perseverance, commitment to his professional boxing career and interest in promoting awareness of fathers' rights.
The federation recognized the victory as an important achievement in Oleschak's career.
Professional Boxing Highlights
- March 23, 2019: Professional boxing debut, defeating Tobias Schell by knockout in Schwanebeck, Germany.
- May 14, 2022: Defeated Yesilat Berkta by technical knockout.
- April 29, 2023: Defeated Martin Boskovic by unanimous decision.
- August 18, 2023: Defeated Kenan Hamzic by technical knockout in Montenegro.
- February 16, 2025: Defeated Mario Obenauer on points.
- May 31, 2025: Defeated Aleksandar Kuvac on points.
- November 9, 2025: Defeated Serhii Ksendzov by unanimous decision.
- October 10, 2026: Defeated Mike Joensuu by first-round knockout to win the vacant UBF European Light Heavyweight Championship.
Titles Held
- Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) European Light Heavyweight Champion (2026)