Erik Skoglund
- January 6, 2024
- Boxer
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Erik Skoglund Biography
| Name | Erik Skoglund |
| Birthday | May 24 |
| Birth Year | 1991 |
| Place Of Birth | Värpinge |
| Home Town | Skåne |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Parents | Johan Skoglund |
Erik Skoglund is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on May 24, 1991 in Värpinge, Skåne, Sweden. In his next bout, Skoglund fought for another minor belt, which was the vacant WBA International light heavyweight title and was fought to be fought against Shpetim Shala (21-1-1 eight KO’s). The fight was originally scheduled to be held on October 28, 2016, but was postponed to December 9 in 2016. Skoglund was victorious by knockout, having dropped Shala three times in round 11.
He made his professional debut in 2010 following an amateur career that ended with an average of 78-35-1.
On October 19, 2013 Skoglund fought veteran Lolenga Mock for the EBU-EU light heavyweight title. Initially Skoglund’s opponent was expected to be Enzo Maccarinelli. However, Maccarinelli was injured and had to be replaced by Mock. Despite being caught and wobbled against the ropes in the third round, Skoglund recovered fast and rallied back to win the fight by unanimous decision (118-110, 117-110, 116-112) after 12 rounds.
Skoglund then took on Lorenzo Di Giacomo in an 8-round non-title fight, on June 15, 2013. Skoglund won the fight by unanimous decision (80-72, 80-72, 80-72).
Skoglund was involved in 15 fights between his February debut in 2010 between February 2010 and February 2013, all of them at Germany, Denmark and Finland. He won every fight 9 of them by KO/TKO, and 6 via decision.
Erik Skoglund Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Boxer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Erik Skoglund is one of the richest Boxer from Sweden. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Erik Skoglund 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Erik Skoglund (born 24 May 1991) is a Swedish professional boxer. He was the holder of the European Union light-heavyweight title between 2013 and 2014, winning fighting for it three times before giving up the title. In 2017 Skoglund took part at The World Boxing Super Series, losing to Callum Smith in the super-middleweight quarter-finals.
Skoglund began his boxing career in 2002, aged of eleven. He was the winner of his first Swedish young national champion in 2006 as well as an under-age championship later in the year in addition to taking second spot at the senior level in 2007 at 15 years old. In 2008, he finished in second place at the senior national championship having lost his final match to rising star, future champion Badou Jack. He also took home his first Nordic junior championship in the same year. In 2009, he also won National and Nordic championships at the senior level.
After three successful title defenses, Skoglund vacated his EBU-EU title in October, 2013, to pursue a world title.
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In his first defense of his European title, Skoglund took on Adasat Rodriguez on February 1, 2014. After a dominant performance, and well ahead on the scorecards, Skoglund won the fight by TKO in round 12.
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Erik Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Sweden. Erik Skoglund celebrates birthday on May 24 of every year.
Skoglund returned to defend his IBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight title against Oleksandr Cherviak on September 19, 2015. This marked the first time in his pro career that Skoglund fought in his native Sweden. This was also the first time a male boxing fight for a major title took place in Sweden since the ban on professional boxing in 1969, which was lifted in 2006. Skoglund defended his title by unanimous decision (120-108, 120-108, 119-109).