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Erkan Teper (born 18 June 1982) is a German professional boxer. He held the European heavyweight title in 2015, but was stripped by the EBU for failing a drug test.
Key Information
Amateur career
[edit]As a super heavyweight amateur, Teper won silver medals at the 2006 German National Championships and the 2007 World Military Games. He won the 2009 Bolivarian Alternative Games in Santiago, Cuba.[1]
Professional career
[edit]Teper vs. Price and Doping Violation
[edit]Teper faced heavyweight contender David Price on 17 July 2015 for the EBU heavyweight title. He fought belligerently during the bout and knocked down Price in the 2nd round with a left hook. The fight was called off by the referee immediately resulting in a KO victory for Teper.[2]
Teper was supposed to face Robert Helenius on 19 December 2015, but cancelled the match due to a shoulder injury.[3] Thus he had to give up the EBU Heavyweight title, which was then claimed by Helenius in a match against Franz Rill. It was later reported that Teper had failed a post-fight drug test after knocking out Price.[4] Teper was subsequently banned and the result changed to a No contest by the Bund Deutscher Berufsboxer (BDB).[5] However, Boxrec.com maintains that the record was not changed to a No contest: "The EBU maintains that it was supervising the contest and as such EBU rules must be applied, therefore keeping the result of Teper WTKO 2 / 12 but stripping the title."[6]
Professional boxing record
[edit]| 26 fights | 21 wins | 4 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 13 | 2 |
| By decision | 8 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Draw | 21–4–1 | Djuar El Scheich | PTS | 6 | 21 Oct 2023 | Fit and Fight, Euskirchen, Germany | |
| 25 | Loss | 21–4 | Arslanbek Makhmudov | RTD | 1 (10), 3:00 | 23 Sep 2021 | Centre Videotron, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada | For WBC-NABF and WBA-NABA heavyweight titles |
| 24 | Win | 21–3 | Mykyta Nesterenko | UD | 4 | 8 Feb 2020 | EWS Arena, Goeppingen, Germany | |
| 23 | Win | 20–3 | Samir Barakovic | TKO | 3 (8), 1:30 | 22 Jun 2019 | Argensporthalle, Wangen im Allgaeu, Germany | |
| 22 | Loss | 19–3 | Robert Helenius | KO | 8 (12), 3:00 | 29 Sep 2018 | Ritter-Sport-Stadion, Waldenbuch, Germany | For vacant IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight title |
| 21 | Win | 19–2 | Davit Gorgiladze | TKO | 2 (6) | 28 Apr 2018 | Stadthalle, Cloppenburg, Germany | |
| 20 | Win | 18–2 | Evgenios Lazaridis | PTS | 10 | 24 Oct 2017 | Sporthalle, Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany | |
| 19 | Win | 17–2 | Zoltan Csala | TKO | 1 (8), 2:46 | 21 Jul 2017 | Große Sporthalle, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany | |
| 18 | Loss | 16–2 | Mariusz Wach | UD | 12 | 18 Mar 2017 | Arena Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany | For vacant IBF East/West Europe heavyweight title |
| 17 | Loss | 16–1 | Christian Hammer | SD | 12 | 15 Oct 2016 | Hamburg, Germany | For vacant WBO European heavyweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Derric Rossy | UD | 10 | 3 Jul 2016 | Gellersenhalle, Lüneburg, Germany | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | David Price | KO | 2 (12), 0:52 | 17 Jul 2015 | MHPArena, Ludwigsburg, Germany | Vacant European heavyweight title at stake; Although the BDB overturned the result after Teper failed a drug test, the EBU ultimately upheld Teper's victory[5][6] |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Johann Duhaupas | UD | 12 | 14 Mar 2015 | Alte Reithalle, Stuttgart, Germany | Won vacant IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight title |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Newfel Ouatah | RTD | 6 (12), 3:00 | 13 Jun 2014 | Bavaria Filmstadt, Munich, Germany | Won vacant European Union heavyweight title |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Martin Rogan | KO | 1 (10), 1:25 | 16 Nov 2013 | MHPArena, Ludwigsburg, Germany | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Michael Sprott | TKO | 1 (10), 2:41 | 31 Aug 2013 | Münsterplatz, Basel, Switzerland | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Timur Stark | SD | 8 | 13 Apr 2013 | Multiversum, Schwechat, Austria | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Gbenga Oloukun | UD | 8 | 14 Oct 2012 | SKC TaBeA Halle, Halle, Germany | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Ivica Perkovic | RTD | 4 (10), 3:00 | 9 Mar 2012 | Atatürk Spor Salonu, Tekirdağ, Turkey | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Cisse Salif | TKO | 2 (8), 2:54 | 26 Nov 2011 | Spor Salonu, Trabzon, Turkey | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Jakov Gospic | KO | 9 (12), 2:59 | 15 Jul 2011 | EWS Arena, Göppingen, Germany | Won vacant WBC Mediterranean heavyweight title |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Robert Hawkins | PTS | 6 | 1 Apr 2011 | Pferdesportpark, Berlin, Germany | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Sandor Balogh | PTS | 6 | 25 Feb 2011 | Hotel Park, Novi Sad, Serbia | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Donato DeMartiis | TKO | 1 (4), 1:49 | 17 Dec 2010 | American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, US | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Alexander Kahl | KO | 1 (4), 0:36 | 12 Nov 2010 | HanseDom, Stralsund, Germany | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Marcel Zeller | TKO | 3 (4) | 4 Sep 2010 | Lanxess Arena, Cologne, Germany |
Notes
[edit]- ^ Sources vary: Teper's win against David Price was changed to a no contest by the Bund Deutscher Berufsboxer (BDB; Association of German Professional Boxers), giving Teper 20 official wins. The EBU, who sanctioned the fight, maintain the original result as valid, along with BoxRec, giving Teper 21 official wins.
References
[edit]- ^ "Erkan Teper - BoxRec".
- ^ Erkan Teper stops David Price in two rounds
- ^ "Robert Heleniuksen vastustaja vetäytyy EM-titteliottelusta". Ilta-sanomat (in Finnish). 1 December 2015. Archived from the original on 4 December 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
- ^ "Erkan Teper Reportedly Fails Drug Test After Price KO". Boxing Scene. 21 December 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
- ^ a b "David Price will rebuild his career next year after former opponent Erkan Teper is banned". Sky Sports. Retrieved 2017-09-06.
- ^ a b "Fight:1985945 - BoxRec".
External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Erkan Teper from BoxRec (registration required)
Erkan Teper
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Personal background
Early life
Erkan Teper was born on June 18, 1982, in Ahlen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.[1] As a German national of Turkish descent, Teper grew up in a community where such heritage was common among boxers of his generation.[8] At 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) tall with an orthodox stance, he naturally gravitated toward the heavyweight division during his youth.[1] Teper first encountered boxing by chance in Ahlen, suffering a decisive loss in his initial bout that spurred intensive training and determination to excel.[9] These formative experiences in local sports settings laid the groundwork for his transition to organized amateur competitions.Amateur career
Erkan Teper began his competitive boxing journey in the amateur ranks, competing primarily in the heavyweight and super heavyweight divisions (+91 kg). His early successes included West German heavyweight championships in 2003 and 2004.[3] He won a silver medal at the 2006 German National Championships in Straubing, where he defeated Michael Werner by a score of 26:11 before losing to Rustam Khaitbaev of Uzbekistan 10:21 in the final.[4] Teper also earned silver medals at the World Military Championships in 2006 and 2008.[3] Representing Germany at the international level, Teper reached the quarter-finals of the 2008 European Olympic Qualifications in Athens (+91 kg).[4] He earned a silver medal at the 2007 World Military Games in Hyderabad, India. In the +91 kg category, he advanced by defeating Balkar Singh of India 16:3 and Sergey Pletosu of Russia 12:5, but fell to Andrew Shepherd of the United States 7:15 in the final bout.[4][10] These matches demonstrated his ability to compete against diverse opponents on a global stage. Teper achieved his most notable amateur triumph with a gold medal at the 2009 Bolivarian Alternative Games in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, in the 91 kg division. He secured the title by defeating Orlando Rabi of Cuba 8:7 in the quarterfinals, Luis Pons of Cuba 8:5 in the semifinals, and Juan Pablo Romero of Venezuela 5:2 in the final.[4][11] This victory underscored his technical development and adaptability in high-stakes tournaments. Throughout his amateur tenure, Teper compiled an impressive record of 130 wins, 14 losses, and 2 draws, amassing experience that refined his defensive and offensive skills against top-tier competition.[3] His participation in these national and international events built a strong foundation in boxing fundamentals, preparing him for the professional arena.Professional career
Early professional bouts
Teper made his professional boxing debut on September 4, 2010, stopping Marcel Zeller by third-round technical knockout at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany.[3] This victory marked the beginning of an undefeated streak that saw him compile 12 straight wins against primarily regional opponents across Germany and Europe, including knockouts of Alexander Kahl in the first round on November 12, 2010, and Donato DeMartiis in the first round on December 17, 2010.[1] These early contests, often held in domestic venues like Stralsund and Berlin, allowed Teper to hone his skills against journeymen fighters, establishing a record of 12-0 with 8 knockouts by mid-2013.[3] A highlight of this period came on July 15, 2011, when Teper captured the vacant WBC Mediterranean Heavyweight Title with a ninth-round knockout victory over Jakov Gospic in a 12-round bout in Göppingen, Germany, improving his record to 7-0.[3] He successfully defended the belt once in 2012, forcing Ivica Perković to retire on his stool after the fourth round due to an injury on March 9 in Tekirdağ, Turkey, retaining the title while advancing to 8-0.[12] Teper vacated the WBC Mediterranean crown in December 2012 to pursue higher-profile opportunities, maintaining his unblemished professional slate through consistent performances against durable foes like Cisse Salif and Robert Hawkins.[1] On June 13, 2014, Teper claimed the vacant European Boxing Union (EBU) European Union Heavyweight Title by sixth-round RTD victory over previously undefeated Newfel Ouatah in a 12-round bout in Munich, Germany, extending his record to 13-0 with 9 knockouts. He held the EBU EU title through 2014 and into 2015, using the reign to build momentum with additional wins, such as a unanimous decision over Timur Stark in April 2013 and a first-round knockout of Michael Sprott in August 2013.[1] Drawing from his strong amateur foundation, Teper refined an aggressive orthodox pressure style in these bouts, leveraging his 6'5" frame to overwhelm opponents with forward momentum and power punching.Major titles and European championship
In early 2015, Erkan Teper captured the vacant IBF Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title by defeating Johann Duhaupas via unanimous decision over 12 rounds on March 14 in Stuttgart, Germany.[13] This victory marked a significant step in Teper's undefeated professional streak, positioning him for higher-profile opportunities.[3] Teper's ascent continued on July 17, 2015, when he challenged David Price for the vacant European Boxing Union (EBU) Heavyweight Title at the MHP Arena in Ludwigsburg, Germany. Despite Price's height advantage at 6 ft 8 in (203 cm) compared to Teper's 6 ft 5 in (195 cm), Teper adopted an aggressive pressure strategy, closing the distance early to neutralize Price's reach and jab.[14] In the first round, Teper landed heavy hooks and body shots to disrupt Price's rhythm, setting up a devastating second-round knockout with a series of unanswered punches that sent Price to the canvas.[15] The win propelled Teper into the top 10 rankings across major sanctioning bodies, including ninth in the World Boxing Organization (WBO) and twelfth in the World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight divisions by August 2015.[16][17] This achievement established Teper as a rising force in European heavyweight boxing, highlighting his knockout power and tactical adaptability against taller opponents.[18]Doping violation and ban
In December 2015, five months after his July knockout victory over David Price, Erkan Teper was announced to have failed a post-fight drug test for a banned substance.[19] The revelation stemmed from investigations by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and German authorities, including a raid in April 2015 that uncovered prohibited performance-enhancing drugs such as clenbuterol, testosterone, growth hormone, and methandrostenolone in Teper's possession.[20] This incident also unearthed a prior positive test for drostanolone following his June 2014 bout against Newfel Ouatah, which had resulted in a reduced six-month suspension after appeal.[21] The German Boxing Federation (BDB) responded on December 9, 2015, by imposing a one-year suspension on Teper effective immediately and retroactively changing his win over Price to a no-contest, thereby restoring Price's professional record.[22] The European Boxing Union (EBU), however, took a stricter stance, stripping Teper of his European heavyweight title and issuing a two-year ban while also declaring the Price bout a no-contest.[23] This discrepancy between the BDB's one-year penalty and the EBU's two-year one sparked disputes and appeals, as Teper's team challenged the findings and the BDB permitted his return to competition in Germany after just nine months, allowing a bout in June 2016 despite the ongoing EBU suspension.[24] The scandal drew sharp criticism from David Price's camp, with his promoter Frank Maloney demanding a lifetime ban for Teper and decrying the integrity of boxing's anti-doping processes.[25] Price himself expressed frustration over the five-month delay in test results, which prolonged uncertainty and highlighted systemic issues in boxing's testing timelines, where results often emerge long after fights conclude.[26] The case fueled broader discussions on doping enforcement in the sport, including allegations of a prior cover-up by the BDB regarding Teper's 2014 violation and calls for more uniform international standards to prevent jurisdictional loopholes.[21]Comeback and later fights
Teper returned to professional boxing on July 3, 2016, following his doping-related ban, securing a unanimous decision victory over Derric Rossy in a 10-round bout held in Lüneburg, Germany, with scores of 98-92, 97-93, and 96-94.[7] The win, however, was marred by controversy as it occurred amid his ongoing EBU suspension, drawing criticism from opponents like David Price, whom Teper had previously defeated in a bout later ruled a no-contest due to doping.[26] Despite the victory, Teper's ranking had slipped significantly, forcing him to face mid-level contenders to rebuild momentum. His next outing on October 15, 2016, against Christian Hammer ended in a 12-round unanimous decision loss (scores 117-111, 117-111, 115-113), exposing vulnerabilities in his post-ban form.[27] Teper's struggles continued on March 18, 2017, when he faced Mariusz Wach in Leipzig for the vacant IBF European heavyweight title, suffering a 12-round unanimous decision defeat with scores of 116-112, 115-113 twice.[28] The fight highlighted stamina issues, as Teper, then 34, appeared fatigued in the later rounds against the taller and more durable Wach, who controlled the distance and outlanded him in effective punches.[29] This marked Teper's second consecutive loss, further diminishing his status as a top European contender and prompting questions about his recovery from the ban's physical and mental toll. On September 29, 2018, Teper encountered another high-profile setback against Robert Helenius at the Ritter-Sport-Stadion in Waldenbuch, Germany, where he was stopped in the eighth round of a scheduled 10-rounder via technical knockout after being dropped by a powerful left hand.[30] At 36 years old, Teper showed resilience early but was overwhelmed by Helenius's punching power, resulting in a one-sided finish that halted his momentum.[31] Teper attempted a resurgence with victories against lesser-known opponents in the following years. On June 22, 2019, he stopped Samir Barakovic via third-round TKO in Wangen, Germany, dominating with superior size and power in an eight-round bout.[32] He followed this on February 8, 2020, with a four-round unanimous decision over Mykyta Nesterenko in Göppingen, outboxing the Ukrainian prospect to earn scores of 40-36 across the board.[33] These wins, while against journeymen-level fighters, provided Teper with much-needed ring time but did little to elevate his rankings amid sporadic activity. Teper's efforts faltered again on September 25, 2021, when he was crushed by unbeaten prospect Arslanbek Makhmudov via first-round RTD in Quebec City, retiring on his stool after absorbing heavy punishment.[34] After a nearly two-year hiatus, he returned on October 21, 2023, for a six-round draw against Djuar El Scheich in Euskirchen, Germany, with judges scoring it even at 57-57.[35] At age 41 during the bout (turning 43 by November 2025), Teper has expressed intent to regain contender status, but prolonged inactivity and advancing age have limited opportunities in the competitive heavyweight division. As of November 2025, Teper has not returned to the ring and remains inactive.[1]Career statistics
Professional record
Erkan Teper's professional boxing record spans 26 bouts from 2010 to 2023, comprising 21 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw, including 13 knockouts (61.9% knockout rate), with the 2015 bout against David Price ruled a no contest by the German Boxing Federation (BDB) due to Teper's doping violation but counted as a win by some databases like BoxRec. The record is sourced from official boxing databases, though the European Boxing Union (EBU) initially recorded the Price fight as a win before vacating the title.[1]| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd. | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Marcel Zeller | TKO | 3 (4), 2:00 | 4 Sep 2010 | Lanxess Arena, Cologne, Germany | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Alexander Kahl | KO | 1 (4), 0:36 | 20 Nov 2010 | HanseDom, Stralsund, Germany | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Donato DeMartiis | TKO | 1 (4), 1:49 | 11 Dec 2010 | American Airlines Arena, Miami, United States | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Sándor Balogh | PTS | 6 | 26 Feb 2011 | Hotel Park, Novi Sad, Serbia | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Robert Hawkins | PTS | 6 | 23 Apr 2011 | Pferdesportpark, Lichtenberg, Germany | Hawkins down twice |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Jakov Gospić | KO | 9 (12), 2:59 | 23 Jul 2011 | EWS Arena, Göppingen, Germany | Won vacant WBC Mediterranean heavyweight title |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Cissé Salif | TKO | 2 (8), 2:54 | 19 Nov 2011 | Spor Salonu, Trabzon, Turkey | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Ivica Perković | RTD | 4 (10), 3:00 | 10 Mar 2012 | Atatürk Spor Salonu, Tekirdağ, Turkey | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Gbenga Oloukun | UD | 8 | 22 Sep 2012 | TaBeA Halle, Halle an der Saale, Germany | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Timur Stark | SD | 8 | 20 Apr 2013 | Multiversum, Schwechat, Austria | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Michael Sprott | TKO | 1 (10), 2:41 | 24 Aug 2013 | Münsterplatz, Basel, Switzerland | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Martin Rogan | KO | 1 (10), 1:25 | 9 Nov 2013 | MHPArena, Ludwigsburg, Germany | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Newfel Ouatah | RTD | 6 (12), 3:00 | 7 Jun 2014 | Bavaria Filmstadt, Munich, Germany | Won vacant EBU European Union heavyweight title |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Johann Duhaupas | UD | 12 | 7 Mar 2015 | Alte Reithalle, Stuttgart, Germany | Won vacant IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight title; point deducted for pushing in 9th |
| 15 | NC | 14–0 (1) | David Price | NC | 2 (12) | 17 Jul 2015 | MHPArena, Ludwigsburg, Germany | For vacant EBU heavyweight title; ruled NC by BDB due to Teper's positive drug test, though initially a KO win |
| 16 | Win | 15–0 (1) | Derric Rossy | UD | 10 | 16 Jul 2016 | Gellersenhalle, Lüneburg, Germany | |
| 17 | Loss | 15–1 (1) | Christian Hammer | SD | 12 | 22 Oct 2016 | G 18-Halle, Wilhelmsburg, Germany | For vacant WBO European heavyweight title |
| 18 | Loss | 15–2 (1) | Mariusz Wach | UD | 12 | 25 Mar 2017 | Arena Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany | For vacant IBF East/West Europe heavyweight title |
| 19 | Win | 16–2 (1) | Zoltán Csala | TKO | 1 (8), 2:46 | 22 Jul 2017 | Große Sporthalle, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany | |
| 20 | Win | 17–2 (1) | Evgenios Lazaridis | PTS | 10 | 21 Oct 2017 | Sporthalle, Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany | |
| 21 | Win | 18–2 (1) | Davit Gorgiladze | TKO | 2 (6), 2:00 | 21 Apr 2018 | Stadthalle, Cloppenburg, Germany | |
| 22 | Loss | 18–3 (1) | Robert Helenius | KO | 8 (12), 3:00 | 21 Sep 2018 | Ritter-Sport-Stadion, Waldenbuch, Germany | For vacant IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight title; Teper down in round 8 |
| 23 | Win | 19–3 (1) | Samir Baraković | TKO | 3 (8), 1:30 | 19 Jun 2019 | Argensporthalle, Wangen im Allgäu, Germany | |
| 24 | Win | 20–3 (1) | Mykyta Nesterenko | UD | 4 | 20 Feb 2020 | EWS Arena, Göppingen, Germany | |
| 25 | Loss | 20–4 (1) | Arslanbek Makhmudov | RTD | 1 (10), 3:00 | 21 Sep 2021 | Centre Videotron, Quebec City, Canada | For WBC-NABF and WBA-NABA heavyweight titles |
| 26 | Draw | 20–4–1 (1) | Djuar El Scheich | PTS | 6 | 23 Oct 2023 | Fit and Fight, Euskirchen, Germany |