Michal Cieslak
8 stories covering Michal Cieslak — news, results and analysis.
David Benavidez Picks Dmitry Bivol as His Toughest Possible Opponent
The 32-0 cruiserweight champ says Bivol's movement and defense scare him more than a heavyweight date with Usyk.
Oct 10, 2026
Benavidez vs Opetaia: Ex-Foe Backs 'El Monstro' to Win at 200lbs
Kyrone Davis, stopped by Benavidez in 2021, says the 32-0 star's size will overwhelm Jai Opetaia if their Cinco de Mayo clash happens.
Oct 1, 2026
Andre Ward Breaks Down What Opetaia Needs to Beat Benavidez
Two unbeaten cruiserweights, a combined 62-0, could collide around Cinco de Mayo 2027 — but first Benavidez has business in December.
Sep 25, 2026
Jai Opetaia Wants the Benavidez Fight in Writing: 'Send Me the Date'
Two undefeated cruiserweights, a Cinco de Mayo verbal handshake, and 56 wins between them — Opetaia just wants it on paper before he buys in.
Sep 20, 2026
Paulie Malignaggi Still Leans Opetaia to Beat David Benavidez
Benavidez is 32-0 after bullying his way to cruiserweight, but the two-weight champ says the unbeaten Aussie is still the pick to hand him a first loss.
Sep 17, 2026
WBC Orders Benavidez vs Cieslak, With Opetaia Waiting on the Winner
Benavidez (32-0, 26 KO) must defend against new champ Michal Cieslak before a May 2027 date with Jai Opetaia is officially cleared.
Sep 15, 2026
Benavidez Eyes December 12 Return, Cieslak the Likely Opponent
The undefeated 32-0 cruiserweight looks set for a Phoenix-area homecoming after a three-belt unification with Noel Mikaelian collapsed.
Aug 18, 2026
Benavidez's Undisputed Plan Hits a Wall as Mikaelian Bails
The 32-0 WBO/WBC champ eyed a December 12 unification. Now Noel Mikaelian's gone to fight Jai Opetaia instead, and Benavidez needs a new dance partner.
Aug 5, 2026