Defection To Germany
On 24 April 1988, while competing in Germany for the Polish national team, Michalczewski defected from the amateur team to stay in Germany. Becoming a citizen of Germany in 1991 and turning professional the same year, he was soon signed by Universum Box-Promotion, one of the leading boxing promoters in Europe. His aggressive style earned him the nickname, "Tiger."
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