Career
His official results were:
Defeated Reynaldo Galido (Philippines) 19-2
Defeated David Diaz (United States) 14-6
Defeated Nordine Mouichi (France) 19-10
Defeated Fathi Missaoui (Tunisia) 20-6
Lost to Hector Vinent (Cuba) 13-20
In the same year he captured the gold medal at the European Amateur Boxing Championships in Vejle, Denmark. His Amateur Record was reportedly 184-27-5. Urkal is of Turkish descent, and has a fight record of 38 wins and 4 defeats.
Urkal has fought for the world title three times losing to Kostya Tszyu and twice to Vivian Harris.