Albert Syben (born 1 July 1951)[1] is a Belgian former professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 1986.
[3] He fought for his first title in 1979, facing Rudy Gauwe in Lokeren, his opponent's hometown, in front of 6,000 people.
[4][2] Syben regained the Belgium heavyweight title by defeating Gauwe in their third bout on 17 April 1981.
He later challenged two times for the European heavyweight title, being defeated twice by Lucien Rodriguez, in 1982 and 1983.
[2][4] On 1 June 1979, Syben faced Muhammad Ali in a 6 round exhibition bout.