Ilunga Makabu
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Ilunga Makabu | |
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| Born | Junior Ilunga Makabu 8 November 1987 Kananga, Democratic Republic Of The Congo |
| Nationality | Congolese |
| Other names | The Junior |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Cruiserweight |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Reach | 188 cm (74 in) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 30 |
| Wins | 28 |
| Wins by KO | 25 |
| Losses | 2 |
Junior Ilunga Makabu (born 8 November 1987) is a Congolese professional boxer who has held the WBC cruiserweight title since January, and also challenged once for the same title in 2016. As of May 2020, he is ranked as the world's second best active cruiserweight by BoxRec,[1] third by The Ring magazine[2] and fourth by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board.[3] He is the older brother of heavyweight boxer Martin Bakole.[4]
Professional career
His professional career began 20 June 2008 by losing four round bouts fighting (by technical knockout in the first round) with the South African boxer Khayeni Hlungwane. The fight was held at the Carousel Hotel & Casino in Temba in the province of North-West. September 13, 2008 relates his first victory by technical knockout in the first round of the representative of Zimbabwe Elvis Moyo. 19 November 2011 faced with Brazilian Pedro Otas. Twelve-round fight was organized at Monte Casino in Johannesburg, starring Michael Buffer. The dominant Makabu ended the duel by technical knockout in the eleventh round.
Makabu vs. Kucher
The duel took place July 13, 2013 in "The Casino" in Monte Carlo in Monaco. In an evenly fought 12 round contest Makabu won the decision by two points beating the Ukrainian favorite, to win the WBC silver cruiserweight title. It was his fifteenth professional fight.
Professional boxing record
| 30 fights | 28 wins | 2 losses |
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| By knockout | 25 | 2 |
| By decision | 3 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 30 | Win | 28–2 |  Olanrewaju Durodola
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KO | 7 (12), 0:55 | 19 Dec 2020 |  Studio Mama Angebi, Kinshasa, Congo
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Retained WBC cruiserweight title |
| 29 | Win | 27–2 |  Michał Cieślak
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UD | 12 | 31 Jan 2020 | Temporary Arena, Kinshasa, Congo
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Won vacant WBC cruiserweight title |
| 28 | Win | 26–2 |  Alexei Papin
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MD | 12 | 24 Aug 2019 | Traktor Sport Palace, Chelyabinsk, Russia
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Retained WBC Silver cruiserweight title |
| 27 | Win | 25–2 | Dmitry Kudryashov
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TKO | 5 (12), 2:36 | 16 Jun 2019 | KRK Uralets, Yekaterinburg, Russia
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Won vacant WBC Silver cruiserweight title |
| 26 | Win | 24–2 |  Giorgi Tevdorashvili
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KO | 2 (10), 1:55 | 8 Dec 2018 |  Euskirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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| 25 | Win | 23–2 | Paata Aduashvili
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KO | 2 (8) | 26 Oct 2018 |  Salle du Monte d’Or, Champagne-au-Mont-d'Or, France
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| 24 | Win | 22–2 |  Taylor Mabika
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RTD | 4 (12), 3:00 | 22 Sep 2018 | Grand Hôtel de Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Congo
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Won WBC International cruiserweight title |
| 23 | Win | 21–2 |  Mussa Ajibu
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KO | 4 (8) | 25 Aug 2017 |  Rainbow Towers Conference Centre, Harare, Zimbabwe
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| 22 | Win | 20–2 |  Chamunorwa Gonorenda
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KO | 5 (10) | 28 Apr 2017 | Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa
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| 21 | Loss | 19–2 |  Tony Bellew
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KO | 3 (12), 1:20 | 29 May 2016 | Goodison Park, Liverpool, England
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For vacant WBC cruiserweight title |
| 20 | Win | 19–1 | Thabiso Mchunu
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KO | 11 (12), 1:56 | 26 May 2015 | International Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa
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| 19 | Win | 18–1 |  Tamas Bajzath
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TKO | 3 (10), 2:15 | 05 Dec 2014 |  Centre Sportif Obercorn, Differdange, Luxembourg
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| 18 | Win | 17–1 |  Glen Johnson
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TKO | 9 (12), 2:40 | 28 Jun 2014 | Grand Hôtel de Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Congo
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Won WBC International cruiserweight title |
| 17 | Win | 16–1 |  Ruben Angel Mino
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KO | 2 (10), 1:53 | 01 Feb 2014 |  Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco
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| 16 | Win | 15–1 |  Eric Fields
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KO | 5 (12), 1:59 | 31 Aug 2013 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
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Retained WBC Silver cruiserweight title |
| 15 | Win | 14–1 |  Dmytro Kucher
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MD | 12 | 13 Jul 2013 | Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco
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Won vacant WBC Silver cruiserweight title |
| 14 | Win | 13–1 | Tamas Lodi
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TKO | 3 (10), 1:29 | 30 Mar 2013 | Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco
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| 13 | Win | 12–1 | Gogita Gorgiladze
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TKO | 4 (10), 1:49 | 16 Feb 2013 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
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Won vacant IBF Youth cruiserweight title |
| 12 | Win | 11–1 |  Michael Gbenga
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TKO | 5 (8), 2:53 | 24 Apr 2012 | Carnival City Casino, Brakpan, South Africa
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| 11 | Win | 10–1 |  Pedro Otas
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TKO | 11 (12), 2:54 | 19 Nov 2011 | Monte Casino, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Won vacant WBF cruiserweight title |
| 10 | Win | 9–1 | Collice Mutizwa
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KO | 1 (6) | 11 Jun 2011 | Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa
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| 9 | Win | 8–1 | Nsitu Mbaya
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KO | 1 (6) | 26 Mar 2011 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
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| 8 | Win | 7–1 | Danie Venter
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TKO | 6 (6) | 30 Oct 2010 | Klipriviersberg Recreation Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
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| 7 | Win | 6–1 | Elvis Moyo
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TKO | 2 (6) | 27 Mar 2010 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
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| 6 | Win | 5–1 | Ben Moakamela
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TKO | 2 (6) | 07 Mar 2010 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
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| 5 | Win | 4–1 | Chamunorwa Gonorenda
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TKO | 2 (6) | 26 Feb 2010 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
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| 4 | Win | 3–1 | Sean Santana
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TKO | 3 (6) | 03 Jul 2009 | Nirvana Secondary School, Lenasia, South Africa
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| 3 | Win | 2–1 | Nicholas Ramantswana
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TKO | 1 (4) | 18 Oct 2008 | Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa
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| 2 | Win | 1–1 | Elvis Moyo
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TKO | 1 (4) | 13 Sep 2009 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
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| 1 | Loss | 0–1 | Khayeni Hlungwane
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TKO | 1 (4), 0:29 | 20 Jun 2008 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
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References
- ^ "BoxRec: Cruiserweight ratings". boxrec.com. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Ratings". The Ring. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "RANKINGS | Transnational Boxing Rankings Board". Retrieved 28 May 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Dooley, Terence (31 July 2017). "Martin Ilunga Targets Tony Bellew: I Want To Avenge My Brother!". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
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External links
- Boxing record for Ilunga Makabu from BoxRec (registration required)