Ilunga Makabu

All fights list 2022, champion titles, age, height, reach and weight, KO ratio of the boxer Ilunga «Junior» Makabu.

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Alias: Junior

Titles held: WBC (cruiserweight)

Born: November 8, 1987 (34 years)

BoxRec ID: 457720

Nationality: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Division: cruiserweight

Weight: 200 lb (90,72 kg)

Height: 6′ 0″ (183 cm)

Reach: 74″ (188 cm)

Stance: southpaw

KOs: 86%

Birth place: Kananga, Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Residence: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Ilunga Makabu's last fight

The last fight of Ilunga Makabu took place on January 29, 2022 against Thabiso Mchunu.
Makabu won by split-decision (SD).

Ilunga Makabu vs. Thabiso Mchunu 

Ilunga Makabu's boxing record

• Total fights: 31
• Wins: 29
• Wins by KO: 25
• Wins by dec: 4
• Losses: 2
• Losses by KO: 2
• Losses by dec: 0
• Draws: 0

Professional career

How many fights did Ilunga Makabu have?

Date	Opponent	Result	Notes
2022-01-29	Thabiso Mchunu (23 - 5 - 0)	Win SD	WBC World Cruiserweight
2020-12-19	Olanrewaju Durodola (34 - 7 - 0)	Win TKO	WBC World Cruiserweight
2020-01-31	Michal Cieslak (19 - 0 - 0)	Win UD	WBC World Cruiserweight (vacant)
2019-08-24	Aleksei Papin (11 - 0 - 0)	Win MD	WBC Silver Cruiserweight
2019-06-16	Dmitry Kudryashov (23 - 2 - 0)	Win TKO	WBC Silver Cruiserweight (vacant)
2018-12-08	Giorgi Tevdorashvili (9 - 28 - 4)	Win KO
2018-10-26	Paata Aduashvili (10 - 23 - 3)	Win KO
2018-08-25	Taylor Mabika (19 - 2 - 1)	Win RTD	WBC International Cruiserweight
2017-08-25	Mussa Ajibu (28 - 9 - 5)	Win KO
2017-04-28	Chamunorwa Gonorenda (7 - 11 - 0)	Win KO
2016-05-29	Tony Bellew (26 - 2 - 1)	Loss TKO	WBC World Cruiserweight (vacant)
2015-05-16	Thabiso Mchunu (16 - 1 - 0)	Win KO
2014-12-05	Tamas Bajzath (10 - 12 - 1)	Win TKO
2014-06-28	Glen Johnson (54 - 18 - 2)	Win TKO	WBC International Cruiserweight (vacant)
2014-02-01	Ruben Angel Mino (20 - 0 - 0)	Win KO
2013-08-31	Eric Fields (22 - 1 - 0)	Win KO	WBC Silver Cruiserweight
2013-07-13	Dmytro Kucher (21 - 0 - 0)	Win MD	WBC Silver Cruiserweight (vacant)
2013-03-30	Tamas Lodi (9 - 0 - 1)	Win TKO
2013-02-16	Gogita Gorgiladze (3 - 0 - 0)	Win TKO	IBF Youth Cruiserweight (vacant)
2012-03-24	Michael Gbenga (14 - 5 - 0)	Win TKO
2011-11-19	Pedro Otas (23 - 1 - 0)	Win TKO	World Boxing Federation World Cruiserweight (vacant)
2011-06-11	Collice Mutizwa (2 - 8 - 2)	Win KO
2011-03-26	Nsitu Mbaya (1 - 1 - 0)	Win KO
2010-10-30	Danie Venter (10 - 3 - 0)	Win TKO
2010-03-27	Elvis Moyo (0 - 1 - 0)	Win TKO
2010-03-07	Ben Moakamela (3 - 4 - 0)	Win TKO
2010-02-26	Chamunorwa Gonorenda (5 - 6 - 0)	Win TKO
2009-07-03	Sean Santana (6 - 3 - 0)	Win TKO
2008-10-18	Nicholas Ramantswana (1 - 3 - 0)	Win TKO
2008-09-13	Elvis Moyo (debut)	Win TKO
2008-06-20	Khayeni Hlungwane (debut)	Loss TKO

All Ilunga Makabu's losses

Who all beat Ilunga Makabu?

Date	Opponent	Result	Notes
2016-05-29	Tony Bellew (26 - 2 - 1)	Loss TKO	WBC World Cruiserweight (vacant)
2008-06-20	Khayeni Hlungwane (debut)	Loss TKO

Boxer Ilunga Makabu

Boxer Ilunga Makabu

Ilunga Makabu is a Congolese boxer, who competes in the cruiserweight division.
As a professional athlete, Makabu has been performing for 14 years.

Ilunga was born in Kananga, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, on November 8, 1987.
He currently resides in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Pro debut

A 20-year-old Makabu made his professional debut on June 20, 2008 against Khayeni Hlungwane.
Ilunga lost by technical knockout (TKO).

First world title

On January 31, 2020 Ilunga Makabu became the WBC cruiserweight champion in a fight for the vacant title.

WBC World champion Ilunga Makabu

Current world cruiserweight champions

Division	WBC	IBO	WBO	IBF	WBA	The Ring
cruiserweight weight limit: 200 lbs / 90,72 kg	Ilunga Makabu	Jack Massey	Lawrence Okolie	Jai Opetaia	Arsen Goulamirian	Jai Opetaia

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