Information updated: 2023-09-26
Wins
29
(25 KOs)
Losses
3
(3 KOs)
Draws
0
Alias: Junior
Born: November 8, 1987 (35 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
Ilunga Makabu's next fight will be held on November 4, 2023 against Noel Gevor Mikaelyan (26 - 2 - 0).
Ilunga Makabu vs. Noel Gevor Mikaelyan
The last fight of Ilunga Makabu took place on February 26, 2023 against Badou Jack (27 - 3 - 3).
Makabu lost by technical knockout (TKO).
How many fights did Ilunga Makabu have?
Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
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2023-02-26 | Badou Jack (27 - 3 - 3) |
Loss TKO |
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2022-01-29 | Thabiso Mchunu (23 - 5 - 0) |
Win SD |
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2020-12-19 | Olanrewaju Durodola (34 - 7 - 0) |
Win TKO |
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2020-01-31 | Michal Cieslak (19 - 0 - 0) |
Win UD |
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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 |
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2018-10-26 | Paata Aduashvili (10 - 23 - 3) |
Win KO |
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2018-08-25 | Taylor Mabika (19 - 2 - 1) |
Win RTD |
WBC International Cruiserweight |
2017-08-25 | Mussa Ajibu (28 - 9 - 5) |
Win KO |
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2017-04-28 | Chamunorwa Gonorenda (7 - 11 - 0) |
Win KO |
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2016-05-29 | Tony Bellew (26 - 2 - 1) |
Loss TKO |
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2015-05-16 | Thabiso Mchunu (16 - 1 - 0) |
Win KO |
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2014-12-05 | Tamas Bajzath (10 - 12 - 1) |
Win TKO |
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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 |
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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 |
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2013-02-16 | Gogita Gorgiladze (3 - 0 - 0) |
Win TKO |
IBF Youth Cruiserweight (vacant) |
2012-03-24 | Michael Gbenga (14 - 5 - 0) |
Win TKO |
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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 |
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2011-03-26 | Nsitu Mbaya (1 - 1 - 0) |
Win KO |
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2010-10-30 | Danie Venter (10 - 3 - 0) |
Win TKO |
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2010-03-27 | Elvis Moyo (0 - 1 - 0) |
Win TKO |
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2010-03-07 | Ben Moakamela (3 - 4 - 0) |
Win TKO |
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2010-02-26 | Chamunorwa Gonorenda (5 - 6 - 0) |
Win TKO |
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2009-07-03 | Sean Santana (6 - 3 - 0) |
Win TKO |
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2008-10-18 | Nicholas Ramantswana (1 - 3 - 0) |
Win TKO |
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2008-09-13 | Elvis Moyo (debut) |
Win TKO |
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2008-06-20 | Khayeni Hlungwane (debut) |
Loss TKO |
Who all beat Ilunga Makabu?
Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
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2023-02-26 | Badou Jack (27 - 3 - 3) |
Loss TKO |
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2016-05-29 | Tony Bellew (26 - 2 - 1) |
Loss TKO |
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2008-06-20 | Khayeni Hlungwane (debut) |
Loss TKO |
Boxer Ilunga Makabu
Ilunga Makabu is a Congolese boxer, who competes in the cruiserweight division.
As a professional athlete, Makabu has been performing for 15 years.
Ilunga was born in Kananga, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, on November 8, 1987.
He currently resides in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
A 20-year-old Makabu made his professional debut on June 20, 2008 against Khayeni Hlungwane (debut).
Ilunga lost by technical knockout (TKO).
On January 31, 2020 Ilunga Makabu became the WBC cruiserweight champion in a fight for the vacant title.
WBC World champion Ilunga Makabu
Division | ![]() WBC |
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cruiserweight weight limit: 200 lbs / 90,72 kg |
![]() vacant |
![]() Yves Ngabu |
![]() Chris Billam-Smith |
![]() Jai Opetaia |
![]() Arsen Goulamirian |
![]() Jai Opetaia |