On Saturday, January 29 at the Packard Music Hall in Warren, USA Ilunga «Junior» Makabu will meet Thabiso «The Rock» Mchunu for WBC title in a 12-round cruiserweight bout.
Note
Arena, date and time can change.
 Ilunga Makabu Junior |
 Thabiso Mchunu The Rock |
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|---|---|---|
| Country |
 Democratic Republic of the CongoKananga, Democratic Republic Of The Congo |
 South AfricaXimba, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Age | 34 years | 33 years |
| Pro | 13 years | 14 years |
| Height | 6′ 0″ (183 cm) | 5′ 11″ (180 cm) |
| Reach | 74″ (188 cm) | 72½″ (183 cm) |
| Division | cruiserweight (200 lbs / 90,72 kg) |
cruiserweight (200 lbs / 90,72 kg) |
| Stance |
 southpaw |
southpaw |
| Titles |
 WBC (cruiserweight) |
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| Record | 28 - 2 - 0 (25 KOs) |
23 - 5 - 0 (13 KOs) |
| KOs | 89% | 56% |
| Inactive | 406 days | 308 days |
| Advant. |
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The fight night will begin on Saturday, January 29 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
The fight will be held at the Packard Music Hall in Warren, Ohio, USA.
On which TV channel or streaming service can I watch the live broadcast of the fight Ilunga Makabu versus Thabiso Mchunu?
Who fights on Saturday, January 29?
Fight card subject to change.
| Division | Fighter #1 | Fighter #2 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| cruiserweight (200 lbs) | Ilunga Makabu (28 - 2 - 0) | Thabiso Mchunu (23 - 5 - 0) | For WBC World tit. |
| heavyweight (200+ lbs) | Trevor Bryan (21 - 0 - 0) | Jonathan Guidry (17 - 0 - 2) | For WBA (Regular) World tit. |
| cruiserweight (200 lbs) | Johnnie Langston (9 - 3 - 0) | Nick Kisner (22 - 5 - 1) | For vacant NABA tit. |
| middleweight (160 lbs) | Michael Moore (18 - 3 - 0) | Anthony Lenk (17 - 7 - 0) | For vacant NABA tit. |
| welterweight (147 lbs) | Cody Wilson (10 - 3 - 0) | Tre'Sean Wiggins (12 - 5 - 3) | For vacant NABA tit. |
| heavyweight (200+ lbs) | Ahmed Hefny (13 - 1 - 0) | Dacarree Scott (6 - 0 - 0) |
Ilunga «Junior» Makabu
Ilunga Makabu is a Congolese boxer.
As a professional athlete, Makabu has been performing for 13 years.
The last fight of Ilunga Makabu took place on December 19, 2020 against 
Olanrewaju Durodola.
Makabu won by technical knockout (TKO).
Ilunga Makabu vs. Olanrewaju Durodola
On January 31, 2020 Ilunga Makabu became the WBC cruiserweight champion in a fight for the vacant title.
WBC World champion Ilunga Makabu
Total fights: 30
Wins: 28
Wins by KO: 25
Wins by dec: 3
Losses: 2
Losses by KO: 2
Losses by dec: 0
Draws: 0How many fights did Ilunga Makabu have?
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| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-04 | Norair Mikaeljan (26 - 2 - 0) |
Loss TKO |
WBC World Cruiserweight (vacant) |
| 2023-02-26 | Badou Jack (27 - 3 - 3) |
Loss TKO |
WBC World Cruiserweight |
| 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 |
Who all beat Ilunga Makabu?
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| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-04 | Norair Mikaeljan (26 - 2 - 0) |
Loss TKO |
WBC World Cruiserweight (vacant) |
| 2023-02-26 | Badou Jack (27 - 3 - 3) |
Loss TKO |
WBC World Cruiserweight |
| 2016-05-29 | Tony Bellew (26 - 2 - 1) |
Loss TKO |
WBC World Cruiserweight (vacant) |
| 2008-06-20 | Khayeni Hlungwane (debut) |
Loss TKO |
Thabiso «The Rock» Mchunu
Thabiso Mchunu is a South African boxer.
As a professional athlete, Mchunu has been performing for 14 years.
The last fight of Thabiso Mchunu took place on March 27, 2021 against 
Evgeny Tishchenko.
Mchunu won by unanimous decision (UD).
Thabiso Mchunu vs. Evgeny Tishchenko
Total fights: 28Wins: 23Wins by KO: 13Wins by dec: 10Losses: 5Losses by KO: 3Losses by dec: 2Draws: 0How many fights did Thabiso Mchunu have?
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| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-29 | Ilunga Makabu (28 - 2 - 0) |
Loss SD |
WBC World Cruiserweight Title |
| 2021-03-27 | Evgeny Tishchenko (8 - 0 - 0) |
Win UD |
WBC Silver Cruiserweight Title |
| 2019-12-21 | Denis Lebedev (32 - 2 - 0) |
Win UD |
vacant WBC Silver Cruiserweight Title |
| 2019-10-20 | Willbeforce Shihepo (25 - 11 - 0) |
Win RTD |
|
| 2018-12-08 | Thomas Oosthuizen (28 - 1 - 2) |
Win UD |
African Boxing Union Cruiserweight Title South African Cruiserweight Title |
| 2018-09-01 | Thomas Oosthuizen (27 - 1 - 2) |
Loss MD |
vacant African Boxing Union Cruiserweight Title |
| 2018-06-23 | Ricards Bolotniks (11 - 4 - 1) |
Win TKO |
|
| 2017-11-25 | Constantin Bejenaru (12 - 0 - 0) |
Loss UD |
WBC International Cruiserweight Title WBC Continental Americas Cruiserweight Title |
| 2017-06-10 | Johnny Muller (20 - 7 - 2) |
Win UD |
vacant African Boxing Union Cruiserweight Title vacant South African Cruiserweight Title |
| 2016-12-17 | Oleksandr Usyk (10 - 0 - 0) |
Loss KO |
WBO World Cruiserweight Title |
| 2016-05-20 | Boniface Kabore (18 - 3 - 0) |
Win TKO |
interim WBA Pan African Cruiserweight Title |
| 2015-05-16 | Ilunga Junior Makabu (18 - 1 - 0) |
Loss KO |
|
| 2014-09-20 | Garrett Wilson (13 - 7 - 1) |
Win UD |
NABF Cruiserweight Title |
| 2014-01-24 | Olanrewaju Durodola (17 - 1 - 0) |
Win UD |
vacant NABF Cruiserweight Title |
| 2013-08-03 | Eddie Chambers (36 - 3 - 0) |
Win UD |
|
| 2012-11-10 | Danie Venter (15 - 5 - 0) |
Win KO |
vacant African Boxing Union Cruiserweight Title |
| 2012-09-22 | Flo Simba (12 - 3 - 0) |
Win TKO |
|
| 2012-06-16 | Flo Simba (12 - 2 - 0) |
Win TKO |
|
| 2011-09-24 | Zack Mwekassa (10 - 2 - 0) |
Loss TKO |
|
| 2011-06-04 | Danie Venter (11 - 4 - 0) |
Win MD |
|
| 2010-11-05 | Daniel Bruwer (21 - 1 - 1) |
Win UD |
vacant South African Cruiserweight Title |
| 2010-01-22 | Ruben Groenewald (23 - 7 - 3) |
Win TKO |
South African Cruiserweight Title |
| 2009-05-15 | Soon Botes (27 - 12 - 0) |
Win TKO |
WBA Pan African Cruiserweight Title South African Cruiserweight Title |
| 2008-10-10 | Marciano Commey (18 - 9 - 0) |
Win KO |
vacant WBA Pan African Cruiserweight Title |
| 2008-07-11 | Sean Santana (4 - 1 - 0) |
Win RTD |
South African Cruiserweight Title |
| 2008-02-29 | Patrick Madzinga (8 - 12 - 2) |
Win TKO |
vacant South African Cruiserweight Title |
| 2008-01-11 | Jacques Moussisi (1 - 2 - 0) |
Win TKO |
|
| 2007-11-10 | Kleinboy Maqashane (0 - 1 - 0) |
Win TKO |
|
| 2007-07-28 | Mzikayise Hlengwa (debut) |
Win PTS |
Who all beat Thabiso Mchunu?
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| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-29 | Ilunga Makabu (28 - 2 - 0) |
Loss SD |
WBC World Cruiserweight Title |
| 2018-09-01 | Thomas Oosthuizen (27 - 1 - 2) |
Loss MD |
vacant African Boxing Union Cruiserweight Title |
| 2017-11-25 | Constantin Bejenaru (12 - 0 - 0) |
Loss UD |
WBC International Cruiserweight Title WBC Continental Americas Cruiserweight Title |
| 2016-12-17 | Oleksandr Usyk (10 - 0 - 0) |
Loss KO |
WBO World Cruiserweight Title |
| 2015-05-16 | Ilunga Junior Makabu (18 - 1 - 0) |
Loss KO |
|
| 2011-09-24 | Zack Mwekassa (10 - 2 - 0) |
Loss TKO |
Makabu and Mchunu are worthy opponents.
It is difficult to predict which of the boxers will win.Nevertheless, I think that Ilunga Makabu will win by technical knockout.
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