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Ilunga Makabu
Ilunga Makabu

Record

29-4-0

Form

TKO 3
TKO 12
SD 12
TKO 7
UD 12

Stats

age
36
Height
6' 0" / 183 cm
Reach
74" / 188 cm
Stance
Southpaw (L)

Full record

Wins
29
By KO
25
KO%
86%
Lost
4
Stopped
4
Draws
0
Debut
2008
Pro RDS
168

Ranking @ Cruiserweight

ring
-
wbo
-
ibf
-
wbc
9
wba
-

Ilunga Makabu profile


What is Ilunga Makabu's Record?

Ilunga Makabu's record currently stands at 29 wins, 4 losses, and 0 draws. Of those 29 wins, he has stopped 25 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 86%. Of his 4 losses, he's been stopped 4 times. He's boxed a total of 168 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 5.1 rounds on average.

When was his last fight and how active is he?

Ilunga Makabu's last fight took place against Noel ‘Gevor’ Mikaelian on November 4, 2023, in Miami, United States. He lost by technical knockout in the 3rd round. That fight was 11 months and 7 days ago.

Makabu's last 5 fights have come over a period of 4 years, 2 months and 11 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 10 months and 2 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 55 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 11 rounds on average.

How Old Is Ilunga Makabu And Where Is he From?

The cruiserweight is currently 36 years old. He was born on November 30, 1987, so he will turn 37 in 1 month and 19 days.

Makabu was born in Congo, The Democratic Republic of The.

How long has Makabu been fighting?

Ilunga Makabu made his professional debut in June 2008, so he has been a pro for 16 years and 3 months.

How good is he?

Makabu is currently ranked 9th by the WBC at Cruiserweight.

How tall is Makabu, What is his Reach And Which Stance Does he Use?

Makabu is 6' 0" tall, which is 183cm. His reach is 74 inches, which is 188 cm. Makabu fights from a southpaw stance, which means he favours his left hand as his power hand when fighting.

What are some potential opponents for Ilunga Makabu?

Some potential future fights for Makabu include Unified Super Middleweight Champion Canelo Alvarez, Richard Riakporhe and Lawrence Okolie.

What will be Ilunga Makabu's Next Fight And Where Can I Watch It?

Ilunga Makabu doesn't currently have a fight scheduled.

Some potential future fights for Makabu include Unified Super Middleweight Champion Canelo Alvarez, Richard Riakporhe and Lawrence Okolie.

In the UK you can usually stream Makabu's fights on Fite.Tv – TopRank Subscription.

In the US you can usually stream Ilunga Makabu's fights via TrillerTV US.

What are some recent Ilunga Makabu results?

Makabu has beaten 3 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he lost to Noel ‘Gevor’ Mikaelian on November 4, 2023, by technical knockout in the 3rd round in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at Casino Miami Jai Alai, Miami, United States.

Prior to that, he had been beaten by Badou Jack on February 26, 2023, by technical knockout in the 12th round in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at Diriyah Arena, Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Thabiso Mchunu on January 29, 2022, by split decision in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at Packard Music Hall, Ohio, United States.

Before that, he had beaten Olanrewaju Durodola on December 19, 2020, by technical knockout in the 7th round in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Of The Congo.

He had won against Michal Cieslak on January 31, 2020, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at Kinshasa, Congo, The Democratic Republic of The.

Ilunga Makabu Stats
AgeDate Of BirthNationalityHeightReachStanceWeight Division
36November 30, 1987Congo, The Democratic Republic of The183 cm188 cmsouthpawCruiserweight (200 lb)
Ilunga Makabu Record
Professional RecordWinsWins By KOKnockout PercentageLossesLosses By StoppageDrawsPro RoundsDebut
29-4-0292586%4401682008
Ilunga Makabu Rankings
WeightThe Ring MagazineWBCIBFWBAWBO
Cruiserweight-9---
Ilunga Makabu Recent Contests
DateOpponentResultVenue
2023-11-04Noel ‘Gevor’ MikaelianLost (TKO 3)Casino Miami Jai Alai, Miami, FL, United States
2023-02-26Badou JackLost (TKO 12)Diriyah Arena,, Diriyah, Saudi Arabia
2022-01-29Thabiso MchunuWon (SD 12)Packard Music Hall, Ohio, United States
2020-12-19Olanrewaju DurodolaWon (TKO 7)Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
2020-01-31Michal CieslakWon (UD 12)Kinshasa, Congo, The Democratic Republic of The
2019-08-24Aleksei PapinWon (MD 12)Traktor Sport Palace, Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation
2019-06-16Dmitry KudryashovWon (TKO 5)KRK “Uralets”, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation
2018-08-25Taylor MabikaWon (TKO 5)Grand Hôtel de Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
2016-05-29Tony BellewLost (TKO 3)Goodison Park Stadium, Liverpool, United Kingdom
2015-05-16Thabiso MchunuWon (KO 11)International Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa
2014-12-05Tamas BajzathWon (TKO 3)Centre Sportif Obercorn, Differdange, Luxembourg
2014-06-28Glen JohnsonWon (TKO 9)Grand Hôtel de Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
2014-02-01Ruben Angel MinoWon (KO 2)Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco
2013-07-13Dmytro KucherWon (MD 12)Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco

Ilunga Makabu's next fight

When is Ilunga Makabu's Next Fight?

Ilunga Makabu doesn't currently have a fight scheduled.

Some potential future fights for Makabu include Unified Super Middleweight Champion Canelo Alvarez, Richard Riakporhe and Lawrence Okolie.

Ilunga Makabu news

Ilunga Makabu results

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Ilunga Makabu streams

How can I stream Ilunga Makabu's Fights?

In the UK you can usually stream Makabu's fights on Fite.Tv – TopRank Subscription.

In the US you can usually stream Ilunga Makabu's fights via TrillerTV US.

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One thought on “Ilunga Makabu

  • Hi p everyone here, it my first time to live a comment here. So I thought that ilunga Makabu will surely win his ticket against his adversary( jack) I know Ilunga Makabu very well and we come from the same state. Do you know the mean of that name Makabu? It means trouble, so on 26/03/2023 he will show his trouble. during the fight.
    Wee wish him all the best.
    Dickson Tshibasu

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