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 8 months and 22 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 4 months and 4 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 1 month.
How good is he?
Makabu is currently ranked 8th 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, Lawrence Okolie and Richard Riakporhe.
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, Lawrence Okolie and Richard Riakporhe.
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 Fite+ 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
| Age | Date Of Birth | Nationality | Height | Reach | Stance | Weight Division |
| 36 | November 30, 1987 | Congo, The Democratic Republic of The | 183 cm | 188 cm | southpaw | Cruiserweight (200 lb) |
Ilunga Makabu Record
| Professional Record | Wins | Wins By KO | Knockout Percentage | Losses | Losses By Stoppage | Draws | Pro Rounds | Debut |
| 29-4-0 | 29 | 25 | 86% | 4 | 4 | 0 | 168 | 2008 |
Ilunga Makabu Rankings
| Weight | The Ring Magazine | WBC | IBF | WBA | WBO |
| Cruiserweight | - | 8 | - | - | - |
Ilunga Makabu Recent Contests
| Date | Opponent | Result | Venue |
| 2023-11-04 | Noel ‘Gevor’ Mikaelian | Lost (TKO 3) | Casino Miami Jai Alai, Miami, FL, United States |
| 2023-02-26 | Badou Jack | Lost (TKO 12) | Diriyah Arena,, Diriyah, Saudi Arabia |
| 2022-01-29 | Thabiso Mchunu | Won (SD 12) | Packard Music Hall, Ohio, United States |
| 2020-12-19 | Olanrewaju Durodola | Won (TKO 7) | Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Of The Congo |
| 2020-01-31 | Michal Cieslak | Won (UD 12) | Kinshasa, Congo, The Democratic Republic of The |
| 2019-08-24 | Aleksei Papin | Won (MD 12) | Traktor Sport Palace, Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation |
| 2019-06-16 | Dmitry Kudryashov | Won (TKO 5) | KRK “Uralets”, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation |
| 2018-08-25 | Taylor Mabika | Won (TKO 5) | Grand Hôtel de Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Of The Congo |
| 2016-05-29 | Tony Bellew | Lost (TKO 3) | Goodison Park Stadium, Liverpool, United Kingdom |
| 2015-05-16 | Thabiso Mchunu | Won (KO 11) | International Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa |
| 2014-12-05 | Tamas Bajzath | Won (TKO 3) | Centre Sportif Obercorn, Differdange, Luxembourg |
| 2014-06-28 | Glen Johnson | Won (TKO 9) | Grand Hôtel de Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Of The Congo |
| 2014-02-01 | Ruben Angel Mino | Won (KO 2) | Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco |
| 2013-07-13 | Dmytro Kucher | Won (MD 12) | Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco |
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