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Ilunga Makabu
Ilunga Makabu

Record

29-3-0

Form

TKO 12
SD 12
TKO 7
UD 12
MD 12

Stats

age
35
Height
6' 0" / 183 cm
Reach
74" / 188 cm
Stance
Southpaw (L)

Full record

Wins
29
By KO
25
KO%
86%
Lost
3
Stopped
3
Draws
0
Debut
2008
Pro RDS
165

Ranking @ Cruiserweight

ring
5
wbo
-
ibf
-
wbc
2
wba
-

Ilunga Makabu profile

What is Ilunga Makabu's Record?

Ilunga Makabu's record currently stands at 29 wins, 3 loses and 0 draws. Of those 29 wins he has stopped 25 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 86%. Of his 3 loses, he's been stopped 3 times. He's boxed a total of 165 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 5.2 rounds on average.

What was Makabu's last fight?

Ilunga Makabu's last fight took place against Badou Jack's on 26th Feb 2023, in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. He lost by technical knockout after 12 rounds. That fight was 3 months and 2 days ago.

How active is Ilunga Makabu?

Makabu's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 9 months and 4 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 9 months and 1 day. In those fights, he fought a total of 55 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 11 rounds on average.

Where is Ilunga Makabu From?

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

How Old Is Ilunga Makabu?

The cruiserweight is currently 35 years old. He was born on 30th November 1987, so he will turn 36 in 6 months and 2 days.

How long has Makabu been fighting?

Ilunga Makabu made his professional debut in June 2008, so he has been a pro for 14 years and 11 months.

How good is Ilunga Makabu?

Makabu is currently ranked 5th by the The Ring and 2nd by the WBC at Cruiserweight.

How tall is Ilunga Makabu?

Makabu is 6' 0" (6 Foot and 0 inches) which is 183cm (1 meter and 83 centimeters).

What is Makabu's Reach?

His reach is 74 inches (74") which is 188 cm (1 meter and 88 centimeters).

What stance does Ilunga Makabu use?

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 Mairis Briedis, Unified Super Middleweight Champion Canelo Alvarez, Krzysztof Glowacki, Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez and Noel ‘Gevor’ Mikaelian.

What will be Ilunga Makabu's Next Fight?

Ilunga Makabu doesn't currently have a fight scheduled.

Some potential future fights for Makabu include Mairis Briedis, Unified Super Middleweight Champion Canelo Alvarez, Krzysztof Glowacki, Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez and Noel ‘Gevor’ Mikaelian.

How can I stream Ilunga Makabu's Fights?

In the UK you can usually stream Makabu's fights on BT Sport Box Office.

In the US you can usually stream Ilunga Makabu's fights via ESPN PPV via ESPN+.

What are some recent Ilunga Makabu results?

Makabu has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance 3 times.

In his last fight, he lost to Badou Jack on 26th February 2023 by technical knockout in the 12th round in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at Diriyah Arena, Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.

Previous to that, he had beat Thabiso Mchunu on 29th January 2022 by split decision in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at Packard Music Hall, Ohio, United States.

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

Before that, he had beat Michal Cieslak on 31st January 2020 by unanimous decision in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at Kinshasa, Congo, The Democratic Republic of The.

He had defeated Aleksei Papin on 24th August 2019 by majority decision in their 12 round contest at Traktor Sport Palace, Chelyabinsk, Russia.

Ilunga Makabu Stats
AgeDate Of BirthNationalityHeightReachStanceWeight Division
35November 30, 1987Congo, The Democratic Republic of The183 cm188 cmsouthpawCruiserweight (200 lb)
Ilunga Makabu Record
Professional RecordWinsWins By KOKnockout PercentageLossesLosses By StoppageDrawsPro RoundsDebut
29-3-0292586%3301652008
Ilunga Makabu Rankings
WeightThe Ring MagazineWBCIBFWBAWBO
Cruiserweight52---
Ilunga Makabu Recent Contests
DateOpponentResultVenue
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 Mairis Briedis, Unified Super Middleweight Champion Canelo Alvarez, Krzysztof Glowacki, Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez and Noel ‘Gevor’ Mikaelian.

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How can I stream Ilunga Makabu's Fights?

In the UK you can usually stream Makabu's fights on BT Sport Box Office.

In the US you can usually stream Ilunga Makabu's fights via ESPN PPV via ESPN+.

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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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