All boxersIlunga Makabu
“The Junior”
Boxing · Active31-4-0RECORD
27WINS BY KO / TKO
4WINS BY DECISION
35PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 1-2-0 in 3 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Junior Ilunga Makabu |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Junior |
| Date of birth | 8 Nov 1987 |
| Nationality | Congolese-South African |
| Birthplace | Kananga, Zaire |
| Weight classes | Light heavyweight, Cruiserweight |
| Height | 183 cm (6′0″) |
| Reach | 188 cm (74″) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Years active | 2008–2025 |
| Status | Active |
| Fights on FightRec | 3 (2014–2023) |
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Titles and honours
- WBC cruiserweight champion 2020–2023
- WBC Silver cruiserweight champion
- WBF cruiserweight champion 2011
- WBC International cruiserweight champion
Background
A Congolese-South African boxer who turned professional in 2008, won the WBC cruiserweight title in 2020 and lost it to Badou Jack in 2023.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
3 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Badou Jack | TKO | 12 | 0:54 | 26 Feb 2023 | Diriyah, Saudi Arabia |
| Loss | Tony Bellew | KO | 3 | 1:20 | 29 May 2016 | |
| Win | Glen Johnson | TKO | 9 | 2:40 | 28 Jun 2014 | Kinshasa, DR Congo |