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Boxing · Deceased14-4-1RECORD
8WINS BY KO / TKO
6WINS BY DECISION
19PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Taju Akay |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Not added yet |
| Date of birth | 21 Jan 1962 |
| Died | 19 May 2006 |
| Nationality | British |
| Birthplace | Accra, Ghana |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Cruiserweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 185 cm (6′1″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Not added yet |
| Years active | 1985–1991 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Last fight | Loss vs Derek Angol, 8 May 1991 |
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Titles and honours
- British cruiserweight champion (1987–1988)
Background
Born in Accra, Ghana, he moved to London as a child and boxed at a club founded by his father, former professional Isola Akay. He represented Ghana at the 1984 Olympics before turning professional in 1985.
Fight history
5 fights on file. More fights can be added when this profile is claimed.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Derek Angol | TKO | 3 | 8 May 1991 | Royal Albert Hall, London, England | For British and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles | |
| Loss | Andy Straughn | Decision (points) | 1 Nov 1988 | For vacant British cruiserweight title; Date approximate | |||
| Loss | Glenn McCrory | Decision (points) | 1 Jan 1988 | Lost British cruiserweight title; for Commonwealth title; Date approximate | |||
| Win | Roy Smith | 1 | 1 May 1987 | Won British cruiserweight title; Date approximate | |||
| Loss | Andy Straughn | Decision (points) | 1 Oct 1986 | For vacant British cruiserweight title; Date approximate |
Record source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).