Best fights of Henry Akinwande
Over 19 years as a professional, Henry Akinwande has compiled a 50-4-1 (30) record, including 16 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Henry Akinwande KOs Jeremy Williams
On June 29, 1996 Henry Akinwande fought Jeremy Williams for the vacant WBO and WBO heavyweight titles. Akinwande was 30 years old with a record of 29-0-1, and Williams was 23 with a record of 26-1. Akinwande was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Williams was on a 11-fight winning streak. Akinwande stopped Jeremy Williams via KO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant titles.
2. Henry Akinwande KOs Peter McNeeley
On March 17, 2001 Henry Akinwande fought Peter McNeeley for the vacant WBC International and WBC International heavyweight titles. Akinwande was 35 years old with a record of 38-1-1, and McNeeley was 32 with a record of 47-5. Akinwande was on a 6-fight winning streak and McNeeley was on a 2-fight winning streak. Akinwande stopped Peter McNeeley via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant titles.
3. Henry Akinwande defeats Orlin Norris
On December 13, 1997 Henry Akinwande faced Orlin Norris in a heavyweight bout. Akinwande was 32 years old with a record of 32-1-1, and Norris was 32 with a record of 47-4. Akinwande was coming off a loss, while Norris was on a 4-fight winning streak. Akinwande won via unanimous decision.
4. Henry Akinwande defeats Timo Hoffmann
On May 31, 2003 Henry Akinwande fought Timo Hoffmann for the vacant IBF InterContinental heavyweight title. Akinwande was 37 years old with a record of 43-2-1, and Hoffmann was 28 with a record of 28-2. Akinwande was on a 3-fight winning streak and Hoffmann was on a 6-fight winning streak. Akinwande won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Henry Akinwande defeats Tony Tucker
On December 16, 1995 Henry Akinwande faced Tony Tucker in a heavyweight bout. Akinwande was 30 years old with a record of 26-0-1, and Tucker was 36 with a record of 52-3. Akinwande was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak, while Tucker was coming off a loss. Akinwande won via unanimous decision.
6. Henry Akinwande KOs Alexander Zolkin
On November 9, 1996 Henry Akinwande defended his WBO heavyweight title against Alexander Zolkin. Akinwande was 31 years old with a record of 30-0-1, and Zolkin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akinwande was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Akinwande stopped Alexander Zolkin via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
7. Henry Akinwande KOs Kenny Craven
On December 8, 2000 Henry Akinwande fought Kenny Craven for the vacant WBC-FECARBOX heavyweight title. Akinwande was 35 years old with a record of 37-1-1, and Craven was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akinwande was on a 5-fight winning streak. Akinwande stopped Kenny Craven via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
8. Henry Akinwande KOs Maurice Harris
On June 16, 2001 Henry Akinwande faced Maurice Harris in a heavyweight bout. Akinwande was 35 years old with a record of 39-1-1, and Harris was 25 with a record of 18-11-2. Akinwande was on a 7-fight winning streak, while Harris was coming off a loss. Akinwande stopped Maurice Harris via KO in the 1st round.
9. Henry Akinwande KOs Anton Nel
On April 10, 2004 Henry Akinwande defended his IBF InterContinental heavyweight title against Anton Nel. Akinwande was 38 years old with a record of 44-2-1, and Nel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akinwande was on a 4-fight winning streak. Akinwande stopped Anton Nel via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
10. Henry Akinwande defeats Axel Schulz in their 2nd fight
On May 1, 1993 Henry Akinwande fought Axel Schulz for the vacant European heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Akinwande was 27 years old with a record of 19-0-1, and Schulz was 24 with a record of 15-0-1. Akinwande was coming off a win. Akinwande won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.