Best fights of Ilunga Makabu
Over 17 years as a professional, Ilunga Makabu has compiled a 30-4 (26) record, including 14 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ilunga Makabu KOs Dmitry Kudryashov
On June 16, 2019 Ilunga Makabu fought Dmitry Kudryashov for the vacant WBC Silver cruiserweight title. Makabu was 31 years old with a record of 24-2, and Kudryashov was 33 with a record of 23-2. Makabu was on a 5-fight winning streak and Kudryashov was on a 2-fight winning streak. Makabu stopped Dmitry Kudryashov via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
2. Ilunga Makabu defeats Michał Cieślak
On January 31, 2020 Ilunga Makabu fought Michał Cieślak for the vacant WBC cruiserweight title. Makabu was 32 years old with a record of 26-2, and Cieślak was 30 with a record of 19-0. Makabu was on a 7-fight winning streak and Cieślak was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Makabu won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Ilunga Makabu defeats Thabiso Mchunu
On January 29, 2022 Ilunga Makabu defended his WBC cruiserweight title against Thabiso Mchunu. Makabu was 34 years old with a record of 28-2, and Mchunu was 33 with a record of 23-5. Makabu was on a 9-fight winning streak and Mchunu was on a 4-fight winning streak. Makabu won via split decision. Defended the title.
4. Ilunga Makabu defeats Alexei Papin
On August 24, 2019 Ilunga Makabu defended his WBC Silver cruiserweight title against Alexei Papin. Makabu was 31 years old with a record of 25-2, and Papin was 31 with a record of 11-0. Makabu was on a 6-fight winning streak and Papin was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Makabu won via majority decision. Defended the title.
5. Ilunga Makabu KOs Olanrewaju Durodola
On December 19, 2020 Ilunga Makabu defended his WBC cruiserweight title against Olanrewaju Durodola. Makabu was 33 years old with a record of 27-2, and Durodola was 0 with a record of 0-0. Makabu was on a 8-fight winning streak. Makabu stopped Olanrewaju Durodola via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
6. Ilunga Makabu defeats Dmytro Kucher
On July 13, 2013 Ilunga Makabu fought Dmytro Kucher for the vacant WBC Silver cruiserweight title. Makabu was 25 years old with a record of 13-1, and Kucher was 28 with a record of 21-0. Makabu was on a 13-fight winning streak and Kucher was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Makabu won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Ilunga Makabu KOs Wagdy Attia
On December 21, 2024 Ilunga Makabu faced Wagdy Attia in a cruiserweight bout. Makabu was 37 years old with a record of 29-4, and Attia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Makabu was on a 2-fight losing streak. Makabu stopped Wagdy Attia via KO in the 3rd round.
8. Ilunga Makabu KOs Glen Johnson
On June 28, 2014 Ilunga Makabu fought Glen Johnson for the vacant WBC International and WBC International cruiserweight titles. Makabu was 26 years old with a record of 16-1, and Johnson was 45 with a record of 54-18-2. Makabu was on a 16-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Makabu stopped Glen Johnson via TKO in the 9th round. Won the vacant titles.
9. Ilunga Makabu KOs Eric Fields
On August 31, 2013 Ilunga Makabu defended his WBC Silver cruiserweight title against Eric Fields. Makabu was 25 years old with a record of 14-1, and Fields was 0 with a record of 0-0. Makabu was on a 14-fight winning streak. Makabu stopped Eric Fields via KO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
10. Ilunga Makabu KOs Tamas Bajzath
On December 5, 2014 Ilunga Makabu faced Tamas Bajzath in a cruiserweight bout. Makabu was 27 years old with a record of 17-1, and Bajzath was 0 with a record of 0-0. Makabu was on a 17-fight winning streak. Makabu stopped Tamas Bajzath via TKO in the 3rd round.