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Ilunga Makabu

Ilunga Makabu

“The Junior”
Boxing record: 30-4 (26)
Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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 best fights.

  1. 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. 2. 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.