Ilunga Makabu losses
Over 17 years as a professional, Ilunga Makabu has compiled a 30-4 (26) record, including 14 title fights. He has four losses, three of them in title fights.
4. Ilunga Makabu loses to Noel Gevor via KO
On November 4, 2023 Ilunga Makabu fought Noel Gevor for the vacant WBC cruiserweight title. Makabu was 35 years old with a record of 29-3, and Gevor was 33 with a record of 26-2. Makabu was coming off a loss, while Gevor was on a 3-fight winning streak. Gevor stopped Makabu via TKO in the 3rd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
3. Ilunga Makabu loses to Badou Jack via KO
On February 26, 2023 Ilunga Makabu defended his WBC cruiserweight title against Badou Jack. Makabu was 35 years old with a record of 29-2, and Jack was 39 with a record of 27-3-3. Makabu was on a 10-fight winning streak and Jack was on a 5-fight winning streak. Jack stopped Makabu via TKO in the 12th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 12th round.
2. Ilunga Makabu loses to Tony Bellew via KO
On May 29, 2016 Ilunga Makabu fought Tony Bellew for the vacant WBC cruiserweight title. Makabu was 28 years old with a record of 19-1, and Bellew was 33 with a record of 26-2-1. Makabu was on a 19-fight winning streak and Bellew was on a 6-fight winning streak. Bellew stopped Makabu via KO in the 3rd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
1. Ilunga Makabu loses to Khayeni Hlungwane via KO in 29 seconds
On June 20, 2008 Ilunga Makabu faced Khayeni Hlungwane. Makabu was 20 years old with a record of 0-0, and Hlungwane was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hlungwane stopped Makabu via TKO in the 1st round.