Best fights of Nana Konadu
Over 16 years as a professional, Nana Konadu has compiled a 42-5-1 (33) record, including 21 title fights across six weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Nana Konadu defeats Gilberto Román
On November 7, 1989 Nana Konadu fought Gilberto Román for the WBC and Lineal super flyweight titles. Konadu was 25 years old with a record of 17-0-1, and Román was 27 with a record of 53-4-1. Konadu was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Román was on a 7-fight winning streak. Konadu won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super flyweight champion.
2. Nana Konadu KOs Abraham Torres in their 2nd fight
On February 21, 1998 Nana Konadu defended his WBA bantamweight title against Abraham Torres. It was their second meeting. Konadu was 34 years old with a record of 38-3-1, and Torres was 0 with a record of 0-0. Konadu was coming off a win. Konadu stopped Abraham Torres via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
3. Nana Konadu KOs Veerapol Sahaprom
On January 28, 1996 Nana Konadu fought Veerapol Sahaprom for the WBA bantamweight title. Konadu was 31 years old with a record of 35-2-1, and Sahaprom was 27 with a record of 4-0. Konadu was on a 15-fight winning streak and Sahaprom was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Konadu stopped Veerapol Sahaprom via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
4. Nana Konadu KOs Daorung Chuvatana
On June 21, 1996 Nana Konadu fought Daorung Chuvatana for the vacant WBA bantamweight title. Konadu was 32 years old with a record of 36-2-1, and Chuvatana was 0 with a record of 0-0. Konadu was on a 16-fight winning streak. Konadu stopped Daorung Chuvatana via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Nana Konadu loses to Johnny Tapia via majority decision
On December 5, 1998 Nana Konadu defended his WBA bantamweight title against Johnny Tapia. Konadu was 34 years old with a record of 40-3-1, and Tapia was 31 with a record of 44-0-2. Konadu was on a 3-fight winning streak and Tapia was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Konadu lost via majority decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Tapia.
6. Nana Konadu KOs Abraham Torres
On May 27, 1995 Nana Konadu fought Abraham Torres for the vacant WBC-FECARBOX bantamweight title. Konadu was 31 years old with a record of 34-2-1, and Torres was 0 with a record of 0-0. Konadu was on a 14-fight winning streak. Konadu stopped Abraham Torres via KO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Nana Konadu KOs Bernard Mukenge in 16 seconds
On December 10, 1988 Nana Konadu fought Bernard Mukenge for the vacant ABU and African Boxing Union bantamweight titles. Konadu was 24 years old with a record of 14-0-1, and Mukenge was 0 with a record of 0-0. Konadu was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Konadu stopped Bernard Mukenge via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant titles.
8. Nana Konadu KOs Park Dae-Yong
On May 26, 1989 Nana Konadu defended his WBC International super flyweight title against Park Dae-Yong. Konadu was 25 years old with a record of 16-0-1, and Dae-Yong was 0 with a record of 0-0. Konadu was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Konadu stopped Park Dae-Yong via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
9. Nana Konadu KOs Robert Parra
On April 8, 1995 Nana Konadu faced Robert Parra in a featherweight bout. Konadu was 31 years old with a record of 33-2-1, and Parra was 0 with a record of 0-0. Konadu was on a 13-fight winning streak. Konadu stopped Robert Parra via KO in the 1st round.
10. Nana Konadu KOs Ray Amoo
On October 25, 1986 Nana Konadu defended his West African Boxing Union flyweight title against Ray Amoo. Konadu was 22 years old with a record of 5-0-1, and Amoo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Konadu was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Konadu stopped Ray Amoo via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.