Here is a list of Akinwande's best fights. For a list of Akinwande's losses, refer to "Henry Akinwande Losses".
On December 13, 1997 Henry Akinwande faced off against Orlin Norris at age 42. He was coming in with a record of 33-1-1 (19), and Norris was 32 years old and with a record of 47-4 (26). Akinwande won the fight via 12-round unanimous decision.
On December 16, 1995 Henry Akinwande faced off against Tony Tucker at age 40. He was coming in with a record of 27-0-1 (16), and Tucker was 36 years old and with a record of 52-3 (43). Akinwande won the fight via 10-round unanimous decision.
On May 1, 1993 Henry Akinwande faced off against Axel Schulz in a heavyweight bout at age 37. He was coming in with a record of 20-0-1 (12), and Schulz was 24 years old and with a record of 15-0-1 (8). Akinwande won the fight via 12-round unanimous decision.
On June 29, 1996 Henry Akinwande fought Jeremy Williams in a heavyweight world-title fight for the WBO title. Akinwande was 40 years old and with a record of 30-0-1 (18), and Williams was 23 years old and with a record of 26-1 (22). Akinwande stopped Jeremy Williams via 3rd-round KO and is crowned the new heavyweight world champion.
On March 17, 2001 Henry Akinwande faced off against Peter McNeeley in a heavyweight bout at age 45. He was coming in with a record of 39-1-1 (25), and McNeeley was 32 years old and with a record of 47-5 (36). Akinwande stopped Peter McNeeley via KO.
On December 8, 2000 Henry Akinwande faced off against Kenny Craven in a heavyweight bout at age 45. He was coming in with a record of 38-1-1 (24). Akinwande stopped Kenny Craven via TKO.