Best of Ilunga Makabu: Top 10 Fights
Ilunga Makabu has had 33 fights with 25 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these so far have been against Badou Jack, Olanrewaju Durodola, Dmitry Kudryashov, Michał Cieślak, and Dmytro Kucher. The following are Makabu's top 10 fights.
Ilunga Makabu loses to Badou Jack
On Ilunga Makabu lost to Swedish boxer Badou Jack via 12th round TKO. Makabu was 35 years old with a record of 29-3 (25 KOs). Jack was 39 years old with a record of 27-3-3 (16 KOs). Makabu lost his WBC cruiserweight title. Despite the loss, Makabu put on a good fight till it lasted. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Makabu's fights.
Ilunga Makabu defeats Olanrewaju Durodola
On Ilunga Makabu defeated Olanrewaju Durodola via 7th round TKO. Makabu was 33 years old with a record of 28-2 (25 KOs). Makabu successfully defended his WBC cruiserweight title. This fight is the second best performance in Makabu's career.
Ilunga Makabu defeats Dmitry Kudryashov
On Ilunga Makabu defeated Russian boxer Dmitry Kudryashov via 5th round TKO. Makabu was 31 years old with a record of 25-2 (24 KOs). Kudryashov was 33 years old with a record of 23-2 (23 KOs).
Ilunga Makabu defeats Michał Cieślak
On Ilunga Makabu defeated Polish boxer Michał Cieślak via 12 round unanimous decision. Makabu was 32 years old with a record of 27-2 (24 KOs). Cieślak was 30 years old with an undefeated record of 19-0 (13 KOs). Makabu won the vacant WBC cruiserweight title — his first world title.
Ilunga Makabu defeats Dmytro Kucher
On Ilunga Makabu defeated Ukrainian boxer Dmytro Kucher via 12 round majority decision. Makabu was 25 years old with a record of 14-1 (13 KOs). Kucher was 28 years old with an undefeated record of 21-0 (15 KOs).
Ilunga Makabu defeats Thabiso Mchunu
On Ilunga Makabu defeated Thabiso Mchunu via 11th round KO. Makabu was 27 years old with a record of 19-1 (18 KOs).
Ilunga Makabu defeats Glen Johnson
On Ilunga Makabu defeated Jamaican boxer Glen Johnson via 9th round TKO. Makabu was 26 years old with a record of 17-1 (16 KOs). Johnson was 45 years old with a record of 54-18-2 (37 KOs).
Ilunga Makabu defeats Eric Fields
On Ilunga Makabu defeated Eric Fields via 5th round KO. Makabu was 25 years old with a record of 15-1 (14 KOs).
Ilunga Makabu defeats Thabiso Mchunu in their 2nd fight
On Ilunga Makabu defeated South African boxer Thabiso Mchunu in the rematch via 12 round split decision. Makabu was 34 years old with a record of 29-2 (25 KOs). Mchunu was 33 years old with a record of 23-5 (13 KOs). Makabu successfully defended his WBC cruiserweight title.
Ilunga Makabu defeats Alexei Papin
On Ilunga Makabu defeated Russian boxer Alexei Papin via 12 round majority decision. Makabu was 31 years old with a record of 26-2 (24 KOs). Papin was 31 years old with an undefeated record of 11-0 (10 KOs).