Best of Sumbu Kalambay: Top 10 Fights
Sumbu Kalambay had 64 fights with 33 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Doug DeWitt, Mike McCallum, Herol Graham, Iran Barkley, and Robbie Sims. The following are Kalambay's top 10 fights.
Sumbu Kalambay defeats Doug DeWitt
On Sumbu Kalambay defeated Doug DeWitt via 7th round TKO. Kalambay was 32 years old with a record of 46-3-1 (26 KOs). Kalambay successfully defended his WBA and Ring Magazine middleweight titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Kalambay's fights.
Sumbu Kalambay defeats Mike McCallum
On Sumbu Kalambay defeated Jamaican boxer Mike McCallum via 12 round unanimous decision. Kalambay was 31 years old with a record of 44-3-1 (25 KOs). McCallum was 32 years old with an undefeated record of 32-0 (29 KOs). Kalambay successfully defended his WBA middleweight title. This fight is the second best performance in Kalambay's career.
Sumbu Kalambay loses to Mike McCallum in their 2nd fight
On Sumbu Kalambay lost to Jamaican boxer Mike McCallum in the rematch via 12 round split decision. Kalambay was 34 years old with a record of 51-5-1 (30 KOs). McCallum was 35 years old with a record of 39-1 (33 KOs). Despite the loss, Kalambay put on a good fight.
Sumbu Kalambay defeats Herol Graham
On Sumbu Kalambay defeated British boxer Herol Graham via 12 round unanimous decision. Kalambay was 31 years old with a record of 42-3-1 (25 KOs). Graham was 27 years old with an undefeated record of 38-0 (21 KOs).
Sumbu Kalambay defeats Iran Barkley
On Sumbu Kalambay defeated American boxer Iran Barkley via 15 round unanimous decision. Kalambay was 31 years old with a record of 43-3-1 (25 KOs). Barkley was 27 years old with a record of 22-3 (14 KOs). Kalambay won the vacant WBA middleweight title — his first world title.
Sumbu Kalambay defeats Robbie Sims
On Sumbu Kalambay defeated Robbie Sims via 12 round unanimous decision. Kalambay was 32 years old with a record of 45-3-1 (25 KOs). Kalambay successfully defended his WBA and Ring Magazine middleweight titles.
Sumbu Kalambay defeats Miodrag Perunovic
On Sumbu Kalambay defeated Miodrag Perunovic via 4th round TKO. Kalambay was 35 years old with a record of 53-5-1 (32 KOs).
Sumbu Kalambay defeats Reggie Miller
On Sumbu Kalambay defeated Reggie Miller via 1st round RTD. Kalambay was 33 years old with a record of 48-4-1 (28 KOs).
Sumbu Kalambay defeats Tony Powell
On Sumbu Kalambay defeated Tony Powell via 5th round KO. Kalambay was 33 years old with a record of 47-4-1 (27 KOs).
Sumbu Kalambay loses to Ayub Kalule
On Sumbu Kalambay lost to Ugandan boxer Ayub Kalule via 12 round split decision. Kalambay was 29 years old with a record of 37-3-1 (23 KOs). Kalule was 31 years old with a record of 45-3 (23 KOs). Despite the loss, Kalambay put on a good fight.