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IlungaMakabu

“The Junior”

Ilunga Makabu

31

Wins27 KO · 87%

4

Losses

0

Draws36 tracked bouts

Height: 6′0″
Reach: 74″
Stance: Southpaw
Tracked since: Jun 20, 2008
Title reigns: 1 reign
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Last 5 · oldest left · newest right: WLLWW
Current streak: W2
Layoff: 1.1 years
Last bout: d. Dodzi Kemeh · RTD · R3 · Sep 5, 2025

Title Reigns

1 reign

Reign: 1
Division: 1
Body: 1
Longest · WBC Cruiserweight: 3 yr

Cruiserweight

1 reign

Body	Held	Length
WBC	Jan 2020 – Feb 2023	3 yr

Complete Fight History

Showing 36 of 36

2025

SEP 5d.Dodzi Kemeh· RTD · R3Stadium Basket · Stade Des Martyrs31-4

2024

DEC 21d.Wagdy Attia· KO · R3Gymnase Jumele Stade de Martyrs · Kinshasa30-4

2023

NOV 4L toNoel Mikaelian· TKO · R3Casino Miami · Miami29-4

FEB 26L toBadou Jack· TKODiriyah Arena · Diriyah29-3

2022

JAN 29d.Thabiso Mchunu· SDPackard Music Hall · Warren29-2

2020

DEC 19d.Olanrewaju Durodola· TKO · R7Studio Mama Angebi · Kinshasa28-2

JAN 31d.Michał Cieślak· UDTemporary Arena · Kinshasa27-2

2019

AUG 24d.Alexei Papin· MDTraktor Ice Arena · Chelyabinsk26-2

JUN 16d.Dmitry Kudryashov· TKO · R5KRK Uralets · Yekaterinburg25-2

2018

DEC 8d.Giorgi Tevdorashvili· KO · R2Euskirchen · North Rhine-Westphalia24-2

OCT 26d.Paata Aduashvili· KO · R2Salle du Monte d’Or · Champagne-au-Mont-d'Or23-2

SEP 22d.Taylor Mabika· RTD · R4Grand Hôtel de Kinshasa · Kinshasa22-2

AUG 25d.Taylor Mabika· RTD · R4Grand Hotêl de Kinshasa · Kinshasa—

2017

AUG 25d.Mussa Ajibu· KO · R4Rainbow Towers Conference Centre · Harare21-2

APR 28d.Chamunorwa Gonorenda· KO · R5Carnival City · Brakpan20-2

2016

MAY 29L toTony Bellew· KO · R3Goodison Park · Liverpool19-2

2015

MAY 16d.Thabiso Mchunu· KO · R11Convention Centre · KwaZulu-Natal—

2014

DEC 5d.Tamas Bajzath· TKO · R3Centre Sportif Obercorn · Differdange18-1

JUN 28d.Glen Johnson· TKO · R9Grand Hôtel de Kinshasa · Kinshasa17-1

FEB 1d.Ruben Angel Mino· KO · R2Salle des Étoiles · Monte Carlo16-1

2013

AUG 31d.Eric Fields· KO · R5Emperors Palace · Kempton Park15-1

JUL 13d.Dmytro Kucher· MDSalle des Étoiles · Monte Carlo14-1

MAR 30d.Tamas Lodi· TKO · R3Salle des Étoiles · Monte Carlo13-1

FEB 16d.Gogita Gorgiladze· TKO · R4Emperors Palace · Kempton Park12-1

2012

APR 24d.Michael Gbenga· TKO · R5Carnival City Casino · Brakpan11-1

2011

NOV 19d.Pedro Otas· TKO · R11Monte Casino · Johannesburg10-1

JUN 11d.Collice Mutizwa· KO · R1Carnival City · Brakpan9-1

MAR 26d.Nsitu Mbaya· KO · R1Nasrec Indoor Arena · Johannesburg8-1

2010

OCT 30d.Danie Venter· TKOKlipriviersberg Recreation Centre · Johannesburg7-1

MAR 27d.Elvis Moyo· TKO · R2Carousel Casino · Hammanskraal6-1

MAR 7d.Ben Moakamela· TKO · R2Nasrec Indoor Arena · Johannesburg5-1

FEB 26d.Chamunorwa Gonorenda· TKO · R2Nasrec Indoor Arena · Johannesburg4-1

2009

JUL 3d.Sean Santana· TKO · R3Nirvana Secondary School · Lenasia3-1

2008

OCT 18d.Nicholas Ramantswana· TKO · R1Park Station Concourse · Johannesburg2-1

SEP 13d.Elvis Moyo· TKO · R1Emperors Palace · Kempton Park1-1

JUN 20L toKhayeni Hlungwane· TKO · R1Carousel Casino · Hammanskraal0-1

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Common Questions

What is Ilunga Makabu's professional boxing record?: Ilunga Makabu's professional record is 31-4, with 27 knockouts.
Has Ilunga Makabu lost a fight?: Yes. Ilunga Makabu has lost 4 professional fights and holds a 31-4 record.
When is Ilunga Makabu's next fight?: Ilunga Makabu does not have a scheduled fight on the books.
Is Ilunga Makabu retired?: Ilunga Makabu has not fought in 13 months but has not retired.