Ilunga Makabu (boxing): next fight, last fight result, boxing record (table)

All fights list 2026, champion titles, age, height, reach and weight, KO ratio of the boxer Ilunga «Junior» Makabu.

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Ilunga Makabu

Wins
31
(27 KOs)

Losses
4
(4 KOs)

Draws
0

Alias: Junior

Age: 38 years

BoxRec ID: 457720

Nationality: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Division: cruiserweight

Weight: 200 lb (90,72 kg)

Height: 6′ 0″ (183 cm)

Reach: 74″ (188 cm)

Stance: southpaw

KOs: 87%

Birth place: Kananga, Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Residence: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Wins by KO: 27

Wins by dec: 4

Losses by KO: 4

Losses by dec: 0

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Last Fight
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Basic Info

Ilunga Makabu's next fight hasn't been announced yet - stay tuned for updates!

Ilunga Makabu's last fight was on September 5, 2025, against Dodzi Kemeh (26 - 3 - 1). Makabu won by retirement (RTD).

What Is Ilunga Makabu's Record?

Makabu's record is 31-4-0 (27 KOs).

How many fights has Ilunga Makabu had?

Makabu has had 35 professional fights: 31 wins, 4 losses.

How many wins by KO does Ilunga Makabu have?

Ilunga Makabu has 27 wins by KO/TKO in 35 fights. Makabu's knockout rate is 87%.

Who has Ilunga Makabu fought?

The table below lists the fighters Ilunga Makabu has faced.

Date	Opponent	Result	Notes
2025-09-05	Dodzi Kemeh (26 - 3 - 1)	Win RTD
2024-12-21	Wagdy Attia (11 - 1 - 0)	Win KO
2023-11-04	Norair Mikaeljan (26 - 2 - 0)	Loss TKO	WBC World Cruiserweight (vacant)
2023-02-26	Badou Jack (27 - 3 - 3)	Loss TKO	WBC World Cruiserweight
2022-01-29	Thabiso Mchunu (23 - 5 - 0)	Win SD	WBC World Cruiserweight
2020-12-19	Olanrewaju Durodola (34 - 7 - 0)	Win TKO	WBC World Cruiserweight
2020-01-31	Michal Cieslak (19 - 0 - 0)	Win UD	WBC World Cruiserweight (vacant)
2019-08-24	Aleksei Papin (11 - 0 - 0)	Win MD	WBC Silver Cruiserweight
2019-06-16	Dmitry Kudryashov (23 - 2 - 0)	Win TKO	WBC Silver Cruiserweight (vacant)
2018-12-08	Giorgi Tevdorashvili (9 - 28 - 4)	Win KO
2018-10-26	Paata Aduashvili (10 - 23 - 3)	Win KO
2018-08-25	Taylor Mabika (19 - 2 - 1)	Win RTD	WBC International Cruiserweight
2017-08-25	Mussa Ajibu (28 - 9 - 5)	Win KO
2017-04-28	Chamunorwa Gonorenda (7 - 11 - 0)	Win KO
2016-05-29	Tony Bellew (26 - 2 - 1)	Loss TKO	WBC World Cruiserweight (vacant)
2015-05-16	Thabiso Mchunu (16 - 1 - 0)	Win KO
2014-12-05	Tamas Bajzath (10 - 12 - 1)	Win TKO
2014-06-28	Glen Johnson (54 - 18 - 2)	Win TKO	WBC International Cruiserweight (vacant)
2014-02-01	Ruben Angel Mino (20 - 0 - 0)	Win KO
2013-08-31	Eric Fields (22 - 1 - 0)	Win KO	WBC Silver Cruiserweight
2013-07-13	Dmytro Kucher (21 - 0 - 0)	Win MD	WBC Silver Cruiserweight (vacant)
2013-03-30	Tamas Lodi (9 - 0 - 1)	Win TKO
2013-02-16	Gogita Gorgiladze (3 - 0 - 0)	Win TKO	IBF Youth Cruiserweight (vacant)
2012-03-24	Michael Gbenga (14 - 5 - 0)	Win TKO
2011-11-19	Pedro Otas (23 - 1 - 0)	Win TKO	World Boxing Federation World Cruiserweight (vacant)
2011-06-11	Collice Mutizwa (2 - 8 - 2)	Win KO
2011-03-26	Nsitu Mbaya (1 - 1 - 0)	Win KO
2010-10-30	Danie Venter (10 - 3 - 0)	Win TKO
2010-03-27	Elvis Moyo (0 - 1 - 0)	Win TKO
2010-03-07	Ben Moakamela (3 - 4 - 0)	Win TKO
2010-02-26	Chamunorwa Gonorenda (5 - 6 - 0)	Win TKO
2009-07-03	Sean Santana (6 - 3 - 0)	Win TKO
2008-10-18	Nicholas Ramantswana (1 - 3 - 0)	Win TKO
2008-09-13	Elvis Moyo (debut)	Win TKO
2008-06-20	Khayeni Hlungwane (debut)	Loss TKO

How many times has Ilunga Makabu lost?

Throughout his career, Makabu has accrued 4 losses.

Did Ilunga Makabu lose by KO?

All 4 of Makabu's losses were by KO/TKO.

Who defeated Ilunga Makabu?

Ilunga Makabu was defeated by Norair Mikaeljan (TKO), Badou Jack (TKO), Tony Bellew (TKO), Khayeni Hlungwane (TKO).

Date	Opponent	Result	Notes
2023-11-04	Norair Mikaeljan (26 - 2 - 0)	Loss TKO	WBC World Cruiserweight (vacant)
2023-02-26	Badou Jack (27 - 3 - 3)	Loss TKO	WBC World Cruiserweight
2016-05-29	Tony Bellew (26 - 2 - 1)	Loss TKO	WBC World Cruiserweight (vacant)
2008-06-20	Khayeni Hlungwane (debut)	Loss TKO

Boxer Ilunga Makabu

Ilunga Makabu is a Congolese boxer.
As a professional athlete, Makabu has been performing for 17 years.

Ilunga was born in Kananga, Democratic Republic Of The Congo.
He currently resides in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

How old is Ilunga Makabu?

Born on November 8, 1987, Makabu is 38 years old.

How heavy is Ilunga Makabu?

Makabu fights at cruiserweight (200 lbs / 90,72 kg).

How tall is Ilunga Makabu?

Makabu's height is 6′ 0″ (183 cm).

How much is Ilunga Makabu's reach?

Makabu's reach is 74″ (188 cm).

What stance does Ilunga Makabu fight in?

Makabu is a southpaw fighter.

When was Ilunga Makabu's debut?

Makabu made his pro debut on June 20, 2008, at age 20 against Khayeni Hlungwane (debut). Ilunga lost by technical knockout (TKO).

Ilunga «Junior» Makabu's Highlights

First world title

On January 31, 2020, Ilunga Makabu became the WBC cruiserweight world champion.

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WBC World champion Ilunga Makabu

Current World Cruiserweight Champions

Division	WBC	IBO	WBO	IBF	WBA	The Ring
cruiserweight weight limit: 200 lbs / 90,72 kg	Noel Gevor Mikaelyan Michal Cieslak (Interim)	Juergen Uldedaj	David Benavidez	Jai Opetaia	David Benavidez	Jai Opetaia