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Ola Afolabi | |
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 Afolabi in 2015 | |
| Born | Olawale O. Afolabi (1980-03-15)15 March 1980 (age 45) London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Other names | Kryptonite |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super middleweight Light heavyweight Cruiserweight |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Reach | 75+1⁄2 in (192 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 32 |
| Wins | 22 |
| Wins by KO | 11 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 4 |
Olawale O. "Ola" Afolabi (born 15 March 1980) is an Englishprofessional boxer. He is a two-time formerWBOinterimcruiserweight champion, as well as a two-time formerIBO cruiserweight champion.[1] Nicknamed "Kryptonite", Afolabi was known in the ring for his slickness,counterpunching skills and durability. Born to Nigerian parents, Afolabi trains inCalifornia.
Afolabi began his professional career in 2002, fighting atsuper middleweight andlight heavyweight. In 2003 he was outpointed byAllan Green, prompting a full-time move to cruiserweight in 2004. He beat a small heavyweight clubfighter in Willie Chapman and added James Walton andMichael Simms to his victims. He also knocked out former Cruiserweight ChampOrlin Norris.
The win that put him into the limelight came over undefeated highly toutedGolden Gloves championEric Fields whom he KO'ed in 2008. He was immediately signed to a promotional contract withDuva Boxing. Afolabi subsequently made his national television debut on ESPN's Friday Night Fights, winning a unanimous decision over DeLeon Tinsley.
In March 2009 he scored another upset KO by defeating former WBO World Cruiserweight championEnzo Maccarinelli to win the InterimWBO cruiserweight title in Manchester, England.[2]
His good run ended when he lost a very close decision againstMarco Huck in Germany.
He rebounded with a first-round knockout over former European championTerry Dunstan.
After his 4th fight with Huck, a 10th round stoppage loss, Afolabi decided to call time and announced his retirement.[3]
After defeating 2 journeymen, Afolabi got a rematch against Huck on 5 May 2012, for Huck's WBO Cruiserweight championship, which would be in Germany as in their first match. In their previous bout, it was a very close fight ending with Huck escaping with a razor-thin majority decision victory. However, in the rematch, it was even closer than the first bout, with a brutal 12 rounds in a great fight. Unfortunately for Afolabi, the fight ended in a split draw, and Huck retained his WBO belt.
| 22 Wins (11 knockouts, 11 decisions),6 Losses,4 Draws[4] | |||||||
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 22–6–4 |  Mario Daser | TKO | 3 (12), 2:00 | 2017-05-19 | Barclaycard Arena,Hamburg | |
| Loss | 22–5–4 | Marco Huck | RTD | 10 (12), 3:00 | 2016-02-27 | Gerry Weber Stadion,Halle,Nordrhein-Westfalen | LostIBOCruiserweight title. |
| Win | 22–4–4 |  Rakhim Chakhkiyev | KO | 5 (12), 1:44 | 2015-11-04 | TatNeft Arena,Kazan | WonIBOCruiserweight title. IBFCruiserweight title eliminator. |
| Loss | 21–4–4 |  Victor Emilio Ramírez | UD | 12 | 2015-04-10 | Villa La Ñata Sporting Club, Benavídez,Buenos Aires | For interimIBFCruiserweight title. |
| Win | 21–3–4 |  Anthony Caputo Smith | RTD | 3 (12), 3:00 | 2014-07-26 | Madison Square Garden, New York City | |
| Win | 20–3–4 |  Łukasz Janik | MD | 12 | 2013-11-02 | The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City | Won vacantIBOCruiserweight title. |
| Loss | 19–3–4 | Marco Huck | MD | 12 | 2013-06-08 | Max-Schmeling-Halle,Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin | ForWBOCruiserweight title. |
| Draw | 19–2–4 | Marco Huck | MD | 12 | 2012-05-05 | Messehalle,Erfurt, Thuringia | ForWBOCruiserweight title. |
| Win | 19–2–3 | Valery Brudov | RTD | 5 (12), 3:00 | 2012-03-03 | Esprit Arena, Düsseldorf,Nordrhein-Westfalen | Won interimWBOCruiserweight title. |
| Win | 18–2–3 | Lukasz Rusiewicz | UD | 8 | 2011-09-10 | Stadion Miejski,Wrocław | |
| Win | 17–2–3 |  Terry Dunstan | KO | 1 (12), 2:40 | 2011-07-02 | Imtech Arena,Altona, Hamburg | RetainedWBO Inter-ContinentalCruiserweight title. |
| Win | 16–2–3 |  Lubos Suda | TKO | 5 (12) | 2011-03-19 | Lanxess Arena,Cologne,Nordrhein-Westfalen | Won vacantWBO Inter-ContinentalCruiserweight title. |
| Win | 15–2–3 |  Sandro Siproshvili | UD | 10 | 2010-10-16 | O2 World Arena,Altona, Hamburg | |
| Loss | 14–2–3 | Marco Huck | UD | 12 | 2009-12-05 | Arena Ludwigsburg,Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg | ForWBOCruiserweight title. |
| Win | 14–1–3 | Enzo Maccarinelli | KO | 9 (12), 1:50 | 2009-03-14 | M.E.N. Arena, Manchester, Greater Manchester | Won interimWBOCruiserweight title. |
| Win | 13–1–3 | DeLeon Tinsley | UD | 8 | 2008-08-15 | Ibiza Nightclub, Washington, D.C. | |
| Win | 12–1–3 | Eric Fields | TKO | 10 (10), 0:55 | 2008-04-12 | Emerald Queen Casino,TacomaWashington | Won vacantWBONABOCruiserweight title. |
| Win | 11–1–3 | Orlin Norris | TKO | 7 (8), 2:31 | 2005-11-03 | 4th and B,San Diego,California | |
| Win | 10–1–3 | Michael Simms | UD | 8 | 2005-08-19 | Gold Coast Hotel and Casino,Las Vegas,Nevada | |
| Win | 9–1–3 | James Walton | UD | 4 | 2005-05-27 | Gold Coast Hotel and Casino,Las Vegas,Nevada | |
| Draw | 8–1–3 | Jonathan Young | PTS | 6 | 2005-01-14 | Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa,Rancho Mirage, California | |
| Win | 8–1–2 | Willie Chapman | TKO | 2 (6), 0:54 | 2004-11-05 | Gold Coast Hotel and Casino,Las Vegas,Nevada | |
| Win | 7–1–2 | Carlos Raul Ibarra | UD | 4 | 2004-08-37 | The Orleans,Las Vegas,Nevada | |
| Win | 6–1–2 | Man Semou Diouf | KO | 5 (6), 0:57 | 2004-07-09 | Gold Coast Hotel and Casino,Las Vegas,Nevada | |
| Win | 5–1–2 |  Gustavo Arroyo | TKO | 2 (4), 1:44 | 2004-04-23 | The Orleans,Las Vegas,Nevada | |
| Win | 4–1–2 | Germain Thedford | UD | 4 | 2004-02-13 | Fort Cheyenne Casino,Las Vegas,Nevada | |
| Draw | 3–1–2 |  Anthony Russell | PTS | 4 | 2003-09-05 | Stardust Hotel & Casino,Las Vegas,Nevada | |
| Win | 3–1–1 | Alejandro Rafael Virgen | UD | 4 | 2003-04-11 | Radisson Hotel,Fresno, California | |
| Loss | 2–1–1 | Allan Green | UD | 4 | 2003-03-08 | Marconi Automotive Museum,Tustin, California | |
| Win | 2–0–1 | Joe Mendoza | UD | 4 | 2003-02-07 | Radisson Hotel,Fresno, California | |
| Win | 1–0–1 | Tom Perea | UD | 4 | 2002-07-11 | SAP Center at San Jose,San Jose, California | |
| Draw | 0–0–1 | Gerard Barber | PTS | 4 | 2002-02-14 | Marriott Hotel,Irvine, California | Professional debut. |
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vacant Title last held by Victor Emilio Ramirez | WBO cruiserweight champion Interim title 14 March 2009 – 5 December 2009 Lost bid for full title | Vacant Title next held by Himself |
| Vacant Title last held by Himself | WBO cruiserweight champion Interim title 3 March 2012 – 8 June 2013 Lost bid for full title | Vacant Title next held by Krzysztof Głowacki |
| Vacant Title last held by Danny Green | IBO cruiserweight champion 2 November 2013 – 2015 | Vacant Title next held by Rakhim Chakhkiyev |
| Preceded by | IBO cruiserweight champion 4 November 2015 – 27 February 2016 | Succeeded by |