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Congolese boxer Ilunga Junior Makabu Ilunga closed his 2020 campaign in style. The 33-year-old defeated Nigeria s Olanrewaju Durodola with a 7th round knockout to retain the WBC cruiserweight belt at the Kinshasa arena on Saturday. Both opponents staged a spirited fight, before fatigue set in for Durodola ahead of round six. In any case I m proud to be Congolese, I also ask the Congolese to be proud of being Congolese , said Makabu after the fight. Saturday s win takes Makabu s tally to 28-2 (25KOs). Olanrewaju Durodola is the reigning African cruiserweight champion, a title he won in February 2020. Makabu s professional career began in 2008 while his much older opponent Durodola turned pro three years later. ....
Congolese boxer Junior Makabu Ilunga will be looking to defend his WBC cruiserweight belt against Nigeria s Olanrewaju Durodola at the Kinshasa arena on Saturday. The 33 year-old nicknamed the Leopard of Kananga will also be going for his 26th victory in 28 professional fights. The bout had been postponed several times due to the pandemic. It will be Makabu s second fight of 2020. He was last in the ring in January when he beat Polish opponent Michal Cieslak to lift the WBC cruiserweight title. Olanrewaju Durodola is the reigning African cruiserweight champion, a title he won in February 2020. Makabu s professional career began in 2008 while his much older opponent Durodola turned pro three years later. ....