Ola Afolabi

Ola Afolabi
Ola Afolabi
	Afolabi in 2015
Born	Olawale O. Afolabi; 15 March 1980 (age 44); 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 English-American professional boxer. He is a two-time former WBO interim cruiserweight champion, as well as a two-time former IBO cruiserweight champion.^[1] Nicknamed "Kryptonite", Afolabi was known in the ring for his slickness, counterpunching skills and durability. Born to Nigerian parents, Afolabi resides in California, where he also trained for the most of his career.^{[citation needed]}

Career

Afolabi began his professional career in 2002, fighting at super middleweight and light heavyweight. In 2003 he was outpointed by Allan Green, prompting a full-time move to cruiserweight in 2004. He beat a small heavyweight clubfighter in Willie Chapman and added James Walton and Michael Simms to his victims. He also knocked out former Cruiserweight Champ Orlin Norris.

The win that put him into the limelight came over undefeated highly touted Golden Gloves champion Eric Fields whom he KO'ed in 2008. He was immediately signed to a promotional contract with Duva 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 champion Enzo Maccarinelli to win the Interim WBO cruiserweight title in Manchester, England.^[2]

His good run ended when he lost a very close decision against Marco Huck in Germany.

He rebounded with a first-round knockout over former European champion Terry Dunstan.

After his 4th fight with Huck, a 10th round stoppage loss, Afolabi decided to call time and announced his retirement.^[3]

Afolabi vs Huck II

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.

Professional boxing record

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	Lost IBO Cruiserweight title.
Win	22–4–4	Rakhim Chakhkiyev	KO	5 (12), 1:44	2015-11-04	TatNeft Arena, Kazan	Won IBO Cruiserweight title. IBF Cruiserweight title eliminator.
Loss	21–4–4	Victor Emilio Ramírez	UD	12	2015-04-10	Villa La Ñata Sporting Club, Benavídez, Buenos Aires	For interim IBF Cruiserweight 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 vacant IBO Cruiserweight title.
Loss	19–3–4	Marco Huck	MD	12	2013-06-08	Max-Schmeling-Halle, Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin	For WBO Cruiserweight title.
Draw	19–2–4	Marco Huck	MD	12	2012-05-05	Messehalle, Erfurt, Thuringia	For WBO Cruiserweight title.
Win	19–2–3	Valery Brudov	RTD	5 (12), 3:00	2012-03-03	Esprit Arena, Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen	Won interim WBO Cruiserweight 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	Retained WBO Inter-Continental Cruiserweight title.
Win	16–2–3	Lubos Suda	TKO	5 (12)	2011-03-19	Lanxess Arena, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen	Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental Cruiserweight 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	For WBO Cruiserweight title.
Win	14–1–3	Enzo Maccarinelli	KO	9 (12), 1:50	2009-03-14	M.E.N. Arena, Manchester, Greater Manchester	Won interim WBO Cruiserweight 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, Tacoma Washington	Won vacant WBO NABO Cruiserweight 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.

References

^ "Ola Afolabi". BoxRec.com. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
^ "BBC SPORT | Boxing | Warren's warning to Maccarinelli". BBC News. 15 March 2009. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
^ Gilbert, Peter. "Ola Afolabi calls time on boxing on 36th birthday | Boxing News". Sky Sports. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
^ "Ola Afolabi". BoxRec.com. Retrieved 1 August 2016.

External links

Boxing record for Ola Afolabi from BoxRec (registration required)

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 Rakhim Chakhkiyev	IBO cruiserweight champion 4 November 2015 – 27 February 2016	Succeeded by Marco Huck