Kingsley Ikeke (born February 25, 1973) is a US-based Nigerian professional boxer who competed from 1995 to 2010. He lost to Anthony Hanshaw on points, KOd Antwun Echols but was KOd by Armenia's Arthur Abraham in the fifth round for the vacant IBF middleweight title. Later he lost to Jean Pascal.[1]
Kingsley Ikeke | |
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| Born | Kingsley Ikeke February 25, 1973 Benin City, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Statistics | |
| Reach | 79 in (201 cm) |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 30 |
| Wins | 27 |
| Wins by KO | 14 |
| Losses | 3 |
Professional boxing record edit
| 30 fights | 27 wins | 3 losses |
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| By knockout | 14 | 1 |
| By decision | 13 | 2 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | More |
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| 30 | Win | 27–3 |  Zane Marks
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MD | 10 | Apr 3, 2010 | Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
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Retained interim NABA super middleweight title |
| 29 | Win | 26–3 |  Mark Woolnough
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SD | 10 | Aug 29, 2009 | Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
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Won interim NABA super middleweight title |
| 28 | Win | 25–3 | Emmett Linton
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KO | 5 (10), 2:34 | Jun 20, 2009 | Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
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| 27 | Win | 24–3 | Dhafir Smith
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SD | 6 | Jun 13, 2008 | Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
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| 26 | Loss | 23–3 | Jean Pascal
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UD | 12 | Aug 3, 2007 | Centre Pierre Charbonneau, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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For NABF super middleweight title |
| 25 | Loss | 23–2 |  Arthur Abraham
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KO | 5 (12), 1:36 | Dec 10, 2005 | Arena Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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For vacant IBF middleweight title |
| 24 | Win | 23–1 | Antwun Echols
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RTD | 10 (12), 3:00 | Apr 15, 2005 | Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Airway Heights, Washington, U.S.
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| 23 | Win | 22–1 |  Marcos Primera
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TKO | 4 (10), 3:00 | Feb 19, 2005 | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| 22 | Win | 21–1 |  Rene Arostegui
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TKO | 5 (10), 1:55 | Oct 28, 2004 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
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| 21 | Win | 20–1 | Alfredo Cuevas
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TD | 8 (10), 3:00 | Jun 5, 2004 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
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| 20 | Win | 19–1 | Quirino Garcia
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UD | 12 | Apr 29, 2004 | Laredo Entertainment Center, Laredo, Texas, U.S.
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Retained NABF middleweight title |
| 19 | Win | 18–1 | Kenny Ellis
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TKO | 6 (12), 2:06 | Aug 29, 2003 | Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
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Retained NABA middleweight title; Won vacant NABF and WBO NABO middleweight titles |
| 18 | Win | 17–1 | Willard Lewis
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TKO | 3 (8) | Jul 5, 2003 | CanWest Global Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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| 17 | Win | 16–1 |  Errol Banner
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UD | 10 | Jan 24, 2003 | Seaside Park, Ventura, California, U.S.
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| 16 | Win | 15–1 | Marlon Hayes
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TKO | 5 (12), 2:50 | May 17, 2002 | The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
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Won vacant NABA middleweight title |
| 15 | Loss | 14–1 | Anthony Hanshaw
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UD | 10 | Jul 20, 2001 | Canton Memorial Civic Center, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
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| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Rigoberto Placencia
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TKO | 6 (10) | May 12, 2001 | Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, U.S.
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Won interim WBC FECARBOX middleweight title |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Juan Carlos Barreto
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UD | 6 | Mar 29, 2001 | Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood, California, U.S.
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| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Rudy Lovato
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SD | 12 | Aug 12, 2000 | San Juan Pueblo, New Mexico, U.S.
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Won WBC FECARBOX super welterweight title |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Ameth Aranda
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TKO | 5 (?) | May 28, 2000 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
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| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Errol Banner
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KO | 8 (8) | Feb 24, 2000 | Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood, California, U.S.
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| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Edgar Chairez
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KO | 2 (?) | Dec 18, 1999 | Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella, California, U.S.
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Martin Quiroz
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TKO | 3 (6), 3:00 | Aug 21, 1999 | Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella, California, U.S.
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Jose Cataneo
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TKO | 2 (6), 3:00 | Jul 24, 1999 | Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella, California, U.S.
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Richard Gonzalez
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UD | 6 | Jun 19, 1999 | Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella, California, U.S.
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Damon Jones
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KO | 1 (4) | Feb 6, 1999 | Big League Dreams Sports Park, Cathedral City, California, U.S.
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Martin Berthiaume
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UD | 6 | Nov 11, 1997 | Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Anthony Bonsante
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PTS | 6 | Jun 6, 1997 | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Mike Riendeau
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UD | 6 | Oct 7, 1996 | Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Steve Weir
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UD | 6 | Jun 29, 1995 | Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
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References edit
- ^ "Abraham stops Ikeke to gain IBF title". usatoday.com.
External links edit
- Boxing record for Kingsley Ikeke from BoxRec (registration required)
- Kingsley Ikeke Returns to Action on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights
- Abraham stops Ikeke to win IBF middleweight title
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