Youri Kalenga

Youri Kayembre Kalenga (born March 27, 1988) is a Congolese-French professional boxer. He is the former WBA interim Cruiserweight champion.

Youri Lifuni Kayembe Kalenga
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Real nameYouri Kayembre Kalenga
Nickname(s)El Toro
Weight(s)Cruiserweight
Height6 ft 0.5 in (1.84 m)
NationalityCongolese
French
Born (1988-03-27) March 27, 1988
Democratic Republic of the Congo
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights31
Wins25
Wins by KO18
Losses6
Draws0
No contests0

Professional career

On June 21, 2014, Kalenga defeated Mateusz Masternak by twelfth round split decision to win the interim WBA Cruiserweight title.

In May 2016 Kalenga was stopped by Yuniel Dorticos in the 10th round in a fight for the vacant interim WBA title.[1]

Professional boxing record

25 Wins (18 knockout), 6 Losses, 0 Draws
Res. Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Win 25–6 Ermin Avdic TKO2 (8) 2019-11-02 Mariakerke
Loss 24–6 Michał Cieślak TKO7 (8) 2019-03-01 Legionowo
Win 24–5 Soso Abuladze TKO2 (6) 2018-10-20 Dakar
Loss 23–5 Mateusz Masternak RTD6 (12) 2018-04-21 Częstochowa For vacant WBO European Cruiserweight title
Loss 23–4 Kevin Lerena SD 12 2017-09-09 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park For vacant IBO World Cruiserweight Title
Win 23–3 Adam Gadajew TKO 4 (8) 2017-03-31 Paris
Loss 22–3 Yuniel Dorticos TKO 10 (12) 2016-05-20 Paris For vacant interim WBA Cruiserweight title
Win22–2 Roberto Bolonti KO9 (10) 2015-11-07 Monte Carlo
Loss21–2 Denis Lebedev UD12 2015-04-10 Moscow For WBA Cruiserweight title
Win21–1 Denton Daley KO12 2014-11-15 Mississauga Defending interim WBA Cruiserweight title
Win20–1 Mateusz Masternak SD12 2014-06-21 Monte Carlo Won vacant interim WBA Cruiserweight title
Win19–1 Cesar David Crenz KO3 (10) 2014-02-15 Dublin
Win18–1 Hari Miles TKO8 (10) 2013-12-21 Elche
Win17–1 Giorgi Tevdorashvili TKO2 (8) 2013-11-02 Loon-Plage
Loss16–1 Arturs Kulikauskis UD10 2013-09-14 Riga
Win16–0 Iago Kiladze KO2 (10) 2013-06-08 Berlin
Win15–0 Jiri Svacina TKO2 (6) 2013-02-13 Gravelines
Win14–0 Jozsef Nagy KO2 (6) 2012-11-30 Paris
Win13–0 Jindrich Velecky UD6 2012-11-16 Calais
Win12–0 Prince Anthony Ikeji TKO2 (6) 2012-05-04 Levallois-Perret
Win11–0 Martial Bella Oleme PTS10 2012-04-21 Gravelines
Win10–0 Remigijus Ziausys UD6 2012-03-31 Issoudun
Win9–0 Attila Palko KO1 (6) 2011-12-03 Grand Fort Philippe
Win8–0 Remigijus Ziausys PTS6 2011-10-28 Loon-Plage
Win7–0 David Radeff TKO2 (6) 2011-07-01 Gravelines
Win6–0 Isossa Mondo KO1 (6) 2011-04-09 Issoudun
Win5–0 Valerijs Gubins TKO1 (6) 2011-02-12 Gravelines
Win4–0 Isossa Mondo PTS6 2010-12-04 Gravelines
Win3–0 David Radeff RTD2 (6) 2010-10-23 Grand Fort Philippe
Win2–0 Taffo Asongwed PTS6 2010-04-10 Gravelines
Win 1–0 Engin Karakaplan TKO3 (6) 2010-02-27 Gravelines Professional debut

References

  1. "Yunier Dorticos stops Youri Kalenga for WBA cruiserweight title". ESPN. Associated Press. 21 May 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Denis Lebedev
WBA Cruiserweight Champion
Interim Title

June 21, 2014 April 10, 2015
Lost bid for undisputed WBA title
Vacant
Title next held by
Beibut Shumenov


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