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Olanrewaju Durodola
Born (1980-10-16) 16 October 1980 (age 44)
Abuja, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Other namesGod's Power
Statistics
Weight(s)Cruiserweight
Height6 ft 2+12 in (1.89 m)
Reach77 in (196 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights56
Wins46
Wins by KO41
Losses10

Olanrewaju Durodola (born 16 October 1980) is a Nigerian professional boxer who has held the African cruiserweight title since February 2020, and previously the WBC Silver cruiserweight title from 2015 to 2016. As an amateur he competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics and 2009 World Championships, both at heavyweight.

Career

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In his only previous major event he suffered a 29:29 countback loss to Camille Michel of Seychelles at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.

The 1.92/6'3' Durodola did not compete at the 2007 All-Africa Games but qualified at the 2nd AIBA African 2008 Olympic Qualifying Tournament by beating among others Awusone Yekeni.

He lost his only Olympic match to Cuban Osmay Acosta, Acosta went on further to win a bronze medal.

He is noted for his knockout power, even in the amateurs, having stopped the vast majority of his opponents.

In 2011, Durodola has turned professional. His first professional bout was scheduled for 19 February at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas, but that fight was canceled when his opponent withdrew from the fight at the last minute. As of 2013, Durodola won the WBC Continentals Americas Cruiser Weight Championship title and WBC Silver Cruiserweight champion.

Professional boxing record

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42 fights, 34 wins (31 knockouts), 8 losses[1]
Number Result Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
42 Loss 34–8 United Kingdom Richard Riakporhe TKO 5 (10), 0:36 2021-11-21 United Kingdom The SSE Arena Wembley, London, United Kingdom For vacant WBC Silver cruiserweight title
41 Win 34–7 Nigeria Olarewaju Segun TKO 4 (10), 3:00 2020-10-19 Nigeria National Stadium, Lagos, Nigeria Retained African cruiserweight title
40 Win 33–7 Ghana Abraham Tabul TKO 3 (12) 2020-02-01 Ghana Old Kingsway Building, Accra, Ghana Won vacant African cruiserweight title
39 Win 32–7 Namibia Vikapita Meroro TKO 3 (10), 3:00 2019-11-30 Ghana Old Kingsway Building, Accra, Ghana
38 Win 31–7 Nigeria Kabiru Towolawi UD 10 2019-09-20 Nigeria Jalisco boxing gym, Lagos, Nigeria
37 Win 30–7 Nigeria Michael Godwin TKO 2 (10), 0:39 2019-07-30 Nigeria Police College (Squash Hall), Ikeja, Nigeria
36 Loss 29–7 Poland Michał Cieślak TKO 2 (10), 1:56 2019-05-31 Poland MZOS Pruszków, Pruszków, Poland For vacant Republic of Poland International cruiserweight title
35 Win 29–6 Democratic Republic of the Congo Maroy Sadiki TKO 3 (12) 2018-10-26 Nigeria Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria Won vacant WBF cruiserweight title
34 Win 28–6 Brazil Jackson Dos Santos KO 2 (10) 2018-08-25 Argentina Salón del Sindicato de Químicos y Petroquímicos, Bahía Blanca, Argentina
33 Loss 27–6 Poland Krzysztof Włodarczyk UD 12 2018-06-02 Poland G2A Arena, Jasionka 953, Rzeszów, Poland
32 Loss 27–5 Russia Maxim Vlasov RTD 10 (12) 2018-02-03 Russia Bolshoy Ice Dome, Adler, Russia For vacant WBC Silver cruiserweight title
31 Win 27–4 Democratic Republic of the Congo Maroy Sadiki TKO 5 (10) 2017-09-02 Ghana Seconds Out Boxing Gymnasium, Accra, Ghana
30 Win 26–4 Tanzania Karama Nyilawila TKO 2 (10) 2017-07-22 Ghana Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra, Ghana
29 Loss 25–4 Russia Dmitry Kudryashov TKO 5 (10), 2:17 2017-06-03 Russia Sports Palace, Rostov-on-Don, Russia For WBC Silver cruiserweight title
28 Win 25–3 Malawi Mussa Ajibu TKO 5 (12), 2:56 2017-03-17 Ghana Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra, Ghana Won vacant WBO Africa cruiserweight title
27 Win 24–3 Tanzania Pascal Ndomba TKO 2 (12), 2:51 2016-12-02 Ghana Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra, Ghana
26 Win 23–3 Uruguay Yuberti Suarez Diaz KO 1 (12) 2016-08-12 Australia The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia
25 Loss 22–3 Latvia Mairis Briedis TKO 9 (12) 2016-05-14 Latvia Arēna Rīga, Riga, Latvia Lost WBC Silver cruiserweight title
24 Win 22–2 Russia Dmitry Kudryashov TKO 2 (12), 2:29 2015-11-04 Russia Basket-Hall Arena, Kazan, Russia Won WBC Silver cruiserweight title
23 Win 21–2 Ghana Paakwesi Ankrah KO 1 (10), 0:48 2015-08-23 Nigeria The Elysium, Piccadilly Suites, Lagos, Nigeria
22 Win 20–2 Argentina Walter David Cabral KO 1 (10), 2:48 2015-07-11 Brazil Combat Club, São Paulo, Brazil Retained WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight title
21 Win 19–2 United States Joell Godfrey DQ 7 (10), 2:31 2014-12-10 United States Carriage Club, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. Retained WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight title
20 Win 18–2 United States Max Heyman TKO 2 (10), 0:27 2014-06-13 United States Phil Welch Stadium, St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S. Retained WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight title
19 Loss 17–2 South Africa Thabiso Mchunu UD 10 2014-01-24 United States Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. For vacant WBC-NABF cruiserweight title
18 Win 17–1 United States Mitch Williams TKO 6 (10), 1:28 2013-10-26 United States CenterStage@NoDa, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. Retained WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight title
17 Win 16–1 United States Harvey Jolly TKO 3 (10), 2:12 2013-08-10 United States Beech Activity Center, Wichita, Kansas, U.S. Retained WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight title
16 Win 15–1 United States Victor Barragan TKO 4 (12), 3:00 2013-04-20 United States Fireman's Local 77, St. Joseph, Missouri Won WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight title
15 Win 14–1 United States Shannon Miller KO 2 (6), 1:56 2013-03-15 United States Omni New Daisy Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
14 Win 13–1 United States Billy Cunningham TKO 1 (6), 2:15 2013-02-15 United States Omni New Daisy Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
13 Win 12–1 Kenya Aduku Nsor KO 2 (8), 1:39 2012-12-08 Ghana Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
12 Win 11–1 Ghana Ibrahim Marshall TKO 1 (12), 2:47 2012-11-16 Ghana Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana Won vacant WABU cruiserweight title
11 Win 10–1 United States Sam Hill TKO 1 (6), 2:17 2012-10-27 United States Canterbury Park, Shakopee, Minnesota, U.S.
10 Loss 9–1 Uzbekistan Akhror Muralimov TKO 5 (8), 1:21 2012-06-23 United States American Legion Hall, St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 United States Calvin Rooks KO 1 (8), 1:37 2012-04-21 United States Rising Star Casino, Rising Sun, Indiana, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 United States Maron Jackson TKO 1 (6), 1:21 2012-04-05 United States Capitol Plaza Hotel, Jefferson City, Missouri, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 United States Joseph Rabotte KO 1 (4), 0:49 2012-03-17 United States Grand Ballroom, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 United States Lance Gauch UD 4 2012-03-10 United States Admiral Coontz Armor, Hannibal, Missouri, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 United States Dione Craig KO 1 (4), 2:59 2012-02-11 United States Derby Park Expo, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 United States Jason Massie TKO 1 (6), 2:30 2011-11-26 United States Union Plaza, Jefferson City, Missouri, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 United States Benjamin Cantwell TKO 1 (4), 1:33 2011-10-22 United States Independence Memorial Hall, Independence, Missouri, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 United States Jamal Woods TKO 3 (4), 2:42 17 September 2011 United States Bartle Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 United States John Blanchard TKO 1 (4) 11 June 2011 United States Memorial Hall, Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.

References

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  1. ^ Boxing record for Olanrewaju Durodola from BoxRec (registration required)
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