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Olanrewaju Durodola

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.

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+1⁄2 in (1.89 m)
Reach77 in (196 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights56
Wins46
Wins by KO41
Losses10

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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