Chris Kongo

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Chris Kongo
Born
Christian Mbwakongo

(1992-12-23) 23 December 1992 (age 32)
London, England
NationalityBritish
Other names2Slick
Statistics
Weight(s) Welterweight
Height6 ft (183 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record [1]
Total fights20
Wins17
Wins by KO7
Losses3

Chris Kongo (born 23 December 1992) is a British professional boxer.

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Boxing career

On 22 August 2020 Kongo won his first professional title with a ninth-round TKO victory over Luther Clay to win the WBO Global Welterweight Title. [2] Kongo later lost the title on 28 March 2021 to Michael McKinson by Unanimous Decision. [3] On 11 July 2022 Kongo defeated Sebastian Formella by unanimous decision to win the vacant WBC International Silver Welterweight title. [4]

On March 31, 2024, in London, Kongo was scheduled to face Florian Marku. [5]

Kongo secured the finest victory of his career [6] with a unanimous decision win over Marku using his height and reach advantage to negate Marku's aggression. The judges scored it as a unanimous decision and a clear win for the vacant IBO Inter-Continental Welter Title. [7]

He lost on points to Owen Cooper in a 10-round contest at Nottingham Arena on 10 May 2025. [8]

Professional boxing record

20 fights17 wins3 losses
By knockout70
By decision103
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
20Loss17–3 Owen Cooper PTS10May 10, 2025 Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England
19Win17–2John Henry MosqueraPTS6Dec 18, 2024Boulevard Hall, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
18Win16–2Jacob QuinnPTS6Sep 18, 2024 Wembley Arena, Wembley, England
17Win15–2 Florian Marku UD10Mar 31, 2024O2 Arena, Greenwich, EnglandWon vacant IBO Intercontinental welterweight title
16Loss14–2 Ekow Essuman MD12 Jan 21, 2023 Wembley Arena, Wembley, EnglandFor the British, Commonwealth, and IBF European titles;
Lost WBC International Silver welterweight title
15Win14–1 Sebastian Formella UD10Jun 11, 2022 Manchester Arena, Manchester, EnglandWon vacant WBC International Silver welterweight title
14Win13–1Kelvin DotelPTS8Mar 26, 2022Wembley Arena, Wembley, England
13Loss12–1 Michael McKinson UD10Mar 27, 2021 Europa Point Sports Complex, Gibraltar

Lost WBO Global welterweight title

12Win12–0Luther ClayTKO9 (10), 2:44Aug 22, 2020Matchroom HQ Garden, Brentwood, England

Won WBO Global welterweight title

11Win11–0Fernando ValenciaPTS6Apr 20, 2019 Lee Valley Leisure Complex, Athletics Centre, Edmonton, England
10Win10–0Adam GrabiecPTS6Sep 29, 2018York Hall, Bethnal Green, England
9Win9–0Arvydas TriznoTKO1 (6), 1:14Jun 30, 2018York Hall, Bethnal Green, England
8Win8–0Serge AmbomoPTS6 24 Mar 2018 O2 Arena, Greenwich, England
7Win7–0Evgeni BorisovKO3 (6), 0:42Nov 10, 2017York Hall, Bethnal Green, England
6Win6–0Bronislav KubinTKO1 (6), 0:56Oct 7, 2017York Hall, Bethnal Green, England
5Win5–0William WarburtonPTS4Jul 15, 2017 Wembley Arena, Wembley, England
4Win4–0Michal VosykaKO1 (4), 0:49May 27, 2017York Hall, Bethnal Green, England
3Win3–0Edvinas PuplauskasTKO1 (4), 1:28Feb 4, 2017 Olympia London, Kensington, England
2Win2–0William WarburtonPTS4Oct 15, 2016York Hall, Bethnal Green, England
1Win1–0Jason NesbittKO1 (6), 0:56Aug 6, 2016 York Hall, Bethnal Green, England

References

  1. ↑ "Boxing record for Chris Kongo". BoxRec .
  2. ↑ "Chris Kongo Breaks Down, Stops Luther Clay in Nine". Boxing Scene. 22 August 2020.
  3. ↑ "Michael McKinson drops Chris Kongo to earn a unanimous decision victory in Gibraltar". Sky Sports.
  4. ↑ "Chris Kongo Decisions Sebastian Formella Over Ten at Wembley Arena". Boxing Scene. 11 June 2022.
  5. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (10 February 2024). "Florian Marku faces Chris Kongo on Wardley vs Clarke undercard". FIGHTMAG.
  6. ↑ Warrington, Declan (31 March 2024). "Chris Kongo Survives Cut To Outpoint Florian Marku". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  7. ↑ "'I'm proud of myself' - Chris Kongo returns after more than a year out to defeat bitter rival - Southwark News". southwarknews.co.uk/. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  8. ↑ "Owen Cooper beats Chris Kongo over 10 rounds". Boxing News Online. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
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