Justin Juuko

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Justin Juuko
Born
Justin Juuko

(1972-12-26) 26 December 1972 (age 52)
Masaka, Uganda
Nationality Ugandan
Other namesThe Destroyer
Statistics
Weight(s) Featherweight
Super featherweight
Lightweight
Light welterweight
Welterweight
Height5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (1.71 m)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights58
Wins45
Wins by KO30
Losses12
Draws1
No contests0

Justin "The Destroyer" Juuko (born 26 December 1972 in Masaka) is a Ugandan amateur light flyweight and professional boxer who was active between the 1990s and the 2010s. [1] [2] In 1990, he won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Auckland, New Zealand. [3]

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As a professional, he has won the World Boxing Council (WBC) International super featherweight title, the WBC FECARBOX super featherweight title, the African Boxing Union (ABU) light welterweight title, the North American Boxing Federation (NABF) super featherweight title, and the Commonwealth super featherweight title. [4] He was a challenger for the interim WBA super featherweight title against Antonio Hernandez, the WBC super featherweight title against Floyd Mayweather Jr., the International Boxing Association (IBA) super featherweight title against Diego Corrales, the World Boxing Union (WBU) super featherweight title against Michael Gomez, the International Boxing Association (IBA) lightweight title against Rustam Nugaev, and the Global Boxing Union (GBU) light welterweight title against Gábor Vető. [3]

His professional fighting weight varied from 125 pounds (57 kg) (featherweight) to 143 pounds (65 kg) (welterweight). [5]

Justin Juuko, son hauteur est de 171 cm et portée est de 183 cm, il a des records en tant que boxeur amateur et boxeur professionnel. [6]

Life after boxing

He is a member of the political party Forum for Democratic Change (FDC). On December 12, 2020, he was arrested with other people the announcement made by his party FDC which accused the force of order (Police ) for kidnapping him. They were missing for 11 days. [7]

Le 01 janvier 2021 Justin Juuko et son collègue M. Garrypaul sont les partisans du FDC parti politique de l'opposition dans la région du Grand Masaka, ils ont été libérés après avoir passés 19 jours au détention, ils étaient arrêtés le 12 décembre par la chefferie du renseignement militaire (CMI) [8]

Professional boxing record

58 fights45 wins12 losses
By knockout3011
By decision151
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
58Loss45–12–1 Zahir Raheem TKO4 (10), 0:271 Jun 2013 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
57Loss45–11–1 Gábor Vető KO2 (12), 2:1421 Apr 2012Hotel Marsoel, Chur, SwitzerlandFor GBU super lightweight title
56Win45–10–1Ibrahim AmadeusTKO4 (10)1 Jan 2010Masaka, Central Region, Uganda
55Win44–10–1Peter OlouchUD817 May 2009Little Flowers Arena, Kampala, Uganda
54Loss43–10–1Rustam NugaevKO2 (12), 2:5015 Nov 2008Ice Palace, Naberezhnye Chelny, RussiaFor IBA lightweight title
53Win43–9–1Abdalla MngolaSD1030 May 2008Nakivubo Stadium, Kampala, Uganda
52Win42–9–1Deo NjikuRTD6 (10), 0:1031 Dec 2007Tropica Inn Hotel, Masaka, Uganda
51Win41–9–1Chaurembo PalasaUD108 Jul 2007Fairway Hotel, Kampala, Uganda
50Win40–9–1Joseph MiyumoUD1028 Apr 2007Fairway Hotel, Kampala, Uganda
49Loss39–9–1 José Santa Cruz TKO3 (10), 2:1422 Apr 2005 Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
48Loss39–8–1 Michael Gomez TKO2 (12), 2:0522 May 2004Kingsway Leisure Centre, Widnes, EnglandFor WBU super featherweight title
47Win39–7–1Geoffrey MunikaUD106 Jun 2003Nakivubo Stadium, Kampala, Uganda
46Win38–7–1Venance MponjiTKO2 (10)1 Jan 2003Recreation Grounds, Kamapala, Uganda
45Win37–7–1Godfrey MaweTKO10 (10)30 Nov 2002 Lugogo Stadium, Kampala, Uganda
44Loss36–7–1 Miguel Cotto TKO5 (10), 2:44 22 Jun 2002 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
43Loss36–6–1 Carlos Hernández UD1025 Nov 2001 Stateline Casino, West Wendover, Nevada, U.S.
42Win36–5–1 Charles Owiso PTS828 Jul 2001Nakivubo Stadium, Kampala, Uganda
41Loss35–5–1Ernesto ZepedaTKO5 (12), 0:4822 Apr 2001 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.Lost WBC-NABF super featherweight title
40Win35–4–1Antonio RamírezTKO9 (12), 2:4521 Jan 2001 Sunset Station, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.Won vacant WBC-NABF super featherweight title
39Loss34–4–1 Diego Corrales KO10 (12), 2:35 17 Jun 2000 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.For IBA super featherweight title
38Win34–3–1David OumaTD6 (12)31 Dec 1999Nakivubo Stadium, Kampala, UgandaWon vacant African super lightweight title
37Loss33–3–1 Floyd Mayweather Jr. KO9 (12), 1:20 22 May 1999 Mandalay Bay, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For WBC super featherweight title
36Loss33–2–1 Antonio Hernández TKO11 (12), 2:1820 Feb 1999John Justin Arena, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.For vacant WBA interim super featherweight title
35Win33–1–1John BronsonPTS123 Oct 1998Gimnasio José Beracasa, Caracas, VenezuelaWon vacant WBC FECARBOX super featherweight title
34Win32–1–1Mark RamseyPTS828 Mar 1998 Ice Arena, Kingston upon Hull, England
33Win31–1–1Didier SchaefferTKO5 (12), 1:0531 Jan 1998 Lee Valley Leisure Centre, London, England
32Win30–1–1Volodymyr MatkivskyyPTS129 Oct 1997 Nakivubo Stadium, Kampala, UgandaRetained WBC International super featherweight title
31Win29–1–1Jorge Luis LópezTKO9 (10), 1:33 12 Jul 1997 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
30Win28–1–1David OumaUD1222 May 1997Elephant & Castle Centre, London, EnglandRetained Commonwealth super featherweight title;
Won vacant WBC International super featherweight title
29Win27–1–1Rakhim MingaleyevTKO2 (8), 2:148 Apr 1997York Hall, London, England
28Win26–1–1Martín RamírezKO122 Feb 1997 Kampala, Central Region, Uganda
27Win25–1–1 Gary Thornhill RTD8 (12)11 Dec 1996Elephant & Castle Centre, London, EnglandRetained Commonwealth super featherweight title
26Win24–1–1Jackie GunguluzaTKO7 (12), 2:0726 Jan 1996Metropole Hotel, Brighton, EnglandRetained Commonwealth super featherweight title
25Win23–1–1 Tony Pep PTS1230 Sep 1995 Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff, WalesWon Commonwealth super featherweight title
24Win22–1–1Mark SmithTKO47 Jul 1995 National Ice Rink, Cardiff, Wales
23Win21–1–1 Peter Till RTD4 (8), 3:0013 May 1995 Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
22Win20–1–1Alberto LópezRTD3 (8)18 Feb 1995Bath & West Country Showground, Shepton Mallet, England
21Win19–1–1Armando Juan ReyesPTS812 Oct 1994 Ponds Forge Arena, Sheffield, England
20Win18–1–1Bamana DibatezaTKO5 (6)9 Apr 1994Mansfield Leisure Centre, Mansfield, England
19Win17–1–1 Charles Shepherd TKO5 (8)9 Feb 1994 York Hall, London, England
18Win16–1–1Derek AmoryTKO1 (4)28 Nov 1993Elephant & Castle Centre, London, England
17Win15–1–1Russell MosleyKO417 Apr 1993 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
16Win14–1–1Abe GomezUD824 Feb 1993Riviera Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
15Win13–1–1César GuzmánKO323 Jan 1993 Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood, Washington, U.S.
14Win12–1–1Roberto TorresTKO1 (6), 1:5526 Dec 1992 Sahara Hotel, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
13Win11–1–1Roberto TorresTKO2 (8), 2:0521 Oct 1991 Riviera Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
12Win10–1–1José ManjarrezTKO6 (6), 1:2421 Aug 1992Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
11Draw9–1–1Víctor MirandaTD2 (6), 1:0826 Jun 1992Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
10Win9–1Mario LozanoKO2 (6), 2:5324 May 1992Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
9Win8–1Amador MartínezTKO2 (6), 0:5028 Mar 1992 Aladdin Theatre, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
8Win7–1Chris CrespinTKO3 (6), 0:4814 Feb 1992Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
7Win6–1Rubén RiveraTKO5 (6), 1:3130 Nov 1991 Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
6Win5–1Danny GonzalezKO129 Oct 1991 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
5Loss4–1 Norberto Bravo TKO2 (4), 2:036 Jul 1991Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
4Win4–0Juan Carlos LopezKO412 Jun 1991 Bren Events Center, Irvine, California, U.S.
3Win3–0Kevin ChildreyKO2 (4), 1:112 Jun 1991 Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
2Win2–0Jorge LópezUD426 Mar 1991 Sands Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
1Win1–0Gilberto DiazRTD3 (4), 3:0018 Mar 1991 Mirage Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.

References

  1. ↑ "Justin Juuko statistics". BoxRec.com. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
  2. ↑ "Ugandan Boxer Justin Juuko missing for 11 days, FDC party say he was kidnapped by police". Nile Post. 2020-12-23. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
  3. 1 2 "Nyakana, Juuko last gold medal winners from CWG". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
  4. ↑ Botchway, De-Valera NYM (2019). Boxing is no Cakewalk :Azumah "Ring Professor"Nelson in the Social History of Ghanaian Boxing. South Africa: NISC (Pty) Ltd, South Africa. ISBN   9781920033569.
  5. ↑ Makinde, Adeyinka (2019). "The Africans: Boxing and Africa". Cambridge University Press: 99–117 – via Cambridge University Press.
  6. ↑ "Justin Juuko - BoxRec". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
  7. ↑ "Ugandan Boxer Justin Juuko missing for 11 days, FDC party say he was kidnapped by police". Nile Post. 2020-12-23. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
  8. ↑ "Former boxer Justin Juuko released | Daily Monitor". www.monitor.co.ug. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
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