Nana Konadu

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Nana Yaw Konadu
Born
Nana Yaw Konadu Yeboah

(1964-02-15) 15 February 1964 (age 60)
Other namesThe Ashanti Warrior
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 6+12 in (169 cm) [1]
Reach68 in (173 cm) [1]
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights47
Wins41
Wins by KO32
Losses5
Draws1

Nana Yaw Konadu Yeboah (born February 15, 1964) is a Ghanaian former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2001. He is a world champion in two weight classes, having held the WBC super-flyweight title from 1989 to 1990, and the WBA bantamweight title twice between 1996 and 1998.

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Professional career

Konadu made his professional debut on May 5, 1985. In his 15th professional bout, he defeated former champion Cesar Polanco to capture the WBC International super flyweight title.

WBC super-flyweight Title

On November 7, 1989, Konadu captured the WBC and Lineal Super Flyweight Title with a decision win over two-time champion Gilberto Roman. [2] He lost the belt in his first defense to Sung Kil Moon by technical decision. The fight was a war with both fighters exchanging knockdowns, however, the action was stopped in the ninth round due to a headbutt and Moon was declared the winner on the scorecards. He lost a rematch to Moon in 1991 by knockout.

WBA bantamweight title

Konadu scored 15 consecutive victories over the next four years, including wins over Juan Polo Perez, former champion Victor Rabanales, and Abraham Torres. On January 28, 1996, he became a two-division champion by capturing the WBA Bantamweight Title in a TKO victory over Veeraphol Sahaprom, who would go on to become a long-reigning champion. He again lost the belt in his first defense to Daorung Chuvatana by a technical decision but recaptured the belt the following year in a rematch. He defended the belt once before losing it to Johnny Tapia in 1998. He rebounded with a win over former champion Hector Acero Sanchez and retired in 2001 after being TKO'd by Daniel Seda. He now lives with his family in New Dormaa, Sunyani, Ghana. [3]

Professional boxing record

47 fights41 wins5 losses
By knockout322
By decision83
By disqualification10
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
47Loss41–5–1Daniel SedaTKO9 (12), 3:0012 May 2001 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.For WBA Fedelatin featherweight title
46Win41–4–1Amadro VazquezTKO5 (8), 0:45 2 Dec 2000 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
45Win40–4–1Hector Acero SanchezPTS1012 Jun 1999 Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.
44Loss39–4–1 Johnny Tapia MD125 Dec 1998Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Lost WBA bantamweight title
43Win39–3–1Julio Cesar AlfaroDQ8 (10), 2:1930 May 1998 Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBA bantamweight title;
Alfaro disqualified after his trainer entered the ring
42Win38–3–1Abraham TorresKO2 (12), 2:5021 Feb 1998 Estadio Polideportivo, Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaRetained WBA bantamweight title
41Win37–2–1 Daorung Chuvatana TKO7 (12), 2:2021 Jun 1996 Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida, U.S.Won WBA bantamweight title
40Loss36–3–1 Daorung Chuvatana TD8 (12), 3:0027 Oct 1996Laplae, ThailandLost WBA bantamweight title
39Win36–2–1 Veeraphol Sahaprom TKO2 (12), 2:5028 Jan 1996 Municipal Stadium, Kanchanaburi, ThailandWon WBA bantamweight title
38Win35–2–1 Abraham Torres KO6 (12)27 May 1995 Broward Co Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.Won WBC FECARBOX bantamweight title
37Win34–2–1Robert ParraKO1 (8), 1:438 Apr 1995 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
36Win33–2–1Victor RabanalesUD107 Oct 1994 Salón La Paloma, Barcelona, Spain
35Win32–2–1Adolfo CastilloPTS825 Feb 1994Palma de Mallorca, Islas Baleares, Spain
34Win31–2–1Marcos FloresKO1 (8)7 Jan 1994 Casino de Mallorca, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
33Win30–2–1Alejandro BatistaKO3 (?)29 Oct 1993Pabéllon Principe Felipe, Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain
32Win29–2–1Miguel SantosKO1 (?)3 Jul 1993Leon, Castilla y León, Spain
31Win28–2–1Juan CruzKO1 (?)27 Mar 1993Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain
30Win27–2–1Luis RosarioKO6 (?)28 Nov 1992 Polideportivo Parquesur Sport, Leganes, Spain
29Win26–2–1Luis OrtizTKO4 (?)20 Aug 1992Penaranda, Castille y León, Spain
28Win25–2–1Jose PaganKO1 (?)17 Jul 1992Salamanca, Castilla y León, Spain
27Win24–2–1Luis RamosKO2 (?)30 May 1992Oviedo, Principado de Asturias, Spain
26Win23–2–1Ruben BautistaTKO2 (?)10 Apr 1992Bilbao, País Vasco, Spain
25Win22–2–1Angel RosarioTKO7 (?)17 Jan 1992Bilbao, País Vasco, Spain
24Win21–2–1 Juan Polo Perez PTS1225 Oct 1991Zaragoza, Aragon, SpainWon vacant IBC super-flyweight title
23Loss20–2–1 Moon Sung-kil TKO4 (12), 2:5516 Mar 1991 Pabellón Príncipe Felipe, Zaragoza, Aragon, SpainFor WBC super-flyweight title
22Win20–1–1Kevin NwundidweKO2 (?)15 Dec 1990Accra, Ghana
21Win19–1–1Diego DuranTKO3 (8)13 Oct 1990Entertainment Center, Sydney, Australia
20Loss18–1–1 Moon Sung-kil TD9 (12)20 Jan 1990World Trade Center, Seoul, South KoraLost WBC super-flyweight title
19Win18–0–1 Gilberto Román UD127 Nov 1989 Arena Mexico, Mexico City, MexicoWon WBC super-flyweight title
18Win17–0–1Park Dae-YongKO2 (12)26 May 1989World Trade Center, SingaporeRetained WBC International super-flyweight title
17Win16–0–1 Cesar Polanco PTS1211 Mar 1989Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, GhanaWon WBC International super-flyweight title
16Win15–0–1Bernard MukengeKO1 (12)10 Dec 1988Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, GhanaWon ABU bantamweight title
15Win14–0–1Rufus AdebayoKO1 (?), 0:169 Oct 1988Holy Gardens, Accra, Ghana
14Win13–0–1Mohammed AlimbeyKO6 (10)10 Sep 1988Princess Cinema Hall, Takoradi, Ghana
13Win12–0–1Adamu MohammedKO7 (10)11 Jun 1988Holy Gardens, Accra, Ghana
12Win11–0–1Pommy BrownKO2 (10)19 Dec 1987Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana
11Win10–0–1Albert MusankabalaKO6 (12)10 Oct 1987Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, GhanaWon vacant CBC flyweight title
10Win9–0–1Ramon PichardoKO2 (4)28 Aug 1987Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
9Win8–0–1Dele MustaphaPTS1028 Feb 1987Lagos, Nigeria
8Win7–0–1Steve MuchokiKO12 (12)13 Dec 1986Holy Gardens, Accra, GhanaWon ABU flyweight title
7Win6–0–1Ray AmooTKO2 (12)25 Oct 1986Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, GhanaRetained West African Boxing Union flyweight title
6Win5–0–1Ramos AgyareTKO6 (10)31 Aug 1986Holy Gardens, Accra, Ghana
5Win4–0–1Joe PowerTKO2 (12)27 Jun 1986Prempeh Assembly Hall, Kumasi, GhanaRetained West African Boxing Union flyweight title
4Win3–0–1Joe PowerTKO3 (12)8 Mar 1986Coronation Park, Sunyani, GhanaRetained West African Boxing Union flyweight title
3Win2–0–1Flash ContehTKO1 (12)7 Dec 1985Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, GhanaWon vacant West African Boxing Union flyweight title
2Draw1–0–1Michael Ebo DanquahPTS829 Jun 1985Accra, Ghana
1Win1–0George FreemanPTS625 May 1985 Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana

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References

  1. 1 2 Showtime Championship Boxing tale of the tape prior to the Johnny Tapia fight.
  2. "Nana Konadu - Lineal Jr. Bantamweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
  3. "I will produce a World Champion". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2022-05-22.
Sporting positions
Major world boxing titles
Preceded by WBC super-flyweight champion
7 November 1989 – 20 January 1990
Succeeded by
Preceded by WBA bantamweight champion
28 January 1996 – 27 October 1996
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Daorung Chuvatana
WBA bantamweight champion
21 June 1997 – 5 December 1998
Succeeded by