Olanrewaju Durodola

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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)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights60
Wins50
Wins by KO44
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.

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Career

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

58 fights, 48 wins (42 knockouts), 10 losses [1]
NumberResultRecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
42Loss34–8 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Riakporhe TKO5 (10), 0:362021-11-21 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The SSE Arena Wembley, London, United KingdomFor vacant WBC Silver cruiserweight title
41Win34–7 Flag of Nigeria.svg Olarewaju SegunTKO4 (10), 3:002020-10-19 Flag of Nigeria.svg National Stadium, Lagos, NigeriaRetained African cruiserweight title
40Win33–7 Flag of Ghana.svg Abraham TabulTKO3 (12)2020-02-01 Flag of Ghana.svg Old Kingsway Building, Accra, GhanaWon vacant African cruiserweight title
39Win32–7 Flag of Namibia.svg Vikapita Meroro TKO3 (10), 3:002019-11-30 Flag of Ghana.svg Old Kingsway Building, Accra, Ghana
38Win31–7 Flag of Nigeria.svg Kabiru TowolawiUD102019-09-20 Flag of Nigeria.svg Jalisco boxing gym, Lagos, Nigeria
37Win30–7 Flag of Nigeria.svg Michael GodwinTKO2 (10), 0:392019-07-30 Flag of Nigeria.svg Police College (Squash Hall), Ikeja, Nigeria
36Loss29–7 Flag of Poland.svg Michał Cieślak TKO2 (10), 1:562019-05-31 Flag of Poland.svg MZOS Pruszków, Pruszków, PolandFor vacant Republic of Poland International cruiserweight title
35Win29–6 Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg Maroy SadikiTKO3 (12)2018-10-26 Flag of Nigeria.svg Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, NigeriaWon vacant WBF cruiserweight title
34Win28–6 Flag of Brazil.svg Jackson Dos SantosKO2 (10)2018-08-25 Flag of Argentina.svg Salón del Sindicato de Químicos y Petroquímicos, Bahía Blanca, Argentina
33Loss27–6 Flag of Poland.svg Krzysztof Włodarczyk UD122018-06-02 Flag of Poland.svg G2A Arena, Jasionka 953, Rzeszów, Poland
32Loss27–5 Flag of Russia.svg Maxim Vlasov RTD10 (12) 2018-02-03 Flag of Russia.svg Bolshoy Ice Dome, Adler, RussiaFor vacant WBC Silver cruiserweight title
31Win27–4 Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg Maroy SadikiTKO5 (10)2017-09-02 Flag of Ghana.svg Seconds Out Boxing Gymnasium, Accra, Ghana
30Win26–4 Flag of Tanzania.svg Karama NyilawilaTKO2 (10)2017-07-22 Flag of Ghana.svg Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra, Ghana
29Loss25–4 Flag of Russia.svg Dmitry Kudryashov TKO5 (10), 2:172017-06-03 Flag of Russia.svg Sports Palace, Rostov-on-Don, RussiaFor WBC Silver cruiserweight title
28Win25–3 Flag of Malawi.svg Mussa AjibuTKO5 (12), 2:562017-03-17 Flag of Ghana.svg Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra, GhanaWon vacant WBO Africa cruiserweight title
27Win24–3 Flag of Tanzania.svg Pascal NdombaTKO2 (12), 2:512016-12-02 Flag of Ghana.svg Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra, Ghana
26Win23–3 Flag of Uruguay.svg Yuberti Suarez DiazKO1 (12)2016-08-12 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia
25Loss22–3 Flag of Latvia.svg Mairis Briedis TKO9 (12)2016-05-14 Flag of Latvia.svg Arēna Rīga, Riga, LatviaLost WBC Silver cruiserweight title
24Win22–2 Flag of Russia.svg Dmitry Kudryashov TKO2 (12), 2:292015-11-04 Flag of Russia.svg Basket-Hall Arena, Kazan, RussiaWon WBC Silver cruiserweight title
23Win21–2 Flag of Ghana.svg Paakwesi AnkrahKO1 (10), 0:482015-08-23 Flag of Nigeria.svg The Elysium, Piccadilly Suites, Lagos, Nigeria
22Win20–2 Flag of Argentina.svg Walter David CabralKO1 (10), 2:482015-07-11 Flag of Brazil.svg Combat Club, São Paulo, BrazilRetained WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight title
21Win19–2 Flag of the United States.svg Joell GodfreyDQ7 (10), 2:312014-12-10 Flag of the United States.svg Carriage Club, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight title
20Win18–2 Flag of the United States.svg Max HeymanTKO2 (10), 0:272014-06-13 Flag of the United States.svg Phil Welch Stadium, St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight title
19Loss17–2 Flag of South Africa.svg Thabiso Mchunu UD102014-01-24 Flag of the United States.svg Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.For vacant WBC-NABF cruiserweight title
18Win17–1 Flag of the United States.svg Mitch WilliamsTKO6 (10), 1:282013-10-26 Flag of the United States.svg CenterStage@NoDa, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight title
17Win16–1 Flag of the United States.svg Harvey JollyTKO3 (10), 2:122013-08-10 Flag of the United States.svg Beech Activity Center, Wichita, Kansas, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight title
16Win15–1 Flag of the United States.svg Victor BarraganTKO4 (12), 3:002013-04-20 Flag of the United States.svg Fireman's Local 77, St. Joseph, MissouriWon WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight title
15Win14–1 Flag of the United States.svg Shannon MillerKO2 (6), 1:562013-03-15 Flag of the United States.svg Omni New Daisy Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
14Win13–1 Flag of the United States.svg Billy CunninghamTKO1 (6), 2:152013-02-15 Flag of the United States.svg Omni New Daisy Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
13Win12–1 Flag of Kenya.svg Aduku NsorKO2 (8), 1:392012-12-08 Flag of Ghana.svg Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
12Win11–1 Flag of Ghana.svg Ibrahim MarshallTKO1 (12), 2:472012-11-16 Flag of Ghana.svg Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, GhanaWon vacant WABU cruiserweight title
11Win10–1 Flag of the United States.svg Sam HillTKO1 (6), 2:172012-10-27 Flag of the United States.svg Canterbury Park, Shakopee, Minnesota, U.S.
10Loss9–1 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Akhror MuralimovTKO5 (8), 1:212012-06-23 Flag of the United States.svg American Legion Hall, St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
9Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg Calvin RooksKO1 (8), 1:372012-04-21 Flag of the United States.svg Rising Star Casino, Rising Sun, Indiana, U.S.
8Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Maron JacksonTKO1 (6), 1:212012-04-05 Flag of the United States.svg Capitol Plaza Hotel, Jefferson City, Missouri, U.S.
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Joseph RabotteKO1 (4), 0:492012-03-17 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Ballroom, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Lance GauchUD42012-03-10 Flag of the United States.svg Admiral Coontz Armor, Hannibal, Missouri, U.S.
5Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Dione CraigKO1 (4), 2:592012-02-11 Flag of the United States.svg Derby Park Expo, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jason MassieTKO1 (6), 2:302011-11-26 Flag of the United States.svg Union Plaza, Jefferson City, Missouri, U.S.
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Benjamin CantwellTKO1 (4), 1:332011-10-22 Flag of the United States.svg Independence Memorial Hall, Independence, Missouri, U.S.
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jamal WoodsTKO3 (4), 2:4217 September 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Bartle Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg John BlanchardTKO1 (4)11 June 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Memorial Hall, Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.

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