Oluwafemi Oyeleye

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Oluwafemi Oyeleye
Born (1994-10-21) 21 October 1994 (age 30)
Lagos, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Statistics
Weight(s) Light-middleweight
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Boxing record
Total fights15
Wins15
Wins by KO9
Losses0
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
African Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2015 Brazzaville Welterweight

Oluwafemi Oyeleye Nisty (born 21 October 1994) is a Nigerian professional boxer. As an amateur he won a gold medal in the men's welterweight event at the 2015 African Games. [1]

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Professional career

Oyeleye signed his professional contract with Mayweather Promotions in November 2016. [2] On 26 September 2018, he signed JAB Management International Inc. [3]

Professional boxing record

15 fights15 wins0 losses
By knockout90
By decision60
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
15Win15-0 Flag of Colombia.svg Wilfrido BuelvasTKO2 (8) 2:0317 Feb 2024 Flag of the United States.svg 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
14Win14-0 Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy WilliamsTKO3 (6) 2:0829 Sep 2023 Flag of the United States.svg 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
13Win13-0 Flag of Argentina.svg Javier Francisco MacielTKO4 (4) 0:2922 Jul 2023 Flag of the United States.svg 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
12Win12-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Nestor Fernando GarciaTKO2 (8) 2:4115 Nov 2019 Flag of Mexico.svg Quartz Hotel, Tijuana, Mexico
11Win11-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Jose Ramon MezaTKO5 (8) 1:1011 May 2019 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
10Win10-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Juan Ramon GuzmanUD61 Mar 2019 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
9Win9-0 Flag of Ghana.svg Victus KemavorKO2 (8) 0:5928 Dec 2018 Flag of Nigeria.svg Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Nigeria
8Win8-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Jesus Alberto BeltranMD69 Nov 2018 Flag of Mexico.svg Grand Hotel, Tijuana, Mexico
7Win7-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Juan Andres ArmendarizKO1 (4) 0:426 Oct 2018 Flag of Mexico.svg Gasmart Stadium, Tijuana, Mexico
6Win6-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Ricardo DoradoTKO1 (6) 1:5521 Sep 2018 Flag of Mexico.svg Grand Hotel, Tijuana, Mexico
5Win5-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Carlos LozanoUD627 Jan 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, US
4Win4-0 Flag of the United States.svg Brandon AdamsUD618 Nov 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, US
3Win3-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Uriel GonzalezKO1 (4) 1:0230 Jul 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Rabobank Theater, Bakersfield, California, US
2Win2-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Adan AhumadaUD424 Feb 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, US
1Win1-0 Flag of the United States.svg Brian TrueUD42 Dec 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, US

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References

  1. "Four APB boxers win gold at the All Africa Games". www.aiba.org. 13 September 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  2. "Oyeleye joins Mayweather Promotions". thenationonlineng.net. 14 November 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  3. "Congratulations Femi Oyeleye for signing your promotional contract with JAB Promotions!!!!". Facebook . 26 September 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2019.