Omar Sheika

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Omar Sheika
Born (1977-02-20) February 20, 1977 (age 48)
Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s) Light heavyweight
Super middleweight
Height6 ft (183 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights44
Wins32
Wins by KO21
Losses12

Omar Sheika (born February 20, 1977) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1997 to 2012. He challenged four times for the super middleweight championship; once for the WBO title in 2000; twice for the WBC title in 2002 and 2005; and once for the IBF title in 2004.

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Early life

He is of Palestinian descent. Raised in Paterson, New Jersey, Sheika attended Eastside High School [1] and has been a resident of Woodland Park, New Jersey. [2]

Amateur career

Sheika compiled a successful amateur career, capturing a National Middleweight Championship at National AAU Boxing Tournament in 1996. [3]

Professional career

Sheika has enjoyed some success in his pro career. His first fight was against Billy James. Sheika won the fight by TKO on the second round. Sheika stayed undefeated for about a year.

Sheika was involved in ESPN Friday Night Fights "Fight of the Year" in both 2003 and 2004. [3]

Sheika defeated now-imprisoned boxer James Butler in late 2004. Sheika also beat future IBF light heavyweight champion Glen Johnson, who went on to beat Antonio Tarver. [4]

Omar Sheika won against Garrett Wilson on March 26, 2010, by a 4th-round TKO. On June 18, 2010, Omar continued his winning streak, beating Jim Strohl by a 3rd-round TKO.

Sheika suffered his tenth career loss on October 15, 2010, against Adrian Diaconu, with Diaconu winning by unanimous decision after ten rounds of boxing despite Sheika flooring Diaconu with a right earlier in the fight.

On April 23, 2011, Omar lost by unanimous decision against Garrett Wilson after twelve rounds of boxing. The fight was for the vacant USBA Cruiserweight title.

On January 21, 2012, he beat Charles Hayward by unanimous decision over 10 rounds for his title belt, the inaugural "Bad and Mean" Cruiserweight title, though it was fought at the light heavyweight limit of 175 pounds..

On April 27, 2012, Sheika fought Yusaf Mack, losing via unanimous decision. The fight was for the USBA Light Heavyweight title.

Professional boxing record

32 Wins (21 knockouts, 11 decisions), 12 Losses (4 knockouts, 8 decision) [5]
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Loss32-12 Flag of the United States.svg Yusaf Mack UD1227/04/2012 Flag of the United States.svg Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey IBF USBA Light Heavyweight Title.
Win32-11 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony Ferrante [6] UD1024/02/2012 Flag of the United States.svg Harrah's Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania 99-90, 95-94, 99-90.
Win31-11 Flag of the United States.svg Charles Hayward MD1021/01/2012 Flag of the United States.svg Hamilton Manor, Hamilton, New Jersey BAM Cruiserweight Title. 97-93, 95-95, 96-94.
Loss30-11 Flag of the United States.svg Garrett "Ultimate Warrior" Wilson UD1223/04/2011 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey IBF USBA Light Heavyweight Title. 109-118, 109-118, 108-119.
Loss30-10 Flag of Romania.svg Adrian Diaconu UD1015/10/2010 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec 91-98, 92-97, 92-98.
Win30-9 Flag of the United States.svg Jim Strohl TKO318/06/2010 Flag of the United States.svg Cedar Gardens, Hamilton, New Jersey Referee stopped the bout at 2:01 of the third round.
Win29-9 Flag of the United States.svg Garrett "Ultimate Warrior" Wilson TKO426/03/2010 Flag of the United States.svg Hamilton Manor, Hamilton, New Jersey Referee stopped the bout at 1:32 of the fourth round.
Win28-9 Flag of the United States.svg Theo Kruger TKO823/09/2009 Flag of the United States.svg Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester, New Hampshire Referee stopped the bout at 2:38 of the eighth round.
Loss27-9 Flag of the United States.svg Roy Jones Jr. TKO521/03/2009 Flag of the United States.svg Pensacola Civic Center, Pensacola, Florida WBO NABO Light Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:45 of the fifth round.
Win27-8 Flag of the United States.svg Tiwon Taylor TKO429/09/2007 Flag of the United States.svg Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey Referee stopped the bout at 2:25 of the fourth round.
Loss26-8 Flag of Germany.svg Markus Beyer UD1203/09/2005 Flag of Germany.svg International Congress Centrum, Charlottenburg, Berlin WBC World Super Middleweight Title. 110-118, 112-116, 112-116.
Loss26-7 Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Lacy UD1204/12/2004 Flag of the United States.svg Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada IBF World Super Middleweight Title. 111-117, 113-115, 113-115.
Win26-6 Flag of the United States.svg James "Harlem Hammer" Butler SD1010/08/2004 Flag of the United States.svg Essex County College, Newark, New Jersey 96-94, 97-93, 94-96.
Win25-6 Flag of Cameroon.svg Manu Ntoh UD1015/06/2004 Flag of the United States.svg The Belvedere, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 98-92, 98-92, 97-93.
Win24-6 Flag of the United States.svg Etianne Whitaker KO214/05/2004 Flag of the United States.svg Asylum Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Loss23-6 Flag of the United States.svg Scott Pemberton TKO1023/01/2004 Flag of the United States.svg Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut IBU World/WBC NABF Super Middleweight Titles. Referee stopped the bout at 1:43 of the tenth round.
Loss23-5 Flag of the United States.svg Scott Pemberton SD1225/07/2003 Flag of the United States.svg Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut IBU World/WBC NABF Super Middleweight Titles. 113-114, 113-114, 116-111.
Loss23-4 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Eric Lucas UD1206/09/2002 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec WBC World Super Middleweight Title. 111-117, 111-117, 109-119.
Loss23-3 Flag of the United States.svg Thomas Tate RTD405/10/2001 Flag of the United States.svg First Union Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania IBF USBA Super Middleweight Title/World Title Eliminator. Doctor called off the bout after the fourth round.
Win23-2 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Lionel Ortiz TKO708/06/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York
Win22-2 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Stephane Ouellet TKO207/04/2001 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada Referee stopped the bout at 1:46 of the second round.
Win21-2 Flag of Jamaica.svg Lloyd Bryan TKO124/11/2000 Flag of the United States.svg JFK High School, Paterson, New Jersey Referee stopped the bout at 2:47 of the first round.
Loss20-2 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Joe Calzaghe TKO512/08/2000 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wembley Conference Centre, Wembley, London WBO World Super Middleweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:08 of the fifth round.
Win20-1 Flag of Jamaica.svg Glen "Road Warrior" Johnson MD1002/06/2000 Flag of the United States.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 95-95, 96-93, 96-93.
Win19-1 Flag of Jamaica.svg Simon "Mantequilla" Brown UD808/01/2000 Flag of the United States.svg The Pit, Albuquerque, New Mexico 80-72, 79-72, 78-73.
Win18-1 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Pompey TKO807/08/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Win17-1 Flag of the United States.svg Demetrius Jenkins TKO314/05/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Pikesville Armory, Pikesville, Maryland Referee stopped the bout at 2:15 of the third round.
Win16-1 Flag of the United States.svg Anwar Oshana TKO322/01/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Carmichael's, Chicago, Illinois Referee stopped the bout at 0:31 of the third round.
Win15-1 Flag of the United States.svg Ray Domenge KO2 31 Oct 1998 Flag of the United States.svg Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Loss14-1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Booth PTS818/07/1998 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, Yorkshire 76-77.
Win14-0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Toks Owoh TKO425/04/1998 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Wales National Ice Rink, Cardiff Referee stopped the bout at 2:00 of the fourth round.
Win13-0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul Wesley RTD407/03/1998 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Rivermead Leisure Centre, Reading, Berkshire Wesley retired after the fourth round.
Win12-0 Flag of the United States.svg Demetrius Davis MD802/12/1997 Flag of the United States.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Win11-0 Flag of the United States.svg Maurice Bruton TKO211/11/1997 Flag of the United States.svg War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Referee stopped the bout at 2:58 of the second round.
Win10-0 Flag of the United States.svg Pat Pernsley UD628/10/1997 Flag of the United States.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Win9-0 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Cuellar TKO207/10/1997 Flag of the United States.svg The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan
Win8-0 Flag of the United States.svg Tyrone Glover UD801/09/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Medieval Times, Lyndhurst, New Jersey
Win7-0 Flag of the United States.svg Sean Sample TKO129/07/1997 Flag of the United States.svg MSG Theater, New York City Referee stopped the bout at 0:49 of the first round.
Win6-0 Flag of the United States.svg Jose "Bert" Burgos KO124/06/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Argosy Festival Atrium, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Burgos knocked out at 0:31 of the first round.
Win5-0 Flag of the United States.svg Robert Doyle TKO203/06/1997 Flag of the United States.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Win4-0 Flag of the United States.svg John James UD420/05/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Medieval Times, Lyndhurst, New Jersey
Win3-0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Maxime Belanger TKO206/05/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Medieval Times, Lyndhurst, New Jersey
Win2-0 Flag of the United States.svg Will McIntyre UD415/04/1997 Flag of the United States.svg West Orange, New Jersey
Win1-0 Flag of the United States.svg Billy James TKO218/03/1997 Flag of the United States.svg IMA Sports Arena, Flint, Michigan Referee stopped the bout at 1:39 of the second round.

References

  1. ↑ "Sheika: With Velazquez in corner, fighter hopes for title". Herald News . 3 September 2005. Retrieved 20 March 2021– via Newspapers.com. Sheika is 19-1 (13 KOs) overall when Velazquez is in his corner, and went 5-0 (4 KOs) when Velazquez was his head trainer from 1998-2000. The Eastside High School alum is 22-3 (14 KOs) with Naser in his corner, 3-2 (1 KO) with Naser as his head trainer.
  2. ↑ Idec, Keith (3 September 2005). "Sheika: Winning a belt means the world to me". Herald News . Retrieved 20 March 2021– via Newspapers.com. Paterson native and West Paterson resident Omar Sheika will challenge World Boxing Council super middleweight champion Markus Beyer tonight at the ICC in Berlin.
  3. 1 2 "Omar Sheika: boxer". boxerlist.com. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  4. ↑ "Omar Sheika". www.thesportsdb.com. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  5. ↑ "Omar Sheika". BoxRec.
  6. ↑ "Anthony Ferrante". BoxRec. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
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