Omari Kimweri

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Omari Kimweri
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Nickname(s)Lion man
Weight(s)
Height4 ft 3 in (130 cm)
NationalityAustralian
Born (1982-09-22) 22 September 1982 (age 39)
Tanga, Tanzania
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights22
Wins17
Wins by KO7
Losses5

Omari Idd Kimweri (born 22 September 1982) is a Tanzanian-Australian professional boxer who challenged for the WBC strawweight title in 2017. As an amateur he represented Tanzania in the 2006 Commonwealth Games.

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Professional career

Kimweri has most commonly fought at light-flyweight and flyweight, fighting for and winning several regional titles. He defeated Randy Petalcorin by split decision to win the WBC Silver flyweight title in April 2016, earning a WBC world title opportunity. He opted to drop weight class to strawweight and challenged WBC champion Wanheng Menayothin in June 2017, but lost by unanimous decision.

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
22 fights17 wins5 losses
By knockout71
By decision104
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
22Loss17–5 Tibo Monabesa UD127 Jul 2019Flobamora Sports Hall, Kupang, IndonesiaFor vacant IBO light-flyweight title
21Win17–4Suphakit KhamphaTKO1 (6), 2:4214 Dec 2018The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Australia
20Loss16–4 Wanheng Menayothin UD123 Jun 2017 Provincial Stadium, Rayong, ThailandFor WBC strawweight title
19Win16–3 Randy Petalcorin SD1215 Apr 2016The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, AustraliaWon vacant WBC Silver flyweight title
18Win15–3Michael CamelionUD1026 Feb 2016The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, AustraliaWon vacant WBA Pan African light-flyweight title
17Win14–3Pakpoom HammarachKO2 (4), 1:345 Jun 2015The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Australia
16Win13–3UnknownTKO1 (4), 2:4125 Jul 2013The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Australia
15Loss12–3Shin OnoSD1212 Jan 2013 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanFor vacant OPBF light-flyweight title
14Win12–2Yodpichai SithsaithongUD613 Jul 2012The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Australia
13Win11–2 Lookrak Kiatmungmee UD82 Dec 2011Roller Skating Centre, Sunshine, Australia
12Win10–2Junior BajawaUD45 Aug 2011The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Australia
11Win9–2Panmongkol EkarinTKO2 (12), 0:478 Apr 2011The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, AustraliaWon vacant WBO Oriental light-flyweight title
10Win8–2Jack AmisaUD627 Nov 2010The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Australia
9Win7–2Ricky ManufoeSD620 Aug 2010Racecourse Atrium Room, Flemington, Australia
8Win6–2Matt MeredithTKO1 (10), 0:5127 Feb 2010Racecourse, Cranbourne, AustraliaWon vacant Australian flyweight title
7Win5–2Thanupetch SingmanasakUD622 May 2009Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Australia
6Win4–2Chiya SithkruponKO2 (4), 1:4820 Mar 2009Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Australia
5Win3–2Roberto LerioSD81 Nov 2008Recreation Centre, Gawler, Australia
4Loss2–2Angky AngkottaUD1224 Jun 2008 Hisense Arena, Melbourne, AustraliaFor vacant IBF Pan Pacific flyweight title
3Win2–1Shane BrockKO6 (6), 1:3628 Mar 2008Shed 14 Central Pier Peninsula, Melbourne, Australia
2Loss1–1Ernie Gonzales, Jr.TKO1 (6), 2:1630 Nov 2007Sweeney's at Scenic Hills, Ingleburn, Australia
1Win1–0Emanuel MicallefUD420 Jul 2007Playford Civic Centre, Elizabeth, Australia
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Shane Brock
Australian flyweight champion
27 Feb 2010 - Jul 2010
Vacated
Title discontinued
Vacant
Title last held by
Edrin Dapudong
WBO Oriental light-flyweight champion
8 Apr 2011 - Mar 2012
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Vergilio Silvano
Vacant
Title last held by
Bert Batawang
WBA Pan African light-flyweight champion
26 Feb 2016 - Mar 2016
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Hekkie Budler
Vacant
Title last held by
Luis Concepción
WBC Silver flyweight champion
15 Apr 2016 - Jun 2016
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Muhammad Waseem

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