Sharif Bogere

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Sharif Bogere
Sharif Bogere - Golden Boy Ring.jpg
Sharif Bogere in the Golden Boy ring, November 2013.
Born (1988-10-08) October 8, 1988 (age 36)
Uganda
Nationality Ugandan
Other namesThe Lion
Lion Warrior
Statistics
Weight(s) Lightweight
Height5 ft 6+1⁄2 in (169 cm)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights35
Wins32
Wins by KO20
Losses2
Draws0
No contests1

Sharif Bogere (born October 8, 1988) is a Ugandan professional boxer in the Lightweight division. [1] [2] He is a one-time WBO NABO Lightweight Champion and was named the 2010 Outstanding Young Male Boxer of the Year. [3] Bogere is currently signed to Mayweather Promotions. [4] Bogere is known for his flamboyant ring entrances and aggressive fighting style. [5] He is currently trained by legendary trainer Kenny Adams. [6]

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Early life

Sharif grew up living the first 18 years of his life in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda.

Bogere began fighting - unwillingly - when he was 7 years old, fending off thieves and bullies. Bogere beat everyone. Eventually, he made his way into a legitimate gym, where the older veteran boxers took notice of the kid whose shadowboxing looked so fluid and natural. He started spending all of his time at the gym, sometimes practicing for hours without hand wraps or spare change for a drink of water. [7]

This tough upbringing has translated Bogere into maintaining a strong work ethic in and out of the ring as well as a very humble personality.

Amateur career

Sharif was a five-time African Champion and the captain of the Ugandan national boxing team

Bogere finished his amateur career with an astounding record of 68 wins with just 4 losses (68-4-0).

Professional career

Fighting style

Bogere poses with the WBO NABO Lightweight Championship. Sharif Bogere - WBO Lightweight Champ.jpg
Bogere poses with the WBO NABO Lightweight Championship.

Sharif is an orthodox boxer who has gotten praise from the boxing legend Mike Tyson. "I have watched him four times in Vegas and he seems to possess the potential to go far," Tyson said to BoxingScene. "He’s got speed and agility with some pomp. He is very agile." [8]

Trademark

Bogere enters the ring with this trademark lion's head. Sharif Bogere - Lions Head.jpg
Bogere enters the ring with this trademark lion's head.

Sharif is known as "The Lion" and the "Lion Warrior". He is carried to the ring in a cage while wearing a legitimate lions head and skin. The lion head and skin he wears came from a lion that was killed in Africa after it had mauled several people. [9] The reasoning behind this spectacular entrance is that Bogere wanted to do something memorable that would excite the fans as well as pay tribute to his native Ugandan fans where his legacy is becoming cemented as a national hero.

Lightweight

Bogere knocks Ilido Julio through the ring ropes with a punch. Sharif Bogere - Punching Ilido Julio.jpg
Bogere knocks Ilido Julio through the ring ropes with a punch.

On September 18, 2010 Bogere stopped Mexico's Julian Rodriguez at 1:43 of the second round on the undercard of Shane Mosley vs. Sergio Mora by knockout in round 2, on HBO PPV. He dropped Rodriguez, who was unsteady when he got to his feet and referee called it off. [10]

On May 21, 2010, Bogere continued to make a name for himself when he defeated veteran Ilido Julio handily. Bogere nearly drilled Julio out of the ring in the closing seconds of the first round. Julio refused to come out for the start of the sixth round, remaining on his stool and signaling an end to the onslaught.

Bogere vs. Beltran

On May 13, 2011 Bogere defeated Raymundo Beltran in a bloody, headbutt-filled 10 Round main event, for the vacant WBO NABO lightweight title. He had a clear speed advantage against Beltran. Beltran constantly stalked Bogere, walking through his punches and looking to engage him in close quarters. This worked for Beltran at times, but Bogere came through the fight to win the WBO NABO lightweight title by unanimous decision. [11]

On October 7, 2011 Bogere defended his WBO NABO lightweight title by fighting Francisco Contreras. Contreras was also undefeated in 16 fights with 13 by way of KO. Bogere was constantly in control and by the 3rd round stopped Contreras with a knockout blow to the back of the head. Although controversial, referee Jay Nady deemed it to be legitimate and Bogere retained the WBO NABO lightweight title.

Bogere vs. Abril

After two back-to-back victories against Mexico's Sergio Rivera and Manuel Leyva, Bogere would fight Richar Abril for the unified WBA Lightweight Title on March 2, 2013. The fight was originally scheduled for November 24 on the HBO undercard of Robert Guerrero vs. Andre Berto, however Bogere suffered a partial tear of his left Achilles tendon during training and the fight was postponed. [6]

Abril handed Bogere his first professional defeat. After the fight, it was revealed that Bogere had re-injured his Achilles during a middle round, which severely affected his ability to pull out a victory.[ citation needed ]

Return from injury

On April 26, 2014, Bogere returned from successful Achilles tendinitis surgery on the Keith Thurman-Julio Diaz undercard. He won his first fight back in action against Arturo Urena, via TKO when Urena's trainer threw in the towel during the sixth round. Just two months later, on June 21, 2014, Bogere would earn another quick victory stopping Miguel Zamudio in the third round on the Robert Guerrero-Yoshihiro Kamegai undercard. Following the victory, Bogere was then again ranked as a top 10 lightweight by The Ring Magazine [12] and ESPN. [13]

On October 30, 2014, Bogere returned to national television with his third straight decisive victory. Live on Fox Sports 1, Bogere knocked out Fernando Garcia in the 5th round with a straight right. Bogere landed an impressive 195 punches out of 498 thrown (39%) in just the five round bout. Garcia landed only 39 out of his 157 thrown (25%). Following this performance, announcers Brian Custer and Paulie Malignaggi agreed that Bogere's speed, sharp offensive combinations and his consistency had put his name into the title shot conversation for a lightweight championship. [14] Bogere sparred with WBO Light Welterweight Champion Chris Algieri out of the Long Life Fighter Gym in Las Vegas in preparation for this fight. [15]

Pursuit of World title

In an interview with Fight-Hype, Bogere exclaimed, "There are some tough guys in my division, but I'm not afraid of any of them. I'm a warrior and a lion and I can take care of any of these guys on any given night." [16]

In an interview with Kawowo Sports, Bogere explained, "I am adamant that I was the better fighter against Abril and he can't ask for a rematch because he knows I will beat him. I have become a much better fighter and I now have been trained to land punches that will finish off my opponent." [17]

At the 2015 WBC Convention, his promoter Oscar De La Hoya stated, "The Lion is going to eat someone up in 2015 and it's going to be a big year for Sharif. It's going to be Lion time." [17]

In a documentary piece shown by The Africa Channel, Shane Mosley praised Bogere, stating that "I noticed right off when I watched him working that he's very strong - physically strong. Not only that, but mentally strong. When he gets in there he's very determined, regardless of whether he takes a couple shots or not, he's coming right back. He is one of the best fighters out there. He needs a chance at a title, in my opinion." [18]

In September 2015, the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board and The Ring Magazine have Bogere ranked as high as 3rd in the world in the lightweight division. [19] [20]

Professional record

32 Wins (20 knockouts, 12 decisions), 2 Loss, 0 Draws, 1 No Contest [21]
ResultRecordOpponentDateResultTimeLocationNotes
Win31–1–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Arturo Santos ReyesJanuary 27, 2018UD 103:00 Flag of the United States.svg Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Las Vegas, USA
Win30–1–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Jose Luis RodriguezOctober 21, 2017UD 103:00 Flag of the United States.svg Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Las Vegas, USA
Win29–1–1 Flag of Colombia.svg Luis Eduardo FlorezSeptember 16, 2016TKO 52:05 Flag of the United States.svg Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, USA
Win28–1–1 Flag of Ghana.svg Samuel AmoakoApril 30, 2016UD 103:00 Flag of the United States.svg Armory, Washington, USA
NC27–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Jose Daniel RuizAugust 21, 2015NC2 (10) Flag of Mexico.svg Plaza 28 de Julio, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Win27–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Joksan HernandezApril 24, 2015KO 2— Flag of Mexico.svg Foro Polanco, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Win26–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Fernando GarciaOctober 30, 2014KO 52:30 Flag of Massachusetts.svg Memorial Hall, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Win25–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Miguel ZamudioJune 21, 2014RTD 33:00 Flag of California.svg StubHub Center, Carson, California, United States
Win24–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Arturo UrenaApril 26, 2014TKO 60:50 Flag of California.svg StubHub Center, Carson, California, United StatesFirst fight back since Achilles injury (420 days).
Loss23–1 Flag of Cuba.svg Richar Abril March 2, 2013UD 123:00 Flag of Nevada.svg Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFor vacant WBA Lightweight Title.
Win23–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Manuel LeyvaJune 2, 2012KO 20:38 Flag of California.svg Home Deport Center, Carson, California, United States
Win22–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Sergio RiveraFebruary 25, 2012TKO 33:00 Flag of Missouri.svg Scottrade, Saint Louis, Missouri, United StatesCo-main event of Adrien Broner-Eloy Perez.
Win21–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Francisco Contreras October 7, 2011KO 32:01 Flag of Nevada.svg Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesRetained WBO NABO Lightweight Title.
Win20–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Raymundo Beltran May 13, 2011UD 103:00 Flag of Nevada.svg Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, Nevada, United StatesWon vacant WBO NABO Lightweight Title.
Win19–0 Flag of the United States.svg Shamir ReyesMarch 4, 2011KO 12:37 Flag of California.svg Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, United States
Win18–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Christopher FernandezDecember 11, 2010UD 83:00 Flag of Nevada.svg Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesUndercard of Amir Khan-Marcos Maidana.
Win17–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Julian Rodriguez Sep 18, 2010 KO 21:43 Flag of California.svg Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, United States
Win16–0 Flag of Colombia.svg Ilido JulioMay 21, 2010RTD 50:10 Flag of Texas.svg Chisholm Trail Mural Parking Lot, Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Win15–0 Flag of the United States.svg Martin TuckerApril 6, 2010RTD 13:00 Flag of Nevada.svg Rio Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win14–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jose HernandezFebruary 26, 2010TKO 30:44 Flag of Texas.svg Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, United States
Win13–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Cristian FavelaDecember 17, 2009UD 63:00 Flag of California.svg Commerce Casino, Commerce, California, United States
Win12–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Rodolfo ArmentaAugust 7, 2009TKO 21:07 Flag of Nevada.svg Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, Nevada, United States
Win11–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Mike GonzalezJuly 17, 2009UD 63:00 Flag of Nevada.svg Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg Broderick AntoineJune 12, 2009UD 63:00 Flag of Nevada.svg Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin CarmodyMay 16, 2009TKO 20:40 Flag of Nevada.svg Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, Nevada, United States
Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Marcos HerreraMay 8, 2009TKO 22:43 Flag of Nevada.svg Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Courtney LandisApril 24, 2009KO 12:33 Flag of Missouri.svg Scottrade Center, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Carlos SmallFebruary 14, 2009UD 43:00 Flag of Nevada.svg Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, Nevada, United States
Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Manny CotrichJanuary 9, 2009TKO 20:42 Flag of Nevada.svg Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, Nevada, United States
Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Mike PeraltaOctober 31, 2008UD 43:00 Flag of Nevada.svg Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Alejandro LopezSeptember 19, 2008UD 43:00 Flag of Nevada.svg Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, Nevada, United States
Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Reymundo HernandezApril 19, 2008TKO 10:41 Flag of Missouri.svg Civic Arena, Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States
Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ed Lee HumesApril 5, 2008KO 11:09 Flag of Kansas.svg Prairie Band Casino & Resort, Mayetta, Kansas, United StatesProfessional debut.

Titles in boxing

Minor world title:

In other media

In a 2009 episode of Sports Soup, Versus showed a clip of Bogere clipping opponent Rodolfo Armenta with a flurry of punches, causing him to lose his footing. Host Matt Iseman joked that that was the "first time he'd seen a guy get hit so hard, he contracted polio." [22]

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