Venkatesan Harikrishnan

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Venkatesan Harikrishnan
Born (1982-07-04) 4 July 1982 (age 43)
India
Other namesHarry Venka
Nationality New Zealander
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight170.25 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Middleweight
Reach183 cm (72.0 in)
StyleBoxing
Stance Orthodox
Years active2006 - 2008, 2010 - 2013
Professional boxing record
Total16
Wins8
By knockout1
Losses7
By knockout4
Draws1
Amateur record
Total95
Wins75
Losses20
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Last updated on: 28 January 2017

Venkatesan Harikrishnan (born 4 July 1982), also known as Harry Venka, is a retired New Zealand professional boxer born in India.

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Harikrishnan fought against Frank LoPorto in Australia in February 2011 for the WBA - PABA Super Welterweight title. Harikrishnan lost the bout by TKO. [1]

Harikrishnan's last professional bout was against Gunnar Jackson, a New Zealand veteran and the New Zealand Champion at the time, in Tauranga, New Zealand. Harikrishnan has not fought since, though he has made no official announcement of his retirement. [2]

Professional boxing record

16 fights8 wins7 losses
By knockout14
By decision73
Draws1

[3]

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
16Lose8–7–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Gunnar Jackson UD69 Nov 2013 Flag of New Zealand.svg TGA Stadium, Tauranga, New Zealand
15Lose8–6–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wes CapperTKO3 (6)9 Nov 2012 Flag of Australia (converted).svg WA Italian Club, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
14Lose8–5–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Eddie DelicUD81 Apr 2011 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Town Hall, Malvern, Victoria, Australia
13Lose8–4–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank LoPorto TKO4 (12) 2:4418 Feb 2011 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Racecourse - Atrium Room, Flemington, Victoria, AustraliaFor WBA - PABA super welterweight title
12Draw8–3–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Steve Heremaia MD821 Aug 2010 Flag of New Zealand.svg Panmure Lagoon Stadium, Panmure, New ZealandFor vacant Auckland light middleweight title
11Win8–3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Steve Heremaia SD431 Jan 2010 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
10Lose7–3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason HartmannTKO2 (6) 2:2328 Nov 2008 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mansfield Tavern, Mansfield, Queensland, Australia
9Lose7–2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Robert Medley [4] TKO2 (6) 1:5317 Oct 2008 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Cube, Campbelltown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
8Win7–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Jamie Waru [5] KO628 Jun 2008 Flag of New Zealand.svg TSB Bank Arena, Wellington, New Zealand
7Win6–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paz ViejoUD427 Mar 2008 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
6Win5–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Fale SiaoloaUD428 Sep 2007 Flag of New Zealand.svg Manurewa Netball Centre, Manurewa, New Zealand
5Win4–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Dion McNabney [6] UD428 Jun 2007 Flag of New Zealand.svg The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
4Lose3–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Robbie Bryant SD428 Apr 2007 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lords Sports Club, Subiaco, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
3Win3–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Sean UnwinKO1 (6)1 Dec 2006 Flag of New Zealand.svg Cowles Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand
2Win2–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Sam FaletiUD411 Nov 2006 Flag of New Zealand.svg Vodafone Events Centre, Manukau, New Zealand
1Win1–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Sam FaletiUD422 Sept 2006 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand

References

  1. ↑ "ShoBox Preview: Austin Trout, Michael Oliveira Get Chance to Shine on American TV". Bad Left Hook News. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
  2. ↑ "Boxing: Gunnar's too much for Venka". NZ Heralds. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
  3. ↑ "Venkatesan Harikrishnan". Boxrec. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  4. ↑ "Davey Browne Beats Tor Silachai in Campbelltown". Euro Sports. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  5. ↑ "New Zealand Boxing News June 2008". Fight Times NZ. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  6. ↑ "New Zealand Boxing for June 2007". Fight Times NZ. Retrieved 23 October 2016.


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