Youri Kalenga

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Youri Kalenga
Born
Youri Lifuni Kayembe Kalenga

(1988-03-27) 27 March 1988 (age 37)
Nationality
  • Congolese
  • French
Other namesEl Torro ("The Bull")
Statistics
Weight(s) Cruiserweight
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Reach73 in (185 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights34
Wins27
Wins by KO20
Losses7

Youri Kayembre Kalenga (born March 27, 1988) is a Congolese-French professional boxer. He is the former WBA interim Cruiserweight champion.

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Professional career

On June 21, 2014, Kalenga defeated Mateusz Masternak by twelfth round split decision to win the interim WBA Cruiserweight title. [1]

In May 2016 Kalenga was stopped by Yuniel Dorticos in the 10th round in a fight for the vacant interim WBA title. [2]

Professional boxing record

34 fights27 wins7 losses
By knockout203
By decision74
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
34Loss27–7 Noel Mikaelian UD122022-02-12Studio 69, Riga, LatviaFor vacant WBC Silver cruiserweight title
33Win27–6Mikheil KhutsishviliKO1 (6)2021-07-17Stade du Heysel, Brussels, Belgium
32Win26–6Michal PlesnikKO9 (10)2021-04-23 Olivia Business Centre, Gdańsk, PolandWon vacant WBC Francophone cruiserweight title
31Win25–6Ermin AvdicTKO2 (8)2019-11-02Mariakerke, Belgium
30Loss24–6 Michał Cieślak RTD7 (8)2019-03-01 Legionowo Arena, Legionowo, Poland
29Win24–5Soso AbuladzeTKO2 (6)2018-10-20Canal Olympia, Dakar, Senegal
28Loss23–5 Mateusz Masternak RTD6 (12)2018-04-21 Hala Sportowa, Częstochowa, PolandFor vacant WBO European cruiserweight title
27Loss23–4 Kevin Lerena SD122017-09-09Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaFor vacant IBO cruiserweight title
26Win23–3Adam GadajewTKO4 (8)2017-03-31Institut national du judo, Paris, France
25Loss22–3 Yuniel Dorticos TKO10 (12)2016-05-20 Dôme de Paris, Paris, FranceFor Interim WBA cruiserweight title
24Win22–2 Roberto Bolonti KO9 (10)2015-11-07 Monte-Carlo Sporting, Monte Carlo, Monaco
23Loss21–2 Denis Lebedev UD122015-04-10 Luzhniki Palace of Sports, Moscow, RussiaFor WBA cruiserweight title
22Win21–1 Denton Daley TKO12 (12)2014-11-15 Hershey Centre, Mississauga, CanadaRetained Interim WBA cruiserweight title
21Win20–1 Mateusz Masternak SD122014-06-21 Salle Gaston Médecin, Fontvieille, MonacoWon Interim WBA cruiserweight title
20Win19–1Cesar David CrenzKO3 (10)2014-02-15 National Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
19Win18–1Hari MilesTKO8 (10)2013-12-21Pabellon Esperanza Lag, Elche, Spain
18Win17–1Giorgi TevdorashviliTKO2 (8)2013-11-02Salle Georges Carpentier, Loon-Plage, France
17Loss16–1Arturs KulikauskisUD102013-09-14Kipsala Exhibition Centre, Riga, LatviaFor vacant Latvian cruiserweight title
16Win16–0 Iago Kiladze KO2 (10)2013-06-08 Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin, Germany
15Win15–0Jiri SvacinaTKO2 (6)2013-04-13Salle des Huttes, Gravelines, France
14Win14–0József NagyKO2 (6)2012-11-30Salle Japy, Paris, France
13Win13–0Jindrich VeleckyUD62012-11-16Salle Calypso, Calais, France
12Win12–0Prince Anthony IkejiTKO2 (6)2012-05-04 Palais des sports, Levallois-Perret, France
11Win11–0Martial Bella OlemePTS102012-04-21Salle des Huttes, Gravelines, France
10Win10–0Remigijus ZiausysUD62012-03-31Salle Jean Mace, Issoudun, France
9Win9–0Attila PalkoKO1 (6)2011-12-03Salle Robert Pruvot, Grand-Fort-Philippe, France
8Win8–0Remigijus ZiausysPTS62011-10-28Salle Georges Carpentier, Loon-Plage, France
7Win7–0David RadeffTKO2 (6)2011-07-01Salle des Huttes, Gravelines, France
6Win6–0Isossa MondoKO1 (6)2011-04-09Salle Jean Mace, Issoudun, France
5Win5–0Valerijs GubinsTKO1 (6)2011-02-12Salle des Huttes, Gravelines, France
4Win4–0Isossa MondoPTS62010-12-04Salle Norbert Merlin, Gravelines, France
3Win3–0David RadeffRTD2 (6)2010-10-23Salle Robert Pruvot, Grand-Fort-Philippe, France
2Win2–0Taffo AsongwedPTS62010-04-10Salle des Huttes, Gravelines, France
1Win1–0Engin KarakaplanTKO3 (6)2010-02-27Salle des Huttes, Gravelines, France

See also

References

  1. "Monaco Resuts: Kalenga Shocks Masternak, Budler Wins". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  2. "Yunier Dorticos stops Youri Kalenga for WBA cruiserweight title". ESPN. Retrieved 2018-01-27.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Herve Lofidi
WBC Francophone
cruiserweight champion

April 23, 2021 – 2021
Vacated
Vacant
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Denis Lebedev
WBA cruiserweight champion
Interim title

June 21, 2014 – April 10, 2015
Lost bid for full title
Vacant
Title next held by
Beibut Shumenov