Friday Ahunanya
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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters". Friday Chinedu Ahunanya (born 19 November 1971) is a Nigerian professional boxer.[1] He is a journeyman heavyweight, best known for beating several undefeated prospects and for his appearances on ESPN fight cards.
Amateur career
- 1994: World Cup, Bangkok, Thailand, Heavyweight:
- Lost to Georgi Kandelaki (Georgia) on points
- 1994: Commonwealth Games, Victoria, Heavyweight:
- Defeated Roland Raforme (Seychelles) on points
- Lost to Stephen Gallinger (Canada) on points
Professional career
Known as Friday "The 13th," Ahunanya began his career in 1998 with a good deal of promise, winning his first 16 fights including a victory over undefeated (16-0-1) Nate Jones. In 2001 he lost a decision to undefeated (15-0) Olympian and future titlist Serguei Lyakhovich. In 2002, he handed French Olympian Josue Blocus his first loss.
In 2004, he had his only early loss when hit in the eye in the 4th round by Lance Whitaker. The loss to Whitaker was the beginning of the decline for Ahunanya. He went on to lose to Taurus Sykes in New Mexico, who was not highly regarded in spite of his 22-1-1 record in 2005, arguably the low point of his career.
He then drew with fringe contender Dominick Guinn, and then was competitive in losing efforts against undefeated prospects Sultan Ibragimov (Olympic silver medalist) and Alexander Povetkin (Olympic Gold medalist).
In 2007 he rebounded by handing 19-0 New Zealand prospect Shane Cameron his first loss by knocking him down twice in the 12th and final round. After the second knockdown, the referee intervened and stopped the contest, earning Ahunanya a TKO victory. In 2008 he stopped another undefeated prospect in Alonzo Butler.
Ahunanya lost to David Tua in March 2010 in New Zealand via unanimous decision. However Ahunanya and his manager claimed he should have won, and would have if the fight had been in the USA. After further review it was obvious that David Tua won the fight.
Professional boxing record
| 24 Wins (13 knockouts, 11 decisions), 9 Losses (1 knockout, 8 decisions), 3 Draws[2] | |||||||
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 17-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Mike Perez | UD | 10 | 30/12/2011 | Template:Flagicon Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California | |
| Loss | 32-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Chris Arreola | UD | 10 | 09/07/2011 | Template:Flagicon Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey | |
| Loss | 23-17-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Cisse Salif | UD | 6 | 24/05/2011 | Template:Flagicon Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California | |
| Loss | 50-3-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon David Tua | UD | 12 | 31/03/2010 | Template:Flagicon Trusts Stadium, Auckland | WBO Asia Pacific/Oriental Heavyweight Titles.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 26-0-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Alonzo Butler | UD | 10 | 20/06/2008 | Template:Flagicon Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Win | 19-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Shane Cameron | TKO | 12 | 02/11/2007 | Template:Flagicon Skycity Convention Centre, Auckland | PABA/WBO Asia Pacific/WBA NABA Heavyweight Titles. Referee stopped the bout at 2:14 of the 12th round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Template:DrawDraw | 7-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Franklin Lawrence | SD | 8 | 06/07/2007 | Template:Flagicon The Orleans, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Win | 21-9-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon James Walton | TKO | 2 | 15/06/2007 | Template:Flagicon The Orleans, Las Vegas, Nevada | Referee stopped the bout at 2:50 of the second round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 15-23-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Ramon Hayes | UD | 6 | 27/04/2007 | Template:Flagicon The Orleans, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Loss | 6-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Alexander Povetkin | UD | 6 | 22/04/2006 | Template:Flagicon SAP Arena, Mannheim | |
| Loss | 17-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Sultan Ibragimov | TD | 9 | 16/09/2005 | Template:Flagicon Gwinnett Center, Duluth, Georgia | WBO Asia Pacific Heavyweight Title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Template:DrawDraw | 25-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Dominick Guinn | PTS | 10 | 22/04/2005 | Template:Flagicon Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Loss | 22-1-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Taurus Sykes | UD | 12 | 11/03/2005 | Template:Flagicon Lea County Events Center, Hobbs, New Mexico | WBA NABA Heavyweight Title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Loss | 27-2-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Lance Whitaker | TKO | 5 | 17/04/2004 | Template:Flagicon Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida | WBO NABO/WBA NABA Heavyweight Titles. Referee stopped the bout at 0:42 of the fifth round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 28-15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Thomas Williams | KO | 4 | 05/12/2003 | Template:Flagicon Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek, Florida | Williams knocked out at 1:34 of the fourth round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 15-17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Onebo Maxime | UD | 10 | 23/08/2003 | Template:Flagicon Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek, Florida | |
| Win | 12-3-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Francisco Daniel Silva | TKO | 1 | 28/06/2003 | Template:Flagicon Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek, Florida | Referee stopped the bout at 1:13 of the first round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Template:DrawDraw | 32-12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Terrence Lewis | PTS | 10 | 28/02/2003 | Template:Flagicon The Orleans, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Win | 12-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Josue Blocus | SD | 10 | 01/06/2002 | Template:Flagicon Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey | |
| Loss | 15-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Siarhei Liakhovich | UD | 12 | 17/11/2001 | Template:Flagicon Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada | WBA NABA Heavyweight Title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 6-8-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon James V. Lester | TKO | 1 | 30/06/2001 | Template:Flagicon Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada | Referee stopped the bout at 2:28 of the first round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 16-0-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Nate Jones | SD | 12 | 03/03/2001 | Template:Flagicon Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada | WBA NABA Heavyweight Title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 11-5-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Otis Tisdale | UD | 8 | 28/11/2000 | Template:Flagicon The Orleans, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Win | 3-2-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Ivy Calvin | KO | 5 | 26/10/2000 | Template:Flagicon Hollywood Park Racetrack, Inglewood, California | Calvin knocked out at 1:06 of the fifth round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 11-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Derrell Dixon | PTS | 8 | 16/09/2000 | Template:Flagicon MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Win | 13-25-8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Wesley Martin | TKO | 8 | 11/08/2000 | Template:Flagicon Paris Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Win | 8-6-3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Agustin Corpus | TKO | 3 | 01/04/2000 | Template:Flagicon The Regent, Las Vegas, Nevada | Referee stopped the bout at 2:59 of the third round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 4-2-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Donald Macon | TKO | 1 | Mar 3, 2000 | Template:Flagicon Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada | Referee stopped the bout at 1:40 of the first round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | --Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Juan Carlos Maldonado | TKO | 1 | 12/02/1999 | Template:Flagicon The Orleans, Las Vegas, Nevada | Referee stopped the bout at 1:51 of the first round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 4-5-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Willie Chapman | UD | 6 | 20/11/1998 | Template:Flagicon The Orleans, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Win | 3-2-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon James V. Lester | PTS | 6 | 31/07/1998 | Template:Flagicon Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Win | --Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Tahavalu Samiu | KO | 3 | 11/07/1998 | Template:Flagicon Reno Hilton Casino Resort, Reno, Nevada | |
| Win | --Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Joe L. Gray | UD | 4 | 15/05/1998 | Template:Flagicon The Orleans, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Win | 1-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Darrell Morgan | PTS | 4 | 09/04/1998 | Template:Flagicon Phoenix, Arizona | |
| Win | 6-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Shane William Heavyrunner | TKO | 4 | 20/03/1998 | Template:Flagicon The Orleans, Las Vegas, Nevada | Referee stopped the bout at 2:22 of the fourth round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | --Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Larry Wilson | TKO | 1 | 27/02/1998 | Template:Flagicon The Orleans, Las Vegas, Nevada | Referee stopped the bout at 1:18 of the first round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
References
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