Omari Kimweri
Born (1982-09-22) 22 September 1982
Tanga, Tanzania
NationalityAustralian
Other namesLion man
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
StanceOrthodox
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.

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

22 fights 17 wins 5 losses
By knockout 7 1
By decision 10 4
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
22 Loss 17–5 Tibo Monabesa UD 12 7 Jul 2019 Flobamora Sports Hall, Kupang, Indonesia For vacant IBO light-flyweight title
21 Win 17–4 Suphakit Khampha TKO 1 (6), 2:42 14 Dec 2018 The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Australia
20 Loss 16–4 Wanheng Menayothin UD 12 3 Jun 2017 Provincial Stadium, Rayong, Thailand For WBC strawweight title
19 Win 16–3 Randy Petalcorin SD 12 15 Apr 2016 The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Australia Won vacant WBC Silver flyweight title
18 Win 15–3 Michael Camelion UD 10 26 Feb 2016 The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Australia Won vacant WBA Pan African light-flyweight title
17 Win 14–3 Pakpoom Hammarach KO 2 (4), 1:34 5 Jun 2015 The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Australia
16 Win 13–3 Unknown TKO 1 (4), 2:41 25 Jul 2013 The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Australia
15 Loss 12–3 Shin Ono SD 12 12 Jan 2013 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan For vacant OPBF light-flyweight title
14 Win 12–2 Yodpichai Sithsaithong UD 6 13 Jul 2012 The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Australia
13 Win 11–2 Lookrak Kiatmungmee UD 8 2 Dec 2011 Roller Skating Centre, Sunshine, Australia
12 Win 10–2 Junior Bajawa UD 4 5 Aug 2011 The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Australia
11 Win 9–2 Panmongkol Ekarin TKO 2 (12), 0:47 8 Apr 2011 The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Australia Won vacant WBO Oriental light-flyweight title
10 Win 8–2 Jack Amisa UD 6 27 Nov 2010 The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Australia
9 Win 7–2 Ricky Manufoe SD 6 20 Aug 2010 Racecourse Atrium Room, Flemington, Australia
8 Win 6–2 Matt Meredith TKO 1 (10), 0:51 27 Feb 2010 Racecourse, Cranbourne, Australia Won vacant Australian flyweight title
7 Win 5–2 Thanupetch Singmanasak UD 6 22 May 2009 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Australia
6 Win 4–2 Chiya Sithkrupon KO 2 (4), 1:48 20 Mar 2009 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Australia
5 Win 3–2 Roberto Lerio SD 8 1 Nov 2008 Recreation Centre, Gawler, Australia
4 Loss 2–2 Angky Angkotta UD 12 24 Jun 2008 Hisense Arena, Melbourne, Australia For vacant IBF Pan Pacific flyweight title
3 Win 2–1 Shane Brock KO 6 (6), 1:36 28 Mar 2008 Shed 14 Central Pier Peninsula, Melbourne, Australia
2 Loss 1–1 Ernie Gonzales, Jr. TKO 1 (6), 2:16 30 Nov 2007 Sweeney's at Scenic Hills, Ingleburn, Australia
1 Win 1–0 Emanuel Micallef UD 4 20 Jul 2007 Playford Civic Centre, Elizabeth, Australia
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