Youri Lifuni Kayembe Kalenga
Born
Youri Kayembre Kalenga

(1988-03-27) March 27, 1988
NationalityCongolese
French
Other namesEl Toro
Statistics
Weight(s)Cruiserweight
Height6 ft 0.5 in (1.84 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights34
Wins27
Wins by KO20
Losses7
Draws0
No contests0

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

Professional career

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

In May 2016 Kalenga was stopped by Yuniel Dorticos in the 10th round in a fight for the vacant interim WBA title.[1]

Professional boxing record

27 Wins (20 knockout), 7 Losses, 0 Draws
Res. Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Win 25–6Bosnia and Herzegovina Ermin Avdic TKO2 (8) 2019-11-02 Belgium Mariakerke
Loss 24–6Poland Michał Cieślak TKO7 (8) 2019-03-01 Poland Legionowo
Win 24–5Georgia (country) Soso Abuladze TKO2 (6) 2018-10-20 Senegal Dakar
Loss 23–5Poland Mateusz Masternak RTD6 (12) 2018-04-21 Poland Częstochowa For vacant WBO European Cruiserweight title
Loss 23–4 South Africa Kevin Lerena SD 12 2017-09-09 South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park For vacant IBO World Cruiserweight Title
Win 23–3 Germany Adam Gadajew TKO 4 (8) 2017-03-31 France Paris
Loss 22–3 Cuba Yuniel Dorticos TKO 10 (12) 2016-05-20 France Paris For vacant interim WBA Cruiserweight title
Win22–2Argentina Roberto Bolonti KO9 (10) 2015-11-07 Monaco Monte Carlo
Loss21–2Russia Denis Lebedev UD12 2015-04-10 Russia Moscow For WBA Cruiserweight title
Win21–1Canada Denton Daley KO12 2014-11-15 Canada Mississauga Defending interim WBA Cruiserweight title
Win20–1Poland Mateusz Masternak SD12 2014-06-21 Monaco Monte Carlo Won vacant interim WBA Cruiserweight title
Win19–1Argentina Cesar David Crenz KO3 (10) 2014-02-15 Republic of Ireland Dublin
Win18–1United Kingdom Hari Miles TKO8 (10) 2013-12-21 Spain Elche
Win17–1Georgia (country) Giorgi Tevdorashvili TKO2 (8) 2013-11-02 France Loon-Plage
Loss16–1Latvia Arturs Kulikauskis UD10 2013-09-14 Latvia Riga
Win16–0Ukraine Iago Kiladze KO2 (10) 2013-06-08 Germany Berlin
Win15–0Czech Republic Jiri Svacina TKO2 (6) 2013-02-13 France Gravelines
Win14–0Hungary Jozsef Nagy KO2 (6) 2012-11-30 France Paris
Win13–0Czech Republic Jindrich Velecky UD6 2012-11-16 France Calais
Win12–0Germany Prince Anthony Ikeji TKO2 (6) 2012-05-04 France Levallois-Perret
Win11–0France Martial Bella Oleme PTS10 2012-04-21 France Gravelines
Win10–0Lithuania Remigijus Ziausys UD6 2012-03-31 France Issoudun
Win9–0Hungary Attila Palko KO1 (6) 2011-12-03 France Grand Fort Philippe
Win8–0Lithuania Remigijus Ziausys PTS6 2011-10-28 France Loon-Plage
Win7–0France David Radeff TKO2 (6) 2011-07-01 France Gravelines
Win6–0France Isossa Mondo KO1 (6) 2011-04-09 France Issoudun
Win5–0Latvia Valerijs Gubins TKO1 (6) 2011-02-12 France Gravelines
Win4–0France Isossa Mondo PTS6 2010-12-04 France Gravelines
Win3–0France David Radeff RTD2 (6) 2010-10-23 France Grand Fort Philippe
Win2–0Canada Taffo Asongwed PTS6 2010-04-10 France Gravelines
Win 1–0 Turkey Engin Karakaplan TKO3 (6) 2010-02-27 France Gravelines Professional debut

References

  1. "Yunier Dorticos stops Youri Kalenga for WBA cruiserweight title". ESPN. Associated Press. 21 May 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2018.


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