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Prince Badi Ajamu

Prince Badi Ajamu (born January 24, 1972, in Camden, New Jersey) — nicknamed the Boxing Prince — is best known for taking a fight against former champion Roy Jones Jr.

Prince Badi Ajamu
Born
Badi Ajamu

(1972-01-24)January 24, 1972
Camden, New Jersey United States
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Boxing Prince
Statistics
Weight(s)175
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights36
Wins30
Wins by KO15
Losses5
Draws1
No contests0

Pro career edit

Ajamu was undefeated until July 5, 2003, when he lost in a unanimous decision to Rico Hoye. He is currently being trained by the legendary trainer Buddy McGirt. Ajamu is best known for fighting Roy Jones Jr. in a fight that took place on July 29, 2006, with Jones winning the fight in a lopsided unanimous decision.

Comeback edit

Ajamu came back after that loss to Jones on January 19, 2007, to stop Craig Cummings for the Vacant World Boxing Foundation (WBFo) and NBA titles. On July 31, 2009, Ajamu beat DeAndrey Abron by UD for the Vacant NBA Light Heavyweight title.[1]

Titles Held edit

  • Pennsylvania State Light Heavyweight Title
  • IBC Intercontinental Light Heavyweight
  • WBC Continental Americas Light Heavyweight title
  • WBC Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) Light Heavyweight title
  • WBO NABO Light Heavyweight title
  • World Boxing Foundation Light Heavyweight title
  • NBA Light Heavyweight Title (2 times)

Professional boxing record edit

30 Wins (15 knockouts, 15 decisions), 5 Losses (5 decisions), 1 Draw[2]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Win 30-5-1   Anthony Caputo Smith UD 8 12/01/2018   PAL Center, Hockessin, Delaware
Loss 29-5-1   Kenny Cruz Carasquillo UD 6 08/11/2018   2300 Arena, Philadelphia
Win 29-4-1   Edgar Perez UD 8 06/01/2018   The Claridge Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Loss 28-4-1   Willis Lockett MD 6 03/10/2018   The Claridge Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Win 28-3-1   Edgar Perez UD 8 08/05/2017   The Claridge Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Win 27-3-1   DeAndrey Abron UD 12 07/31/2009   Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Win 26-3-1   Craig Cummings RTD 2 01/29/2007   Knox Arena, Olive Branch, Mississippi For NBA and vacant WBFo World Light heavyweight titles. Cummings retired due to an injury.
Loss 25-3-1   Roy Jones Jr. UD 12 07/29/2006   Qwest Arena, Boise, Idaho Retained WBO NABO Light heavyweight title.
Win 25-2-1   Galen Brown TKO 10 01/27/2006   The Tropicana, Atlantic City, New Jersey For WBO NABO/WBC Continental Americas Light Heavyweight Titles. Referee stopped the bout at 0:47 of the tenth round.
Win 24-2-1   Thomas Reid UD 12 12/03/2005   Saint Petersburg Municipal Auditorium, Saint Petersburg, Florida WBC CABOFE Light Heavyweight Title.
Win 23-2-1   Olando Rivera TKO 9 10/15/2005   UCF Arena, Kissimmee, Florida WBC Continental Americas Light Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:08 of the ninth round.
Win 22-2-1   "Mr. Everything" Greg Wright UD 12 12/09/2004   Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, New Jersey WBC Continental Americas Light Heavyweight Title.
Win 21-2-1   "Fabulous" Fred Moore TKO 10 07/27/2004   A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida Referee stopped the bout at 0:33 of the tenth round.
Win 20-2-1   Derrick Whitley MD 10 06/04/2004   The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia IBC Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Title.
Loss 19-2-1   Otis Grant MD 10 04/24/2004   Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City, Quebec
Win 19-1-1   "Sting" Ray Berry TKO 4 01/23/2004   The Tropicana, Atlantic City, New Jersey Referee stopped the bout at the end of the fourth round.
Win 18-1-1   "Sting" Ray Berry TKO 5 10/25/2003   Philadelphia Armory, Philadelphia
Win 17-1-1   Sam "Punching Policeman" Hill TKO 6 10/03/2003   The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia IBC Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Title.
Win 16-1-1   Mike Alvarez TKO 6 08/08/2003   Philadelphia Armory, Philadelphia Pennsylvania Light Heavyweight Title.
Loss 15-1-1   Rico Hoye UD 12 05/06/2003   State Theatre, Detroit IBA Continental Light Heavyweight Title.
Win 15-0-1   Danny Sheehan TKO 5 01/16/2003   Adam's Mark, Philadelphia Referee stopped the bout at 2:52 of the fifth round.
Draw 14-0-1   Anthony Bonsante PTS 8 10/04/2002   Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware 77-75, 76-76, 76-78.
Win 14-0   Alton Rice UD 6 08/09/2002   The Tropicana, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Win 13-0   John Lindsay TKO 3 06/21/2002   The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia
Win 12-0   Alton Rice UD 6 05/10/2002   Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware
Win 11-0   Roger Bowden UD 6 03/22/2002   Philadelphia
Win 10-0   Roderick Knox UD 6 12/14/2001   Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia
Win 9-0   Sam Reese PTS 6 11/10/2001   Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania
Win 8-0   Robert Marsh TKO 2 10/13/2001   The Tropicana, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Win 7-0   Roderick Knox UD 4 09/21/2001   The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia
Win 6-0   Robert Marsh TKO 5 07/21/2001   Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Win 5-0   Chuck Berry TKO 1 06/15/2001   The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia
Win 4-0   Chet Scott TKO 4 05/18/2001   Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut
Win 3-0   Naim Al Khafaji UD 4 03/16/2001   The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia
Win 2-0   John Douglas UD 4 02/21/2001   The Tropicana, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Win 1-0   Lavarius Thompson TKO 2 12/01/2001   The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia

References edit

  1. ^ "Prince Badi Ajamu – Boxer". Archived from the original on 2012-10-09. Retrieved 2009-06-29.
  2. ^ "Prince Badi Ajamu - Boxer". Archived from the original on 2015-03-16. Retrieved 2012-12-16.

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