Venkatesan Harikrishnan (born 4 July 1982), also known as Harry Venka, is an Indian-born New Zealand retired professional boxer.
| Venkatesan Harikrishnan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 July 1982 India |
| Other names | Harry Venka |
| Residence | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 170.25 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) |
| Division | Middleweight |
| Reach | 183 cm (72.0 in) |
| Style | Boxing |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 2006 - 2008, 2010 - 2013 |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 16 |
| Wins | 8 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Amateur record | |
| Total | 95 |
| Wins | 75 |
| Losses | 20 |
| Other information | |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
Last updated on: 28 January 2017 | |
Harikrishnan fought for the WBA - PABA Super Welterweight title against Frank LoPorto in Australia in February 2011. Harikrishnan lost the bout by TKO.[1]
Harikrishnan's last professional bout was against Gunnar Jackson, New Zealand veteran and at the time New Zealand Champion, in Tauranga, New Zealand. Despite any official announcement of his retirement, Harikrishnan has not fought since.[2]
Professional boxing record edit
| 16 fights | 8 wins | 7 losses |
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| By knockout | 1 | 4 |
| By decision | 7 | 3 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 16 | Lose | 8–7–1 |  Gunnar Jackson
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UD | 6 | 9 Nov 2013 | TGA Stadium, Tauranga, New Zealand
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| 15 | Lose | 8–6–1 |  Wes Capper
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TKO | 3 (6) | 9 Nov 2012 | WA Italian Club, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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| 14 | Lose | 8–5–1 | Eddie Delic
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UD | 8 | 1 Apr 2011 | Town Hall, Malvern, Victoria, Australia
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| 13 | Lose | 8–4–1 | Frank LoPorto
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TKO | 4 (12) 2:44 | 18 Feb 2011 | Racecourse - Atrium Room, Flemington, Victoria, Australia
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For WBA - PABA super welterweight title |
| 12 | Draw | 8–3–1 | Steve Heremaia
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MD | 8 | 21 Aug 2010 | Panmure Lagoon Stadium, Panmure, New Zealand
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For vacant Auckland light middleweight title |
| 11 | Win | 8–3 | Steve Heremaia
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SD | 4 | 31 Jan 2010 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
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| 10 | Lose | 7–3 | Jason Hartmann
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TKO | 2 (6) 2:23 | 28 Nov 2008 | Mansfield Tavern, Mansfield, Queensland, Australia
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| 9 | Lose | 7–2 | Robert Medley[4]
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TKO | 2 (6) 1:53 | 17 Oct 2008 | The Cube, Campbelltown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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| 8 | Win | 7–1 | Jamie Waru[5]
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KO | 6 | 28 Jun 2008 | TSB Bank Arena, Wellington, New Zealand
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| 7 | Win | 6–1 | Paz Viejo
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UD | 4 | 27 Mar 2008 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
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| 6 | Win | 5–1 | Fale Siaoloa
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UD | 4 | 28 Sep 2007 | Manurewa Netball Centre, Manurewa, New Zealand
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| 5 | Win | 4–1 | Dion McNabney[6]
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UD | 4 | 28 Jun 2007 | The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
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| 4 | Lose | 3–1 | Robbie Bryant
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SD | 4 | 28 Apr 2007 | Lords Sports Club, Subiaco, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Sean Unwin
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KO | 1 (6) | 1 Dec 2006 | Cowles Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Sam Faleti
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UD | 4 | 11 Nov 2006 | Vodafone Events Centre, Manukau, New Zealand
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Sam Faleti
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UD | 4 | 22 Sept 2006 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
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References edit
- ^ "ShoBox Preview: Austin Trout, Michael Oliveira Get Chance to Shine on American TV". Bad Left Hook News. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- ^ "Boxing: Gunnar's too much for Venka". NZ Heralds. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- ^ "Venkatesan Harikrishnan". Boxrec. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ^ "Davey Browne Beats Tor Silachai in Campbelltown". Euro Sports. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ^ "New Zealand Boxing News June 2008". Fight Times NZ. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ^ "New Zealand Boxing for June 2007". Fight Times NZ. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
External links edit
- Boxing record for Venkatesan Harikrishnan from BoxRec (registration required)
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