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

Youri Lifuni Kayembe Kalenga
Born
Youri Kayembre Kalenga

(1988-03-27) March 27, 1988 (age 36)
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

Professional career

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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

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27 Wins (20 knockout), 7 Losses, 0 Draws
Res. Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Win 25–6   Ermin Avdic TKO 2 (8) 2019-11-02   Mariakerke
Loss 24–6   Michał Cieślak TKO 7 (8) 2019-03-01   Legionowo
Win 24–5   Soso Abuladze TKO 2 (6) 2018-10-20   Dakar
Loss 23–5   Mateusz Masternak RTD 6 (12) 2018-04-21   Częstochowa For vacant WBO European cruiserweight title
Loss 23–4   Kevin Lerena SD 12 2017-09-09   Emperors Palace, Kempton Park For vacant IBO cruiserweight title
Win 23–3   Adam Gadajew TKO 4 (8) 2017-03-31   Paris
Loss 22–3   Yuniel Dorticos TKO 10 (12) 2016-05-20   Paris For vacant interim WBA cruiserweight title
Win 22–2   Roberto Bolonti KO 9 (10) 2015-11-07   Monte Carlo
Loss 21–2   Denis Lebedev UD 12 2015-04-10   Moscow For WBA Cruiserweight title
Win 21–1   Denton Daley KO 12 2014-11-15   Mississauga Defending interim WBA cruiserweight title
Win 20–1   Mateusz Masternak SD 12 2014-06-21   Monte Carlo Won vacant interim WBA Cruiserweight title
Win 19–1   Cesar David Crenz KO 3 (10) 2014-02-15   Dublin
Win 18–1   Hari Miles TKO 8 (10) 2013-12-21   Elche
Win 17–1   Giorgi Tevdorashvili TKO 2 (8) 2013-11-02   Loon-Plage
Loss 16–1   Arturs Kulikauskis UD 10 2013-09-14   Riga
Win 16–0   Iago Kiladze KO 2 (10) 2013-06-08   Berlin
Win 15–0   Jiri Svacina TKO 2 (6) 2013-02-13   Gravelines
Win 14–0   Jozsef Nagy KO 2 (6) 2012-11-30   Paris
Win 13–0   Jindrich Velecky UD 6 2012-11-16   Calais
Win 12–0   Prince Anthony Ikeji TKO 2 (6) 2012-05-04   Levallois-Perret
Win 11–0   Martial Bella Oleme PTS 10 2012-04-21   Gravelines
Win 10–0   Remigijus Ziausys UD 6 2012-03-31   Issoudun
Win 9–0   Attila Palko KO 1 (6) 2011-12-03   Grand Fort Philippe
Win 8–0   Remigijus Ziausys PTS 6 2011-10-28   Loon-Plage
Win 7–0   David Radeff TKO 2 (6) 2011-07-01   Gravelines
Win 6–0   Isossa Mondo KO 1 (6) 2011-04-09   Issoudun
Win 5–0   Valerijs Gubins TKO 1 (6) 2011-02-12   Gravelines
Win 4–0   Isossa Mondo PTS 6 2010-12-04   Gravelines
Win 3–0   David Radeff RTD 2 (6) 2010-10-23   Grand Fort Philippe
Win 2–0   Taffo Asongwed PTS 6 2010-04-10   Gravelines
Win 1–0   Engin Karakaplan TKO 3 (6) 2010-02-27   Gravelines

References

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  1. ^ "Yunier Dorticos stops Youri Kalenga for WBA cruiserweight title". ESPN. Associated Press. 21 May 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
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Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Denis Lebedev
WBA Cruiserweight Champion
Interim Title

June 21, 2014 – April 10, 2015
Lost bid for undisputed WBA title
Vacant
Title next held by
Beibut Shumenov