Badou Jack
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- Birth Name: Badou Johannes Gabriel Jack
- Birth Place: Contribute
- Born: October 31, 1983
- Died: Contribute
- Age: 40
- Height: 6′ 1″
- Weight: 200 lb
- Reach: 73″
- Stance: Orthodox
- Pro Debut: June 06, 2009
- Nationality: Sweden
- Status: Contribute
- Manager: Contribute
- Promoter: Contribute
- Total Bouts: 34
- Total Rounds: 39
Badou Jack, also known by his nickname "The Ripper," is a professional boxer from Sweden who has achieved great success in his career. Jack has fought a total of 34 times, with 28 wins, three losses, and three draws. He has won world titles at three weight classes and is known for his impressive knockout power.
Jack made his professional debut at the age of 25, defeating Maxim Nikonorov via a four-round unanimous decision. He went on to win 14 more consecutive fights, with 10 of those wins coming via stoppage.
Jack's first world title shot came in 2015, at the age of 31, against Anthony Dirrell for the super-middleweight WBC title. Jack defeated Dirrell by 12-round majority decision, becoming the super-middleweight champion of the world. Jack would go on to defend his title twice before moving up in weight.
In 2017, Jack won the WBA (Regular) light-heavyweight title from Nathan Cleverly by beating him via a 5th round TKO. Jack then moved up to cruiserweight and defeated Ilunga Makabu on February 26, 2023, via a 12th round TKO to win the WBC cruiserweight title.
Throughout his career, Jack has faced some of the best boxers in the world and has emerged victorious in many of these fights. Some of his notable wins include victories over Nathan Cleverly, Ilunga Makabu, Anthony Dirrell, George Groves, Rogelio Medina, and Richard Rivera.
In addition to his successes, Jack has also experienced some setbacks in his career. He has suffered three losses, one of which was in a title bout and two in non-title bouts. His first loss came in 2014 against Derek Edwards, who stopped Jack via a 1st round TKO, ending Jack's 16-fight win streak. Jack has been stopped once and has lost twice via decision.
Despite these losses, Jack's career highlights include his win against Rogelio Medina on December 6, 2013, where he won via 6th round TKO. In April 2015, Jack won his first world title by defeating Anthony Dirrell via a 12-round majority decision. In August 2017, Jack won the WBA (Regular) light-heavyweight title from Nathan Cleverly by beating him via a 5th round TKO. His most recent career highlight was his win against Ilunga Makabu on February 26, 2023, via a 12th round TKO to win the WBC cruiserweight title.
Badou Jack is known for his impressive knockout power, with 17 KO wins in his career. He has a professional boxing record of 28-3-3 and is currently on a six-fight winning streak. Throughout his career, he has proved to be a formidable opponent and a true champion, winning world titles at three different weight classes.
As a former Olympian, having represented The Gambia at the 2008 Olympics, Jack has a wealth of experience in the boxing world. He has trained with some of the best in the business and has worked hard to achieve his success.
Badou Jack is a true powerhouse in the world of boxing, and his impressive record and accomplishments speak for themselves. Whether he is fighting at super-middleweight, light-heavyweight, or cruiserweight, he always brings his A-game to the ring, and his opponents know that they are in for a tough fight. With his experience, knockout power, and determination, it is clear that Badou Jack is a boxer to be reckoned with and a true champion.
Badou Jack Fight Record
# | Date | Age | Opponent | Result | Via |
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34 | Feb 26, 2023 | 39 | Ilunga Makabu | Win | TKO12 |
33 | Aug 20, 2022 | 38 | Richard Rivera | Win | SD |
32 | May 21, 2022 | 38 | Hany Aityo | Win | KO1 |
31 | Nov 26, 2021 | 38 | Samuel Crossed | Win | KO2 |
30 | Jun 6, 2021 | 37 | Dervin Colina | Win | TKO4 |
29 | Nov 28, 2020 | 37 | Blake McKernan | Win | UD |
28 | Dec 28, 2019 | 36 | Jean Pascal | Loss | SD |
27 | Jan 19, 2019 | 35 | Marcus Browne | Loss | UD |
26 | May 19, 2018 | 34 | Adonis Stevenson | Draw | MD |
25 | Aug 26, 2017 | 33 | Nathan Cleverly | Win | TKO5 |
24 | Jan 14, 2017 | 33 | James DeGale | Draw | MD |
23 | Apr 30, 2016 | 32 | Lucian Bute | Win | DQ |
22 | Sep 12, 2015 | 31 | George Groves | Win | SD |
21 | Apr 24, 2015 | 31 | Anthony Dirrell | Win | MD |
20 | Dec 12, 2014 | 31 | Francisco Sierra | Win | TKO6 |
19 | Aug 30, 2014 | 30 | Jason Escalera | Win | UD |
18 | Feb 28, 2014 | 30 | Derek Edwards | Loss | TKO1 |
17 | Dec 6, 2013 | 30 | Rogelio Medina | Win | TKO6 |
16 | Sep 12, 2013 | 29 | Marco Antonio Peribán | Draw | MD |
15 | Jul 19, 2013 | 29 | Farah Ennis | Win | UD |
14 | May 4, 2013 | 29 | Michael Gbenga | Win | KO3 |
13 | Feb 23, 2013 | 29 | Don Mouton | Win | UD |
12 | Feb 2, 2013 | 29 | Jonel Tapia | Win | KO1 |
11 | May 11, 2012 | 28 | Alexander Brand | Win | SD |
10 | Mar 7, 2012 | 28 | Grover Young | Win | UD |
9 | Dec 25, 2011 | 28 | Adam Collins | Win | TKO1 |
8 | Oct 21, 2011 | 27 | Eddie Caminero | Win | TKO5 |
7 | Jul 29, 2011 | 27 | Timothy Hall Jr. | Win | TKO2 |
6 | Jun 4, 2011 | 27 | Hajro Sujak | Win | TKO5 |
5 | Sep 10, 2010 | 26 | Aliaksandr Paluyanau | Win | TKO3 |
4 | Nov 14, 2009 | 26 | Aleksandrs Taputs | Win | TKO1 |
3 | Sep 4, 2009 | 25 | Vadim Chromych | Win | TKO3 |
2 | Aug 8, 2009 | 25 | Dmitry Gavrilov | Win | KO1 |
1 | Jun 6, 2009 | 25 | Maxim Nikonorov | Win | UD |