Henry Akinwande

January 5, 2024
Boxer

Quick Facts

Henry Akinwande
Full Name Henry Akinwande
Occupation Boxer
Date Of Birth Oct 12, 1965(1965-10-12)
Age 59
Birthplace Dulwich
Country United Kingdom
Birth City England
Horoscope Libra

Henry Akinwande Biography

Name Henry Akinwande
Birthday Oct 12
Birth Year 1965
Place Of Birth Dulwich
Home Town England
Birth Country United Kingdom
Birth Sign Libra

Henry Akinwande is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on October 12, 1965 in Dulwich, England, United Kingdom. Tall fighter, who was WBO Heavyweight Champion between June 29, 1996 and February 17, 1997.

His most memorable fight was against His most noteworthy fight came when he was disqualified in a heavily anticipated bout against Lennox Lewis for the WBC Heavyweight Title. in which he was disqualified for the WBC Heavyweight Title.

Silver at the 1986 ABA Championships, heavyweight:

Akinwande was born in London, England but went to live in his parents homeland of Nigeria as a 4-year-old and returned to England in 1986 aged 21, and he began boxing soon after.

He was born in London and moved to Nigeria at the age of four.

Henry Akinwande Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Boxer
House Living in own house.

Henry Akinwande is one of the richest Boxer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Henry Akinwande 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was both the 1988 and 1989 ABA Heavyweight Champion.

His career lasted almost 19 years and he amassed a 50-4-1 record with 30 knockouts.

Henry Adetokunboh Akinwande (born 12 October 1965) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1989 to 2008. He held the WBO heavyweight title from 1996 to 1997, as well as the Commonwealth heavyweight title in 1993, and the European heavyweight title from 1993 to 1994.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 6 ft 7 in

Henry Akinwande height 6 ft 7 in Henry weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Henry Akinwande Dating?

According to our records, Henry Akinwande is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Henry Akinwande’s is not dating anyone.

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Gold at the 1989 ABA Championships, heavyweight:

Facts & Trivia

Henry Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Henry Akinwande celebrates birthday on October 12 of every year.

Following a victory over New Zealand’s respectable James Thunder for the Commonwealth title in 1993, Akinwande again challenged Schulz for the vacant European belt. This time three judges were employed and Akinwande was awarded a unanimous decision after 12 rounds. He was to defend the title twice, against Biagio Chianese and Mario Scheisser. Akinwande also defeated fellow Briton and future WBO cruiserweight champion Johnny Nelson, former IBF heavyweight title holder Tony Tucker, Frankie Swindell, Brian Sargent, Calvin Jones and Gerard Jones, all from the USA, during this period.

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