Badou Jack Drops Ilunga Makabu Twice, Stops Him in Twelfth For WBC Title

 

Badou Jack Drops Ilunga Makabu Twice, Stops Him in Twelfth For WBC Title

On the 28th of February, 2021, Badou Jack faced Ilunga Makabu for the World Boxing Council (WBC) cruiserweight title at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. This highly anticipated fight between two talented fighters was one for the books as Badou Jack dropped Ilunga Makabu twice, stopping him in the twelfth round to claim the WBC cruiserweight title. This article will cover the exciting details of this fight and what it means for the future of both fighters.

The Fighters

Badou Jack, born on October 31, 1983, is a Swedish professional boxer who has held several world titles in two weight classes. He has a professional record of 24 wins, 3 losses, and 3 draws. Ilunga Makabu, born on August 8, 1987, is a Congolese professional boxer with a professional record of 28 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw. He has held the WBC cruiserweight title since 2019.

The Build-Up

The build-up to the fight between Badou Jack and Ilunga Makabu was highly anticipated, with both fighters promising to give it their all. Badou Jack had been out of the ring for almost two years, having last fought in December 2019, while Ilunga Makabu had defended his title once since winning it in 2019. The fight was expected to be a tough one for both fighters, with the winner claiming the WBC cruiserweight title.

The Fight

The fight started at a fast pace, with both fighters landing punches and trying to gain an early advantage. Badou Jack started the fight strong, landing several punches on Ilunga Makabu and dominating the early rounds. However, Ilunga Makabu soon found his rhythm, landing some heavy punches on Badou Jack and making the fight more even.

In the seventh round, Badou Jack landed a huge right hand on Ilunga Makabu, dropping him to the canvas. Ilunga Makabu got up quickly, but Badou Jack continued to dominate the fight. In the tenth round, Badou Jack landed another huge punch, dropping Ilunga Makabu for the second time in the fight.

The fight continued, with Badou Jack dominating the later rounds and landing several heavy punches on Ilunga Makabu. In the twelfth round, Badou Jack landed another huge right hand, dropping Ilunga Makabu for the third time in the fight. The referee then stopped the fight, declaring Badou Jack the winner by TKO.

What Does This Mean for Badou Jack?

Badou Jack's win over Ilunga Makabu means that he is now the WBC cruiserweight champion. This is a huge achievement for Badou Jack, who has worked hard to get to where he is today. It also means that Badou Jack is now in a good position to take on other top fighters in the cruiserweight division and cement his place as one of the best in the world.

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