Iddrisa Amadu Next Fight, Boxing Record
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Iddrisa Amadu
Iddrisa Amadu
Nickname: “The Ice Cube”
Weight Class: Light Heavyweight
Nationality: Ghanaian
Date of Birth: August 11, 1980
Place of Birth: Accra, Ghana
Height: 6’1″ (185 cm)
Reach: 75″ (191 cm)
Stance: Orthodox
Record: 25-1-1 (20 KOs)
Titles: WBO Light Heavyweight Champion (2015-2016)
Amateur Career
Amadu had a successful amateur career, winning the gold medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games and the 2003 All-Africa Games. He also competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics, where he was eliminated in the quarterfinals.
Professional Career
Amadu turned professional in 2005 and quickly rose through the ranks. He won his first 18 fights, including 15 by knockout. In 2015, he defeated Sergey Kovalev to win the WBO Light Heavyweight title. He successfully defended his title once before losing it to Andre Ward in 2016.
Fighting Style
Amadu is a powerful boxer with a good chin. He is known for his aggressive style and his ability to knock out opponents with a single punch. He is also a good boxer and has a solid defense.
Legacy
Amadu is one of the most successful Ghanaian boxers of all time. He is a former world champion and has competed against some of the best boxers in the world. He is a respected figure in the boxing community and is a role model for young boxers in Ghana.
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