Maxwell Awuku Next Fight, Boxing Record
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Maxwell Awuku
Maxwell Awuku
Maxwell Awuku is a Ghanaian professional boxer who has held the Commonwealth super featherweight title since 2019. As of May 2021, he is ranked as the world’s sixth best active super featherweight by The Ring.
| Name | Maxwell Awuku |
| Birth Date | November 10, 1994 |
| Birth Place | Accra, Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Weight | 130 lb (59 kg; 9 st 4 lb) |
| Division | Super featherweight |
| Reach | 68 in (173 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Record | 27-3-1 (15 KOs) |
| Titles | Commonwealth super featherweight title (2019-present) |
Awuku began his professional boxing career in 2014. He won his first 20 fights, including victories over former world title challengers Juan Carlos Salgado and Jose Luis Castillo Jr. In 2019, Awuku defeated Ryan Walsh to win the Commonwealth super featherweight title. He has successfully defended the title once, against Zelfa Barrett in 2020.
Awuku is a skilled boxer with good power and speed. He is also a good counterpuncher and has a solid chin. Awuku is considered to be one of the top prospects in the super featherweight division.
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