Lovemore N'dou ( born Lovemore N'dou ; born August 16, 1971, Transvaal Province, South Africa ) is an Australian professional boxer who performed in the 1st welterweight category. World Champion 1st Welterweight ( IBF Version, 2007) Weight Class.
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| general information | |
| Full name | Lovemore N'dou |
| Nickname | The Black Panther |
| Citizenship |  Australia |
| Date of Birth | August 16, 1971 (aged 47) |
| Place of Birth | Transvaal Province, South Africa |
| Accommodation | Sydney , New South Wales , Australia |
| Weight category | Welterweight (147 lbs., 66.6 kg) |
| Rack | Righty |
| Growth | 173 cm |
| Arm span | 173 cm |
| Professional career | |
| First fight | April 11, 1993 |
| The last battle | August 10, 2012 |
| Number of battles | 64 |
| Number of wins | 49 |
| KOs | 31 |
| Defeat | 13 |
| No one's | 2 |
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Sports Biography
1993 - 2007
Debuted in April 1993 . For a long time he entered the ring against boxers of the middle hand. Alternated defeat with victories.
in June 1995, he lost on points to an undefeated compatriot, Cliff Sarmardin (22-0).
In August 1995, he entered the fray for the African title with a boxer from South Africa, Mtodebei Mtofe (25-4). The match ended in a draw.
In 1998, he knocked out the undefeated Justin Roswell (27-0-1).
In August 1999, he won on the points of an experienced Thai boxer, Daomi Sitcodem (60-8).
In November 2002, won the IBF Pacific Welterweight title.
In February 2004, N'Dou lost to Sharmbe Mitchell on points.
In May 2004, he lost on points to Miguel Angel Cotto .
In February 2005, Ndou lost on points to Junior Witter .
In February 2007, Lovemore Ndu in the fight for the vacant IBF world welterweight title in the 11th round by technical knockout defeated Naoufel Ben Rabah .
June 16, 2007 Lovemore N'Dou - Paul Malignaggi
| Total hits | Ndu | Malignaggi |
|---|---|---|
| I hit the target | 161 | 352 |
| Thrown out | 664 | 803 |
| Percent | 24% | 44% |
| Jabs | Ndu | Malignaggi |
| I hit the target | 65 | 193 |
| Thrown out | 278 | 486 |
| Percent | 23% | 40% |
- Location: Mohegan San Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA
- Result: Malignaggi victory by unanimous decision in a 12-round battle
- Status: IBF title welterweight title fight (1st defense NDU)
- Referee: Eddie Cotton
- Judges' score: Don Akkerman (120-106), Alex Levin (120-106), Glenn Feldman (118-108) - all in favor of Malignaggi
- Weight: Ndou 66.50 kg; Malignaggi 66.70 kg
- Broadcast: HBO BAD
- The account of the unofficial judge: Harold Lederman (120-106 Malignaggi)
In June 2007, Lovemore Ndu entered the ring against Paul Malignaggi . The challenger dominated the whole battle. N'Dou constantly stepped forward, but his punches often went past the target, and Malignaggi worked on waste, throwing accurate punches. In the middle of the 6th round, the referee took a point from the champion for a blow to the back of the head. In the middle of the 9th round, Malignaggi threw a right hook into the opponent's head. N'Dou fell on the canvas, but immediately rose. HBO commentators called it a flash knockdown. At the end of 12 rounds, the judges with a crushing score gave the victory to Malignaggi.
2008 - 2012
May 24, 2008 held a second duel against Paul Malignaggi . By a separate decision of the judges, N'Dou lost again.
On November 17, 2008, he lost on points to the Puerto Rican, Kermit Cintron (29-2).
In July 2009, he defeated Phillip Ndu (32-3) by his namesake and won the IBO world welterweight title.
November 13, 2009 brought in a draw fight with the Briton, Matthew Hutton .
In 2010, he lost on points to the Mexican, Saul Alvarez .
September 18, 2010 won on points by a split decision of the undefeated South African, Bunzhani Mvelase (12-0).
In May 2011, he lost on points to Kell Brook [1] .
Links
- Lovemore N'dou - professional boxing statistics for BoxRec