Ex-champ Makabu wins in Kinshasa

Source: WBC

09/09/2025

Ex-champ Makabu wins in Kinshasa

Ilunga Junior Makabu TKO3 Dodzi Kemeh... Ilunga Junior Makabu remained a cruiserweight contender with a third-round victory over the weekend at the Martyrs Stadium in the city of Kinshasa. Makabu overwhelmed Ghana’s Dodzi Kemeh on a show presented by Luyoyo Promotions. Makabu started the bout cautiously in front of a supportive crowd. But, before the end of the first round, the former champion landed a good left hook. In the second round, Kemeh didn’t back down, landing a few punches on Makabu. However, Makabu remained composed while also connecting with the Ghanaian. It was in the third round that Makabu unleashed the full power of his left hook, landing a series of blows to Kemeh’s head. At the start of the fourth round, as Makabu was ready to continue the fight, Kemeh was unable to. Malabu, who reigned as the WBC 200-pound champion from 2020 through 2023, is now 30-4. Kemeh slips to 25-4-1.