Francis Cheka

Francis Cheka
Born (1982-04-15) April 15, 1982 (age 42)
NationalityTanzanian
Statistics
Weight(s)Super Middleweight
Height5 ft 10.5 in (1.79 m)
Boxing record
Total fights49
Wins34
Wins by KO18
Losses13
Draws2

Francis Cheka (born Francis Boniface Cheka on April 15, 1982 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania) is a Tanzanian professional boxer and the current World Boxing Federation (WBF) Super Middleweight Champion. Cheka resides in Morogoro, Tanzania.

Professional boxing record

49 fights 34 wins 13 losses
By knockout 18 8
By decision 15 5
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
49 Loss 34–13–2 Tanzania Dulla Mbabe KO 6 (12), 1:28 26 Dec 2018 Tanzania PTA Saba Saba, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
48 Win 34–12–2 Tanzania Juma Rashid KO 2 (8) 12 May 2018 Tanzania Jamhuri Stadium, Dodoma, Tanzania
47 Loss 33–12–2 Poland Dariusz Sęk TKO 3 (8), 2:56 21 Oct 2017 Poland Kopalnia Soli, Wieliczka, Poland
46 Loss 33–11–2 Bosnia and Herzegovina Enes Zecirevic UD 8 24 Jun 2017 Switzerland Salle de Fetes, Le Lignon, Switzerland
45 Win 33–10–2 Tanzania Said Mbelwa DQ 6 (10) 6 May 2017 Tanzania Jamhuri Stadium, Morogoro, Tanzania Vacant UBO African super middleweight title at stake; Mbelwa DQ-ed for biting Cheka in the 6th round
44 Loss 32–10–2 India Vijender Singh TKO 3 (10), 1:36 17 Dec 2016 India Thyagaraj Stadium, New Delhi, India For WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight title
43 Win 32–9–2 Serbia Geard Ajetović UD 12 27 Feb 2016 Tanzania Leaders Club Kinodoni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Won vacant WBF (Federation) Inter-Continental super middleweight title
42 Loss 31–9–2 Tanzania Thomas Mashali UD 10 25 Dec 2015 Tanzania Jamhuri Stadium, Morogoro, Tanzania
41 Win 31–8–2 Thailand Kiatchai Singwancha TKO 8 (10) 30 May 2015 Tanzania PTA Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
40 Draw 30–8–2 Iran Sajad Mehrabi MD 8 19 Apr 2014 Tanzania PTA Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
39 Loss 30–8–1 Russia Fedor Chudinov RTD 3 (6), 3:00 21 Dec 2013 Russia Dynamo Palace of Sports in Krylatskoye, Moscow, Russia
38 Win 30–7–1 United States Phil Williams UD 12 30 Aug 2013 Tanzania Diamond Jubilee Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Won vacant WBF (Federation) super middleweight title
37 Win 29–7–1 Malawi Chimwewe Chiotchi UD 8 10 Aug 2013 Tanzania Jamhuri Stadium, Morogoro, Tanzania
36 Win 28–7–1 Tanzania Thomas Mashali KO 10 (12), 2:35 1 May 2013 Tanzania PTA Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Retained IBF African super middleweight title
35 Loss 27–7–1 Turkey Uensal Arik TKO 7 (12), 0:15 22 Mar 2013 Germany Universal Hall, Berlin, Germany For vacant IBF Inter-Continental super middleweight title
34 Win 27–6–1 Malawi Chimwemwe Chiotcha SD 12 27 Dec 2012 Tanzania Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium, Arusha Tanzania Retained IBF African super middleweight title
33 Win 26–6–1 Tanzania Karama Nyilawila TKO 6 (12) 29 Sep 2012 Tanzania PTA Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Won vacant UBO International super middleweight title
32 Win 25–6–1 Tanzania Mada Maugo RTD 6 (12), 3:00 28 Apr 2012 Tanzania PTA Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Won vacant IBF African super middleweight title
31 Win 24–6–1 Tanzania Karama Nyilawila UD 10 28 Jan 2012 Tanzania Jamhuri Stadium, Morogoro, Tanzania
30 Win 23–6–1 Tanzania Mada Maugo MD 10 1 Sep 2011 Tanzania Jamhuri Stadium, Morogoro, Tanzania
29 Win 22–6–1 Kenya Daniel Wanyonyi UD 10 25 Jun 2011 Tanzania Jamhuri Stadium, Morogoro, Tanzania
28 Win 21–6–1 Tanzania Mada Maugo MD 8 1 Jan 2011 Tanzania PTA Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
27 Win 20–6–1 Uganda Muhamad Sebyala UD 12 11 Sep 2010 Tanzania Jamhuri Stadium, Morogoro, Tanzania Retained UBO Inter-Continental middleweight title
26 Win 19–6–1 Brazil Isak Tavares KO 2 (12) 19 Dec 2009 Tanzania PTA Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Retained UBO Inter-Continental middleweight title
25 Win 18–6–1 Tanzania Japhet Kaseba TKO 9 (12), 2:06 2 Oct 2009 Tanzania Uhuru Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
24 Win 17–6–1 Azerbaijan Ramil Nadirov RTD 1 (12), 3:00 30 May 2009 Tanzania Mkwakwani Stadium, Tanga, Tanzania Retained (Certainly) UBO Inter-Continental middleweight title
23 Win 16–6–1 Tanzania Rashid Matumla UD 12 13 Feb 2009 Tanzania Jamhuri Stadium, Morogoro, Tanzania
22 Win 15–6–1 Kenya Joseph Odhiambo KO 1 (8), 2:46 13 Dec 2008 Tanzania Vijana Social Hall, Morogoro, Tanzania
21 Loss 14–6–1 England Matthew Macklin PTS 10 6 Sep 2008 England M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England
20 Win 14–5–1 Tanzania Hassan Matumla KO 10 (12) 1 Mar 2008 Tanzania Diamond Jubilee Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Won vacant UBO Inter-Continental middleweight title
19 Loss 13–5–1 Serbia Geard Ajetović PTS 8 8 Feb 2008 England Peterlee Leisure Centre, Peterlee, England
18 Loss 13–4–1 England Paul Smith PTS 8 8 Dec 2007 England Bolton Arena, Bolton, England
17 Win 13–3–1 Tanzania Rashid Matumla UD 10 3 Nov 2007 Tanzania Temeke Luxury Pub, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
16 Win 12–3–1 Tanzania Mbaruku Kheri KO 3 (10) 1 Jun 2007 Tanzania New Msasani Club, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
15 Win 11–3–1 Tanzania Mbwana Ally TKO 2 (10) 31 Mar 2006 Tanzania DDC Hall, Morogoro, Tanzania
14 Loss 10–3–1 Germany Robert Stieglitz TKO 5 (12), 2:30 9 Jul 2005 Germany Life Sportaprk Herrenkrug, Magdeburg, Germany For IBF Inter-Continental super middleweight title
13 Win 10–2–1 Zambia Tom Chishala UD 10 19 Sep 2004 Tanzania Diamond Jubilee Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
12 Win 9–2–1 Tanzania Rashid Matumla UD 10 25 Apr 2004 Tanzania PTA Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
11 Win 8–2–1 Tanzania Omary Singine TKO 3 (?) 30 Aug 2003 Tanzania Morogoro, Tanzania
10 Loss 7–2–1 Tanzania Bagaza Mwambene TKO 3 (8) 6 Apr 2003 Tanzania Amana Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
9 Loss 7–1–1 Tanzania Rashid Matumla TKO 3 (10) 23 Jan 2003 Tanzania Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
8 Win 7–0–1 Tanzania Maneno Oswald PTS 8 27 Oct 2002 Tanzania Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
7 Win 6–0–1 Tanzania Maneno Oswald PTS 8 8 Aug 2002 Tanzania Morogoro, Tanzania
6 Win 5–0–1 Tanzania Alphonse Nelstory Kagobe TKO 6 (?) 28 Apr 2001 Tanzania Morogoro, Tanzania
5 Win 4–0–1 Tanzania Matimbwa Ally KO 3 (?) 26 Feb 2001 Tanzania Morogoro, Tanzania
4 Win 3–0–1 Tanzania Salum China KO 2 (?) 10 Oct 2000 Tanzania Morogoro, Tanzania
3 Win 2–0–1 Tanzania Yusuph Jibaba KO 1 (?) 16 Aug 2000 Tanzania Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2 Draw 1–0–1 Tanzania Abuu Nyenze PTS 8 12 Jun 2000 Tanzania Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
1 Win 1–0 Tanzania Mbwana Ally KO 2 (4) 26 Feb 2000 Tanzania Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

See also

References

External links

  • Boxing record for Francis Cheka from BoxRec (registration required)
Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Marco Antonio Rubio
WBF Super Middleweight Champion
August 30, 2013 – present
Incumbent
Preceded by
Francis Cheka
IBF Continental Africa
Super Middleweight Champion

May 01, 2013 – present
Incumbent
Preceded by
Francis Cheka
IBF Continental Africa
Super Middleweight Champion

December 27, 2012 – May 01, 2013
Succeeded by
Francis Cheka
Vacant
Title last held by
Joseph Marwa
IBF Continental Africa
Super Middleweight Champion

April 28, 2012 – December 27, 2012
Succeeded by
Francis Cheka


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