Wale Omotoso

Wale Omotoso (born May 6, 1985, in Nigeria) is a professional boxer in the Welterweight class. Is originally from Nigeria but has been based in Australia for several years where he turned professional.[2] In 2011, he signed with Top Rank and is now trained and managed by Freddie Roach at the Wildcard Gym in Los Angeles, California.[3]

Wale Omotoso
Statistics
Real nameOyewale Omotoso
Nickname(s)Luckyboy
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)[1]
Reach67 in (170 cm)
NationalityNigerian
Born (1985-05-06) May 6, 1985
Nigeria
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights33
Wins28
Wins by KO22
Losses4
Draws0
No contests1

Early life

He is one of five children whose mother died when he was young and whose father did the best he could until he, too, died a few years ago. Wale learned to fight on the streets of one of the world's most dangerous cities, Lagos. He calls himself "Lucky Boy", because he is lucky to be alive, let alone to have parlayed his natural ability into a ticket from the mean streets of Lagos to the clean streets of Blackburn. As kids, he and his brothers had to run with a street gang. He's seen people shot, bashed and slashed with machetes. He learned to run zigzag to avoid bullets. Six days a week the "street boys" preyed on shopkeepers, passersby and weaker gangs.[4]

Amateur career

Omotosho had a reported 48 amateur fights with only one loss. He was an all African champion, and one of his toughest fights was with King Davison who currently lives and is boxing in Australia.[2]

Professional career

Welterweight

Wale was originally slated to face Muhammad Abdullaev, but ended up facing Argentine journeyman Juan Alberto Godoy. After knocking down Godoy in the fourth, Godoy's corner threw in the towel as the referee was restarting the action, since Godoy was clearly still on shaky legs.[5]

Professional boxing record
28 Wins (22 Knockouts), 4 Losses, 0 Draws, 1 No Contest [1]
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Win 28–4 (1) Curtis Stevens TKO 3 (10) 2019-08-03 Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Loss 27–4 (1) Chordale Booker UD 10 2019-05-25 Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
Win 27–3 (1) Freddy Hernandez UD 10 2017-12-15 Pioneer Event Center, Lancaster, United States
Loss 26–3 (1) Jamal James SD 10 2016-07-16 Legacy Arena, Birmingham, United States
Win 26–2 (1) Gilberto Sanchez Leon UD 10 2015-10-13 Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, United States
Loss 25–2 (1) Sammy Vasquez UD 10 2015-06-21 MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, United States
Win 25–1 (1) Abraham Alvarez KO 2 (8), 2:18 2014-11-20 Sportsmans Lodge, Studio City, United States
Win 24–1 (1) Eduardo Flores TKO 8 (8), 1:09 2014-08-01 Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, United States
Loss 23–1 (1) Jessie Vargas UD 10 2013-03-16 Home Depot Center, Carson, United States For vacant WBC Continental Americas Welterweight Title.
NC 23–0 (1) Irving Garcia NC 2 (10), 3:00 2012-12-07 Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas, United States Garcia cut from accidental head clash.
Win 23–0 Daniel Sostre UD 8 2012-09-15 Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, United States
Win 22–0 Larry Smith KO 8 (8), 2:00 2012-04-28 Fairplex, Pomona, United States
Win 21–0 Nestor Rosas TKO 6 (8), 0:55 2012-02-04 Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win 20–0 Lanardo Tyner UD 8 2011-11-19 Reliant Arena, Houston, Texas, United States
Win 19–0 Calvin Odom TKO 5 (8), 0:33 2011-09-10 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 18–0 Juan Alberto Godoy TKO 4 (12), 2:51 2010-11-26 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia Won vacant IBF Pan Pacific Welterweight Title.
Win 17–0 Kiatchai Singwancha KO 4 (10), 0:35 2010-05-14 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia Won vacant IBF Pan Pacific Youth Welterweight Title.
Win 16–0 Ray Musson TKO 7 (10) 2010-02-26 AMI Netball Centre, Saint Johns, Australia
Win 15–0 Hwan-Young Park KO 3 (12), 2:33 2009-11-27 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia Won vacant OPBF Welterweight Title.
Win 14–0 Emanuel Augustus TKO 9 (10), 2:40 2009-08-21 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia
Win 13–0 Darsim Nanggala KO 1 (10), 1:42 2009-05-22 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia
Win 12–0 Jamed Jalarante TKO 1 (10), 1:39 2009-03-20 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia
Win 11–0 Aswin Cabuy TKO 2 (10), 1:51 2008-11-28 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia
Win 10–0 Napparat Patanakan Gym TKO 2 (8), 2:18 2008-10-17 Reggio Calabria Club, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia
Win 9–0 Samuel Colomban UD 10 2008-08-22 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia Won vacant Australian Welterweight title
Win 8–0 Tia Koswara KO 1 (10), 2:36 2008-07-11 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia
Win 7–0 Komsak Sithkrupon TKO 4 (4), 0:33 2008-05-28 Melbourne Arena, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Win 6–0 Glen Masicampo KO 3 (10), 2:49 2008-05-02 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia
Win 5–0 Somchai Nakbalee UD 6 2008-04-04 Shark Park, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Win 4–0 Jakkirt Suwunnalirt KO 1 (8), 2:27 2008-02-29 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia
Win 3–0 Kongthawat Sorkitti TKO 1 (6), 2:57 2007-12-07 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia
Win 2–0 Ariel Omongos KO 1 (6), 2:32 2007-10-12 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia
Win 1–0 Singyok Sor Seesunt TKO 2 (4), 2:21 2006-09-15 Darebin Sports & Leisure Centre, Reservoir, Victoria, Australia Professional Debut

Titles in boxing

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Notes
  1. "Wale Omotoso's Boxing Record". BoxRec. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
  2. "Q&A Wale Omotoso". Fight News. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
  3. "Wale 'Lucky Boy' Omotoso dreams boxing glory". The Nigerian Reporter. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
  4. "From Streets Of Lagos To Stardom; The Story Of Oyewale At Fighter Factory". PM New Nigeria. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
  5. "Thursday and Friday Worldwide Results". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
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