Henry Akinwande

ABOUT HENRY AKINWANDE

Tall fighter who was the WBO Heavyweight Champion from June 29, 1996 until February 17, 1997.

He was the 1988 and 1989 ABA Heavyweight Champion.

His career lasted nearly 19 years, and he amassed a record of 50-4-1, with 30 knockouts.

He was born in London, but moved to Nigeria when he was four years old.

His most noteworthy fight came when he was disqualified in a heavily anticipated bout against Lennox Lewis for the WBC Heavyweight Title.