On September 26, 1998, a 23-year-old Emanuel Augustus (17-12-4, 7 KOs) got a shot at the IBF super-lightweight title held by Jon Thaxton.
Augustus came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 21% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 10 days.
Emanuel Augustus stopped the champion via TKO in the 7th round of the 12-round world-title fight, winning the first world title of his career, and is crowned the new IBF super-lightweight champion. Augustus improves his record to 18-12-4 (8 KOs)
On July 8, 2005, a 30-year-old Emanuel Augustus (28-25-6, 14 KOs) and Ray Oliveira met in the ring.
Augustus came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 23% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 5 months and 17 days.
Emanuel Augustus stopped Ray Oliveira via TKO in the 8th round. Augustus improves his record to 29-25-6 (15 KOs)
On January 21, 2005, a 30-year-old Emanuel Augustus (27-25-6, 13 KOs) and Dillon Carew met in the ring.
Augustus came in to the fight on a 2-fight losing streak with a 22% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 6 months and 15 days.
Emanuel Augustus stopped Dillon Carew via TKO in the 8th round. Augustus improves his record to 28-25-6 (14 KOs)
On September 1, 2006, a 31-year-old Emanuel Augustus (31-27-6, 16 KOs) and Courtney Burton met in the ring for the 2nd time,.
Augustus came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 24% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 15 days.
In the rematch, Emanuel Augustus stopped Courtney Burton via KO in the 8th round. Augustus improves his record to 32-27-6 (17 KOs)
On July 4, 2008, a 33-year-old Emanuel Augustus (36-29-6, 18 KOs) and Jakkirt Suwunnalirt met in the ring.
Augustus came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 25% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 4 days.
Emanuel Augustus stopped Jakkirt Suwunnalirt via KO in the 2nd round. Augustus improves his record to 37-29-6 (19 KOs)
On February 1, 2008, a 33-year-old Emanuel Augustus (34-29-6, 17 KOs) and David Wiremu met in the ring.
Augustus came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 24% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 5 months and 1 day.
Emanuel Augustus stopped David Wiremu via KO in the 2nd round. Augustus improves his record to 35-29-6 (18 KOs)
On June 25, 1999, the 24-year-old IBF super-lightweight world champion, Emanuel Augustus (20-12-4, 9 KOs), faced Allan Vester, in a title defense fight.
Augustus came in to the fight on a 4-fight win streak with a 25% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 4 months and 6 days.
Emanuel Augustus was defending his super-lightweight IBF titles against Allan Vester and lost via KO in the 12th round, and adds an loss to his record at 20-13-4.
On February 10, 2001, a 26-year-old Emanuel Augustus (21-17-4, 9 KOs) and Orlando Milian met in the ring.
Augustus came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 20% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 20 days.
Emanuel Augustus stopped Orlando Milian via TKO in the 2nd round. Augustus improves his record to 22-17-4 (10 KOs)
On April 2, 2004, a 29-year-old Emanuel Augustus (26-23-6, 13 KOs) and Alex Trujillo met in the ring in a super-lightweight bout.
Augustus came in to the fight after a draw in his last fight with a 23% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 5 days.
Emanuel Augustus defeated Alex Trujillo via unanimous decision in the 12-round super-lightweight fight. Augustus improves his record to 27-23-6
On December 2, 1998, a 23-year-old Emanuel Augustus (18-12-4, 8 KOs) and Sammy Sparkman met in the ring.
Augustus came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 23% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 6 days.
Emanuel Augustus stopped Sammy Sparkman via KO in the 5th round. Augustus improves his record to 19-12-4 (9 KOs)