Joseph Agbeko
Career, Record, Stats
Joseph Agbeko (King Kong) is a 44-year-old Ghanaian professional boxer. He is a former bantamweight world champion with 2 world-title wins. 25 years and 11 months into his career, Agbeko's record stands at 38-5, which includes 28 wins via KO, 1 of which was in a world-title fight.
Joseph Agbeko's Boxing Career
Joseph Agbeko was born in Accra, Ghana on March 22, 1980. He made his professional debut at the age of 18 years on December 16, 1998 against Agaitor Yao. Agbeko defeated Yao via 1st round KO, making a successful beginning of his pro career.
Agbeko became a world champion at the age of 27 after 25 professional fights. He challenged Luis Alberto Pérez for the IBF bantamweight title and stopped the champion in the 7th of the 12-round fight, winning his first world title.
Agbeko's latest fight was a 5th-round TKO victory over Albert Commey at age 40, on December 26, 2020.
Some of Joseph Agbeko's best fights so far have been against Vic Darchinyan and Luis Alberto Pérez. For a complete list of Agbeko's best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Joseph Agbeko".
Agbeko has 5 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "Joseph Agbeko Losses".
Joseph Agbeko's Boxing Record
| # | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
43 | Dec 26, 2020 | 40 |  Albert Commey | win | TKO 5 |
42 | Nov 02, 2019 | 39 | Gabriel Ochieng | win | TKO 9 |
41 | Apr 19, 2019 | 39 | Hashimu Zuberi | win | UD 12 |
40 | Sep 08, 2018 | 38 | Ekow Wilson | win | TKO 10 |
39 | Mar 30, 2018 | 38 | Frank Kiwalabye | win | UD 12 |
38 | Nov 03, 2017 | 37 | Abdul Malik Jabir | win | TKO 10 |
37 | Oct 14, 2017 | 37 | Martin Ahiadekey | win | TKO 7 |
36 | Oct 28, 2016 | 36 | Haji Juma | win | UD 10 |
35 | May 30, 2015 | 35 | Juanito Rubillar | win | TKO 4 |
34 | Dec 07, 2013 | 33 | 
Guillermo Rigondeaux 33 12-0 | loss | UD 12 |
33 | Mar 22, 2013 | 33 | Luis Melendez | win | UD 12 |
32 | Dec 03, 2011 | 31 | 
Abner Mares 26 22-0-1 | loss | UD 12 |
31 | Aug 13, 2011 | 31 |
Abner Mares 25 21-0-1 | loss | MD 12 |
30 | Dec 11, 2010 | 30 | Yonnhy Pérez | win | UD 12 |
29 | Oct 31, 2009 | 29 | Yonnhy Pérez | loss | UD 12 |
28 | Jul 11, 2009 | 29 | 
Vic Darchinyan 33 32-1-1 | win | UD 12 |
27 | Dec 11, 2008 | 28 | William Gonzalez | win | MD 12 |
26 | Sep 29, 2007 | 27 | 
Luis Alberto Pérez 29 25-1 | win | RTD 7 |
25 | Aug 09, 2007 | 27 | Fidencio Reyes | win | TKO 4 |
24 | Mar 23, 2007 | 27 | Baba Nsor | win | TKO 4 |
23 | Oct 29, 2004 | 24 | Sumaila Badu | win | UD 12 |
22 | May 18, 2004 | 24 | Volodymyr Sydorenko | loss | MD 12 |
21 | Jun 13, 2003 | 23 | Cedric Conway | win | TKO 6 |
20 | Oct 04, 2002 | 22 | Charlemagne Agbotomey | win | TKO 4 |
19 | May 10, 2002 | 22 | Sabin Bornei | win | TKO 6 |
18 | Sep 08, 2001 | 21 | Michael Kizza | win | TKO 2 |
17 | Jul 27, 2001 | 21 | Faustin Rostand | win | TKO 2 |
16 | Jun 06, 2001 | 21 | Ganiyu Olafimihan | win | KO 2 |
15 | May 04, 2001 | 21 | Moses Kennedy | win | KO 2 |
14 | Mar 24, 2001 | 21 | Mike Orlando | win | KO 4 |
13 | Mar 20, 2001 | 20 | Chris Bandel | win | KO 2 |
12 | Nov 14, 2000 | 20 | Johannes Maisa | win | UD 12 |
11 | Oct 07, 2000 | 20 | Arouma Yessoufou | win | KO 1 |
10 | Aug 29, 2000 | 20 | Laurent Zakpo | win | KO 2 |
9 | May 05, 2000 | 20 | Ola Balougon | win | TKO 2 |
8 | Oct 16, 1999 | 19 | Friday Fatunji Felix | win | KO 1 |
7 | Sep 19, 1999 | 19 | Freddy Mutala | win | KO 7 |
6 | Jul 30, 1999 | 19 | Abdul Malik Jabir | win | KO 1 |
5 | Jun 04, 1999 | 19 | Patrice Owai | win | PTS 6 |
4 | May 01, 1999 | 19 | Roland Igbafei | win | TKO 2 |
3 | Apr 04, 1999 | 19 | Ray Medoza | win | KO 8 |
2 | Mar 13, 1999 | 18 | Laurent Zakpo | win | KO 2 |
1 | Dec 16, 1998 | 18 | Agaitor Yao | win | KO 1 |