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| Prince Badi Ajamu | |
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| Born | Badi Ajamu (1972-01-24)January 24, 1972 Camden, New Jersey United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | The Boxing Prince |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | 175 |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 36 |
| Wins | 30 |
| Wins by KO | 15 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Prince Badi Ajamu (born January 24, 1972, in Camden, New Jersey) — nicknamed the Boxing Prince — is best known for taking a fight against former champion Roy Jones Jr.
Pro career
Ajamu was undefeated until July 5, 2003, when he lost in a unanimous decision to Rico Hoye. He is currently being trained by the legendary trainer Buddy McGirt. Ajamu is best known for fighting Roy Jones Jr. in a fight that took place on July 29, 2006, with Jones winning the fight in a lopsided unanimous decision.
Comeback
Ajamu came back after that loss to Jones on January 19, 2007, to stop Craig Cummings for the Vacant World Boxing Foundation (WBFo) and NBA titles. On July 31, 2009, Ajamu beat DeAndrey Abron by UD for the Vacant NBA Light Heavyweight title.
Titles Held
- Pennsylvania State Light Heavyweight Title
- IBC Intercontinental Light Heavyweight
- WBC Continental Americas Light Heavyweight title
- WBC Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) Light Heavyweight title
- WBO NABO Light Heavyweight title
- World Boxing Foundation Light Heavyweight title
- NBA Light Heavyweight Title (2 times)
Professional boxing record
| 30 Wins (15 knockouts, 15 decisions), 5 Losses (5 decisions), 1 Draw | |||||||
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
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| Win | 30-5-1 |  Anthony Caputo Smith
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UD | 8 | 12/01/2018 | PAL Center, Hockessin, Delaware
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| Loss | 29-5-1 |  Kenny Cruz Carasquillo
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UD | 6 | 08/11/2018 | 2300 Arena, Philadelphia
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| Win | 29-4-1 | Edgar Perez
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UD | 8 | 06/01/2018 | The Claridge Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey
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| Loss | 28-4-1 | Willis Lockett
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MD | 6 | 03/10/2018 | The Claridge Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey
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| Win | 28-3-1 | Edgar Perez
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UD | 8 | 08/05/2017 | The Claridge Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey
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| Win | 27-3-1 | DeAndrey Abron
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UD | 12 | 07/31/2009 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey
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| Win | 26-3-1 | Craig Cummings
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RTD | 2 | 01/29/2007 | Knox Arena, Olive Branch, Mississippi
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For NBA and vacant WBFo World Light heavyweight titles. Cummings retired due to an injury. |
| Loss | 25-3-1 | Roy Jones Jr.
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UD | 12 | 07/29/2006 | Qwest Arena, Boise, Idaho
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Retained WBO NABO Light heavyweight title. |
| Win | 25-2-1 | Galen Brown
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TKO | 10 | 01/27/2006 | The Tropicana, Atlantic City, New Jersey
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For WBO NABO/WBC Continental Americas Light Heavyweight Titles. Referee stopped the bout at 0:47 of the tenth round. |
| Win | 24-2-1 | Thomas Reid
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UD | 12 | 12/03/2005 | Saint Petersburg Municipal Auditorium, Saint Petersburg, Florida
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WBC CABOFE Light Heavyweight Title. |
| Win | 23-2-1 | Olando Rivera
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TKO | 9 | 10/15/2005 | UCF Arena, Kissimmee, Florida
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WBC Continental Americas Light Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:08 of the ninth round. |
| Win | 22-2-1 | "Mr. Everything" Greg Wright
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UD | 12 | 12/09/2004 | Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, New Jersey
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WBC Continental Americas Light Heavyweight Title. |
| Win | 21-2-1 | "Fabulous" Fred Moore
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TKO | 10 | 07/27/2004 | A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida
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Referee stopped the bout at 0:33 of the tenth round. |
| Win | 20-2-1 | Derrick Whitley
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MD | 10 | 06/04/2004 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia
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IBC Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Title. |
| Loss | 19-2-1 |  Otis Grant
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MD | 10 | 04/24/2004 |  Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City, Quebec
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| Win | 19-1-1 | "Sting" Ray Berry
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TKO | 4 | 01/23/2004 | The Tropicana, Atlantic City, New Jersey
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Referee stopped the bout at the end of the fourth round. |
| Win | 18-1-1 | "Sting" Ray Berry
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TKO | 5 | 10/25/2003 | Philadelphia Armory, Philadelphia
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| Win | 17-1-1 | Sam "Punching Policeman" Hill
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TKO | 6 | 10/03/2003 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia
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IBC Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Title. |
| Win | 16-1-1 | Mike Alvarez
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TKO | 6 | 08/08/2003 | Philadelphia Armory, Philadelphia
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Pennsylvania Light Heavyweight Title. |
| Loss | 15-1-1 | Rico Hoye
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UD | 12 | 05/06/2003 | State Theatre, Detroit
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IBA Continental Light Heavyweight Title. |
| Win | 15-0-1 | Danny Sheehan
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TKO | 5 | 01/16/2003 | Adam's Mark, Philadelphia
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Referee stopped the bout at 2:52 of the fifth round. |
| Draw | 14-0-1 | Anthony Bonsante
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PTS | 8 | 10/04/2002 | Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware
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77-75, 76-76, 76-78. |
| Win | 14-0 | Alton Rice
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UD | 6 | 08/09/2002 | The Tropicana, Atlantic City, New Jersey
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| Win | 13-0 | John Lindsay
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TKO | 3 | 06/21/2002 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia
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| Win | 12-0 | Alton Rice
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UD | 6 | 05/10/2002 | Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware
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| Win | 11-0 | Roger Bowden
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UD | 6 | 03/22/2002 | Philadelphia
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| Win | 10-0 | Roderick Knox
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UD | 6 | 12/14/2001 | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia
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| Win | 9-0 | Sam Reese
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PTS | 6 | 11/10/2001 | Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania
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| Win | 8-0 | Robert Marsh
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TKO | 2 | 10/13/2001 | The Tropicana, Atlantic City, New Jersey
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| Win | 7-0 | Roderick Knox
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UD | 4 | 09/21/2001 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia
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| Win | 6-0 | Robert Marsh
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TKO | 5 | 07/21/2001 | Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey
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| Win | 5-0 | Chuck Berry
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TKO | 1 | 06/15/2001 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia
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| Win | 4-0 | Chet Scott
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TKO | 4 | 05/18/2001 | Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut
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| Win | 3-0 |  Naim Al Khafaji
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UD | 4 | 03/16/2001 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia
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| Win | 2-0 |  John Douglas
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UD | 4 | 02/21/2001 | The Tropicana, Atlantic City, New Jersey
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| Win | 1-0 | Lavarius Thompson
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TKO | 2 | 12/01/2001 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia
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References
- "Prince Badi Ajamu – Boxer". Archived from the original on 2012-10-09. Retrieved 2009-06-29.
- "Prince Badi Ajamu - Boxer". Archived from the original on 2015-03-16. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
External links
- Boxing record for Prince Badi Ajamu from BoxRec (registration required)
- One-on-One interview with Ajamu (2004)