Friday Ahunanya

Friday Chinedu Ahunanya (born 19 November 1971) is a Nigerian professional boxer. He is a journeyman heavyweight, best known for beating several undefeated prospects and for his appearances on ESPN fight cards.

Amateur career 1994: World Cup, Bangkok, Thailand, Heavyweight: Lost to Georgi Kandelaki (Georgia) on points 1994: Commonwealth Games, Victoria, Heavyweight: Defeated Roland Raforme (Seychelles) on points Lost to Stephen Gallinger (Canada) on points

Professional career Known as Friday "The 13th," Ahunanya began his career in 1998 with a good deal of promise, winning his first 16 fights including a victory over undefeated (16–0–1) Nate Jones. In 2001 he lost a decision to undefeated (15–0) Olympian and future titlist Serguei Lyakhovich. In 2002, he handed French Olympian Josue Blocus his first loss.

In 2004, he had his only early loss when hit in the eye in the 4th round by Lance Whitaker. The loss to Whitaker was the beginning of the decline for Ahunanya. He went on to lose to Taurus Sykes in New Mexico, who was not highly regarded in spite of his 22-1-1 record in 2005, arguably the low point of his career.

He then drew with fringe contender Dominick Guinn, and then was competitive in losing efforts against undefeated prospects Sultan Ibragimov (Olympic silver medalist) and Alexander Povetkin (Olympic Gold medalist).

In 2007 he rebounded by handing 19-0 New Zealand prospect Shane Cameron his first loss by knocking him down twice in the 12th and final round. After the second knockdown, the referee intervened and stopped the contest, earning Ahunanya a TKO victory. In 2008 he stopped another undefeated prospect in Alonzo Butler.

Ahunanya lost to David Tua in March 2010 in New Zealand via unanimous decision. However Ahunanya and his manager claimed he should have won, and would have if the fight had been in the USA. After further review it was obvious that David Tua won the fight.

Professional boxing record 24 Wins (13 knockouts, 11 decisions), 9 Losses (1 knockout, 8 decisions), 3 Draws Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location NotesLoss Mike PerezUD1030/12/2011 Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, Cabazon, CaliforniaLoss Chris ArreolaUD1009/07/2011 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New JerseyLoss Cisse SalifUD624/05/2011 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CaliforniaLoss David TuaUD1231/03/2010 Trusts Stadium, AucklandWin Alonzo ButlerUD1020/06/2008 Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NevadaWin Shane CameronTKO1202/11/2007 Skycity Convention Centre, AucklandDraw Franklin LawrenceSD806/07/2007 The Orleans, Las Vegas, NevadaWin James WaltonTKO215/06/2007 The Orleans, Las Vegas, NevadaWin Ramon HayesUD627/04/2007 The Orleans, Las Vegas, NevadaLoss Alexander PovetkinUD622/04/2006 SAP Arena, MannheimLoss Sultan IbragimovTD916/09/2005 Gwinnett Center, Duluth, GeorgiaDraw Dominick GuinnPTS1022/04/2005 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NevadaLoss Taurus SykesUD1211/03/2005 Lea County Events Center, Hobbs, New MexicoLoss Lance WhitakerTKO517/04/2004 Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FloridaWin Thomas WilliamsKO405/12/2003 Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek, FloridaWin Onebo MaximeUD1023/08/2003 Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek, FloridaWin Francisco Daniel SilvaTKO128/06/2003 Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek, FloridaDraw Terrence LewisPTS1028/02/2003 The Orleans, Las Vegas, NevadaWin Josue BlocusSD1001/06/2002 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New JerseyLoss Siarhei LiakhovichUD1217/11/2001 Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NevadaWin James V. LesterTKO130/06/2001 Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NevadaWin Nate JonesSD1203/03/2001 Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NevadaWin Otis TisdaleUD828/11/2000 The Orleans, Las Vegas, NevadaWin Ivy CalvinKO526/10/2000 Hollywood Park Racetrack, Inglewood, CaliforniaWin Derrell DixonPTS816/09/2000 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NevadaWin Wesley MartinTKO811/08/2000 Paris Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NevadaWin Agustin CorpusTKO301/04/2000 The Regent, Las Vegas, NevadaWin Donald MaconTKO1Mar 3, 2000 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NevadaWin Juan Carlos MaldonadoTKO112/02/1999 The Orleans, Las Vegas, NevadaWin Willie ChapmanUD620/11/1998 The Orleans, Las Vegas, NevadaWin James V. LesterPTS631/07/1998 Las Vegas, NevadaWinTahavalu SamiuKO311/07/1998 Reno Hilton Casino Resort, Reno, NevadaWin Joe L. GrayUD415/05/1998 The Orleans, Las Vegas, NevadaWin Darrell MorganPTS409/04/1998 Phoenix, ArizonaWin Shane William HeavyrunnerTKO420/03/1998 The Orleans, Las Vegas, NevadaWin Larry WilsonTKO127/02/1998 The Orleans, Las Vegas, Nevada