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Omari Kimweri
Tanzanian boxer
Omari Idd Kimweri (born 22 September 1982) is a Tanzanian-Australian professional boxer who challenged for the WBC strawweight title in 2017. As an amateur he represented Tanzania in the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
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Omari Kimweri | |
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| Born | (1982-09-22) 22 September 1982 (age 41) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Other names | Lion man |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 22 |
| Wins | 17 |
| Wins by KO | 7 |
| Losses | 5 |
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Kimweri has most commonly fought at light-flyweight and flyweight, fighting for and winning several regional titles. He defeated Randy Petalcorin by split decision to win the WBC Silver flyweight title in April 2016, earning a WBC world title opportunity. He opted to drop weight class to strawweight and challenged WBC champion Wanheng Menayothin in June 2017, but lost by unanimous decision.
More information 22 fights, 17 wins ...
| 22 fights | 17 wins | 5 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 7 | 1 |
| By decision | 10 | 4 |
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More information No., Result ...
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 22 | Loss | 17–5 | Tibo Monabesa | UD | 12 | 7 Jul 2019 | Flobamora Sports Hall, Kupang, Indonesia | For vacant IBO light-flyweight title |
| 21 | Win | 17–4 | Suphakit Khampha | TKO | 1 (6), 2:42 | 14 Dec 2018 | The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Australia | |
| 20 | Loss | 16–4 | Wanheng Menayothin | UD | 12 | 3 Jun 2017 | Provincial Stadium, Rayong, Thailand | For WBC strawweight title |
| 19 | Win | 16–3 | Randy Petalcorin | SD | 12 | 15 Apr 2016 | The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Australia | Won vacant WBC Silver flyweight title |
| 18 | Win | 15–3 | Michael Camelion | UD | 10 | 26 Feb 2016 | The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Australia | Won vacant WBA Pan African light-flyweight title |
| 17 | Win | 14–3 | Pakpoom Hammarach | KO | 2 (4), 1:34 | 5 Jun 2015 | The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Australia | |
| 16 | Win | 13–3 | Unknown | TKO | 1 (4), 2:41 | 25 Jul 2013 | The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Australia | |
| 15 | Loss | 12–3 | Shin Ono | SD | 12 | 12 Jan 2013 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | For vacant OPBF light-flyweight title |
| 14 | Win | 12–2 | Yodpichai Sithsaithong | UD | 6 | 13 Jul 2012 | The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Australia | |
| 13 | Win | 11–2 | Lookrak Kiatmungmee | UD | 8 | 2 Dec 2011 | Roller Skating Centre, Sunshine, Australia | |
| 12 | Win | 10–2 | Junior Bajawa | UD | 4 | 5 Aug 2011 | The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Australia | |
| 11 | Win | 9–2 | Panmongkol Ekarin | TKO | 2 (12), 0:47 | 8 Apr 2011 | The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Australia | Won vacant WBO Oriental light-flyweight title |
| 10 | Win | 8–2 | Jack Amisa | UD | 6 | 27 Nov 2010 | The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Australia | |
| 9 | Win | 7–2 | Ricky Manufoe | SD | 6 | 20 Aug 2010 | Racecourse Atrium Room, Flemington, Australia | |
| 8 | Win | 6–2 | Matt Meredith | TKO | 1 (10), 0:51 | 27 Feb 2010 | Racecourse, Cranbourne, Australia | Won vacant Australian flyweight title |
| 7 | Win | 5–2 | Thanupetch Singmanasak | UD | 6 | 22 May 2009 | Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Australia | |
| 6 | Win | 4–2 | Chiya Sithkrupon | KO | 2 (4), 1:48 | 20 Mar 2009 | Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Australia | |
| 5 | Win | 3–2 | Roberto Lerio | SD | 8 | 1 Nov 2008 | Recreation Centre, Gawler, Australia | |
| 4 | Loss | 2–2 | Angky Angkotta | UD | 12 | 24 Jun 2008 | Hisense Arena, Melbourne, Australia | For vacant IBF Pan Pacific flyweight title |
| 3 | Win | 2–1 | Shane Brock | KO | 6 (6), 1:36 | 28 Mar 2008 | Shed 14 Central Pier Peninsula, Melbourne, Australia | |
| 2 | Loss | 1–1 | Ernie Gonzales, Jr. | TKO | 1 (6), 2:16 | 30 Nov 2007 | Sweeney's at Scenic Hills, Ingleburn, Australia | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Emanuel Micallef | UD | 4 | 20 Jul 2007 | Playford Civic Centre, Elizabeth, Australia |
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More information Sporting positions ...
| Sporting positions | ||||
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| Regional boxing titles | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by Shane Brock |
Australian flyweight champion 27 Feb 2010 - Jul 2010 Vacated |
Title discontinued | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Edrin Dapudong |
WBO Oriental light-flyweight champion 8 Apr 2011 - Mar 2012 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Vergilio Silvano | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Bert Batawang |
WBA Pan African light-flyweight champion 26 Feb 2016 - Mar 2016 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Hekkie Budler | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Luis Concepción |
WBC Silver flyweight champion 15 Apr 2016 - Jun 2016 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Muhammad Waseem | ||
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