Chris Okoh (boxer)


Chris Okoh is a former British cruiserweight boxer.

Biography

Background

Okoh was born in Croydon, to Gloria Okoh. His father died whilst he was still a child.

Boxing career

Okoh's professional boxing record stands at 14 wins, seven by way of knock-out and two losses in 16 bouts. He is the former BBBofC Southern Area and Commonwealth title holder at cruiserweight.

After boxing

Okoh studied to work with rehabilitating offenders and probation in 2002. He is also a trainer at Chadwell St Mary Amateur Boxing Club in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock, Essex.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
16Loss14–2 Kenny GaylePTS61999-10-31 David Lloyd Tennis Centre, Raynes Park, London, England
15Loss14–1 Darren CorbettKO3, 1:231997-06-02 Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern IrelandLost Commonwealth Cruiserweight title.
14Win14–0 Denzil BrownePTS121997-03-25 Lewisham Theatre, Lewisham, EnglandRetained Commonwealth Cruiserweight title.
13Win13–0 Tosca PetridisPTS121996-11-06 Ice Arena, Kingston upon Hull, EnglandWon Commonwealth Cruiserweight title.
12Win12–0 Nigel RaffertyTKO4, 0:571996-08-27 Blazers Night Club, Windsor, Berkshire, England
11Win11–0 George CarmenTKO6, 0:401996-04-22 National Sports Centre, Crystal Palace, London, EnglandWon vacan WBO Inter-continental Cruiserweight title.
10Win10–0 Darren Westover2, 2:481996-02-05 Crook Log Sports Club, Bexleyheath, EnglandWon vacant WBO Inter-continental Cruiserweight title.
9Win9–0 Paul LawsonTKO1, 2:221995-11-08 York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, EnglandRetained Commonwealth Cruiserweight title.
8Win8–0 Franco WanyamaTKO8 1995-09-29 York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, EnglandWon vacant Commonwealth Cruiserweight title.
7Win7–0 Paul LawsonTKO5, 1:551995-02-23 Elephant & Castle Centre, Southwark, London, EnglandWon vacant BBBofC Southern Area Cruiserweight title.
6Win6–0 Art StaceyPTS61994-09-17 Leisure Centre, Crawley, England
5Win5–0 Art StaceyPTS61994-04-09 York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England
4Win4–0 Chris HenryTKO2 1993-11-06 York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England
3Win3–0 Steve Osborne5 1993-09-28 York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England
2Win2–0 Steve YorathPTS61993-07-10 Wales National Ice Rink, Cardiff, Wales
1Win1–0 Lee Prudden61993-03-16 Grosvenor House Hotel, Mayfair, London, EnglandProfessional debut