David Adeleye

David Adeleye

PROFESSIONAL RECORD

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Full NameDavid Bankole Adeleye
NicknameBig D
Date of Birth16 November, 1996 (28)
Gendermale
Nationality

British

Place of Birth

London, United Kingdom

Residence

Ladbroke Grove, London, United Kingdom

Stanceorthodox
Height6′4½″ ft in (194 cm)
Reach in ( cm)
Years Active2019-
Pro Debut21 December, 2019

David Adeleye is a heavyweight boxer from London who was born on November 16, 1996. 

Adeleye was faced with a busy year in 2019. He graduated from the University of Wolverhampton with a degree in Business Management and made his professional debut at the Copper Box Arena.

The former England international and ABA champion wasted little time in the ring, winning five on the bounce under the Queensberry Promotions banner. In April 2021, Adeleye ran into journeyman Kamil Sokolowski, who was seen as a test for the young Brit. If Adeleye could get the Pole out of there, it would be a statement but he struggled against the man who took Martin Bakole the distance in 2017. Adeleye was fortunate to get the win from referee Marcus McDonnell (58-57).

Adeleye showcased his potential against Dmytro Bezus and Emir Ahmatovic in 2023 before stepping up to British title level against Fabio Wardley. The build-up included an ugly scene involving both sides, which led to punches being thrown and the champion suffering a cut.

Their grudge match was played out in Riyadh on the Tyson Fury-Francis Ngannou undercard in October 2023. Adeleye tried bringing his power to the table but Wardley’s greater experience showed on the night and won by seventh-round stoppage, retaining his Lonsdale belt.

Adeleye returns in an important matchup against English heavyweight champion Solomon Dacres on December 7.

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Professional career

Wins13
Losses1
Draws0
no contests0
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Total Fights14
Wins By ko12
wins by decision1
Pro Rounds44
KO Percentage92.31

Division history

Division Start21 December, 2019
Division End
Weight at Start217 lb ( kg)

Professional Record

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Solomon Dacres

7 Sat 2024
AO Arena, 
Manchester, 
United Kingdom
Heavyweight