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Ike Ibeabuchi was born on 2 February, 1973 in Isuochi, Nigeria, is a Nigerian boxer (born 1973). Discover Ike Ibeabuchi's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 51 years old?

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Age 51 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 2 February 1973
Birthday 2 February
Birthplace Isuochi, Nigeria
Nationality Nigeria

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Ike Ibeabuchi Height, Weight & Measurements

At 51 years old, Ike Ibeabuchi height is 6 ft 2 in and Weight Heavyweight.

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Height 6 ft 2 in
Weight Heavyweight
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Ike Ibeabuchi Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ike Ibeabuchi worth at the age of 51 years old? Ike Ibeabuchi’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Ike Ibeabuchi's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Timeline

1973

Ikemefula Charles "Ike" Ibeabuchi (born February 2, 1973) is a Nigerian former professional boxer who competed from 1994 to 1999 in the heavyweight division.

1990

Ike planned on joining the Nigerian military before he witnessed Buster Douglas knock out Mike Tyson in 1990.

Inspired by the fight, Ike started boxing as an amateur.

1992

Byrd, a 1992 Olympic silver medalist and a future world heavyweight champion, was a quick and slick southpaw with a record of 26–0.

After four rounds, the three judges had the fight scored evenly: 38–38 even, 39-37 for Ibeabuchi, and 39–37 for Byrd.

In the fifth round, Ibeabuchi landed a devastating left uppercut which sent Byrd to the canvas.

Byrd made it back to his feet, but he was quickly knocked back down.

1993

Ibeabuchi emigrated to the United States and moved to the Dallas area with his mother in 1993.

1994

Ibeabuchi won the Dallas and Texas State Golden Gloves tournaments at heavyweight in 1994.

Under the guidance of former world welterweight champion Curtis Cokes, Ike made his professional debut at heavyweight with a second-round knockout of Ismael Garcia on October 13, 1994.

1996

Ike twice defeated countryman and eventual 1996 Olympic Bronze medalist Duncan Dokiwari.

1997

He defeated the previously undefeated highly ranked contender David Tua in 1997 and another highly ranked contender and future world champion Chris Byrd in 1999.

He was ranked by BoxRec as the world's No.8 heavyweight in 1997 and 1998, and as No.10 heavyweight in 1999.

After compiling an impressive record of 20–0 with 15 knockouts, Ibeabuchi's natural talent and potential inside the ring was eventually overshadowed by emotional instability and violent tendencies in his personal life.

After winning 16 straight fights from the start of his career, Ike made a big jump in competition and fought undefeated prospect David Tua for the WBC International Heavyweight title on June 7, 1997.

Tua was 27-0 and considered by many analysts to be 'the next Mike Tyson'.

Both boxers threw bombs and neither took a backward step all night.

Ibeabuchi and Tua set a CompuStat heavyweight division record with 1,730 punches thrown.

Ike also set the individual CompuStat record by throwing 975 punches and averaging 81 per round.

The heavyweight average is around 50.

Ibeabuchi won a unanimous 12-round decision over Tua with scores of 117–111, 116–113, and 115–114.

The fight established Ibeabuchi as the top contender for the world heavyweight title.

A couple of months after the Tua fight, Ibeabuchi abducted the 15-year-old son of his former girlfriend and slammed his car into a concrete pillar on Interstate 35 north of Austin, Texas.

According to the criminal complaint, the boy suffered 'numerous injuries' from the accident 'and will never walk normally again'.

The courts concluded Ibeabuchi was trying to commit suicide, and he was sentenced to 120 days in jail after pleading guilty to false imprisonment.

Ibeabuchi also paid a $500,000 civil settlement.

Ibeabuchi developed a new persona based on his nickname, 'The President'.

At times when he was being churlish or refusing to complete a simple requirement such as attending a weigh-in, his handlers would appeal to The President's regal nature by convincing him it was the noble thing to do.

"There were times when he thought he was really a president", boxing promoter and former HBO Sports executive Lou DiBella said.

"He would get into these mental states where he insisted on people calling him 'The President'. It was his alter ego, where 'I am The President,' not of the United States, but maybe president of the world."

Once, Ibeabuchi wielded a knife during a dinner meeting in New York to discuss a possible three fight HBO deal.

"We were having a fine meal at a nice restaurant", Promoter Cedric Kushner said, "and mid-course Ike picked up a big carving knife, slammed it into the table and screamed 'They knew it! They knew it! The belts belong to me! Why don't they just give them back?'" "That was a peculiar experience", Kushner said.

"That wasn't the type of conduct I expected to romance the guy from HBO. He (Ibeabuchi) was like a Viking."

1998

Ibeabuchi returned to the ring after 13 months of inactivity, scoring a first-round knockout over Tim Ray in July 1998.

Two months later, he stopped Everton Davis in nine rounds.

1999

After a series of run-ins with law enforcement, he was imprisoned in Las Vegas in July 1999, after submitting an Alford plea for charges on sexual misconduct.

This also marked the end of his professional boxing career.

Ibeabuchi's next fight was against Chris Byrd in March 1999.

2015

In November 2015, Ibeabuchi was released from the custody of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after completing his 16-year Nevada state prison sentence without incident.

He announced his desire to return to the ring to resume his professional boxing career, but was rearrested before his comeback could take place.