Ehinomen Ehikhamenor (born 1 April 1980) is a Nigerian professional boxer who fights in the cruiserweight division.

Ehinomen Ehikhamenor
Born
Hino Ehikhamenor

1 April 1980
Lagos, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Other namesHeknow, Hino
Statistics
Weight(s)cruiserweight
Stanceorthodox
Boxing record
Total fights19
Wins15
Wins by KO7
Losses4
Draws0
No contests0

Professional career

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Ehikhamenor turned professional in February 2004 at the Mohegan Sun Casino, Connecticut, U.S.. In his debut Ehikhamenor defeated Moorish American Anthony Riddick by way of a first round knockout.[1]

Contender

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Ehinomen was a contestant on the 4th season of The Contender filmed in Singapore. On 7 January 2009 he won his first round fight with a five round points victory over experience Darnell Wilson.[2] After winning two more fights beating Deon Elam in the quarters and Rico Hoye in the semi-final, Ehikhamenor secured a spot in the championship match, in which he will battle Troy Amos-Ross.[citation needed]

Ehikhamenor lost to Troy Ross in The Contender championship bout.[citation needed]

Personal life

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Ehikhamenor was raised in LeFrak City apartments in New York City.[3] He attended John Bowne High School.[3]

Professional boxing record

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15 Wins (7 knockouts, 8 decisions), 4 Losses (1 knockout, 3 decisions) [1]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 20-1 Troy Ross TKO 4 25/02/2009 Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:00 of the fourth round.
Win 22-2 Rico Hoye UD 5 18/02/2009 Singapore
Win 10-0 Deon Elam UD 5 11/02/2009 Singapore
Win 23-7-3 Darnell Wilson UD 5 07/01/2009 Singapore
Loss 42-4 Herbie Hide UD 12 30/05/2008 Pabellon Lasesarre, Baracaldo, Spain WBC International Cruiserweight Title.
Win 14-17-1 Zack Page UD 6 01/02/2008 Expo Mart, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Loss 9-1-1 Daniel Stuckey UD 6 21/10/2005 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
Loss 9-1 Patrick Nwamu UD 10 04/08/2005 The Grand Ballroom, New York City, U.S. New York Cruiserweight Title.
Win 5-9-3 John Douglas UD 6 09/06/2005 The Grand Ballroom, New York City, U.S.
Win 3-12-1 Kevin Miller TKO 2 15/04/2005 The Hoops, Columbus, Ohio, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:49 of the second round.
Win 4-4-1 Mark Miller KO 4 18/11/2004 Manhattan Center, New York City, U.S. Miller knocked out at 2:59 of the fourth round.
Win 6-9-1 Charles Brown TKO 2 30/09/2004 The Grand Ballroom, New York City, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:48 of the second round.
Win 12-9-1 John Battle TKO 3 27/08/2004 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:48 of the third round.
Win 11-3 Gary Gomez UD 6 30/07/2004 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
Win 4-2 Sameh Elashry UD 4 24/06/2004 Manhattan Center, New York City, U.S.
Win 3-0 Scott Halton TKO 1 28/05/2004 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
Win 2-5 Robert Mosley UD 4 22/04/2004 The Grand Ballroom, New York City, U.S.
Win 1-2 Miguel Reyes TKO 2 19/03/2004 Olympic Theater, New York City, U.S.
Win 2-10 Anthony Riddick TKO 1 13/02/2004 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:36 of the first round.

References

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  1. ^ Boxrec. "Ehinomen Ehikhamenor". Boxrec Fighter Page. Archived from the original on 21 September 2012. Retrieved 26 June 2008.
  2. ^ Versus | Episode recap Wilson vs Ehikhamenor[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ a b Mbugua, Martin (2 March 1998). "News' Golden Gloves Always a Family Affair". Daily News (New York, New York).
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