Andrew Tabiti

Omotunde Tabiti[1][2] (born September 20, 1989), better known as Andrew Tabiti, is an American professional boxer. He challenged once for the vacant IBF cruiserweight title in June 2019. As of February 2021, he is ranked as the world’s fifth best active cruiserweight by The Ring magazine.[3]

Andrew Tabiti
Statistics
Nickname(s)
  • The Beast
  • Tunde
Weight(s)Cruiserweight Heavyweight
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Reach76+1⁄2 in (194 cm)
NationalityAmerican
BornOmotunde Andrew Tabiti
(1989-09-20) September 20, 1989
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights21
Wins20
Wins by KO16
Losses1

Professional career

Tabiti made his professional debut on July 19, 2013, stopping Andrew Howk in the first round. He trains out of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas and is trained by Floyd Mayweather Sr., Jeff Mayweather and Otis Pimpleton.

Tabiti possesses extraordinary speed and reflexes along with his explosive punching-power, this is notably unusual for a fighter of his size.

He won the NABF cruiserweight title in May 2016 after decisioning Keith Tapia.[4]

In February 2017, he retained the NABF cruiserweight title by stopping Quantis Graves via corner stoppage in Temecula, California.[5]

He retained the NABF cruiserweight title and won the USBA cruiserweight title in August 2017.

2018-19 World Boxing Super Series
Main article: 2018–19 World Boxing Super Series – cruiserweight division

Tabiti vs. Fayfer

On October 13, 2018, Tabiti, ranked #3 by the IBF and #5 by the WBC, fought Ruslan Fayfer, ranked #2 by the IBF, #5 by the WBA, #10 by the WBO and #15 by the WBC as a part of the WBSS cruiserweight quarter-final. Tabiti won on all three scorecards, 114-113, 115-112 and 116-111 to advance to the WBSS semi-finals.[6]

Tabiti vs. Dorticos

On June 15, 2019, Tabiti, ranked #1 by the IBF, #2 by the WBA and WBC and #6 by the WBO fought Yuniel Dorticos who was ranked #1 by the WBA and #3 by the WBC, IBF and WBO at cruiserweight in the semi-finals of the WBSS, with the vacant IBF cruiserweight title on the line. In the tenth round, Dorticos scored a vicious knockout over Tabiti, catching him with a perfectly placed right hand to end the bout immediately.[7]

Professional boxing record
21 fights 20 wins 1 loss
By knockout 16 1
By decision 4 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, Time Date Location Notes
21 Win 20–1 James Wilson RTD 5 (8), TBD 20 Aug 2022 Jeddah Superdome, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
20 Win 19–1 Shamarian Snider TKO 2 (10), 1:33 21 May 2022 Davies Boxing and Fitness, New York City, New York, U.S.
19 Win 18–1 Mitch Williams KO 5 (10), 0:23 11 Dec 2021 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
18 Loss 17–1 Yuniel Dorticos KO 10 (12), 2:33 15 Jun 2019 Arēna Rīga, Riga, Latvia For vacant IBF cruiserweight title;
World Boxing Super Series: cruiserweight semi-final
17 Win 17–0 Ruslan Fayfer UD 12 13 Oct 2018 Ekaterinburg Expo, Ekaterinburg, Russia World Boxing Super Series: cruiserweight quarter-final
16 Win 16–0 Lateef Kayode KO 6 (10), 2:05 11 May 2018 Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Steve Cunningham UD 10 26 Aug 2017 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Retained NABF cruiserweight title
Won vacant USBA cruiserweight title
14 Win 14–0 Quantis Graves RTD 6 (10), 3:00 24 Feb 2017 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S. Retained NABF cruiserweight title
13 Win 13–0 Keith Tapia UD 10 13 May 2016 Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won vacant NABF cruiserweight title
12 Win 12–0 Tamas Lodi RTD 2 (8), 3:00 29 Sep 2015 Palms Casino and Resort, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Roberto Santos UD 8 25 Jul 2015 Palms Casino and Resort, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Thomas Hanshaw TKO 2 (8), 2:00 21 Jun 2015 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Ernest Reyna KO 1 (6), 2:52 12 Dec 2014 Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Caleb Grummet TKO 6 (6), 2:01 13 Sep 2014 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Eric Cason TKO 3 (6), 2:18 30 Aug 2014 Palms Casino and Resort, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 John Shipman TKO 4 (6), 2:11 3 May 2014 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Dorian Hatcher TKO 1 (4), 1:29 28 Feb 2014 Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Kenneth Gray TKO 2 (4), 1:10 24 Jan 2014 Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Justin Davis TKO 1 (4), 2:30 6 Dec 2013 Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Eric Slocum TKO 1 (4), 1:27 28 Oct 2013 Sports House, Redwood City, California, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Andrew Howk TKO 1 (4), 0:42 19 Jul 2013 The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.

Personal life

Tabiti's parents are Nigerian.[2]

References
  1. boxing.nv.gov (PDF) http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/Boxing/2013/07-19-13.pdf. Retrieved January 12, 2019. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. Satterfield, Lem (May 9, 2018). "12 Rounds With … Andrew Tabiti". PBC Boxing. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  3. "Ratings". The Ring. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  4. Burton, Ryan (May 14, 2016). "Andrew Tabiti Drops, Decisions Keith Tapia To Capture NABF Belt". Boxing Scene. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
  5. Kubena, Brooks (February 27, 2017). "Beaumont boxer Quantis Graves falls in NABF cruiserweight title bout". The Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
  6. Sukachev, Alexey (October 13, 2018). "Andrew Tabiti Decisions Ruslan Fayfer To Advance in WBSS". Boxing Scene. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
  7. Donovan, Jake (June 15, 2019). "Dorticos Knocks Andrew Tabiti Out Cold in Tenth For IBF Title". Boxing Scene. Retrieved February 26, 2021.


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