Prince Badi Ajamu
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Prince Badi Ajamu — nicknamed the Boxing Prince — is best known for taking a fight against former champion Roy Jones Jr.

Pro career

Ajamu was undefeated until July 5, 2003 when he lost in a unanimous decision to Rico Hoye
Rico Hoye
Rico Hoye is an American professional boxer who competes in the light heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions. He comes from Monroe, MI, is a former World title challenger and was a contestant in the fourth season of the Contender.-Early professional career:...

. He is currently being trained by the legendary trainer Buddy McGirt
Buddy McGirt
James Walter "Buddy" McGirt is a boxing trainer, and retired boxer. He was born in Brentwood, New York.- Professional boxing career :...

.
Ajamu is best known for fighting Roy Jones in a fight that took place on July 29, 2006, with Jones winning the fight in a lopsided unanimous decision.

Comeback

Ajamu came back after that loss to Jones on January 19, 2007 to stop Craig Cummings for the Vacant WBF
World Boxing Foundation
The World Boxing Foundation was formed in 2004 to sanction championship boxing contests but has a history dating back to 1988 via its predecessor the World Boxing Federation...

 and NBA titles.
On July 31, 2009 Ajamu beat DeAndrey Abron
DeAndrey Abron
-Amateur:Abron had a stellar amateur career. He was the National Amateur Light Heavyweight Champion in 2001 and also was the 2003 National Golden Gloves Light Heavyweight Champion. class member of the East High Golden Bears where he now lives in Colorado springs...

 by UD for the Vacant NBA Light Heavyweight title.

Titles Held

  • Pennsylvania State Light Heavyweight Title
  • IBC
    International Boxing Council
    The International Boxing Council is a boxing organization. The IBC titles are often the beginning for professional boxers who progress to high prestigious titles....

     Intercontinental Light Heavyweight
  • WBC
    World Boxing Council
    The World Boxing Council was initially established by 11 countries: the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Philippines, Panama, Chile, Peru, Venezuela and Brazil plus Puerto Rico, met in Mexico City on February 14, 1963, upon invitation of the then President of Mexico, Adolfo...

     Continental Americas Light Heavyweight title
  • WBC Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) Light Heavyweight title
  • WBO
    World Boxing Organization
    The World Boxing Organization is a sanctioning organization currently recognizing professional boxing world champions. The organization is recognized as one of the four major world championship groups by the IBHOF alongside the International Boxing Federation, the World Boxing Council and the...

     NABO Light Heavyweight title
  • World Boxing Foundation Light Heavyweight title
  • NBA Light Heavyweight Title (2 times)

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