Erick Ochieng

Erick Ochieng
Statistics
Nickname(s) The Eagle
Rated at Light Middleweight
Welterweight
Nationality English
Kenyan
Born (1987-05-05) May 5, 1987
Nairobi, Kenya
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 22
Wins 16
Wins by KO 4
Losses 5
Draws 1
No contests 0

Erick Ochieng (born May 5, 1987) is a British professional boxer in the Welterweight division and former BBBofC English super-welterweight champion.[1]

Erick was born in Kaloleni, Nairobi, Kenya. He was raised by his grandmother, and following her death, he moved to London aged 11 to join his parents, who had moved to London earlier.[2] Erick Ochieng has fought 65 amateur fights altogether with a record of 55–10.

Professional career

On June 23, 2006 Ochieng beat the British veteran Matt Scriven to win his pro debut.[3] On 18 March 2011 he fought against Luke Robinson - amateur ABA runner-up in 2008. Robinson won by unanimous decision.

On 28 January 2012 Ochieng won against British boxer Nick Quigley and received a first professional belt in his career - BBBofC English in super-welterweight division.[1]

References

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