Prince Badi Ajamu

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{{Infobox boxer

| name = Prince Badi Ajamu

| realname = Badi Ajamu

| nickname = The Boxing Prince

| weight = 175

| nationality = American

| birth_date = {{Birth date|1972|1|24|mf=y}}

| birth_place = Camden, New Jersey United States

| death_date =

| death_place =

| style = Orthodox

| total = 36

| wins = 30

| losses = 5

| draws = 1

| no contests = 0

| KO = 15

}}

Prince Badi Ajamu (born January 24, 1972, in Camden, New Jersey) — 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. He is currently being trained by the legendary trainer Buddy McGirt.

Ajamu is best known for fighting Roy Jones Jr. 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 World Boxing Foundation (WBFo) and NBA titles.

On July 31, 2009, Ajamu beat DeAndrey Abron by UD for the Vacant NBA Light Heavyweight title.

{{Cite web |url=http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=35689&cat=boxer |title=Prince Badi Ajamu – Boxer |access-date=2009-06-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009234651/http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=35689&cat=boxer |archive-date=2012-10-09 |url-status=live }}

Titles Held

Pennsylvania State Light Heavyweight Title
IBC Intercontinental Light Heavyweight
WBC Continental Americas Light Heavyweight title
WBC Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) Light Heavyweight title
WBO NABO Light Heavyweight title
World Boxing Foundation Light Heavyweight title
NBA Light Heavyweight Title (2 times)

Professional boxing record

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colspan=8\|30 Wins (15 knockouts, 15 decisions), 5 Losses (5 decisions), 1 Draw {{Cite web \|url=http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=35689&cat=boxer \|title=Prince Badi Ajamu - Boxer \|access-date=2012-12-16 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150316123155/http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=35689&cat=boxer \|archive-date=2015-03-16 \|url-status=live }}
Result ! Record ! Opponent ! Type ! Round ! Date ! Location ! Notes
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|30-5-1}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Anthony Caputo Smith \|UD \|8 \|12/01/2018 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} PAL Center, Hockessin, Delaware \|align=left\|
{{no2}}Loss \|{{small\|29-5-1}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|Puerto Rico}} Kenny Cruz Carasquillo \|UD \|6 \|08/11/2018 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} 2300 Arena, Philadelphia \|align=left\|
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|29-4-1}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|Puerto Rico}} Edgar Perez \|UD \|8 \|06/01/2018 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} The Claridge Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey \|align=left\|
{{no2}}Loss \|{{small\|28-4-1}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Willis Lockett \|MD \|6 \|03/10/2018 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} The Claridge Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey \|align=left\|
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|28-3-1}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|Puerto Rico}} Edgar Perez \|UD \|8 \|08/05/2017 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} The Claridge Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey \|align=left\|
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|27-3-1}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} DeAndrey Abron \|UD \|12 \|07/31/2009 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey \|align=left\|
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|26-3-1}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Craig Cummings \|RTD \|2 \|01/29/2007 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Knox Arena, Olive Branch, Mississippi \|align=left\|{{small\|For NBA and vacant WBFo World Light heavyweight titles. Cummings retired due to an injury.}}
{{no2}}Loss \|{{small\|25-3-1}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Roy Jones Jr. \|UD \|12 \|07/29/2006 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Qwest Arena, Boise, Idaho \|align=left\|{{small\|Retained WBO NABO Light heavyweight title.}}
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|25-2-1}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Galen Brown \|TKO \|10 \|01/27/2006 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} The Tropicana, Atlantic City, New Jersey \|align=left\|{{small\|For WBO NABO/WBC Continental Americas Light Heavyweight Titles. Referee stopped the bout at 0:47 of the tenth round.}}
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|24-2-1}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Thomas Reid \|UD \|12 \|12/03/2005 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Saint Petersburg Municipal Auditorium, Saint Petersburg, Florida \|align=left\|{{small\|WBC CABOFE Light Heavyweight Title.}}
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|23-2-1}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Olando Rivera \|TKO \|9 \|10/15/2005 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} UCF Arena, Kissimmee, Florida \|align=left\|{{small\|WBC Continental Americas Light Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:08 of the ninth round.}}
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|22-2-1}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} "Mr. Everything" Greg Wright \|UD \|12 \|12/09/2004 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, New Jersey \|align=left\|{{small\|WBC Continental Americas Light Heavyweight Title.}}
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|21-2-1}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} "Fabulous" Fred Moore \|TKO \|10 \|07/27/2004 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida \|align=left\|{{small\|Referee stopped the bout at 0:33 of the tenth round.}}
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|20-2-1}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Derrick Whitley \|MD \|10 \|06/04/2004 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia \|align=left\|{{small\|IBC Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Title.}}
{{no2}}Loss \|{{small\|19-2-1}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|Jamaica}} Otis Grant \|MD \|10 \|04/24/2004 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|Canada}} Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City, Quebec \|align=left\|
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|19-1-1}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} "Sting" Ray Berry \|TKO \|4 \|01/23/2004 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} The Tropicana, Atlantic City, New Jersey \|align=left\|{{small\|Referee stopped the bout at the end of the fourth round.}}
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|18-1-1}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} "Sting" Ray Berry \|TKO \|5 \|10/25/2003 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Philadelphia Armory, Philadelphia \|align=left\|
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|17-1-1}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Sam "Punching Policeman" Hill \|TKO \|6 \|10/03/2003 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia \|align=left\|{{small\|IBC Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Title.}}
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|16-1-1}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Mike Alvarez \|TKO \|6 \|08/08/2003 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Philadelphia Armory, Philadelphia \|align=left\|{{small\|Pennsylvania Light Heavyweight Title.}}
{{no2}}Loss \|{{small\|15-1-1}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Rico Hoye \|UD \|12 \|05/06/2003 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} State Theatre, Detroit \|align=left\|{{small\|IBA Continental Light Heavyweight Title.}}
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|15-0-1}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Danny Sheehan \|TKO \|5 \|01/16/2003 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Adam's Mark, Philadelphia \|align=left\|{{small\|Referee stopped the bout at 2:52 of the fifth round.}}
Draw \|{{small\|14-0-1}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Anthony Bonsante \|PTS \|8 \|10/04/2002 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware \|align=left\|{{small\|77-75, 76-76, 76-78.}}
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|14-0}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Alton Rice \|UD \|6 \|08/09/2002 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} The Tropicana, Atlantic City, New Jersey \|align=left\|
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|13-0}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} John Lindsay \|TKO \|3 \|06/21/2002 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia \|align=left\|
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|12-0}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Alton Rice \|UD \|6 \|05/10/2002 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware \|align=left\|
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|11-0}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Roger Bowden \|UD \|6 \|03/22/2002 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Philadelphia \|align=left\|
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|10-0}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Roderick Knox \|UD \|6 \|12/14/2001 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia \|align=left\|
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|9-0}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Sam Reese \|PTS \|6 \|11/10/2001 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania \|align=left\|
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|8-0}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Robert Marsh \|TKO \|2 \|10/13/2001 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} The Tropicana, Atlantic City, New Jersey \|align=left\|
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|7-0}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Roderick Knox \|UD \|4 \|09/21/2001 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia \|align=left\|
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|6-0}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Robert Marsh \|TKO \|5 \|07/21/2001 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey \|align=left\|
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|5-0}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Chuck Berry \|TKO \|1 \|06/15/2001 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia \|align=left\|
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|4-0}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Chet Scott \|TKO \|4 \|05/18/2001 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut \|align=left\|
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|3-0}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|Iraq}} Naim Al Khafaji \|UD \|4 \|03/16/2001 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia \|align=left\|
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|2-0}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|Guyana}} John Douglas \|UD \|4 \|02/21/2001 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} The Tropicana, Atlantic City, New Jersey \|align=left\|
{{yes2}}Win \|{{small\|1-0}} \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} Lavarius Thompson \|TKO \|2 \|12/01/2001 \|align=left\|{{flagicon\|United States}} The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia \|align=left\|

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colspan=8|30 Wins (15 knockouts, 15 decisions), 5 Losses (5 decisions), 1 Draw

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Result

! Record

! Opponent

! Type

! Round

! Date

! Location

! Notes

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|30-5-1}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Anthony Caputo Smith

|UD

|12/01/2018

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} PAL Center, Hockessin, Delaware

|align=left|

{{no2}}Loss

|{{small|29-5-1}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|Puerto Rico}} Kenny Cruz Carasquillo

|UD

|08/11/2018

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} 2300 Arena, Philadelphia

|align=left|

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|29-4-1}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|Puerto Rico}} Edgar Perez

|UD

|06/01/2018

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} The Claridge Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey

|align=left|

{{no2}}Loss

|{{small|28-4-1}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Willis Lockett

|MD

|03/10/2018

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} The Claridge Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey

|align=left|

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|28-3-1}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|Puerto Rico}} Edgar Perez

|UD

|08/05/2017

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} The Claridge Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey

|align=left|

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|27-3-1}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} DeAndrey Abron

|UD

|12

|07/31/2009

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey

|align=left|

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|26-3-1}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Craig Cummings

|RTD

|01/29/2007

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Knox Arena, Olive Branch, Mississippi

|align=left|{{small|For NBA and vacant WBFo World Light heavyweight titles. Cummings retired due to an injury.}}

{{no2}}Loss

|{{small|25-3-1}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Roy Jones Jr.

|UD

|12

|07/29/2006

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Qwest Arena, Boise, Idaho

|align=left|{{small|Retained WBO NABO Light heavyweight title.}}

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|25-2-1}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Galen Brown

|TKO

|10

|01/27/2006

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} The Tropicana, Atlantic City, New Jersey

|align=left|{{small|For WBO NABO/WBC Continental Americas Light Heavyweight Titles. Referee stopped the bout at 0:47 of the tenth round.}}

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|24-2-1}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Thomas Reid

|UD

|12

|12/03/2005

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Saint Petersburg Municipal Auditorium, Saint Petersburg, Florida

|align=left|{{small|WBC CABOFE Light Heavyweight Title.}}

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|23-2-1}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Olando Rivera

|TKO

|10/15/2005

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} UCF Arena, Kissimmee, Florida

|align=left|{{small|WBC Continental Americas Light Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:08 of the ninth round.}}

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|22-2-1}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} "Mr. Everything" Greg Wright

|UD

|12

|12/09/2004

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, New Jersey

|align=left|{{small|WBC Continental Americas Light Heavyweight Title.}}

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|21-2-1}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} "Fabulous" Fred Moore

|TKO

|10

|07/27/2004

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida

|align=left|{{small|Referee stopped the bout at 0:33 of the tenth round.}}

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|20-2-1}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Derrick Whitley

|MD

|10

|06/04/2004

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia

|align=left|{{small|IBC Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Title.}}

{{no2}}Loss

|{{small|19-2-1}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|Jamaica}} Otis Grant

|MD

|10

|04/24/2004

|align=left|{{flagicon|Canada}} Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City, Quebec

|align=left|

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|19-1-1}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} "Sting" Ray Berry

|TKO

|01/23/2004

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} The Tropicana, Atlantic City, New Jersey

|align=left|{{small|Referee stopped the bout at the end of the fourth round.}}

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|18-1-1}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} "Sting" Ray Berry

|TKO

|10/25/2003

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Philadelphia Armory, Philadelphia

|align=left|

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|17-1-1}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Sam "Punching Policeman" Hill

|TKO

|10/03/2003

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia

|align=left|{{small|IBC Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Title.}}

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|16-1-1}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Mike Alvarez

|TKO

|08/08/2003

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Philadelphia Armory, Philadelphia

|align=left|{{small|Pennsylvania Light Heavyweight Title.}}

{{no2}}Loss

|{{small|15-1-1}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Rico Hoye

|UD

|12

|05/06/2003

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} State Theatre, Detroit

|align=left|{{small|IBA Continental Light Heavyweight Title.}}

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|15-0-1}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Danny Sheehan

|TKO

|01/16/2003

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Adam's Mark, Philadelphia

|align=left|{{small|Referee stopped the bout at 2:52 of the fifth round.}}

Draw

|{{small|14-0-1}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Anthony Bonsante

|PTS

|10/04/2002

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware

|align=left|{{small|77-75, 76-76, 76-78.}}

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|14-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Alton Rice

|UD

|08/09/2002

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} The Tropicana, Atlantic City, New Jersey

|align=left|

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|13-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} John Lindsay

|TKO

|06/21/2002

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia

|align=left|

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|12-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Alton Rice

|UD

|05/10/2002

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware

|align=left|

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|11-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Roger Bowden

|UD

|03/22/2002

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Philadelphia

|align=left|

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|10-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Roderick Knox

|UD

|12/14/2001

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia

|align=left|

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|9-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Sam Reese

|PTS

|11/10/2001

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania

|align=left|

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|8-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Robert Marsh

|TKO

|10/13/2001

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} The Tropicana, Atlantic City, New Jersey

|align=left|

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|7-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Roderick Knox

|UD

|09/21/2001

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia

|align=left|

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|6-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Robert Marsh

|TKO

|07/21/2001

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey

|align=left|

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|5-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Chuck Berry

|TKO

|06/15/2001

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia

|align=left|

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|4-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Chet Scott

|TKO

|05/18/2001

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut

|align=left|

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|3-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|Iraq}} Naim Al Khafaji

|UD

|03/16/2001

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia

|align=left|

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|2-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|Guyana}} John Douglas

|UD

|02/21/2001

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} The Tropicana, Atlantic City, New Jersey

|align=left|

{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|1-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} Lavarius Thompson

|TKO

|12/01/2001

|align=left|{{flagicon|United States}} The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia

|align=left|

References

External links

{{Boxrec|id=035689}}
[https://web.archive.org/web/20060506063200/http://www.ringsidereport.com/McKee_1272004.htm One-on-One interview with Ajamu (2004)]

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