Justin Savi

Justin Savi (born 30 October 1984) is a Beninese professional boxer who goes by the nickname of "Le Malin" (The Bad Guy). His professional record includes 51 fights: 31 wins (21 knockouts), 18 losses (8 knockouts) and 2 draws. He lives in Cotonou, Benin. On April 16, 2010, he won the first ever WBC silver world title against French boxer Cyril Thomas who quit after 7 rounds.

He also won the IBF Mediterranean featherweight title in 2008 and the ABU featherweight title in 2012.

Professional boxing record

51 fights 31 wins 18 losses
By knockout 21 8
By decision 10 10
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
51 Loss 31–18–2 Bill Hutchinson TKO 5 (8), 2:49 4 Aug 2018 Meadows Racetrack & Casino, Washington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
50 Loss 31–17–2 Daniel Gonzalez TKO 2 (8), 2:59 8 Jun 2018 Paramount Theater, Huntington, New York, U.S.
49 Loss 31–16–2 Fabián Maidana RTD 3 (6), 3:00 21 Apr 2018 Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
48 Loss 31–15–2 Jonathan Navarro UD 8 12 Apr 2018 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
47 Loss 31–14–2 Jeremy Cuevas TKO 3 (4), 1:25 22 Sep 2017 SugarHouse Casino, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
46 Win 31–13–2 Kofi Ansah Raymond TKO 6 (8) 17 Jun 2017 Seconds Out Boxing Gymnasium, Accra, Ghana
45 Loss 30–13–2 Anvar Yunusov UD 6 20 May 2017 Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Palm Springs, California, U.S.
44 Win 30–12–2 Saidu Amadu TKO 4 (10) 7 May 2017 Napoleon Gymnasium Centre, Accra, Ghana
43 Loss 29–12–2 Albert Bell UD 4 8 Apr 2017 St. Clement's Hall, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
42 Loss 29–11–2 Justin Pauldo UD 4 14 Mar 2017 Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
41 Loss 29–10–2 Raynell Williams TKO 2 (8), 3:00 10 Feb 2017 Huntington Center, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
40 Loss 29–9–2 Stan Martyniouk UD 8 7 Jan 2017 Hyatt Regency Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
39 Win 29–8–2 Joseph Adu TKO 6 (8) 27 Nov 2016 Seconds Out Boxing Gymnasium, Accra, Ghana
38 Loss 28–8–2 Chris Singleton UD 6 16 Sep 2016 Belle of Baton Rogue Casino, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
37 Loss 28–7–2 Rod Salka UD 8 27 Aug 2016 Meadows Racetrack & Casino, Washington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
36 Loss 28–6–2 Rico Ramos UD 8 11 Jun 2016 Los Angeles Badminton Club, El Monte, California, U.S.
35 Loss 28–5–2 Jhonny González TKO 2 (10), 1:45 2 Apr 2016 Centro de Convenciones, Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico For WBC International Silver super featherweight title
34 Draw 28–4–2 Fatiou Fassinou PTS 6 12 Feb 2016 Hall des Arts, Cotonou, Benin
33 Loss 28–4–1 Rafael Mensah UD 10 26 Dec 2015 Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi, Ghana
32 Win 28–3–1 Galley Cudjoe RTD 4 (?), 3:00 13 Jun 2015 Aborigines Beach Resort, Keta, Ghana
31 Win 27–3–1 Edward Kambasa PTS 8 9 May 2015 Centre Sportif Soweto de Dedokpo, Cotonou, Benin
30 Draw 26–3–1 Benjamin Lamptey PTS 8 3 Jan 2015 Unity Park, Accra, Ghana
29 Loss 26–3 Malcolm Klassen TKO 4 (10) 29 Sep 2014 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
28 Win 26–2 Mouibi Sarouna UD 12 24 Nov 2012 Palaia du 29 juillet, Niamey, Niger Won vacant African featherweight title
27 Loss 25–2 Angelo Santana TKO 3 (10), 1:51 23 Jun 2012 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, California, U.S.
26 Win 25–1 Yacine Aberkane KO 2 (10) 20 Jan 2012 Palais du 29 juillet, Niamey, Niger Trophée de la Francophonie de Boxe
25 Win 24–1 Saidu Amadu TKO 1 (8) 15 Apr 2011 Hall des Arts, Cotonou, Benin
24 Loss 23–1 Alberto Garza UD 12 20 Nov 2010 Arena Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico Lost WBC Silver featherweight title
23 Win 23–0 Cyril Thomas RTD 7 (12), 3:00 16 Apr 2010 Palais des Sports, Saint-Quentin, France Won inaugural WBC Silver featherweight title
22 Win 22–0 Alfred Tete Junior KO 5 (8) 12 Dec 2009 Maison de Peuple, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
21 Win 21–0 Dare Oyewole TKO 3 (8) 26 Jul 2009 Maison de Peuple, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
20 Win 20–0 Kazeem Ariyo TKO 4 (8) 11 Apr 2009 Palais congrès de Lomé, Lomé, Togo
19 Win 19–0 Ola Adebakin TKO 6 (8) 14 Feb 2009 la Place de la Nation, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
18 Win 18–0 Akim Shegun TKO 6 (8) 31 Oct 2008 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
17 Win 17–0 Mykyta Lukin UD 8 30 Aug 2008 Max-Schmeling-Halle, Prenzlauer Berg, Germany
16 Win 16–0 Pastor Humberto Maurin UD 12 7 Jun 2008 Hall des Arts, Cotonou, Benin Won inaugural IBF Mediterranean featherweight title
15 Win 15–0 King Sharafa TKO 3 (8) 3 May 2008 Maison du Peuple, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
14 Win 14–0 Odimbu Edi TKO 5 (8) 15 Mar 2008 Lomé, Togo
13 Win 13–0 Abdallah Ben Saïd PTS 6 17 Mar 2007 Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, France
12 Win 12–0 Michael Mendez KO 2 (4), 0:48 4 Nov 2006 Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Terrance Roy TKO 3 (6), 2:33 7 Oct 2006 Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Jeannick Gonthier PTS ? 3 Jun 2006 Lomé, Togo
9 Win 9–0 Samir Ferhat TKO 3 (8) 8 Apr 2006 Parc des Sports, Pont-Audemer, France
8 Win 8–0 Osumana Akaba UD 8 18 Dec 2004 Ohene Djan Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana
7 Win 7–0 Azeez Onikoyi PTS 8 17 Oct 2004 Ilrin stadium, Ilorin, Nigeria
6 Win 6–0 Gakpa Kokouvi PTS 8 4 Apr 2004 Hall des Arts, Cotonou, Benin
5 Win 5–0 Dramane Nabaloum PTS 8 3 Oct 2003 Maison du Peuple, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
4 Win 4–0 Frank Amissi KO 7 (8) 29 Nov 2002 Hall des Arts, Cotonou, Benin
3 Win 3–0 Mohammed Kabiru TKO 2 (6) 6 Jul 2002 Hall des Arts, Cotonou, Benin
2 Win 2–0 Louis Tossavi KO 4 (6) 2 Mar 2002 Hall des Arts, Cotonou, Benin
1 Win 1–0 Sebastian Gouvide KO 2 (6) 1 Dec 2001 Hall des Arts, Cotonou, Benin