Venkatesan Harikrishnan
| Venkatesan Harikrishnan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 July 1982 India |
| Other names | Harry Venka |
| Residence | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 170.25 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) |
| Division | Middleweight |
| Reach | 183 cm (72.0 in) |
| Style | Boxing |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 2006 - 2008, 2010 - 2013 |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 16 |
| Wins | 8 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Amateur record | |
| Total | 95 |
| Wins | 75 |
| Losses | 20 |
| Other information | |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
Last updated on: 28 January 2017 | |
Venkatesan Harikrishnan (born 4 July 1982), also known as Harry Venka, is a retired New Zealand professional boxer born in India.
Harikrishnan fought against Frank LoPorto in Australia in February 2011 for the WBA - PABA Super Welterweight title. Harikrishnan lost the bout by TKO.[1]
Harikrishnan's last professional bout was against Gunnar Jackson, a New Zealand veteran and the New Zealand Champion at the time, in Tauranga, New Zealand. Harikrishnan has not fought since, though he has made no official announcement of his retirement.[2]
Professional boxing record
| 16 fights | 8 wins | 7 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 1 | 4 |
| By decision | 7 | 3 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Lose | 8–7–1 | Gunnar Jackson | UD | 6 | 9 Nov 2013 | TGA Stadium, Tauranga, New Zealand | |
| 15 | Lose | 8–6–1 | Wes Capper | TKO | 3 (6) | 9 Nov 2012 | WA Italian Club, Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | Lose | 8–5–1 | Eddie Delic | UD | 8 | 1 Apr 2011 | Town Hall, Malvern, Victoria, Australia | |
| 13 | Lose | 8–4–1 | Frank LoPorto | TKO | 4 (12) 2:44 | 18 Feb 2011 | Racecourse - Atrium Room, Flemington, Victoria, Australia | For WBA - PABA super welterweight title |
| 12 | Draw | 8–3–1 | Steve Heremaia | MD | 8 | 21 Aug 2010 | Panmure Lagoon Stadium, Panmure, New Zealand | For vacant Auckland light middleweight title |
| 11 | Win | 8–3 | Steve Heremaia | SD | 4 | 31 Jan 2010 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | |
| 10 | Lose | 7–3 | Jason Hartmann | TKO | 2 (6) 2:23 | 28 Nov 2008 | Mansfield Tavern, Mansfield, Queensland, Australia | |
| 9 | Lose | 7–2 | Robert Medley[4] | TKO | 2 (6) 1:53 | 17 Oct 2008 | The Cube, Campbelltown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 8 | Win | 7–1 | Jamie Waru[5] | KO | 6 | 28 Jun 2008 | TSB Bank Arena, Wellington, New Zealand | |
| 7 | Win | 6–1 | Paz Viejo | UD | 4 | 27 Mar 2008 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | |
| 6 | Win | 5–1 | Fale Siaoloa | UD | 4 | 28 Sep 2007 | Manurewa Netball Centre, Manurewa, New Zealand | |
| 5 | Win | 4–1 | Dion McNabney[6] | UD | 4 | 28 Jun 2007 | The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand | |
| 4 | Lose | 3–1 | Robbie Bryant | SD | 4 | 28 Apr 2007 | Lords Sports Club, Subiaco, Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Sean Unwin | KO | 1 (6) | 1 Dec 2006 | Cowles Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Sam Faleti | UD | 4 | 11 Nov 2006 | Vodafone Events Centre, Manukau, New Zealand | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Sam Faleti | UD | 4 | 22 Sept 2006 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand |
References
- ^ "ShoBox Preview: Austin Trout, Michael Oliveira Get Chance to Shine on American TV". Bad Left Hook News. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- ^ "Boxing: Gunnar's too much for Venka". NZ Heralds. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- ^ "Venkatesan Harikrishnan". Boxrec. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ^ "Davey Browne Beats Tor Silachai in Campbelltown". Euro Sports. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ^ "New Zealand Boxing News June 2008". Fight Times NZ. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ^ "New Zealand Boxing for June 2007". Fight Times NZ. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
External links
- Boxing record for Venkatesan Harikrishnan from BoxRec (registration required)