Badou Jack

Badou Jack, known as “The Ripper,” is a Swedish professional boxer and a decorated three-division world champion. He has captured major world titles at super middleweight, light heavyweight, and cruiserweight.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Badou Jack was born on October 31, 1983, in Stockholm, Sweden. The Swedish fighter is 185 cm tall, and his wingspan is identical to his height.

Throughout his extensive professional campaign, he has successfully conquered three separate weight classes. Jack is recognized for his highly effective, grinding boxing style, characterized by a punishing body attack and relentless pressure from an orthodox position.

Born to a Gambian father and Swedish mother, Jack represented Gambia in the 2008 Olympics. A devout Muslim, he now resides and trains in Las Vegas.

Career

Jack launched his professional campaign in 2009 after representing Gambia at the 2008 Olympic Games.

His first major breakthrough came in 2015 when he outpointed Anthony Dirrell to capture the WBC Super Middleweight World title. His championship reign was defined by tough challenges, including a significant rivalry with James Degale in a unification bout that ended in a draw.

After vacating his title, Jack moved up to light heavyweight and immediately won the WBA (Regular) championship by stopping Nathan Cleverly. He then fought lineal champion Adonis Stevenson to another hard-earned draw.

Never one to shy away from a challenge, Jack moved up again, achieving a rare feat in 2023 when he stopped Ilunga Makabu to become a three-division world champion, securing the WBC Cruiserweight Belt.

Career Record:

Total - 35

Wins – 29

• By knockout - 17
• By decision - 12

Losses – 3

• By knockout - 1
• By decision - 2

Draws - 3