Francis Cheka (born Francis Boniface Cheka on April 15, 1982 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania) is a Tanzanian professional boxer and the current World Boxing Federation (WBF) Super Middleweight Champion. Cheka resides in Morogoro, Tanzania.

Francis Cheka
Born (1982-04-15) April 15, 1982 (age 42)
NationalityTanzanian
Statistics
Weight(s)Super Middleweight
Height5 ft 10.5 in (1.79 m)
Boxing record
Total fights49
Wins34
Wins by KO18
Losses13
Draws2

Professional boxing record edit

49 fights 34 wins 13 losses
By knockout 18 8
By decision 15 5
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
49 Loss 34–13–2   Dulla Mbabe KO 6 (12), 1:28 26 Dec 2018   PTA Saba Saba, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
48 Win 34–12–2   Juma Rashid KO 2 (8) 12 May 2018   Jamhuri Stadium, Dodoma, Tanzania
47 Loss 33–12–2   Dariusz Sęk TKO 3 (8), 2:56 21 Oct 2017   Kopalnia Soli, Wieliczka, Poland
46 Loss 33–11–2   Enes Zecirevic UD 8 24 Jun 2017   Salle de Fetes, Le Lignon, Switzerland
45 Win 33–10–2   Said Mbelwa DQ 6 (10) 6 May 2017   Jamhuri Stadium, Morogoro, Tanzania Vacant UBO African super middleweight title at stake; Mbelwa DQ-ed for biting Cheka in the 6th round
44 Loss 32–10–2   Vijender Singh TKO 3 (10), 1:36 17 Dec 2016   Thyagaraj Stadium, New Delhi, India For WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight title
43 Win 32–9–2   Geard Ajetović UD 12 27 Feb 2016   Leaders Club Kinodoni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Won vacant WBF (Federation) Inter-Continental super middleweight title
42 Loss 31–9–2   Thomas Mashali UD 10 25 Dec 2015   Jamhuri Stadium, Morogoro, Tanzania
41 Win 31–8–2   Kiatchai Singwancha TKO 8 (10) 30 May 2015   PTA Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
40 Draw 30–8–2   Sajad Mehrabi MD 8 19 Apr 2014   PTA Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
39 Loss 30–8–1   Fedor Chudinov RTD 3 (6), 3:00 21 Dec 2013   Dynamo Palace of Sports in Krylatskoye, Moscow, Russia
38 Win 30–7–1   Phil Williams UD 12 30 Aug 2013   Diamond Jubilee Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Won vacant WBF (Federation) super middleweight title
37 Win 29–7–1   Chimwewe Chiotchi UD 8 10 Aug 2013   Jamhuri Stadium, Morogoro, Tanzania
36 Win 28–7–1   Thomas Mashali KO 10 (12), 2:35 1 May 2013   PTA Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Retained IBF African super middleweight title
35 Loss 27–7–1   Uensal Arik TKO 7 (12), 0:15 22 Mar 2013   Universal Hall, Berlin, Germany For vacant IBF Inter-Continental super middleweight title
34 Win 27–6–1   Chimwemwe Chiotcha SD 12 27 Dec 2012   Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium, Arusha Tanzania Retained IBF African super middleweight title
33 Win 26–6–1   Karama Nyilawila TKO 6 (12) 29 Sep 2012   PTA Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Won vacant UBO International super middleweight title
32 Win 25–6–1   Mada Maugo RTD 6 (12), 3:00 28 Apr 2012   PTA Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Won vacant IBF African super middleweight title
31 Win 24–6–1   Karama Nyilawila UD 10 28 Jan 2012   Jamhuri Stadium, Morogoro, Tanzania
30 Win 23–6–1   Mada Maugo MD 10 1 Sep 2011   Jamhuri Stadium, Morogoro, Tanzania
29 Win 22–6–1   Daniel Wanyonyi UD 10 25 Jun 2011   Jamhuri Stadium, Morogoro, Tanzania
28 Win 21–6–1   Mada Maugo MD 8 1 Jan 2011   PTA Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
27 Win 20–6–1   Muhamad Sebyala UD 12 11 Sep 2010   Jamhuri Stadium, Morogoro, Tanzania Retained UBO Inter-Continental middleweight title
26 Win 19–6–1   Isak Tavares KO 2 (12) 19 Dec 2009   PTA Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Retained UBO Inter-Continental middleweight title
25 Win 18–6–1   Japhet Kaseba TKO 9 (12), 2:06 2 Oct 2009   Uhuru Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
24 Win 17–6–1   Ramil Nadirov RTD 1 (12), 3:00 30 May 2009   Mkwakwani Stadium, Tanga, Tanzania Retained (Certainly) UBO Inter-Continental middleweight title
23 Win 16–6–1   Rashid Matumla UD 12 13 Feb 2009   Jamhuri Stadium, Morogoro, Tanzania
22 Win 15–6–1   Joseph Odhiambo KO 1 (8), 2:46 13 Dec 2008   Vijana Social Hall, Morogoro, Tanzania
21 Loss 14–6–1   Matthew Macklin PTS 10 6 Sep 2008   M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England
20 Win 14–5–1   Hassan Matumla KO 10 (12) 1 Mar 2008   Diamond Jubilee Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Won vacant UBO Inter-Continental middleweight title
19 Loss 13–5–1   Geard Ajetović PTS 8 8 Feb 2008   Peterlee Leisure Centre, Peterlee, England
18 Loss 13–4–1   Paul Smith PTS 8 8 Dec 2007   Bolton Arena, Bolton, England
17 Win 13–3–1   Rashid Matumla UD 10 3 Nov 2007   Temeke Luxury Pub, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
16 Win 12–3–1   Mbaruku Kheri KO 3 (10) 1 Jun 2007   New Msasani Club, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
15 Win 11–3–1   Mbwana Ally TKO 2 (10) 31 Mar 2006   DDC Hall, Morogoro, Tanzania
14 Loss 10–3–1   Robert Stieglitz TKO 5 (12), 2:30 9 Jul 2005   Life Sportaprk Herrenkrug, Magdeburg, Germany For IBF Inter-Continental super middleweight title
13 Win 10–2–1   Tom Chishala UD 10 19 Sep 2004   Diamond Jubilee Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
12 Win 9–2–1   Rashid Matumla UD 10 25 Apr 2004   PTA Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
11 Win 8–2–1   Omary Singine TKO 3 (?) 30 Aug 2003   Morogoro, Tanzania
10 Loss 7–2–1   Bagaza Mwambene TKO 3 (8) 6 Apr 2003   Amana Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
9 Loss 7–1–1   Rashid Matumla TKO 3 (10) 23 Jan 2003   Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
8 Win 7–0–1   Maneno Oswald PTS 8 27 Oct 2002   Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
7 Win 6–0–1   Maneno Oswald PTS 8 8 Aug 2002   Morogoro, Tanzania
6 Win 5–0–1   Alphonse Nelstory Kagobe TKO 6 (?) 28 Apr 2001   Morogoro, Tanzania
5 Win 4–0–1   Matimbwa Ally KO 3 (?) 26 Feb 2001   Morogoro, Tanzania
4 Win 3–0–1   Salum China KO 2 (?) 10 Oct 2000   Morogoro, Tanzania
3 Win 2–0–1   Yusuph Jibaba KO 1 (?) 16 Aug 2000   Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2 Draw 1–0–1   Abuu Nyenze PTS 8 12 Jun 2000   Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
1 Win 1–0   Mbwana Ally KO 2 (4) 26 Feb 2000   Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Marco Antonio Rubio
WBF Super Middleweight Champion
August 30, 2013 – present
Incumbent
Preceded by
Francis Cheka
IBF Continental Africa
Super Middleweight Champion

May 01, 2013 – present
Incumbent
Preceded by
Francis Cheka
IBF Continental Africa
Super Middleweight Champion

December 27, 2012 – May 01, 2013
Succeeded by
Francis Cheka
Vacant
Title last held by
Joseph Marwa
IBF Continental Africa
Super Middleweight Champion

April 28, 2012 – December 27, 2012
Succeeded by
Francis Cheka