Franklin Egobi
Franklin George Egobi is a professional Nigerian heavyweight boxer from Tooting, London. His professional record stands at 15 wins, 10 by way of knock-out, four losses in 19 bouts.Boxing career
Nicknamed "the Prince", Egobi started his boxing career in South Africa, making his debut against Donovan Luff on 22 February 2000 and winning a unanimous judges decision after four rounds. He fought seven more times, all knock-out victories, before defeating Isaac Mahlangu for the IBF Continental Africa heavyweight title on 25 September 2001. His first defeat was at the hands of Petr Sedlak in Ploiești, Romania on 24 June 2003. Egobi was due to fight Scott Gammer on in June 2007 as a replacement for Colin Kenna, but Egobi in turn suffered an injury of his own and pulled out of the fight four days before.
Prior to fighting debutant Lukas Kuznowicz in September 2009, Egobi was sparring with former undisputed World heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis. He defeated Kuznowicz on points over the four round contest. He also fought for the vacant Latvian heavyweight title against Edgars Kalnārs on 18 October 2008, losing a unanimous decision after 10 rounds.
In October 2010, Egobi entered the 14th Prizefighter aired live on Sky Sports, where he faced Kevin McBride in the quarter-finals, losing by split decision.Personal life
Egobi teaches children boxing at Nightingale School in Tooting. He also enjoys playing table tennis and football. He also supports Premier League football team, Chelsea.
