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Sumbu Kalambay is a former Italian professional boxer who competed from 1978 to 1998. He held the WBA middleweight title from 1987 to 1989, and the IBF middleweight title from 1989 to 1990. Kalambay was born on 10 April 1956 in Italian, Italy. He began boxing at the age of 12, and had his first professional fight in 1978. He won his first title, the Italian middleweight title, in 1982. In 1987, Kalambay won the WBA middleweight title by defeating Mike McCallum. He defended the title three times before losing it to Iran Barkley in 1989. Kalambay then won the IBF middleweight title by defeating Herol Graham in 1989. He defended the title twice before losing it to James Toney in 1990. Kalambay retired from boxing in 1998 with a record of 57 wins (30 by knockout) and 8 losses. Kalambay is married to his wife, Maria, and has two children. He currently lives in Italy.
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| Age | 67 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Born | 10 April, 1956 |
| Birthday | 10 April |
| Birthplace | Élisabethville, Belgian Congo |
| Nationality | Ytaly |
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Sumbu Kalambay Height, Weight & Measurements
At 67 years old, Sumbu Kalambay height is 5 ft 9 in and Weight Middleweight.
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| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Weight | Middleweight |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Not Available |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Sumbu Kalambay Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Sumbu Kalambay worth at the age of 67 years old? Sumbu Kalambay’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from Ytaly. We have estimated Sumbu Kalambay's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Boxer |
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Timeline
In May 1993, at Granby Halls, Leicester, East Midlands, England, Kalabmay lost by unanimous decision to Chris Pyatt in a challenge for the vacant WBO middleweight title.
In 1990, Kalambay regained the European title by defeating Francesco Dell'Aquila, and defended it against Frederic Seillier, both via ninth round stoppages. In 1991, Kalambay had a rematch with McCallum in an attempt to regain the WBA middleweight title, which McCallum won by a close split decision.
In March 1989, at the Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, he boxed undefeated IBF middleweight champion Michael Nunn, being stripped of the WBA belt prior to the bout. Surprisingly, Kalambay was knocked out in the first round with one punch.[1] It was the only knock out loss of his career.
In May 1987 at The Arena, Wembley, London, Kalambay won the European middleweight title by outpointing Herol Graham, who was 38-0 and ranked #1 in the world.
After compiling an amateur record of 90 wins and 5 losses, Kalambay turned professional in 1980. In 1985, he was outpointed over ten rounds by Duane Thomas in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States. Kalambay won the Italian middleweight title by defeating Giovanni De Marco by split decision, then lost to former WBA light middleweight champion Ayub Kalule by split decision over twelve rounds for the European middleweight title.
At 37, Kalambay retired with a record of 57-6-1 (33 KOs).
Patrizio Sumbu Kalambay (born 10 April 1956) is an Italian former professional boxer who held the WBA middleweight championship. He was born in the Belgian Congo, moving to Italy during his youth, which is where he learned boxing and he still resides. The Ring magazine placed him at #9 on their list of the "10 best middleweight title holders of the last 50 years" in 2011.
