Ehinomen Ehikhamenor

Ehinomen Ehikhamenor (born 1 April 1980), is a professional boxer from Nigeria (and currently resides in Los Angeles, CA) who fights in the cruiserweight division.[1]

Ehinomen Ehikhamenor
Statistics
Real nameHino Ehikhamenor
Nickname(s)Heknow, Hino
Weight(s)cruiserweight
NationalityNigerian
BornApril 1, 1980
Lagos, Nigeria
Stanceorthodox
Boxing record
Total fights19
Wins15
Wins by KO7
Losses4
Draws0
No contests0

Professional career

Ehikhamenor turned professional in February 2004 at the Mohegan Sun Casino, Connecticut, United States. In his debut Ehikhamenor defeated Moorish American Anthony Riddick by way of a first round knockout.[2]

Contender

Ehinomen was a contestant on the 4th season of The Contender filmed in Singapore. On 7 January 2009 he won his first round fight with a five round points victory over experience Darnell Wilson.[3] After winning two more fights beating Deon Elam in the quarters and Rico Hoye in the semi-final, Ehikhamenor secured a spot in the championship match, in which he will battle Troy Amos-Ross.

Ehikhamenor lost to Troy Ross in The Contender championship bout.

Personal life

Ehikhamenor was raised in LeFrak City apartments in New York City.[4] He attended John Bowne High School.[4]

Professional boxing record

References
  1. "Versus | Contender contestant profile". Archived from the original on 2009-02-12. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
  2. Boxrec. "Ehinomen Ehikhamenor". Boxrec Fighter Page. Archived from the original on 21 September 2012. Retrieved 26 June 2008.
  3. Versus | Episode recap Wilson vs Ehikhamenor
  4. Mbugua, Martin (March 2, 1998). "News' Golden Gloves Always a Family Affair". Daily News (New York, New York).
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