Joshua Akingbade

Joshua Akingbade
Born2003 (age 22–23)
Ireland
Other namesBad Boy
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight85 kg (187 lb; 13.4 st)
StyleMuay Thai, Kickboxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out of
Dublin, Ireland
TeamOrigins Muay Thai
Powerhouse Muay Thai
Kickboxing record
Total19
Wins18
By knockout14
Losses1
By knockout0
Draws0

Joshua Akingbade is an Irish-Nigerian kickboxer and Muay Thai fighter.

As of July 2026, Akingbade was ranked as the fifth best middleweight in the world by Beyond Kickboxing.

Career

Early career

On April 25, 2026, Akingbade entered a 4-man tournament at Battle of Barock V in Fulda, Germany. In the semifinals he defeated Sergej Braun by unanimous decision. In the final he defeated Brice Kombou by unanimous decision.

Akingbade was scheduled to take part in an 8-man one-night Grand Prix at SENSHI 32 on July 11, 2026, in Varna, Bulgaria. In the quarterfinals he defeated local champion Ali Yuzeir by unanimous decision. In the semifinals he stopped Ulric Bokeme in the first round with punches before knocking out Fabian Lorito with a second-round body kick in the finals and winning the Senshi Middleweight Grand Prix.

Glory

Akingbade made his debut for the Glory promotion at the Glory 110 against Alex Fernandez. He won by a second-round TKO, after Fernandez's corner was forced to throw in the towel.

Championships and accomplishments

Muay Thai

Kickboxing

Muay Thai and Kickboxing record

Muay Thai and Kickboxing record
18 Wins (14 (T)KO's), 1 Loss, 0 Draws
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2026-10-17WinSpain Alex FernandezGlory 110Antwerp, BelgiumTKO (Corner stoppage)23:00
2026-07-11WinSwitzerland Fabian LoritoSenshi 32 - Middleweight Grand Prix, FinalVarna, BulgariaKO (Body kick)22:02
Wins the 2026 SENSHI Middleweight (-85 kg) Grand Prix.
2026-07-11WinDemocratic Republic of the Congo Ulric BokemeSenshi 32 - Middleweight Grand Prix, SemifinalsVarna, BulgariaTKO (Punches)11:32
2026-07-11WinBulgaria Ali YuzeirSenshi 32 - Middleweight Grand Prix, QuarterfinalsVarna, BulgariaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2026-04-25WinCameroon Brice KombouBattle of Barock V, FinalFulda, GermanyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Wins the Battle of Barock 4-Man Tournament.
2026-04-25WinGermany Sergej BraunBattle of Barock V, SemifinalsFulda, GermanyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2025-11-09WinUnited Kingdom Charlie PierceCapital 1Dublin, IrelandKO (Straight to the body)1
Defended the ISKA Muay Thai 4 Nations Light Heavyweight (81.5kg) title.
2025-09-06WinUnited Kingdom Joshua FlanaganLeapfrog Fight Night 9Bolton, EnglandKO (Left hook)1
Wins the ISKA Muay Thai 4 Nations Light Heavyweight (81.5kg) title.
2025-06-14WinRepublic of Ireland Liam DevaneyCapital 1: Origins EditionDublin, IrelandKO (Left hook)10:40
Defended the ISKA Muay Thai Ireland Light Cruiserweight (85kg) title.
2025-04-12WinRepublic of Ireland Brian HoustonLangka Muay Thai presents: DeliveranceBelfast, IrelandTKO (Elbow and high kick)2
Wins the ISKA Muay Thai Ireland Light Heavyweight (81.5kg) title.
2024-11-23WinUnited Kingdom Joshua HarrisLeodis Fight NightLeeds, EnglandKO (Right cross)2
2024-10-05WinScotland David RussellSiam Warriors SuperfightsCork, IrelandKO (Left high kick)23:00
2024-05-31WinRussia Shaaman DebzievBangla StadiumPhuket, ThailandKO
2024-05-WinThailandBangla StadiumPhuket, ThailandKO (Right cross)
2024-05-WinBangla StadiumPhuket, ThailandKO (Punches)
2024-04-07WinItaly Valerio BalestriSiam Warriors 20th Anniversary ShowCork, IrelandDecision (Unanimous)32:00
2024-01-27WinRepublic of Ireland Steven Venter309 Phuang Malai presents: Legends Return IIDublin, IrelandTKO (Left hook to the body)11:36
2023-10-07WinRepublic of Ireland Aaron O'ReillySiam Warriors SuperfightsCork, IrelandTKO (Referee stoppage)21:25
2023-05-27LossUnited Kingdom Dariusz TreichelElite promotionsBirmingham, EnglandDecision (Split)32:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Beyond Kickboxing Rankings July 2026". beyondkick.com. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  2. ↑ "Box-Spektakel und Drama in der Esperantohalle: Battle of Barock - Bilder". osthessen-news.de. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  3. ↑ Wheaton, Timothy. "SENSHI 32 Grand Prix: Kickboxing's One-Night World Cup". lowkickmma.com. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  4. ↑ Strobel, Kevin. "SENSHI 32: Joshua Akingbade Dominates the Tournament Field to Become the SENSHI Middleweight Grand Prix Champion". beyondkick.com. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  5. ↑ Emmerink, Ron. "Joshua Akingbade wins GLORY debut with a bang in Antwerp". Fight Sports Insider. Retrieved 17 October 2026.