| Venkatesan Harikrishnan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 July 1982 India |
| Other names | Harry Venka |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 170.25 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) |
| Division | Middleweight |
| Reach | 183 cm (72.0 in) |
| Style | Boxing |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 2006 - 2008, 2010 - 2013 |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 16 |
| Wins | 8 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Amateur record | |
| Total | 95 |
| Wins | 75 |
| Losses | 20 |
| Other information | |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
Last updated on: 28 January 2017 | |
Venkatesan Harikrishnan (born 4 July 1982), also known as Harry Venka, is a retired New Zealand professional boxer born in India.
Harikrishnan fought against Frank LoPorto in Australia in February 2011 for the WBA - PABA Super Welterweight title. Harikrishnan lost the bout by TKO.[1]
Harikrishnan's last professional bout was against Gunnar Jackson, a New Zealand veteran and the New Zealand Champion at the time, in Tauranga, New Zealand. Harikrishnan has not fought since, though he has made no official announcement of his retirement.[2]
Professional boxing record[edit | edit source]
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| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Lose | 8–7–1 |  Gunnar Jackson
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UD | 6 | 9 Nov 2013 |
TGA Stadium, Tauranga, New Zealand |
|
| 15 | Lose | 8–6–1 |  Wes Capper
|
TKO | 3 (6) | 9 Nov 2012 |
WA Italian Club, Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
|
| 14 | Lose | 8–5–1 | Eddie Delic
|
UD | 8 | 1 Apr 2011 |
Town Hall, Malvern, Victoria, Australia |
|
| 13 | Lose | 8–4–1 | Frank LoPorto
|
TKO | 4 (12)
2:44 |
18 Feb 2011 |
Racecourse - Atrium Room, Flemington, Victoria, Australia |
|
| 12 | Draw | 8–3–1 | Steve Heremaia
|
MD | 8 | 21 Aug 2010 |
Panmure Lagoon Stadium, Panmure, New Zealand |
For vacant Auckland light middleweight title |
| 11 | Win | 8–3 | Steve Heremaia
|
SD | 4 | 31 Jan 2010 |
|
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| 10 | Lose | 7–3 | Jason Hartmann
|
TKO | 2 (6)
2:23 |
28 Nov 2008 |
Mansfield Tavern, Mansfield, Queensland, Australia |
|
| 9 | Lose | 7–2 | Robert Medley[4]
|
TKO | 2 (6)
1:53 |
17 Oct 2008 |
The Cube, Campbelltown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
|
| 8 | Win | 7–1 | Jamie Waru[5]
|
KO | 6 | 28 Jun 2008 |
|
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| 7 | Win | 6–1 | Paz Viejo
|
UD | 4 | 27 Mar 2008 |
|
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| 6 | Win | 5–1 | Fale Siaoloa
|
UD | 4 | 28 Sep 2007 |
Manurewa Netball Centre, Manurewa, New Zealand |
|
| 5 | Win | 4–1 | Dion McNabney[6]
|
UD | 4 | 28 Jun 2007 |
|
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| 4 | Lose | 3–1 | Robbie Bryant
|
SD | 4 | 28 Apr 2007 |
Lords Sports Club, Subiaco, Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
|
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Sean Unwin
|
KO | 1 (6) | 1 Dec 2006 |
Cowles Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand |
|
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Sam Faleti
|
UD | 4 | 11 Nov 2006 |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Sam Faleti
|
UD | 4 | 22 Sept 2006 |
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "ShoBox Preview: Austin Trout, Michael Oliveira Get Chance to Shine on American TV". Bad Left Hook News. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- ↑ "Boxing: Gunnar's too much for Venka". NZ Heralds. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- ↑ "Venkatesan Harikrishnan". Boxrec. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ↑ "Davey Browne Beats Tor Silachai in Campbelltown". Euro Sports. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ↑ "New Zealand Boxing News June 2008". Fight Times NZ. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ↑ "New Zealand Boxing for June 2007". Fight Times NZ. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
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