Omar Sheika

Omar Sheika

Omar Sheika (born February 20, 1977, in Paterson, NJ) is an American boxer of Palestinian descent. As of October 2010 he holds a professional record of 30 wins (21 by knockout) and 10 losses.

Amateur career

Sheika compiled an amateur boxing career, capturing a National Amateur Middleweight Championship at National AAU Boxing Tournament in 1996.

Professional career

Sheika has enjoyed some success in his pro career. The first fight he had was against Billy James. Sheika won the fight by TKO on the second round. Sheika was undefeated for about a year and 1 month. he lost his undefeated record to Tony Booth.

Sheika defeated imprisoned boxer James Butler in late 2004. Sheika also defeated future IBF light heavyweight champion Glen Johnson, who went on to defeat Roy Jones and Antonio Tarver.

Echols was scratched from the card and replaced by Theo Kruger. Omar Sheika ended up beating Kruger by a TKO.Omar Sheika has recently won against Garrett Wilson on March 26, 2010 by a 4th round TKO.

On June 18, 2010 Omar continued his winning streak beating Jim Strohl by a 3rd round TKO.

Sheika suffered his tenth career loss on October 15, 2010 against Adrian Diaconu, with Diaconu winning by a unanimous decision after ten rounds of boxing despite Sheika flooring Diaconu with a right earlier in the fight.

On April 23, 2011 Omar lost a unamious decision against Garrett Wilson after twelve rounds of boxing. The fight was for the vacant USBA Cruiserweight title.

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