Omar Sheika (born February 20, 1977) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1997 to 2012. He challenged four times for the super middleweight championship; once for the WBO title in 2000; twice for the WBC title in 2002 and 2005; and once for the IBF title in 2004.

Early life

He is of Palestinian descent. Raised in Paterson, New Jersey, Sheika attended Eastside High School and has been a resident of Woodland Park, New Jersey.

Amateur career

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

Professional career

Sheika has enjoyed some success in his pro career. His first fight was against Billy James. Sheika won the fight by TKO on the second round. Sheika stayed undefeated for about a year.

Sheika was involved in ESPN Friday Night Fights "Fight of the Year" in both 2003 and 2004.

Sheika defeated now-imprisoned boxer James Butler in late 2004. Sheika also beat future IBF light heavyweight champion Glen Johnson, who went on to beat Antonio Tarver.

Omar Sheika 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 unanimous decision after ten rounds of boxing despite Sheika flooring Diaconu with a right earlier in the fight.

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

On January 21, 2012, he beat Charles Hayward by unanimous decision over 10 rounds for his title belt, the inaugural "Bad and Mean" Cruiserweight title, though it was fought at the light heavyweight limit of 175 pounds..

On April 27, 2012, Sheika fought Yusaf Mack, losing via unanimous decision. The fight was for the USBA Light Heavyweight title.

Professional boxing record

32 Wins (21 knockouts, 11 decisions), 12 Losses (4 knockouts, 8 decision)
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Loss32-12United States Yusaf MackUD1227/04/2012United States Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New JerseyIBF USBA Light Heavyweight Title.
Win32-11United States Anthony FerranteUD1024/02/2012United States Harrah's Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania99-90, 95-94, 99-90.
Win31-11United States Charles HaywardMD1021/01/2012United States Hamilton Manor, Hamilton, New JerseyBAM Cruiserweight Title. 97-93, 95-95, 96-94.
Loss30-11United States Garrett "Ultimate Warrior" WilsonUD1223/04/2011United States Caesars Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New JerseyIBF USBA Light Heavyweight Title. 109-118, 109-118, 108-119.
Loss30-10Romania Adrian DiaconuUD1015/10/2010Canada Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec91-98, 92-97, 92-98.
Win30-9United States Jim StrohlTKO318/06/2010United States Cedar Gardens, Hamilton, New JerseyReferee stopped the bout at 2:01 of the third round.
Win29-9United States Garrett "Ultimate Warrior" WilsonTKO426/03/2010United States Hamilton Manor, Hamilton, New JerseyReferee stopped the bout at 1:32 of the fourth round.
Win28-9United States Theo KrugerTKO823/09/2009United States Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester, New HampshireReferee stopped the bout at 2:38 of the eighth round.
Loss27-9United States Roy Jones Jr.TKO521/03/2009United States Pensacola Civic Center, Pensacola, FloridaWBO NABO Light Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:45 of the fifth round.
Win27-8United States Tiwon TaylorTKO429/09/2007United States Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New JerseyReferee stopped the bout at 2:25 of the fourth round.
Loss26-8Germany Markus BeyerUD1203/09/2005Germany International Congress Centrum, Charlottenburg, BerlinWBC World Super Middleweight Title. 110-118, 112-116, 112-116.
Loss26-7United States Jeff LacyUD1204/12/2004United States Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NevadaIBF World Super Middleweight Title. 111-117, 113-115, 113-115.
Win26-6United States James "Harlem Hammer" ButlerSD1010/08/2004United States Essex County College, Newark, New Jersey96-94, 97-93, 94-96.
Win25-6Cameroon Manu NtohUD1015/06/2004United States The Belvedere, Elk Grove Village, Illinois98-92, 98-92, 97-93.
Win24-6United States Etianne WhitakerKO214/05/2004United States Asylum Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Loss23-6United States Scott PembertonTKO1023/01/2004United States Foxwoods, Mashantucket, ConnecticutIBU World/WBC NABF Super Middleweight Titles. Referee stopped the bout at 1:43 of the tenth round.
Loss23-5United States Scott PembertonSD1225/07/2003United States Foxwoods, Mashantucket, ConnecticutIBU World/WBC NABF Super Middleweight Titles. 113-114, 113-114, 116-111.
Loss23-4Canada Eric LucasUD1206/09/2002Canada Bell Centre, Montreal, QuebecWBC World Super Middleweight Title. 111-117, 111-117, 109-119.
Loss23-3United States Thomas TateRTD405/10/2001United States First Union Center, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaIBF USBA Super Middleweight Title/World Title Eliminator. Doctor called off the bout after the fourth round.
Win23-2Puerto Rico Lionel OrtizTKO708/06/2001United States Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York
Win22-2Canada Stephane OuelletTKO207/04/2001United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NevadaReferee stopped the bout at 1:46 of the second round.
Win21-2Jamaica Lloyd BryanTKO124/11/2000United States JFK High School, Paterson, New JerseyReferee stopped the bout at 2:47 of the first round.
Loss20-2Wales Joe CalzagheTKO512/08/2000United Kingdom Wembley Conference Centre, Wembley, LondonWBO World Super Middleweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:08 of the fifth round.
Win20-1Jamaica Glen "Road Warrior" JohnsonMD1002/06/2000United States The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania95-95, 96-93, 96-93.
Win19-1Jamaica Simon "Mantequilla" BrownUD808/01/2000United States The Pit, Albuquerque, New Mexico80-72, 79-72, 78-73.
Win18-1United States Kevin PompeyTKO807/08/1999United States Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Win17-1United States Demetrius JenkinsTKO314/05/1999United States Pikesville Armory, Pikesville, MarylandReferee stopped the bout at 2:15 of the third round.
Win16-1United States Anwar OshanaTKO322/01/1999United States Carmichael's, Chicago, IllinoisReferee stopped the bout at 0:31 of the third round.
Win15-1United States Ray DomengeKO231 Oct 1998United States Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Loss14-1United Kingdom Tony BoothPTS818/07/1998United Kingdom Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, Yorkshire76-77.
Win14-0United Kingdom Toks OwohTKO425/04/1998Wales Wales National Ice Rink, CardiffReferee stopped the bout at 2:00 of the fourth round.
Win13-0United Kingdom Paul WesleyRTD407/03/1998United Kingdom Rivermead Leisure Centre, Reading, BerkshireWesley retired after the fourth round.
Win12-0United States Demetrius DavisMD802/12/1997United States The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Win11-0United States Maurice BrutonTKO211/11/1997United States War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, FloridaReferee stopped the bout at 2:58 of the second round.
Win10-0United States Pat PernsleyUD628/10/1997United States The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Win9-0United States Chris CuellarTKO207/10/1997United States The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan
Win8-0United States Tyrone GloverUD801/09/1997United States Medieval Times, Lyndhurst, New Jersey
Win7-0United States Sean SampleTKO129/07/1997United States MSG Theater, New York CityReferee stopped the bout at 0:49 of the first round.
Win6-0United States Jose "Bert" BurgosKO124/06/1997United States Argosy Festival Atrium, Baton Rouge, LouisianaBurgos knocked out at 0:31 of the first round.
Win5-0United States Robert DoyleTKO203/06/1997United States The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Win4-0United States John JamesUD420/05/1997United States Medieval Times, Lyndhurst, New Jersey
Win3-0Canada Maxime BelangerTKO206/05/1997United States Medieval Times, Lyndhurst, New Jersey
Win2-0United States Will McIntyreUD415/04/1997United States West Orange, New Jersey
Win1-0United States Billy JamesTKO218/03/1997United States IMA Sports Arena, Flint, MichiganReferee stopped the bout at 1:39 of the second round.

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