About Henry Akinwande

Henry Adetokunboh Akinwande (born 12 October 1965) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1989 to 2008. He held the WBO heavyweight title from 1996 to 1997, as well as the Commonwealth heavyweight title in 1993, and the European heavyweight title from 1993 to 1994.

Akinwande was born in London, England but went to live in his parents' homeland of Nigeria as a 4-year-old. He returned to England in 1986 aged 21, and he began boxing soon after.