Aaron Davis | |
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Born | New York City, New York, U.S. | April 8, 1967
Nationality | American |
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Statistics | |
Weight(s) | |
Height | 5′9½ |
Reach | 70½ |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 55 |
Wins | 49 |
Wins by KO | 31 |
Losses | 6 |
Aaron Davis (born April 8, 1967, in the Bronx, New York, United States) is a former professional boxer who held the WBA welterweight title.
Davis won the 1986 New York Golden Gloves 147 lb Open Championship. Davis defeated Maurice Donovan of the Knights Community Center in the finals to win the Championship. In 1985 Davis advanced to the finals of the 147 lb Open division and was defeated by Bradley Austin of the Jerome Boys Club. Davis trained at Gleason's Gym in New York City and as well at the Morris Park Boxing Club in the Van Nest section of the Bronx.
Davis, known as "Superman", turned pro in 1986 and won his first 32 fights, including a 9th-round KO upset over Mark Breland to capture the WBA Welterweight Title in 1990. In 1993 he challenged Julio César Vásquez for the WBA Light Middleweight Title, but lost a close decision. He would never again fight for a major title, and he retired in 2002.
55 fights | 49 wins | 6 losses |
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By knockout | 31 | 0 |
By decision | 17 | 6 |
By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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55 | Win | 49–6 | Ross Thompson | MD | 10 | Jul 23, 2002 | New Rock City, New Rochelle, New York, US | |
54 | Win | 48–6 | Vinny Pazienza | TKO | 8 (10), 1:48 | Feb 9, 2001 | Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Pennsylvania, US | |
53 | Win | 47–6 | Luis Carmona | TKO | 8 (12), 1:55 | May 26, 2000 | Level Nightclub, Miami Beach, Florida, US | Won vacant NBA middleweight title |
52 | Win | 46–6 | Mack Willis | TKO | 3 (?) | Feb 19, 2000 | Georgia, US | |
51 | Win | 45–6 | Alfonso Daniels | TKO | 6 (10) | Sep 9, 1997 | Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, US | |
50 | Win | 44–6 | Tommy Small | KO | 1 (12), 2:33 | Jul 20, 1997 | Claridge Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | Won vacant IBF-USBA super welterweight title |
49 | Loss | 43–6 | José Luis López | MD | 10 | Jun 7, 1997 | Arco Arena, Sacramento, California, US | |
48 | Win | 43–5 | Tony Marshall | SD | 12 | Jan 21, 1997 | Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, US | |
47 | Loss | 42–5 | Anthony Stephens | SD | 10 | Jun 15, 1996 | Casino Magic, Bay, Saint Louis, Missouri, US | |
46 | Win | 42–4 | Greg Cadiz | TKO | 2 (?) | Dec 30, 1995 | Wonderland Greyhound Park, Revere, Massachusetts, US | |
45 | Win | 41–4 | Simon Brown | UD | 10 | Sep 16, 1995 | Tropworld Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
44 | Loss | 40–4 | Bronco McKart | SD | 12 | Jun 2, 1995 | Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, US | For WBC International light middleweight title |
43 | Win | 40–3 | Apolinar Hernandez | RTD | 8 (10), 3:00 | Mar 29, 1995 | Lexington Avenue Armory, New York City, New York, US | |
42 | Win | 39–3 | Dennis Milton | TKO | 3 (8), 3:00 | Jan 14, 1995 | Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
41 | Loss | 38–3 | Tony Marshall | UD | 10 | Mar 31, 1994 | Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
40 | Loss | 38–2 | Julio César Vásquez | MD | 12 | Aug 21, 1993 | Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco | For WBA super welterweight title |
39 | Win | 38–1 | Harold Bennett | TKO | 2 (10), 2:43 | Jul 8, 1993 | Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, US | |
38 | Win | 37–1 | Jose Antonio Martinez | TKO | 7 (10) | May 13, 1993 | Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, US | |
37 | Win | 36–1 | Nick Rupa | UD | 10 | Mar 18, 1993 | Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, US | |
36 | Win | 35–1 | Edwin Curet | TKO | 3 (10), 2:12 | Jan 27, 1993 | Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, US | |
35 | Win | 34–1 | Craig Cummings | TKO | 7 (10), 1:31 | Oct 15, 1992 | Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, US | |
34 | Win | 33–1 | Nino Cirilo | UD | 10 | Feb 28, 1992 | King Street Palace, Charleston, South Carolina, US | |
33 | Loss | 32–1 | Meldrick Taylor | UD | 12 | Jan 19, 1991 | Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | Lost WBA welterweight title |
32 | Win | 32–0 | Jorge Maysonet | TKO | 6 (10), 0:55 | Oct 30, 1990 | Pines Hotel, South Fallsburg, New York, US | |
31 | Win | 31–0 | Billy Durbin | TKO | 8 (10), 2:53 | Sep 13, 1990 | Pioneer Hall, Duluth, Minnesota, US | |
30 | Win | 30–0 | Mark Breland | KO | 9 (12), 2:56 | Jul 8, 1990 | Harrah's Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, US | Won WBA welterweight title |
29 | Win | 29–0 | Curtis Summit | UD | 10 | May 18, 1990 | Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, New York, US | |
28 | Win | 28–0 | Reese Smith | TKO | 3 (?) | Jan 26, 1990 | Memorial Hall, Kansas City, Kansas, US | |
27 | Win | 27–0 | Russell Mitchell | TKO | 6 (12), 1:52 | Nov 30, 1989 | Trump Plaza Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | Won NABF welterweight title |
26 | Win | 26–0 | Gene Hatcher | UD | 10 | Sep 14, 1989 | Beacon Theatre, New York City, New York, US | |
25 | Win | 25–0 | Anthony Williams | KO | 7 (10), 2:40 | Jul 13, 1989 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | |
24 | Win | 24–0 | Jose Torres | TKO | 1 (10), 2:50 | May 25, 1989 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | |
23 | Win | 23–0 | Luis Santana | UD | 12 | Apr 13, 1989 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | Won vacant WBC Continental Americas welterweight title |
22 | Win | 22–0 | Jose Laercio de Lima | DQ | 4 (10), 2:55 | Feb 9, 1989 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | de Lima was disqualified for excessive holding |
21 | Win | 21–0 | Larry Nichols | TKO | 5 (10) | Nov 30, 1988 | Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US | |
20 | Win | 20–0 | Horace Shufford | SD | 10 | Oct 27, 1988 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | |
19 | Win | 19–0 | Daniel Bicchieray | UD | 8 | Sep 19, 1988 | Palais des sports, Corbeil-Essonnes, France | |
18 | Win | 18–0 | Sammy Floyd | TKO | 7 (10) | Jul 31, 1988 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | |
17 | Win | 17–0 | Tyrone Moore | RTD | 8 (10), 3:00 | Jun 16, 1988 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | |
16 | Win | 16–0 | Judas Clottey | PTS | 8 | Apr 18, 1988 | Palais des Sports, Paris, France | |
15 | Win | 15–0 | Jesus Carlos Velez | TKO | 2 (8) | Feb 24, 1988 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | Velez sprained his knee and could not continue |
14 | Win | 14–0 | Boubeker Cherif | TKO | 5 (?) | Dec 21, 1987 | Stade Pierre-de-Coubertin, Paris, France | |
13 | Win | 13–0 | Brian Nitz | KO | 4 (8) | Nov 12, 1987 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | |
12 | Win | 12–0 | Warren Nelson | UD | 8 | Sep 3, 1987 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | |
11 | Win | 11–0 | Marvin McDowell | TKO | 4 (8) | Jul 23, 1987 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | |
10 | Win | 10–0 | Mbayo Wa Mbayo | PTS | 8 | Jun 6, 1987 | Saint-Nazaire, France | |
9 | Win | 9–0 | James Sudberry | TKO | 4 (8) | May 7, 1987 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | |
8 | Win | 8–0 | Joel Brival | PTS | 8 | Apr 27, 1987 | Paris, France | |
7 | Win | 7–0 | James Johnson | TKO | 2 (6), 2:57 | Mar 26, 1987 | Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
6 | Win | 6–0 | Martin Kearney | TKO | 4 (8), 3:00 | Jan 29, 1987 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | |
5 | Win | 5–0 | Abdel Arik | PTS | 6 | Dec 13, 1986 | Paris, France | |
4 | Win | 4–0 | Jean Pierre Calvez | TKO | 2 (?) | Nov 6, 1986 | Paris, France | |
3 | Win | 3–0 | Terry Young | PTS | 6 | Aug 28, 1986 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | Keith Martin | TKO | 6 (6), 2:16 | Jul 10, 1986 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Juan Torres | MD | 6 | May 15, 1986 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | |
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