Anthony Bonsante

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Anthony Bonsante
Born
Anthony James Bonsante

(1970-10-28) October 28, 1970 (age 53)
Nationality American
Other namesThe Bullet
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights50
Wins34
Wins by KO18
Losses13
Draws3

Anthony "The Bullet" Bonsante (born October 28, 1970) is a professional boxer and competitor on reality TV show The Contender. He also works overnight as a supervisor at a distribution center.

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Personal life

Bonsante is a father of two children.[ citation needed ]

Boxing career

On TV's "The Contender"

He was a contestant on reality TV show The Contender, shortly before which he fought future contestant Peter Manfredo and lost. That fight was Manfredo's first defence of the WBO and NABA Light Middleweight Titles. Bonsante had previously won a fight for the vacant IBU Super Middleweight Title.

On the show, he was placed on the West Coast team and fought Brent Cooper in the sixth First Round fight. He won in his characteristic aggressive style. However, he was meant to fight Jimmy Lange, and an argument ensued over his choosing not to do so - Ishe Smith in particular become infuriated at his conduct. Tarick Salmaci was the only boxer to accept that he had fought well.

After running into an uppercut from Jesse Brinkley in the quarter finals despite having had the upper hand with his characteristically aggressive boxing style was knocked into a daze, and found himself flat on the canvas. His feud with Ishe continued as they fought in a Fans Favourite Fight on finals night - trying an illegal move on him before going on to lose.

Bonsante fought a rematch with Jesse Brinkley on The Contender Rematch Reality Show. Though the ringside announcers gave the fight to Bonsante, the judges awarded the victory to Brinkley.

After "The Contender"

In July 2006, he was beaten by super middleweight prospect Allan Green on ESPN.

He injected new life in his career on January 12, 2007, with a ten-round unanimous decision win over archrival Matt Vanda for the Minnesota state middleweight title and vacant IBA Americas belt, before a big crowd of 8,872 at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Bonsante dropped Vanda in the tenth on the way to a 98–92, 98–91, 98–91 win. He lost a technical decision to John Duddy on March 16 at Madison Square Garden, after referee Steve Smoger judged him unable to continue after the ninth round due to a cut from an earlier accidental headbutt.

On July 31, 2008, Bonsante lost a 1st-round KO to Adonis Stevenson when Bonsante was caught with a sharp left just 46 seconds into the first round. Bonsante went down on his back, with his eyes shut. Veteran and WBC appointed referee (Gerry Bolen) began counting but stopped at a count of six as it appeared that Bonsante had been knocked out. As Bolen was waiving off the fight, Bonsante rapidly got up and appeared to be completely alert. Nonetheless, the referee refused to allow the fight to continue. ESPN boxing analyst Teddy Atlas commented that Bonsante may have been playing possum by pretending to be knocked out, but miscalculated the referee's reaction.

On January 20, 2009, it was announced that Bonsante would defend his Minnesota middleweight title against challenger Andy Kolle at Grand Casino Hinckley on March 27 of the same year. Andy Kolle wins by a TKO in round 3 after which Anthony Bonsante announces retirement from the sport. [1]

Professional boxing record

50 fights34 wins13 losses
By knockout185
By decision158
By disqualification10
Draws3
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, TimeDateLocationNotes
33Win26–4–3Brent CooperTKO3 (5), 0:38
32Loss25–4–3 Peter Manfredo Jr. UD12May 14, 2004 Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.For WBO–NABO junior-middleweight title
31Win25–3–3 Reggie Strickland UD8Sep 6, 2003Sport's Cafe, Fridley, Minnesota, U.S.
30Win24–3–3Roni MartinezTKO3 (10)Aug 23, 2003Canterbury Downs Racetrack, Shakopee, Minnesota, U.S.Corner Retirement
29Win23–3–3 Tony Ayala Jr. TKO11 (12), 1:32Apr 25, 2003Thunderbird Wold West Casino, Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.Won vacant IBA super-middleweight title
28Win22–3–3Marris VirgilTKO3 (8), 3:00Apr 11, 2003Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
27Win21–3–3Donnie PeneltonUD8Mar 15, 2003 Ho-Chunk Casino, Baraboo, Wisconsin, U.S.
26Draw20–3–3 Prince Badi Ajamu SD8Oct 4, 2002 Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware, U.S.
25Win20–3–2Jonathan CornTKO3 (10), 1:52Jun 16, 2002Treasure Island Casino, Red Wing, Minnesota, U.S.
24Win19–3–2Marris VirgilTKO3 (8), 2:22Jun 7, 2002 Wade Stadium, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
23Win18–3–2Gustavo Alonso SotoUD10Jan 31, 2002 Roy Wilkins Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
22Win17–3–2Donnie PeneltonUD8Oct 26, 2001 Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
21Win16–3–2Dustin MarshallTKO2 (6), 1:15Jul 28, 2001Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.
20Loss15–3–2Tocker PudwillUD8Jun 1, 2001 Civic Center, Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S.
19Win15–2–2Billy MastrangeloUD8Mar 23, 2001 Sportscenter, Owensboro, Kentucky, U.S.
18Win14–2–2Rob BleaklyUD6Jan 12, 2001Lucky Star Casino, Concho, Oklahoma, U.S.
17Loss13–2–2Danny ThomasTKO8 (8), 1:12Sep 2, 1999Adam's Mark Hotel, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
16Win13–1–2Manuel EsparzaTKO6 (8)Jun 19, 1999Cuzzy's Bar, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
15Win12–1–2Ruben RuizTKO2 (8)May 22, 1999Hyatt Regency Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
14Win11–1–2Rob BleaklyUD8May 9, 1999 Municipal Auditorium, Minot, North Dakota, U.S.
13Win10–1–2Rico CasonUD8Feb 12, 1999Hyatt Regency Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
12Win9–1–2Scott SalaTKO4 (4), 1:50Nov 20, 1998 Catfish Bend Casino, Burlington, Iowa, U.S.
11Win8–1–2Mike SerrTKO4 (6)Nov 13, 1998Jackpot Junction, Casino, Morton, Minnesota, U.S.
10Win7–1–2Danny ThomasPTS6Oct 1, 1998Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.
9Win6–1–2David FosterUD4Aug 29, 1998 Waterloo, Iowa, U.S.
8Win5–1–2Richard WilsonPTS5Jun 5, 1998North Star Casino, Keshena, Wisconsin, U.S.
7Win4–1–2David HorvathTKO2 (?)Dec 2, 1997 Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, U.S.
6Draw3–1–2 Rhoshii Wells PTS4Oct 10, 1997 Jackpot Junction Casino, Morton, Minnesota, U.S.
5Draw3–1–1 LaVerne Clark SD6Sep 13, 1997All Seasons Arena, Mandan, North Dakota, U.S.
4Loss3–1 Kingsley Ikeke PTS6Jun 6, 1997 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
3Win3–0Shawn StalderTKO1 (?)Mar 28, 1997Graham Arena, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.
2Win2–0Shawn StalderTKO4 (4)Aug 24, 19964 Bears Casino & Lodge, New Town, North Dakota, U.S.
1Win1–0Pete Flying HorseTKO1 (4)Jun 22, 19964 Bears Casino & Lodge, New Town, North Dakota, U.S.

Notes

  1. "Saying 'I didn't want it to end,' Bonsante retires from ring". Star Tribune .

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