Antonio Davis (boxer)

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Antonio Davis
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Real nameAntonio Larell Davis
Nickname(s)T-Rex
Weight(s) Lightweight
Super Featherweight
Featherweight
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Reach71 in (182 cm)
Nationality American
Born (1972-07-31) July 31, 1972 (age 49)
Chester, South Carolina
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights22
Wins18
Wins by KO11
Losses3
Draws1
No contests0

Antonio Larell Davis (born July 31, 1972) is a professional boxer in the Lightweight division. He's the former WBO NABO Featherweight and IBA Super Featherweight champion. [1]

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Pro career

In August 2007, Antonio upset the undefeated Leon Bobo to win the WBO NABO Featherweight championship. [2]

WBC Super Featherweight Championship

On March 28, 2009, Davis was knocked out by WBC Super Featherweight champion Humberto Soto at the Plaza de Toros, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. [3]

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References

  1. "Banner Promotions Signs Antonio Davis".
  2. "BoxRec Boxing Records". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2015-03-29.
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-04-07. Retrieved 2010-12-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)