Azea Augustama

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Azea Augustama (born August 2, 1983) [1] is a Haitian boxer who qualified for the 2008 Olympic Games at light-heavyweight through a bronze medal finish at the second Americas qualifier. In 2008 he also won the National Golden Gloves. [2]

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Professional career

At the 2007 PanAm Games Augustama lost in the quarter-final. At the 2007 World Championships he competed at 201 lbs, while his younger brother Elie competed at 178. Both lost their first bouts, and Azea dropped down to 178 afterwards. His older brother Emmanuel fights at super heavyweight. All three brothers and their father work in a construction company.

At the first Olympic qualifier he was shut out 0-11 by Carlos Negron. At the second, he lost to PanAm Champion Eleider Alvarez in the semifinal bout but defeated Mexican Ventura Vasquez in the all-important third place match. As of October 2007, his record was 60-10.

The Augustamas have lived in Florida since 1990 and Azea won the local Florida Golden Gloves. The other brothers, however, do not possess dual citizenship. In 2008 he was able to compete in the National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions as a non-citizen and won the tournament.

As of late 2014, Augustama has 20 fights as a professional, with 18 wins and 2 decision losses to Edwin Rodríguez and Denis Grachev.

Professional boxing record

18 Wins (10 knockouts, 8 decisions), 2 Losses (0 knockout), 0 Draw [3]
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Win18–2 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Andy PerezRTD3 (11)2014-11-08 Flag of Haiti.svg Karibe Convention Center, Pétion-Ville, HaitiWon vacant WBC Fedelatin light heavyweight title.
Loss17–2 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Edwin Rodríguez UD102014-10-18 Flag of the United States.svg StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
Win17–1 Flag of the United States.svg Cory CummingsUD82014-06-07 Flag of the United States.svg Casino Miami Jai-Alai, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win16–1 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Jermain Mackey UD82014-01-18 Flag of the United States.svg Casino Miami Jai-Alai, Miami, Florida, U.S.Won vacant WBC Fecarbox light heavyweight title.
Win15–1 Flag of the United States.svg Rayco SaundersUD102013-08-10 Flag of the United States.svg Casino Miami Jai-Alai, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win14–1 Flag of the United States.svg David McNemarTKO2 (10), 2:592013-04-06 Flag of the United States.svg Miami Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win13–1 Flag of the United States.svg Grover YoungKO2 (6), 0:552012-04-14 Flag of the United States.svg Miami Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win12–1 Flag of the United States.svg Frank ArmstrongKO1 (4), 2:332012-02-18 Flag of the United States.svg Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
Win11–1 Flag of the United States.svg Billy BaileySD62011-04-23 Flag of the United States.svg Stage AE, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Win10–1 Flag of Guyana.svg JC PetersonUD42011-03-11 Flag of the United States.svg Magic City Casino, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Loss9–1 Flag of Russia.svg Denis Grachev MD82011-01-14 Flag of the United States.svg Magic City Casino, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg Reggie PenaTKO4 (6), 1;482010-10-19 Flag of the United States.svg Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg William GillUD62010-08-28 Flag of the United States.svg Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Adam CollinsTKO1 (6), 2:542010-05-21 Flag of the United States.svg Double Tree Westshore Hotel, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Kia DanielsKO1 (6), 0:542010-02-27 Flag of the United States.svg Electricians Union Hall, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win5–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Amador AcevedoUD42010-01-22 Flag of the United States.svg Electricians Union Hall, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win4–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Aneudy MartesTKO3 (6)2009-12-18 Flag of Haiti.svg Karibe Convention Center, Pétion-Ville, Haiti
Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Victor RuddTKO2 (4), 1:492009-19-9 Flag of the United States.svg Ocala, Florida, U.S.
Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ronald GarrUD4 (4)2009-05-16 Flag of the United States.svg Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ousman McClainRTD1 (4), 3:002009-04-24 Flag of the United States.svg Orbit Room, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.

Personal life

In 2022 Augustama was arrested for allegedly threatening a mass shooting at a gym in Miami before putting down a deposit for an AK-47 rifle. The gym had previously revoked Augustama's membership. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-08-16. Retrieved 2008-08-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ↑ 2008 nat gg results
  3. ↑ Azea Augustama – Boxer. Boxrec.com. Retrieved on 10 April 2015.
  4. ↑ Morejon, Liane; Gothner, Chris (November 23, 2022). "Police: Ex-Olympic boxer planned mass shooting at Miami gym, placed deposit for AK-47". Local 10. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
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