Cedric Agnew

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Cedric Agnew
Born (1986-12-11) December 11, 1986 (age 37)
South Chicago Heights, Illinois, U.S.
Statistics
Weight(s) Light heavyweight
Cruiserweight
Height6 ft (183 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights32
Wins29
Wins by KO15
Losses3

Cedric Agnew (born December 11, 1986) is an American professional boxer. He challenged once for the WBO light heavyweight title in 2014.

Contents

Amateur career

Agnew is a former national Golden Gloves runner-up. [1]

Regional title fights

United States Boxing Council (USNBC) title

Agnew knocked out Daniel Judah for the USNBC title, a regional title affiliated with the World Boxing Council. [2] He successfully defended the title against Otis Griffin by decision. [3]

United States Boxing Association (USBA) title

Agnew defeated Yusaf Mack by decision for the USBA title, a regional title affiliated with the International Boxing Federation. [4]

World title opportunity

Agnew lost to Sergey Kovalev for the World Boxing Organization world title by 7th round knockout. [5]

Post-world title opportunity

Agnew fought Dmitry Bivol on the undercard of Andre Ward vs. Sergey Kovalev II, but the fight was not for Bivol's World Boxing Association interim world title, Bivol stopped Agnew in the 4th round. [6]

Professional boxing record

32 fights29 wins3 losses
By knockout152
By decision141
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
32Loss29–3 Flag of Russia.svg Dmitry Bivol TKO4 (10), 1:272017-06-17 Flag of the United States.svg Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
31Win29–2 Flag of the United States.svg Martin VerdinTKO2 (8), 2:002017-02-11 Flag of the United States.svg Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
30Win28–2 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin EngelUD62015-08-27 Flag of the United States.svg Bayou Event Center, Houston, Texas, USA
29Loss27–2 Flag of the United States.svg Samuel ClarksonSD82015-02-20 Flag of the United States.svg Hilton Westchester, Rye Brook, New York, USA
28Win27–1 Flag of the United States.svg Shannon MillerRTD2 (6), 0:102014-06-27 Flag of the United States.svg Hoston Athletic Fencing Center, Houston, Texas, USA
27Loss26–1 Flag of Russia.svg Sergey Kovalev KO7 (12), 0:582014-03-29 Flag of the United States.svg Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USAFor WBO Light heavyweight title.
26Win26–0 Flag of the United States.svg Yusaf Mack UD122013-04-12 Flag of the United States.svg Four Winds New Buffalo, New Buffalo Township, Michigan, USAWon USBA Light heavyweight title.
25Win25–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Alfredo ContrerasUD62012-12-15 Flag of the United States.svg Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, USA
24Win24–0 Flag of the United States.svg Zack PageMD62012-08-09 Flag of the United States.svg The Houston Club, Houston, Texas, USA
23Win23–0 Flag of the United States.svg Otis Griffin UD122012-05-03 Flag of the United States.svg Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Texas, USARetained WBC United States (USNBC) Light heavyweight title.
22Win22–0 Flag of the United States.svg Billy CunninghamTKO3 (6), 2:302012-02-11 Flag of the United States.svg Hoston Athletic Fencing Center, Houston, Texas, USA
21Win21–0 Flag of the United States.svg Mikel WilliamsTKO2 (4), 1:532011-12-08 Flag of the United States.svg The Houston Club, Houston, Texas, USA
20Win20–0 Flag of the United States.svg Daniel Judah KO6 (12), 2:452011-11-03 Flag of the United States.svg Dallas Petroleum Club, Dallas, Texas, USAWon vacant WBC United States (USNBC) Light heavyweight title.
19Win19–0 Flag of the United States.svg Chuck DillardUD42011-09-29 Flag of the United States.svg The Houston Club, Houston, Texas, USA
18Win18–0 Flag of the United States.svg Tyrone JacksonTKO2 (6), 1:292011-08-20 Flag of the United States.svg Hoston Athletic Fencing Center, Houston, Texas, USA
17Win17–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jerome JohnsonTKO4 (6), 1:062011-06-25 Flag of the United States.svg Hoston Athletic Fencing Center, Houston, Texas, USA
16Win16–0 Flag of the United States.svg Moses RobinsonKO3 (6), 1:282011-05-12 Flag of the United States.svg Dallas, Texas, USA
15Win15–0 Flag of the United States.svg David RobinsonKO2 (6), 1:402011-04-23 Flag of the United States.svg WinStar Casino, Thackerville, Oklahoma, USA
14Win14–0 Flag of the United States.svg Tyrone JacksonUD42011-02-25 Flag of the United States.svg Music Hall, Austin, Texas, USA
13Win13–0 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony GreeleyTKO3 (4), 2:192011-02-12 Flag of the United States.svg Oberlin, Louisiana, USA
12Win12–0 Flag of the United States.svg David RobinsonKO1 (4), 1:212011-01-27 Flag of the United States.svg The Houston Club, Houston, Texas, USA
11Win11–0 Flag of the United States.svg Rubin Williams UD82009-04-30 Flag of the United States.svg Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Texas, USA
10Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg Demetrius JenkinsUD62008-11-21 Flag of the United States.svg Horseshoe Casino Hammond, Hammond, Indiana, USA
9Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg Terrance SmithMD62008-09-19 Flag of the United States.svg Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, USA
8Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Rayco SaundersUD102008-05-01 Flag of the United States.svg Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Texas, USAWon vacant WBC Continental Americas Light heavyweight title.
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Mike WordUD62008-02-09 Flag of the United States.svg Civic Auditorium, La Porte, Indiana, USA
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Roni Algus KrullTKO3 (4), 1:162007-11-03 Flag of the United States.svg Riehle Brothers Pavilion, Lafayette, Indiana, USA
5Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Lucas St ClairUD42007-10-19 Flag of the United States.svg Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, USA
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ryan MadiganKO1 (4), 1:012007-08-25 Flag of the United States.svg Lansing Center, Lansing, Michigan, USA
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Gregory HolmesTKO2 (6), 2:162007-04-18 Flag of the United States.svg Sears Centre Arena, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Larry CarterPTS62007-02-02 Flag of the United States.svg Racquet Club, Chicago, Illinois, USA
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Clark WilliamsKO2 (4), 1:082007-01-13 Flag of the United States.svg Moose Lodge, Lafayette, Indiana, USAProfessional debut.

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  2. ↑ "Cedric Agnew takes a big step up against Sergey Kovalev on March 29th » Boxing News". Boxingnews24.com. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
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