Curtis Stevens (boxer)

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Curtis Stevens
Born (1985-03-10) March 10, 1985 (age 40)
Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Other names
  • Showtime
  • Cerebral Assassin
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach71+1⁄2 in (182 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights38
Wins30
Wins by KO22
Losses8

Curtis Delroy Stevens (born March 10, 1985) is an American former professional boxer. Stevens challenged for the WBA and IBO middleweight titles in 2013.

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Background

Born and raised by a single mother in Brownsville, Stevens began boxing at the age of five, later having his first amateur bout at the age of eight. He was trained by his uncle and Andre Rozier. Stevens holds the record for the third most knockouts in New York's amateur history. [1] [2] Early on in his career, Stevens was managed by Chris Gotti, before later joining with Lou DiBella.

Professional career

Stevens made his professional debut on September 30, 2004, stopping Henry Dukes in the first round. He would remain undefeated over his next twelve fights until a loss to Marcos Primera, who stopped him in the eighth and final round on July 20, 2006. In a rematch against Primera later that year on November 15, Stevens avenged the loss with an eight-round unanimous decision (UD). [3] A second loss came against Andre Dirrell on July 16, 2007, via ten-round UD. [4]

On November 2, 2013, Stevens received his first world title opportunity when he faced WBA and IBO middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin. In what was an anticipated match-up between two formidable knockout artists, Stevens was knocked down in round two, and despite occasionally landing some hard shots on Golovkin thereafter, Stevens retired in his corner by the end of round eight. [5]

Stevens was matched up against another fellow knockout artist, David Lemieux, on March 11, 2017. As was predicted, their fight immediately broke down into an all-out slugfest, but it was Lemieux who scored a brutal one-punch knockout in round three. Stevens was taken out of the ring in a stretcher and hospitalized overnight. [6]

In his next fight, Stevens fought Carlos Jairo Cruz in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. Stevens stopped his opponent at the end of the fourth round and secured the win. However, his win was overshadowed by the home crowd which charged in the ring right after the announcement, attacking Stevens and his team, who managed to escape to the dressing room. [7]

In his following fight, Stevens fought Wale Omotoso, his first fight after stepping down to 154 pounds. The change in weight didn't seem to help Stevens much, who got dropped three times and stopped by Omotoso. Stevens managed to beat the count of the last knockdown, but did not look steady on his feet, which prompted the referee to end the fight. [8]

Professional boxing record

37 fights30 wins7 losses
By knockout224
By decision83
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
37Loss30–7 Wale Omotoso TKO3 (10), 1:28Aug 3, 2019 Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA
36Win30–6Carlos Jairo CruzRTD4 (12), 3:00Jul 21, 2018Gimnasio Multiuso Nani Marrero, Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican RepublicWon vacant IBA middleweight title
35Loss29–6 David Lemieux KO3 (12), 1:59Mar 11, 2017 Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.Lost WBC Continental Americas middleweight title;
For vacant WBO Inter-Continental middleweight title
34Win29–5 James de la Rosa UD10 Nov 19, 2016 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas middleweight title
33Win28–5 Patrick Teixeira TKO2 (10), 1:04 May 7, 2016 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBC Continental Americas middleweight title
32Loss27–5 Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam UD12Oct 1, 2014 Barker Hangar, Santa Monica, California, U.S.
31Win27–4 Tureano Johnson TKO10 (10), 2:09Apr 4, 2014 Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
30Win26–4 Patrick Majewski TKO1 (10), 0:46Jan 24, 2014 Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
29Loss25–4 Gennadiy Golovkin RTD8 (12), 3:00Nov 2, 2013The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.For WBA and IBO middleweight titles
28Win25–3 Saúl Román KO1 (10), 2:26Aug 3, 2013Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.Won vacant WBC-NABF middleweight title
27Win24–3Derrick FindleyUD8Apr 20, 2013 The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
26Win23–3 Elvin Ayala KO1 (10), 1:10Jan 19, 2013Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.Won vacant WBC-NABF middleweight title
25Win22–3Romaro JohnsonKO1 (6), 2:16Mar 24, 2012 Aviator Sports and Events Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
24Loss21–3 Jesse Brinkley UD12Jan 29, 2010 Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBC–USNBC super middleweight title
23Win21–2 Piotr Wilczewski TKO3 (8), 1:46Jul 11, 2009 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
22Win20–2Don MoutonUD8Apr 28, 2009Russo's on the Bay, New York City, New York, U.S.
21Win19–2Ray SmithTKO1 (8), 0:48Nov 7, 2008 Bally's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
20Win18–2Thomas ReidTKO8 (8)Mar 6, 2008Grand Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
19Loss17–2 Andre Dirrell UD10Jun 16, 2007Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.
18Win17–1 Darnell Boone UD10Mar 22, 2007Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
17Win16–1Jonathan CornTKO2 (10), 2:34Dec 14, 2006Grand Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
16Win15–1 Dhafir Smith UD10Dec 1, 2006 Vernon Downs, Vernon, New York, U.S.Won vacant New York light heavyweight title
15Win14–1Marcos PrimeraUD8Nov 15, 2006Grand Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
14Loss13–1Marcos PrimeraTKO8 (10), 1:24Jul 20, 2006Grand Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.For WBC Youth interim super middleweight title
13Win13–0Eric HowardTKO6 (6), 2:15 Jun 10, 2006 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
12Win12–0 Carl Daniels UD8Apr 20, 2006Grand Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
11Win11–0Jose SpearmanKO2 (8), 2:59Feb 16, 2006Grand Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
10Win10–0Kia DanielsKO1 (6), 0:44Dec 15, 2005Grand Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
9Win9–0Corey BuddTKO1 (6), 2:32Nov 4, 2005Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, U.S.
8Win8–0Jason QuickTKO2 (6), 1:55Aug 4, 2005Grand Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
7Win7–0Shannon MillerUD6Apr 28, 2005Grand Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
6Win6–0Raynard DardenTKO2 (6), 1:43Mar 10, 2005Grand Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
5Win5–0Darin JohnsonKO1 (6), 0:58Feb 24, 2005 Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
4Win4–0Anthony KonicekTKO1 (4), 0:35Dec 11, 2004 Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
3Win3–0Wayne CooperTKO2 (4), 2:19Nov 18, 2004Grand Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
2Win2–0Anterio VinesKO1 (4), 0:30Oct 21, 2004 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.
1Win1–0Henry DukesTKO1 (4), 1:47Sep 30, 2004 Grand Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.

Big Knockout Boxing record

1 fight0 wins0 losses
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
1Draw0–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Gabriel Rosado MD7 Apr 4, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For BKB middleweight title;
BKB debut

References

  1. ↑ "Boxer Curtis Stevens Can Knock You Out with Trash Talk". Newsweek . 30 October 2013.
  2. ↑ "Curtis Stevens".
  3. ↑ Kimball, George (November 16, 2006). "Curtis Stevens Exacts Revenge On Marcos Primero". The Sweet Science. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
  4. ↑ Songalia, Ryan (August 28, 2007). "Stevens: "Don't Run Like Dirrell, Come To Fight"". BoxingScene. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
  5. ↑ Rafael, Dan (November 4, 2013). "Golovkin smashes Stevens for TKO". ESPN. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
  6. ↑ "David Lemieux back in title hunt after devastating knockout of Curtis Stevens". The Guardian . Guardian Media Group. March 12, 2017. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Curtis Stevens KO Win is Overshadowed By Wild Post-Fight Riot". BoxingScene.com. 24 July 2018. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
  8. ↑ "Wale Omotoso drops Curtis Stevens 3 times, scores third round stoppage". The Ring. 2019-08-03. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
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August 3, 2013 – November 2013
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