Danny O'Connor (boxer)

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Danny O'Connor
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Born
Daniel Thomas O'Connor

(1986-03-30) March 30, 1986 (age 38)
Framingham, Massachusetts
Nationality American
Other namesDanny O, Danny Bhoy
Statistics
Weight(s) Light welterweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record [1]
Total fights33
Wins30
Wins by KO11
Losses3
Draws0
No contests0

Daniel Thomas O'Connor (born March 30, 1986) is an American professional boxer. As of July 7th 2010, O'Connor fought for the boxing promotion Murphy's Boxing, which was founded by Ken Casey of the Boston punk band, Dropkick Murphys. [2]

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Early life

An Irish American, O'Connor started playing soccer at the age of five and continued throughout high school. An avid soccer fan, he is a supporter of Celtic F.C., Liverpool F.C., his hometown team the New England Revolution and is a member of American Outlaws US Soccer Supporters.[ citation needed ] Along with a passion for soccer, Danny developed a love of boxing while growing up by spending every Friday evening in front of the TV set with his grandfather watching Friday Night Fights. [3] As a child growing up without cable television, O'Connor's mother taught him how to sew. This skill he honed and later used in his early boxing career." [4]

Amateur career

O'Connor was the 2007 US Olympic Trials bronze medalist and the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team alternate. He ended his amateur career with a record of 110 wins and 11 losses. [5] O'Connor, a four-time New England Golden Gloves champion, won the 2008 national Golden Gloves at light welterweight. O'Connor also won the US Nationals in 2008 and was voted outstanding boxer of the tournament. [6] Winning these two national tournaments in the same year back to back put O'Connor in an elite list of boxers who have accomplished this which includes Sugar Ray Leonard and Thomas Hearns. Danny's most notable victory as an amateur was a dominant 23-3 win against eventual 2008 Olympic Gold medalist Manuel Félix Díaz. [7] O'Connor was featured in the May 5, 2008, issue of Sports Illustrated Faces in the Crowd. [8]

Professional career

Upon returning from the Beijing Olympics, O'Connor turned professional on September 17, 2008. [9] Danny signed under Warriors Boxing and Dibella entertainment.[ citation needed ] O'Connor was managed by Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys. O'Connor and Casey met through Casey's charity, The Claddagh fund. [10]

O'Connors' training camp was based in Houston. His former boxing coach is Hall of Fame trainer Ronnie Shields. [11] O'Connor trains at a facility called "Plex" a conditioning gym run by Danny Arnold. [12]

Professional boxing record

30 Wins (11 KOs), 3 Losses [13]
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Win30-3 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Steve ClaggettUD102018-03-17 Flag of the United States.svg House of Blues, Boston Retained WBC International Silver super lightweight title
Win29-3 Flag of the United States.svg Daniel GonzalezTKO3 (10)2017-11-25 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville Won vacant WBC International Silver super lightweight title
Win28-3 Flag of Ireland.svg Michael McLaughlinUD82017-3-18 Flag of the United States.svg House of Blues, Boston, Massachusetts
Win27-3 Flag of the United States.svg Jerry ThomasSD82015-8-13 Flag of the United States.svg Kansas Expocentre, Topeka, Kanas
Loss26-3 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Gabriel BraceroKO12015-10-10 Flag of the United States.svg Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell, Massachusetts
Win26-2 Flag of the United States.svg Chris GilbertTKO52015-5-23 Flag of the United States.svg Agganis Arena, Boston, Massachusetts
Win25-2 Flag of the United States.svg Michael ClarkKO12015-4-10 Flag of the United States.svg Memorial Hall, Melrose, Massachusetts
Win24-2 Flag of the United States.svg Andrew FarmerKO42014-10-30 Flag of the United States.svg Memorial Hall, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Loss23-2 Flag of Guyana.svg Vivian Harris SD102013-10-12 Flag of the United States.svg The Electric Factory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Win23-1 Flag of the United States.svg Raul TovarUD82013-09-12 Flag of the United States.svg Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester, New Hampshire
Win22-1 Flag of the United States.svg Ruben GalvanDQ42013-08-24 Flag of the United States.svg SportsZone, Derry, New Hampshire
Win21-1 Flag of the United States.svg Hector MunozUD82013-06-29 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut
Win20-1 Flag of the United States.svg Derek SilveriaMD102013-01-26 Flag of the United States.svg TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
Win19-1 Flag of the United States.svg Josh SosaTKO32012-09-29 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut
Win18-1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Eddie SotoKO42012-08-12 Flag of the United States.svg Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
Win17-1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Daniel SostreRTD42012-05-24 Flag of the United States.svg House of Blues, Boston, Massachusetts
Win16-1 Flag of the United States.svg Bryan AbrahamUD62011-10-21 Flag of the United States.svg Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut
Win15-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Jaime Del CidTKO12011-09-21 Flag of the United States.svg Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester, New Hampshire
Loss14-1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Gabriel BraceroUD82011-04-08 Flag of the United States.svg Event center, Laredo, Texas O'Connor spitting up blood in the dressing room before the fight
Win14-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Humberto TapiaUD82010-11-20 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncansville, Connecticut
Win13-0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Jose Angel RomanUD62010-09-15 Flag of the United States.svg Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester, New Hampshire
Win12-0 Flag of the United States.svg Broderick AntoineUD62010-05-22 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncansville, Connecticut
Win11-0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Franklin GonzalesUD82010-03-19 Flag of the United States.svg Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island
Win10-0 Flag of the United States.svg James HopeUD62009-11-20 Flag of the United States.svg Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island
Win9-0 Flag of the United States.svg Patrick CapeTKO32009-09-23 Flag of the United States.svg Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester, New Hampshire
Win8-0 Flag of the United States.svg James HelmesUD62009-07-31 Flag of the United States.svg Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida
Win7-0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Sebastian HamelUD62009-06-27 Flag of the United States.svg The Roxy, Boston, Massachusetts
Win6-0 Flag of the United States.svg Travis HartmanUD42009-04-25 Flag of the United States.svg Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut
Win5-0 Flag of the United States.svg Charles WadeTKO12009-03-14 Flag of the United States.svg Dorchester Armory, Dorchester, Massachusetts
Win4-0 Flag of the United States.svg Jamar SaundersMD42009-02-27 Flag of the United States.svg Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida
Win3-0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Gregorio JimenezUD42009-01-30 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bell centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win2-0 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Anthony WoodsUD42008-11-11 Flag of the United States.svg Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida
Win1-0 Flag of the United States.svg Jose GuerridoTKO22008-09-17 Flag of the United States.svg Verizon Wireless Arena, New Hampshire Professional debut.

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