Danny Santiago

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Danny Santiago
Born (1973-02-21) February 21, 1973 (age 51)
Bronx, New York, United States
Nationality American
Other namesThe Bronx Bomber
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 8.5 in (1.74 m)
Reach65.5 in (166 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights42
Wins34
Wins by KO20
Losses7
Draws1

Danny Santiago (born February 21, 1973) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1997 to 2016. He challenged three times for a light heavyweight world title: the WBO title in January 2007, the IBO title in December 2007, and the WBA/IBA titles in 2011.

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Amateur career

Santiago had a strong amateur career, including the following highlights: [1]

Professional career

In 1997, Danny made his professional debut with a first round knockout of Michael Watkins. Between 1997 and 2002, Danny built a record of 22-0 and earned a shot at the WBA Fedelatin Light Heavyweight Title, where he suffered his first loss against Rocky Torres. By 2004, Danny defeated the highly ranked Elvir Muriqi in Madison Square Gardens with a devastating first round knockout.

Continually rated as a top light heavy-weight, Danny has faced some of best boxers of this millennium in world title fights, including: Zsolt Erdei (WBO World Light Heavyweight Champion and WBC Cruiserweight Champion), Antonio Tarver, (WBC, WBA, IBF, and The Ring Light Heavyweight Champion and IBO World Light Heavyweight Champion), Beibut Shumenov (WBA World Light Heavyweight Champion and IBA Light Heavyweight Champion), and Danny Green (WBA Super Middleweight Champion and Light Heavyweight World Champion and IBO World Cruiserweight Champion).

In 2010, Santiago was scheduled to fight Roy Jones, Jr, but the fight was cancelled due to an injury to Jones.

Santiago was a contestant on ESPN’s very popular television series The Contender in 2007. Santiago owned and operated a successful boxing gym which served as a popular training ground world champions, including Tavoris Cloud, Ricardo Mayorga, and Jermain Taylor.

After his retirement from the ring, Santiago relocated to Colombia where he is a successful trainer and promoter.

In 2021, Santiago was inducted into the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame.

Professional boxing record

42 fights34 wins7 losses
By knockout207
By decision140
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
42Win34–7–1Galen BrownTKO3 (6), 2:42Feb 13, 2016SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida, U.S.
41Loss33–7–1 Victor Emilio Ramírez TKO4 (10), 1:40Jan 31, 2014Piso de los Deportes, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaFor IBF Latino cruiserweight title
40Win33–6–1 Rubin Williams UD8Nov 22, 2013SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida, U.S.
39Win32–6–1 Miguel Hernandez UD8Aug 31, 2013The Mela Room, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
38Loss31–6–1 Danny Green TKO5 (10), 2:47Jul 25, 2012 Challenge Stadium, Perth, Australia
37Loss31–5–1 Beibut Shumenov TKO9 (12), 0:46Jul 29, 2011 South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa, Enterprise, Nevada, U.S.For WBA and IBA light heavyweight titles
36Win31–4–1Billy BaileyMD8May 21, 2010 DoubleTree Westshore Hotel, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
35Win30–4–1Paul JennetteUD8May 16, 2009SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida, U.S.
34Loss29–4–1 Antonio Tarver TKO4 (12), 2:53Dec 1, 2007 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.For IBO light heavyweight title
33Loss29–3–1 Zsolt Erdei TKO8 (12), 1:55Jan 27, 2007Burg-Wächter Castello, Düsseldorf, GermanyFor WBO light heavyweight title
32Win29–2–1Marlon HayesUD8Dec 14, 2006 Gulfstream Park, Hallandale, Florida, U.S.
31Win28–2–1Mike BonislawskiTKO1 (8), 2:20Jun 29, 2006 American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
30Draw27–2–1Rayco SaundersPTS6Feb 10, 2006 Bank United Center, Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.
29Win27–2Rico CasonTKO8 (12)Aug 12, 2005SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida, U.S.Won WBC Mundo Hispano light heavyweight title
28Win26–2Ronald BoddieUD8Dec 16, 2004 Days Inn, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
27Win25–2James BrockKO1 (8), 1:28Dec 4, 2004 Barton Coliseum, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
26Win24–2 Elvir Muriqi TKO4 (10), 2:12 Oct 2, 2004 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
25Win23–2Robert MuhammadTKO5 (8)Mar 14, 2003Arena Boxing Gym, Saint Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
24Loss22–2Orlando RiveraTKO9 (10), 1:36Aug 29, 2002Arena Boxing Gym, Saint Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
23Loss22–1Rocky TorresTKO11 (12), 1:49May 11, 2002 Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto RicoFor vacant WBA Fedelatin light heavyweight title
22Win22–0Tyrus ArmsteadUD10Mar 30, 2002 Sovereign Center, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
21Win21–0Antonio GarciaTKO1 (8), 1:35Jun 8, 2001Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
20Win20–0Gerald ColemanTKO7 (8)Dec 15, 2000 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
19Win19–0Roosevelt BoothTKO2 (8), 1:50Aug 18, 2000SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida, U.S.
18Win18–0David McCluskeyTKO2 (4), 1:43Jun 24, 2000 Covington, Tennessee, U.S.
17Win17–0Anthony SpainTKO10 (12), 2:20May 20, 2000SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida, U.S.Won WBA–NBA Continental Americas light heavyweight title
16Win16–0Andre SherrodTKO5 (6), 0:40Apr 15, 2000Pamlico High School, Bayboro, North Carolina, U.S.
15Win15–0Tyrone WallaceTKO3Oct 28, 1999 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
14Win14–0James StokesKO3 (8), 2:09Oct 9, 1999SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida, U.S.
13Win13–0Shannon MillerUD6Jun 18, 1999SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida, U.S.
12Win12–0Johnny WalkerTKO1May 15, 1999Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
11Win11–0Gregg FloydKO2 (6), 1:18Apr 17, 1999Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
10Win10–0Mack WillisPTS6Mar 19, 1999SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida, U.S.
9Win9–0Larry McFaddenKO1Feb 27, 1999Fort Gordon, Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
8Win8–0Eric RhinehartTKO2Jan 14, 1999 Virginia, U.S.
7Win7–0Anthony DeBardaladinUD4Nov 20, 1998SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida, U.S.
6Win6–0Ralph MondayUD4Aug 22, 1998Orange County Fairgrounds, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
5Win5–0Forrest McFarlandUD4Nov 7, 1998Cedar Beach Park, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4Win4–0Calvin SmithTKO2 (4), 0:44May 6, 1998 Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
3Win3–0Cleveland IssacsUD4Feb 13, 1998 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2Win2–0James MullinsUD4Nov 25, 1997 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
1Win1–0Michael WatkinsTKO1 (5), 0:47Jun 9, 1997 Marriott Hotel, Orlando, Florida, U.S.

Trainer

Danny has training fighters starting with his Ocala gym since 2010. He then moved to Tulua, Colombia where he opened Moxeo y Mas Gym. He has trained multiple fighters. He is the trainer for former WBC title holder Alexander Castro. Danny now has 2 gyms in Colombia. The original Boxeo Y Mas in Tulua, and his 2nd Boxeo Y Mas in Santa Marta, Colombia. He currently is training some of Colombia's top boxing talent.

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References

  1. ↑ "Danny Santiago "The Bronx Bomber"". badboyzusa.com. Retrieved December 24, 2012.
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