DeMarcus Corley

Last updated
DeMarcus Corley
Born
DeMarcus Deon Corley

(1974-06-03) June 3, 1974 (age 50)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Other namesChop Chop
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights87
Wins52
Wins by KO28
Losses34
Draws1

DeMarcus Deon Corley (born June 3, 1974) is an American professional boxer. A veteran of the sport for more than two decades, he held the WBO junior welterweight title from 2001 to 2003, and has fought as a gatekeeper against many of boxing's biggest names. [1]

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Amateur career

Corley was an amateur standout, and won the National Golden Gloves Light Welterweight Championship in 1995. Corley also had a record of 100-19.

Professional career

Corley began boxing professionally on May 17, 1996, knocking out Aaron Smith in the first round. Corley would not lose a match until 1999, against Daniel Lujan. Later that year in his 22nd bout with a record of 21 wins 1 defeat (11KO), he faced Ener Julio for the USBA light welterweight title. He won via a 12-round split decision.

WBO light welterweight champion

In 2001 Corley would stop Felix Flores in the first round to win the WBO light welterweight belt. He would later defeat Ener Julio again to defend his belt.

Corley took 2002 off from boxing to recover from the murder of his brother. This murder left Corley to care for his brother’s 7 children on top of the 7 children he already had. He returned to the ring on January 4, 2003.

Loss to Judah

After the Bernard Hopkins vs. Morrade Hakkar bout in Philadelphia in March 2003, Corley was involved in a brawl at a bar with former light welterweight champion Zab Judah which had to be broken up by the police [2]

On the undercard of the rematch between Ricardo Mayorga and Vernon Forrest in July, Corley and Judah met in the ring. Corley was dropped by a looping left from Judah in the third round. He would work himself back into the bout during the middle rounds but Judah was able to control most of the fight by jabbing and moving and making Corley miss with his best punches.

At the end of 12 rounds judge Duane Ford, scored it 115–112 for Corley while judges Chuck Giampa and Michael Pernik, scored it 115–112 for Judah, giving him a split decision victory. HBO's unofficial scorer Harold Lederman had it 116–111 for Judah. [3]

Cotto challenge

In February 2005 Corley attempted to win back his WBO belt against Miguel Cotto, losing by 5th round TKO.

WBC title shot

In 2006 Corley fought Junior Witter for the vacant WBC light welterweight championship, losing a wide decision in a very tactical bout.

Later career

After many consecutive losses, Corley took on Damian Fuller in 2010 and improved his record to 37-13-1 (21 KOs) with a 4th-round TKO.

On August 28, 2010, Corley lost to Marcos Maidana by unanimous decision in a fight in which was disputed, for the WBA light welterweight title.

On November 14, 2010, Corley lost to Serhiy Fedchenko by unanimous decision in a fight in which was also disputed, for the vacant WBO European light welterweight title.

On January 21, 2012, Corley won the vacant NABF light welterweight title when he defeated Gabriel Bracero by unanimous decision.

Bare knuckle boxing

On March 19, 2021, Corley fought Reggie Barnett Jr in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. He lost the fight via retirement after the fourth round. [4]

Professional boxing record

88 fights52 wins35 losses
By knockout289
By decision2426
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
88Loss52–35–1Jon BryantMD6May 5, 2023801 Event Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, US
87Loss52–34–1Derrick MurrayRTD4 (6), 3:00Oct 29, 2022Jackson, Tennessee, US
86Win52–33–1Lenwood DozierUD6Oct 29, 2021Entertainment and Sports Arena, Washington, DC, US
85Loss51–33–1 Custio Clayton TKO6 (8), 0:36Mar 29, 2019 Mattamy Events Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
84Loss51–32–1Mykal FoxUD10Aug 18, 2018 Live! Casino & Hotel, Hanover, Maryland, U.S.
83Loss51–31–1 Vivian Harris UD12Jul 21, 2018 FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.For vacant ABF Continental Americas light welterweight title
82Loss51–30–1Aik ShakhnazaryanUD10Jun 9, 2018Olimp, Krasnodar, RussiaFor vacant WBA Asia interim light welterweight title
81Win51–29–1 Patrick López UD12Apr 4, 2018Eko Hotels and Towers Convention Hall, Lagos, NigeriaWon vacant WBU (German version) lightweight title
80Loss50–29–1 Hank Lundy UD8Feb 10, 2018 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
79Win50–28–1Ramel LewisUD8Jul 12, 2017 Mico University College, Kingston, Jamaica
78Win49–28–1 Vivian Harris UD10May 20, 2017 Convention Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.Won vacant UBF All America welterweight title
77Loss48–28–1Jovanie SantiagoUD10Apr 7, 2017Coliseo Antonio R. Barceló, Toa Baja, Puerto RicoFor vacant UBF International light welterweight title
76Win48–27–1Dexter GonzalesMD12Aug 27, 2016Giftland Office Max, Georgetown, GuyanaWon vacant WBC FECARBOX lightweight title
75Win47–27–1Richard HolmesKO7 (10)Jun 15, 2016 National Indoor Sports Complex, Kingston, Jamaica
74Win46–27–1Michael GardenerSD7Jun 15, 2016Chinese Benevolent Association Auditorium, Kingston, Jamaica
73Win45–27–1Revlon LakeKO1 (5), 0:55May 25, 2016Chinese Benevolent Association Auditorium, Kingston, Jamaica
72Loss44–27–1Adrian EstrellaMD12Apr 16, 2016Gimnasio Nuevo León Unido, Monterrey, MexicoFor WBC Latino interim lightweight title
71Win44–26–1Iwan AzoreUD5Mar 16, 2016 Chinese Benevolent Association Auditorium, Kingston, Jamaica
70Win43–26–1Osama HadifiTKO6 (8), 0:42Feb 26, 2016 Ceres Arena, Aarhus, Denmark
69Loss42–26–1 Anthony Yigit RTD3 (8), 3:00Dec 19, 2015 Rosvalla Eventcenter, Nyköping, Sweden
68Loss42–25–1Bahodir MamadjonovUD8Oct 31, 2015 NRG Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S.
67Loss42–24–1 Nery Saguilán UD12Aug 22, 2015Gimnasio Municipal "Jose Neri Santos", Ciudad Juárez, MexicoFor WBC FECARBOX light welterweight title
66Loss42–23–1 Manuel Pérez RTD6 (10), 3:00May 16, 2015PT's Showclub, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
65Win42–22–1Daniel AttahUD10Sep 20, 2014Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
64Win41–22–1Dedrick BellKO2 (10), 0:40Aug 22, 2014 St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
63Loss40–22–1Franklin MamaniUD10Dec 13, 2013Coliseo Cerrado Julio Borelli Viterito, La Paz, BoliviaFor WBC FECARBOX and vacant WBC Latino interim light welterweight titles
62Win40–21–1Javier GarciaRTD7 (8), 3:00Oct 24, 2013 Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C., U.S.
61Loss39–21–1 Selçuk Aydın RTD4 (12), 3:00Sep 27, 2013Atatürk Spor Salonu, Tekirdağ, TurkeyFor vacant WBC Mediterranean light welterweight title
60Loss39–20–1 Viktor Postol UD12Oct 27, 2012Club Sportlife, Kyiv, UkraineFor WBC Silver International light welterweight title
59Win39–19–1 Paul McCloskey TKO10 (12), 2:28May 5, 2012 King's Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland
58Win38–19–1Gabriel BraceroUD10Jan 21, 2012Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.Won WBC-NABF light welterweight title
57Loss37–19–1 Ruslan Provodnikov UD12Dec 5, 2011 Palace of Sporting Games, Yekaterinburg, RussiaFor vacant WBC–ABCO light welterweight title
56Loss37–18–1 Thomas Dulorme UD10Jun 10, 2011 Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.For vacant WBA–NABA welterweight title
55Loss37–17–1Andre GorgesSD8Mar 29, 2011 Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
54Loss37–16–1 Lucas Matthysse TKO8 (12)Jan 21, 2011Polideportivo Vicente Polimeni, Las Heras, ArgentinaFor vacant WBO Inter-Continental light welterweight title
53Loss37–15–1Serhiy FedchenkoUD12Nov 13, 2010 Sports Palace "Lokomotyv", Kharkiv, UkraineFor vacant WBO European light welterweight title
52Loss37–14–1 Marcos Maidana UD12Aug 28, 2010 Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaFor WBA interim light welterweight title
51Win37–13–1Damian FullerTKO4 (8), 2:49Jul 10, 2010Patriot Center, Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
50Loss36–13–1 Freddy Hernández KO5 (10), 1:48Feb 5, 2010Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
49Loss36–12–1Fariz KazimovSD10Nov 28, 2009 MTL Arena, Samara, Russia
48Win36–11–1Harrison CuelloUD8Sep 26, 2009 Patriot Center, Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
47Win35–11–1James KimoriTKO8 (8), 0:09Aug 15, 2009 Daulet National Tennis Centre, Astana, Kazakhstan
46Win34–11–1Sidney SiqueiraTKO8 (8), 2:58May 9, 2009Stadium Khadjimukan, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
45Loss33–11–1Hector SanchezUD8Apr 10, 2009 Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
44Win33–10–1Wilson Enrique GalliTKO7 (10), 1:23Feb 3, 2009Sheraton Meadowlands, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.
43Win32–10–1Donnell LoganKO1 (8), 1:07Dec 13, 2008 Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue, Washington, U.S.
42Loss31–10–1 Randall Bailey UD8Oct 22, 2008B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S.
41Loss31–9–1 Ashley Theophane UD8Jul 31, 2008 Frontier Field, Rochester, New York, U.S.
40Loss31–8–1 Devon Alexander UD12 Jan 19, 2008 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.For vacant WBC Continental Americas light welterweight title
39Loss31–7–1Dairo EsalasSD8Nov 30, 2007 DoubleTree Westshore, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
38Loss31–6–1 José Alfaro TKO8 (10), 0:48May 12, 2007 Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
37Loss31–5–1 Junior Witter UD12Sep 15, 2006 Alexandra Palace, London, EnglandFor vacant WBC light welterweight title
36Win31–4–1Johnny WalkerTKO9 (10), 0:48Sep 17, 2005Coushatta Casino Resort, Kinder, Louisiana, U.S.
35Win30–4–1Kevin CarterUD8Feb 26, 2005The Plex, North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
34Loss29–4–1 Miguel Cotto TKO5 (12), 2:45 Feb 26, 2005 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamon, Puerto RicoFor WBO light welterweight title
33Win29–3–1 Darryl Tyson UD10Dec 12, 2004 Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
32Loss28–3–1 Floyd Mayweather Jr. UD12May 22, 2004Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
31Loss28–2–1 Zab Judah SD12 Jul 12, 2003 The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Lost WBO light welterweight title
30Win28–1–1 Randall Bailey UD12Jan 4, 2003 D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.Retained WBO light welterweight title
29Win27–1–1 Ener Julio UD12Jan 19, 2002 Jai-Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.Retained WBO light welterweight title
28Win26–1–1 Felix Flores TKO1 (12), 2:49Jun 30, 2001 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBO light welterweight title
27Win25–1–1Dillon CarewUD10Apr 4, 2001D.C. Tunnel, Washington, D.C., U.S.
26Win24–1–1Jerry SmithTKO5Apr 22, 2000 Tianhe Stadium, Guangzhou, China
25Win23–1–1Salvador MontesTKO3Apr 1, 2000Yakama Legends Casino, Toppenish, Washington, U.S.
24Win22–1–1Sam MillerTKO5 (10), 1:10 Mar 3, 2000 Caesar's Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
23Win21–1–1Harold BennettKO1 (8), 1:05Jan 19, 2000 Adam's Mark, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
22Win20–1–1 Ener Julio SD12Sep 24, 1999 MCI Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.Won vacant USBA light welterweight title
21Win19–1–1Donnie ParkerPTS10Jun 26, 1999Washington, D.C., U.S.
20Win18–1–1Mike Tidline ElTKO7 (10)Apr 2, 1999Washington, D.C., U.S.
19Loss17–1–1Daniel LujanSD10Mar 20, 1999 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
18Win17–0–1Sergio PenaTKO5Feb 6, 1999 Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
17Draw16–0–1Dillon CarewTD3Dec 5, 1998 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
16Win16–0Miguel Angel OlivaresUD10Oct 17, 1998 Seven Feathers Casino Resort, Canyonville, Oregon, U.S.
15Win15–0Gustavo TapiaTKO1 (8), 2:59Aug 28, 1998 Paradise Casino, Yuma, Arizona, U.S.
14Win14–0Felix MartiUD8May 2, 1998 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
13Win13–0Raymond FloresUD6Jan 31, 1998The Moon, Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
12Win12–0Ali MuhammadPTS4Oct 30, 1997Washington, D.C., U.S.
11Win11–0Lahtovous WhittedTKO1Oct 6, 1997Washington, D.C., U.S.
10Win10–0Andre GaddisTKO1Aug 31, 1997 Annandale, Virginia, U.S.
9Win9–0Larry LandryKO2 (6), 2:08Aug 5, 1997 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
8Win8–0Mauricio RodriguezTKO1Jun 7, 1997 Miami, Florida, U.S.
7Win7–0Ruben AguayoKO1 (4), 1:08Jan 25, 1997 Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
6Win6–0Leon HinnantKO2 (4), 1:05Nov 14, 1996Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
5Win5–0Antonio PressleyPTS4Oct 19, 1996 The Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, U.S.
4Win4–0Laszlo KomjathiUD4Jul 19, 1996Armory Palace, Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.
3Win3–0Claude StatenUD4 Jul 11, 1996 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
2Win2–0Dan PifferTKO1Jun 27, 1996 Virginia, U.S.
1Win1–0Aaron SmithTKO1 (4)May 17, 1996 Washington, D.C., U.S.

Bare Knuckle Boxing Record

Professional record breakdown
1 match0 wins1 loss
By knockout01
By submission00
By decision00
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss0–1Reggie Barnett Jr.TKO (retirement) Bare Knuckle FC 16 March 16, 202142:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States

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References

  1. ↑ Gene Wang (2018-08-17). "At 44, District boxer DeMarcus 'Chop Chop' Corley is set for his fifth fight this year". The Washington Post . Washington, D.C. ISSN   0190-8286. OCLC   1330888409.
  2. ↑ GEOFFREY GRAY (12 July 2003). "BOXING; In Judah-Corley Fight, Clothes Will Clash, Too". New York Times. Archived from the original on 27 May 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  3. ↑ Doug Fischer (13 July 2003). "Judah takes control in later rounds". espn.com. ESPN. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  4. ↑ "DeMarcus Corley set for bare knuckle boxing debut at age 46, wants to show he's still a threat". 19 March 2021.
Sporting positions
Amateur boxing titles
Previous:
David Díaz 		U.S. light welterweight champion
1995		Next:
David Díaz
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Zab Judah 		USBA light welterweight champion
September 24, 1999 – January 2000
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Teddy Reid
Vacant
Title last held by
Gabriel Bracero 		NABF light welterweight champion
January 21, 2012 – May 2012
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Dierry Jean
Vacant
Title last held by
Reynaldo Ojeda 		WBC FECARBOX
lightweight champion
August 27, 2016 – September 2016
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Fidel Guity
Vacant
Title last held by
Michael Anderson 		UBF All America
welterweight champion
May 20, 2017 – October 2017
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Mykal Fox
Vacant
Title last held by
Brett William Smith 		WBU lightweight champion
German title
April 4, 2017 – June 2017
Vacated		Vacant
Major world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Ener Julio 		WBO light welterweight champion
June 30, 2001 – July 12, 2003 		Succeeded by
Zab Judah
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