Dominick Guinn

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Dominick Guinn
Born
Dominick Alexander Guinn

(1975-04-20) April 20, 1975 (age 49)
Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States
Other namesThe Southern Disaster
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Reach198 cm (78 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights52
Wins38
Wins by KO26
Losses13
Draws1
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Goodwill Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1998 New York Super Heavyweight

Dominick Alexander Guinn (born April 20, 1975) is an American professional boxer. He is self-managed and he is trained by Ronnie Shields and Alexander Gutierrez. He stands at 6'3" tall. [1]

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Known as the "Southern Disaster", [2] he currently resides in Houston, Texas.

Amateur career

Born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, [3] Guinn began boxing at age nine and lost in the quarterfinals in the Michigan Junior Olympic Tournament at 139 pounds. Fighting in the 147-pound class at 15 years of age, Guinn lost in the finals. Guinn won the 19-and-under Junior World title in 1993.

Guinn had an amateur career record of 290-26, twice winning the National Golden Gloves Super Heavyweight Championship in 1997 and 1999 but losing in the Olympic qualification to Calvin Brock. In 1998, Guinn won the U.S. National Championships and won a Bronze Medal at the Goodwill Games in New York City.

Professional career

He began his career winning his first 24 fights, including a seventh-round knockout win over Michael Grant and a victory over Duncan Dokiwari.

In 2004 he lost his first fight, a lackluster, but controversial decision to Monte Barrett. He knocked out veteran Phil Jackson but then lost his second fight to Sergei Liakhovich, who went on to win the WBO heavyweight title.

In 2005 he drew with Friday Ahunanya and lost to James Toney. In 2006, he defeated once-beaten British southpaw and Olympic Gold medalist Audley Harrison at the Agua Caliente casino, [4] but lost his next fight against another southpaw Tony Thompson. In 2007 he continued his slide with losses against unbeaten Eddie Chambers in May and Robert Hawkins in December. [2]

In October 2008, Guinn knocked out heavyweight prospect Jean François Bergeron in the second round. [2] In 2009, Guinn knocked out unbeaten Johnnie White (21-0) in a first-round knockout to move back into contendership status and recently defeated Charles Davis by decision. [2]

He has never been beaten inside the distance in his professional career. [5]

Professional boxing record

48 fights35 wins12 losses
By knockout240
By decision1112
Draws1
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Loss35-12-1 Flag of Poland.svg Artur Szpilka UD1025/05/2018 Flag of Poland.svg Stadion Narodowy, Warsaw, Poland
Loss35-11-1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Hughie Fury PTS1026/03/2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wembley Arena, London, England
Win35-10-1 Flag of the United States.svg Donnie DavisKO1 (4)28/02/2015 Flag of the United States.svg Complex Arena, Salt Lake City, USA
Loss34-10-1 Flag of Poland.svg Tomasz Adamek UD1003/08/2013 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, USAGuinn cut over rt. eye from accidental head butt.
Win34-9-1 Flag of the United States.svg Stacy FrazierKO1 (8)08/06/2012 Flag of the United States.svg Events Center, Pharr, Texas, USA
Loss33-9-1 Flag of Russia.svg Denis Boytsov UD1013/04/2012 Flag of Germany.svg Cologne, Germany
Loss33-8-1 Flag of the United States.svg Amir Mansour UD1019/08/2011 Flag of the United States.svg Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover, Delaware, USAFor vacant IBF North American heavyweight title and interim WBO
Loss33-7-1 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Kubrat Pulev UD830/10/2010 Flag of Germany.svg Stadthalle, Rostock, Germany
Win33-6-1 Flag of the United States.svg Terrell NelsonRTD7 (8) 17/04/2010 Flag of the United States.svg Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Win32-6-1 Flag of the United States.svg Charles Davis UD612/12/2009 Flag of the United States.svg UIC Pavilion, Chicago, USA
Win31-6-1 Flag of the United States.svg Johnnie WhiteTKO1 (10) 25/04/2009 Flag of the United States.svg Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, USA
Win30-6-1 Flag of the United States.svg Gabe BrownUD808/11/2008 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden, New York, USA
Win29-6-1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jean François Bergeron KO2 (10)24/10/2008 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bell Centre, Montreal, Canada
Loss28-6-1 Flag of the United States.svg Robert HawkinsUD1028/12/2007 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg River Rock Casino, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Loss28-5-1 Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Chambers UD1004/05/2007 Flag of the United States.svg Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, USA
Win28-4-1 Flag of the United States.svg Zuri Lawrence TKO2 (10)02/02/2007 Flag of the United States.svg Main Street Armory, Rochester, New York, USA
Win27-4-1 Flag of the United States.svg Zack PageSD809/12/2006 Flag of the United States.svg Alltel Arena, North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Loss26-4-1 Flag of the United States.svg Tony Thompson UD1228/06/2006 Flag of the United States.svg HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, USAFor vacant WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title
Win26-3-1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Audley Harrison UD1014/04/2006 Flag of the United States.svg Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, California, USA
Loss25-3-1 Flag of the United States.svg James Toney UD1201/10/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Events Center, Reno, Nevada, USAFor IBA heavyweight title
Draw25-2-1 Flag of Nigeria.svg Friday Ahunanya PTS1022/04/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, USA
Loss25–2 Flag of Belarus.svg Siarhei Liakhovich UD1003/12/2004 Flag of the United States.svg Bally's Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Win25–1 Flag of the United States.svg Phil Jackson KO1 (10)24/07/2004 Flag of the United States.svg Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Loss24–1 Flag of the United States.svg Monte Barrett SD1027/03/2004 Flag of the United States.svg Alltel Arena, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Win24–0 Flag of the United States.svg Derrick BanksUD1022/11/2003 Flag of the United States.svg Reliant Park, Houston, USA
Win23–0 Flag of Nigeria.svg Duncan Dokiwari UD1027/09/2003 Flag of the United States.svg HSBC Arena, Buffalo, New York, USA
Win22–0 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Grant TKO7 (10)07/06/2003 Flag of the United States.svg Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Win21–0 Flag of the United States.svg Charles HatcherTKO9 (10)12/04/2003 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, USA
Win20–0 Flag of the United States.svg Otis TisdaleUD801/02/2003 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA
Win19–0 Flag of the United States.svg Garing LaneSD819/10/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Reliant Park, Houston, USA
Win18–0 Flag of the United States.svg Terry McGroom TKO7 (8)08/09/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Great Plains Coliseum, Lawton, Oklahoma, USA
Win17–0 Flag of the United States.svg Wade LewisKO1 (8)22/06/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
Win16–0 Flag of the United States.svg Drexie JamesTKO1 (8)18/05/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA
Win15–0 Flag of the United States.svg Derek BerryTKO2 (8)30/03/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Lucky Star Casino, Oklahoma, USA
Win14–0 Flag of the United States.svg Tony LaRosaTKO1 (6)22/02/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Schottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA
Win13–0 Flag of the United States.svg Antonio ColbertUD601/12/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, USA
Win12–0 Flag of the United States.svg Todd DiggsKO1 (6)09/11/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Sunset Station, San Antonio, USA
Win11–0 Flag of the United States.svg Maurice WheelerKO2 (?)27/07/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USA
Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg Marvin HillKO1 (6)06/07/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Hilton Hotel, Reno, Nevada, USA
Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ronnie SmithUD605/05/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, USA
Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Marvin HuntTKO4 (4)22/02/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USAThunderBox Fight
Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony MooreUD408/12/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, USA
Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg James LesterTKO1 (4)11/11/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, USA
Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Rodney PhillipsTKO1 (6) 20/10/2000 Flag of the United States.svg The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA
Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg John LewisTKO1 (4)26/08/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, USA
Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Michael RothbergerTKO1 (4)11/08/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Leonard ChildsTKO2 (4)27/07/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, USA
Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Leroy HollisTKO1 (4)16/06/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, USA

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References

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Preceded by United States Amateur Super Heavyweight Champion
1998
Succeeded by