George Blades (boxer)

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George Blades
Born (1974-08-27) August 27, 1974 (age 50)
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Other namesHoney Boy
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Boxing record
Total fights30
Wins23
Wins by KO16
Losses7

George Blades (born August 27, 1974) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1999 to 2014 and challenged for the WBO light heavyweight title in 2007.

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Professional career

On June 16, 2007, Blades fought Zsolt Erdei for the WBO light heavyweight title, but lost by eleventh-round technical knockout. [1]

On September 28, 2013, Blades fought Jean Pascal, but lost by fifth-round technical knockout. [2]

On June 21, 2014, Blades fought Chad Dawson, but lost by first-round knockout. [3]

Professional boxing record

30 fights23 wins7 losses
By knockout165
By decision72
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
30Loss23–7 Marcus Browne KO1 (8), 1:2511 Dec 2014 Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
29Loss23–6 Chad Dawson KO1 (10), 2:3521 Jun 2014 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
28Loss23–5 Jean Pascal TKO5 (10), 2:5428 Sep 2013 Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
27Win23–4James MorrowTKO7 (8), 2:1816 Feb 2013Dupont Pavilion State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
26Win22–4Shawn KirkUD65 Jun 2010National Guard Armory, Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
25Loss21–4Jose Luis HerreraTKO3 (8), 1:1823 Jan 2008Deauville Beach Resort, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
24Loss21–3 Zsolt Erdei TKO11 (12), 2:2716 Jun 2007 Syma Sport and Events Centre, Budapest, HungaryFor WBO light heavyweight title
23Win21–2John Romans WilliamTKO7 (10), 0:5319 Jan 2007 Mallory Square, Key West, Florida, U.S.Won vacant WBC Latino light heavyweight title
22Win20–2Tyrone JacksonUD610 Sep 2004 Henry Fonda Theater, Hollywood, California, U.S.
21Win19–2Kevin MillerTKO3 (8), 1:197 May 2004Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.Won vacant NABC cruiserweight title
20Win18–2Paul EakleTKO2 (4), 1:3225 Nov 2003Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
19Win17–2Tyrone MuexTKO3 (6), 1:5326 Sep 2003Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
18Loss16–2Charles TannerMD1029 Jul 2003 Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
17Win16–1John Basil JacksonUD48 May 2003Trap Nightclub, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
16Win15–1Michael ShanksKO1 (4), 1:3315 Feb 2003Zorah Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
15Loss14–1Nick CookUD8 20 Jul 2002 Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.For USA Indiana State light heavyweight title
14Win14–0John Basil JacksonTKO4 (4), 0:501 Jun 2002Cumberland Place, West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.
13Win13–0Donnie PeneltonUD621 May 20028 Second Saloon, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
12Win12–0Conley PersonKO126 Apr 2000Horizon Theatre, Muncie, Indiana, U.S.
11Win11–0Tyrone MackKO3 (4), 1:3519 Apr 2002Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
10Win10–0Curtis ReedTKO5 (8)27 Jan 2001Johanning Civic Center, Kokomo, Indiana, U.S.
9Win9–0Gerald ArmfieldTKO2 (8), 1:5821 Nov 2000Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
8Win8–0Barton SpearsTKO2 (4), 2:003 Oct 2000Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
7Win7–0 Reggie Strickland UD620 Jun 2000Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
6Win6–0Marcel AlexanderKO1 (4), 2:5211 Apr 2000Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
5Win5–0Michael ShanksTKO4 (4), 1:0329 Feb 2000Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
4Win4–0Brian YatesUD423 Nov 1999 Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
3Win3–0Larry HyattKO1 (4), 2:0629 Oct 1999Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
2Win2–0John MooreUD42 Oct 1999Aztar Casino, Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
1Win1–0Rick EnisKO2 (4), 2:182 Sep 1999Adam's Mark Hotel, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.

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References

  1. ↑ "N'dou is no match for Malignaggi". June 17, 2007. Retrieved June 17, 2007.
  2. ↑ "Pascal Beats Down Blades, Alvarez Beats Miranda". September 28, 2013. Retrieved September 28, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Former champion Chad Dawson snaps two-fight skid". June 21, 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
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