Henry Buchanan

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Henry Buchanan
Born
Henry Kanonta Buchanan

(1978-08-05) August 5, 1978 (age 46)
Other namesSugar Poo
Statistics
Weight(s) Light heavyweight
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins21
Wins by KO14
Losses4
Draws0
No contests0

Henry Kanonta Buchanan (born August 5, 1978) is an American professional boxer.

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Professional career

Known as "Sugar Poo", Buchanan began his professional career in 2004, and was undefeated heading into a ShoBox Super Middleweight eliminator tournament, and lost to Jean Paul Mendy.

The Contender

He was the featured boxers on the 3rd season of the boxing reality TV series, The Contender , The Contender (season 3) , premiering September 4, 2007 on ESPN.

Episode that aired on September 11, 2007 said that for personal reasons, he would not participate in season 3 of The Contender. Buchanan later revealed that it was a business and financial decision, as his promoter did not want to surrender Buchanan's promotional rights to ESPN .

Notes

He is the uncle of San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman.

Professional boxing record

25 fights21 wins4 losses
By knockout141
By decision73
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
25Loss21–4 Flag of the United States.svg Alexander JohnsonTKO1 (8), 2:102014-09-20 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
24Win21–3 Flag of the United States.svg William GillTKO3 (6), 2:292013-12-14 Flag of the United States.svg Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
23Loss20–3 Flag of the United States.svg Shawn Hawk UD102012-03-31 Flag of the United States.svg 4 Bears Casino & Lodge, New Town, North Dakota, USA
22Win20–2 Flag of the United States.svg Bobby JordanTKO9 (10), 0:222010-08-14 Flag of the United States.svg Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
21Win19–2 Flag of the United States.svg Julius Fogle UD82010-04-02 Flag of the United States.svg Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
20Win18–2 Flag of the United States.svg Bobby JordanUD82009-10-24 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
19Loss17–2 Flag of the United States.svg Andre Ward UD122009-02-06 Flag of the United States.svg Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, USAFor vacant NABF and WBO-NABO super middleweight title
18Win17–1 Flag of the United States.svg Brian NormanTKO9 (10), 1:022008-06-25 Flag of the United States.svg Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, USA
17Win16–1 Flag of the United States.svg Ross Thompson UD8 Mar 1, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Home Depot Center, Carson, California, USA
16Win15–1 Flag of the United States.svg Ted MullerUD82007-10-20 Flag of the United States.svg Sycuan Resort & Casino, El Cajon, California, USA
15Loss14–1 Flag of France.svg Jean-Paul Mendy UD102006-10-06 Flag of the United States.svg Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, USABuchanan was deducted 1 point in round 8 for low blows.
14Win14–0 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Lucas Green AriasUD102006-07-28 Flag of the United States.svg PFTC Sports Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
13Win13–0 Flag of Jamaica.svg Lloyd BryanTKO1 (10), 2:522006-03-03 Flag of the United States.svg Lincoln Theatre, Washington, D.C., USA
12Win12–0 Flag of the United States.svg Dhafir Smith UD82005-11-26 Flag of the United States.svg The Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA
11Win11–0 Flag of the United States.svg Tyrone GloverUD82005-07-21 Flag of the United States.svg Martins West, Woodlawn, Maryland, USA
10Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg Shannon MillerTKO4 (8), 2:432005-05-17 Flag of the United States.svg Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, USA
9Win9–0 Flag of Haiti.svg Julio JeanTKO6 (8), 1:552005-03-10 Flag of the United States.svg Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
8Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Kirk DouglasTKO2 (6)2005-02-05 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Henry DukesTKO2 (6), 2:072004-12-12 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg William HarmonTKO1 (6), 2:44 Nov 20, 2004 Flag of the United States.svg Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
5Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Brian NormanTKO3 (4), 0:402004-09-30 Flag of the United States.svg Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Keith LawrenceTKO1 (4), 2:152004-07-17 Flag of the United States.svg Baysox Stadium, Bowie, Maryland, USA
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Henry DukesTKO1 (4)2004-06-26 Flag of the United States.svg Teamster's Local 639, Washington, D.C., USA
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Gonzales JonesTKO2 (4), 2:272004-05-01 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Johnathan LoganKO3 (4)2004-03-27 Flag of the United States.svg Lincoln Theatre, Washington, D.C., USA