Joey Abell

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Joey Abell
BornMay 16, 1981 (1981-05-16) (age 43)
Other namesMinnesota Ice
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Reach76 in (193 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights48
Wins35
Wins by KO33
Losses11
No contests2

Joey Abell (born May 16, 1981) is an American professional boxer.

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Early life

Abell is a native of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He attended Champlin Park High School, [1] and later played football at South Dakota State University, where he majored in Education and Human Science.

Amateur career

As an amateur, Abell won a silver medal at the 1998 U.S. Junior Championships at 201 lbs, losing to Malik Scott in the final. He later won gold in the super heavyweight division at the 1999 Under-19 Championships. [2]

Professional career

The first fight of Abell's professional career was marred when his opponent, Ritchie Goosehead, fell through the ropes and landed on the cement. The fight was ruled a no-contest. [3] Abell knocked out Goosehead in his second professional fight about a month later. [4] Abell remained undefeated through ten bouts, then he was KOd by Aaron Lyons at The Blue Horizon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Abell later rematched Lyons and KO'd him. As of May 16, 2009, Abell's professional record was 24 wins (23 by knockout), 4 losses, no draws, and 1 no contest. [4]

Abell defeated his first notable opponent in undefeated Teke Oruh of Nigeria on points, in a fight televised on Showtime on November 16, 2007. Abell then defeated Billy Willis by third round TKO. [5] In 2008 he went on to lose a string of bouts, including a loss to former world champion Alfred Cole. In January 2011 A distracted Abell was defeated in the first round by heavyweight contender Chris Arreola. [6] Abell's last two losses came at the hands of #2 (Tyson Fury) and #3 (Kubrat Pulev). Both fights were taken with a couple of days' notice.

On May 17, 2016, Abell knocked out, then undefeated Wes Nofire and continued his winning streak with two more wins coming by way of KO.

Professional boxing record

48 fights35 wins11 losses
By knockout339
By decision21
By disqualification01
No contests2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
48Loss35–11 (2) Flag of the United States.svg Michael Polite CoffieTKO2 (8)Nov 7, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
47Win35–10 (2) Flag of the United States.svg Quincy PalmerKO1 (6)Nov 2, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg The Myth, Maplewood, Minnesota, U.S.
46Loss34–10 (2) Flag of Poland.svg Tomasz Adamek TKO7 (10)Apr 21, 2018 Flag of Poland.svg Hala Sportowa, Częstochowa, PolandFor Republic of Poland International heavyweight title
45Win34–9 (2) Flag of Poland.svg Krzysztof Zimnoch KO3 (12)Sep 9, 2017 Flag of Poland.svg Stadion MOSiR, Radom, Poland
44Win33–9 (2) Flag of Kenya.svg Raymond Ochieng TKO2 (10)Feb 25, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Blaine Sports Center, Blaine, Minnesota, U.S.
43Win32–9 (2) Flag of the United States.svg Wes Nofire TKO3 (8)May 17, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Black Bear Casino, Carlton, Minnesota, U.S.
42Loss31–9 (2) Flag of Colombia.svg Oscar Rivas KO2 (10)Nov 28, 2015 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Videotron Centre, Quebec City, Canada
41Win31–8 (2) Flag of the United States.svg Juan GoodeUD6Oct 17, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Black Bear Casino, Carlton, Minnesota, U.S.
40Win30–8 (2) Flag of the United States.svg Travis Fulton TKO3 (6)Apr 17, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
39Loss29–8 (2) Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tyson Fury TKO4 (10)Feb 15, 2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Copper Box Arena, London, England
38Loss29–7 (2) Flag of Bulgaria.svg Kubrat Pulev TKO4 (12)Dec 14, 2013 Flag of Germany.svg Jahnsportforum, Neubrandenburg, GermanyFor IBF International heavyweight title
37Win29–6 (2) Flag of the United States.svg Maurenzo SmithRTD1 (6)Jul 26, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Hyatt Regency Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
36Loss28–6 (2) Flag of the United States.svg Fres Oquendo TKO9 (10)Dec 14, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.For vacant WBA Fedelatin heavyweight title
35Win28–5 (2) Flag of the United States.svg Emerson Chasing BearRTD4 (6), 3:00Jan 28, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Williston College, Williston, North Dakota, U.S.
34Loss27–5 (2) Flag of the United States.svg Chris Arreola KO1 (10), 2:18Jan 28, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
33Win27–4 (2) Flag of the United States.svg Arron LyonsTKO4 (10) 0:52Jul 17, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg St. Paul Armory, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.Fight stopped due to a cut
32Win26–4 (2) Flag of the United States.svg Josh GutcherTKO2 (8), 0:52Apr 23, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg St. Paul Armory, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
31NC25–4 (2) Flag of the United States.svg Raphael Butler NC1 (10)Dec 4, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.For vacant Minnesota State heavyweight title;
Referee failed to hear bell and called fighters together to continue fighting, Butler was knocked out by Abell prompting both corners to enter into a brawl which negated the bout
30Win25–4 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Larry WhiteTKO2 (6)Jun 13, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Robert's Off Ten, Mounds View, Minnesota, U.S.
29Win24–4 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Billy WillisTKO3 (6), 0:54May 15, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
28Win23–4 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Galen BrownKO1 (6), 1:43Apr 4, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Epic Night Club, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
27Win22–4 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Marcus RhodeKO1 (6)Feb 13, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Epic Night Club, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
26Win21–4 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Derek Amos TKO1 (6), 2:58Jan 17, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg St. Paul Armory, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
25Loss20–4 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Jason NicholsonDQ1 (8)Nov 28, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.Abell disqualified for hitting Nicholson while he was down
24Loss20–3 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Al Cole SD6Sep 5, 2008 Flag of Sweden.svg Nojesfabriken, Karlstad, Sweden
23Loss20–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Andrew GreeleyTKO4 (6), 2:58Apr 26, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Graham Arena, Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.
22Win20–1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Maurice WheelerKO2 (6)Apr 11, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
21Win19–1 (1) Flag of Montenegro.svg Ratko DraskovicKO2 (6)Mar 27, 2008 Flag of Sweden.svg Lisebergshallen, Gothenburg, Sweden
20Win18–1 (1) Flag of Nigeria.svg Teke Oruh MD10Nov 16, 2007 Flag of Saint Lucia.svg Beausejour Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
19Win17–1 (1) Flag of Russia.svg Daniil PeretyatkoTKO2 (4)Sep 15, 2007 Flag of Sweden.svg Löfbergs Arena, Karlstad, Sweden
18Win16–1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Levon WarnerKO1 (8), 2:52Sep 7, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17Win15–1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Mike SheppardKO1 (4), 2:10Aug 4, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
16Win14–1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Harvey JollyTKO2 (6), 1:55Apr 25, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Roy Wilkins Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
15Win13–1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg James GersteinKO1 (6), 1:27Mar 17, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
14Win12–1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Cornelius EllisRTD3 (6), 3:00Feb 9, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13Win11–1 (1) Flag of Turkey.svg Ergin SolmazRTD2 (4), 3:00Jan 27, 2007 Flag of Sweden.svg Scandinavium, Gothenburg, Sweden
12Win10–1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Larry WhiteTKO6 (6), 1:50Jan 12, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
11Loss9–1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Arron LyonsTKO1 (4), 1:17Dec 1, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10Win9–0 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Louis Monaco TKO4 (6), 0:30Oct 13, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S
9Win8–0 (1) Flag of the United States.svg David CleageKO2 (4), 2:51Sep 15, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8Win7–0 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Mark BrownKO2 (6), 2:14Jul 7, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7Win6–0 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Douglas RobertsonKO1 (4), 2:23Apr 7, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6Win5–0 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Cornell BradburyTKO1 (4), 2:25Mar 15, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Merrionette Park, Illinois, U.S.
5Win4–0 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Dan Jambor KO1 (4), 1:15Feb 10, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4Win3–0 (1) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Marcelo AravenaTKO1 (4), 2:00Nov 19, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Seven Clans Casino, Thief River Falls, Minnesota, U.S.
3Win2–0 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Andrew GoodwinTKO2 (4)Oct 15, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Chez Peree Club, Carter Lake, Iowa, U.S.
2Win1–0 (1) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ritchie GooseheadTKO2 (4), 1:58Sep 23 2005 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Canada
1NC0–0 (1) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ritchie GooseheadNC1 (4), 2:52Aug 27, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Seven Clans Casino, Thief River Falls, Minnesota, U.S.Bout stopped after Goosehead fell through ropes, landing outside ring

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