Lenroy Thomas

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Lenroy Thomas
Born (1985-03-13) 13 March 1985 (age 39)
St. Catherine, Jamaica
NationalityJamaican
Other namesTNT [1] [2]
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 2+12 in (189 cm)
Reach79 in (201 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights32
Wins25
Wins by KO13
Losses6
Draws1

Lenroy Thomas (born 13 March 1985) is a Jamaican professional boxer who held the Commonwealth heavyweight title from 2017 to 2018.

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Career

Born in St. Catherine, Jamaica and based in St. Petersburg, Florida since 1998, [2] Thomas made his professional debut in April 2006 with a points loss to Ruben Rivera. He won his next 16 fights before defeat to Arron Lyons in December 2010. In August 2013 he suffered a fourth-round knockout at the hands of Dominic Breazeale. He won his next two fights before joining ESPN's 2015 Boxcino Tournament, in which he beat Jason Estrada in the quarter-final before being knocked out by Andrey Fedosov in the semi-final.

In May 2017 he faced David Allen for the vacant Commonwealth heavyweight title at Bramall Lane stadium in Sheffield, winning the title on a split decision. [3] [4]

Professional boxing record

32 fights25 wins6 losses
By knockout135
By decision121
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
32Loss25–6–1 Flag of Croatia.svg Agron SmakiciKO3 (8), 2:5926 Mar 2022 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Aviation Club Tennis Centre, Dubai, UAE
31Win25–5–1 Flag of Argentina.svg Marcos Antonio AumadaTKO4 (8), 2:4913 Nov 2021 Flag of Germany.svg Classic Remise, Duesseldorf, Germany
30Win24–5–1 Flag of Brazil.svg Fernando Simôes de AlmeidaKO2 (6), 1:0319 Dec 2020 Flag of Germany.svg Universum Gym, Hamburg, Germany
29Win23–5–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Miguel CubosKO1 (6), 0:5323 Nov 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Bryan Glazer Family JCC Auditorium, Tampa, Florida, US
28Loss22–5–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Joe Joyce KO2 (12), 2:36 5 May 2018 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The O2 Arena, London, EnglandLost Commonwealth heavyweight title
27Draw22–4–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Allen TD1 (12), 2:183 Mar 2018 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield, EnglandRetained Commonwealth heavyweight title;
Technical draw after Allen suffered cut from accidental head clash
26Win22–4 Flag of the United States.svg Ed FountainUD84 Nov 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Barclays Centre, New York City, New York, U.S.
25Win21–4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Allen SD12 27 May 2017 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bramall Lane, Sheffield, EnglandWon vacant Commonwealth heavyweight title
24Win20–4 Flag of the United States.svg Grover YoungKO4 (6), 2:4927 Aug 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Hilton Bayfront, Saint Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
23Loss19–4 Flag of Russia.svg Andrey FedosovKO3 (8), 1:0110 Apr 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Sands Bethlehem Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22Win19–3 Flag of the United States.svg Jason Estrada UD720 Feb 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
21Win18–3 Flag of the United States.svg Jason PauleyTKO4 (6) 1:083 May 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Centre, Catlettsburg, Kentucky, U.S.
20Win17–3 Flag of the United States.svg Travis Fulton UD421 Mar 2014 Flag of the United States.svg A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
19Loss16–3 Flag of the United States.svg Dominic Breazeale KO4 (6), 2:2924 Aug 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Stubhub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
18Loss16–2 Flag of the United States.svg Arron LyonsTKO4 (6), 1:5311 Dec 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Jannus Live, Saint Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
17Win16–1 Flag of the United States.svg Joseph RabotteUD64 Jun 2010 Flag of the United States.svg A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
16Win15–1 Flag of the United States.svg Homero FonsecaMD619 Feb 2010 Flag of the United States.svg A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
15Win14–1 Flag of the United States.svg Andrew GreeleyUD65 Nov 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Martin's Valley Mansion, Cockeysville, Maryland, U.S.
14Win13–1 Flag of the United States.svg Gabe BrownUD615 Aug 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
13Win12–1 Flag of the United States.svg Wes TaylorTKO2 (6), 1:1610 Apr 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
12Win11–1 Flag of the United States.svg Terrell NelsonUD421 Feb 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
11Win10–1 Flag of the United States.svg Andrew GreeleyUD67 Nov 2008 Flag of the United States.svg A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
10Win9–1 Flag of the United States.svg Wallace McDanielKO1 (4), 2:5330 Nov 2007 Flag of the United States.svg DoubleTree Westshore Hotel, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
9Win8–1 Flag of the United States.svg John CobbUD431 Aug 2007 Flag of the United States.svg DoubleTree Westshore Hotel, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
8Win7–1 Flag of the United States.svg Wayne HamptonTKO2 (6), 2:362 Mar 2007 Flag of the United States.svg MontBleu, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
7Win6–1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Joseph Kenneth ReyesKO2 (4), 0:4519 Jan 2007 Flag of the United States.svg A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
6Win5–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan FeltonTKO2 (4), 1:2223 Oct 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Martin's West, Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.
5Win4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Larry WhiteUD429 Sep 2006 Flag of the United States.svg DoubleTree Westshore Hotel, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
4Win3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Maurice WinslowTKO2 (4), 1:0715 Sep 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Omar Shrine Temple Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, U.S.
3Win2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Gostables HortonTKO4 (4), 1:3116 Jun 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Westshore DoubleTree Hotel, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
2Win1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jason EllisonKO1 (4), 1:2622 Apr 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Club Cinema, Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S.
1Loss0–1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Ruben RiveraUD47 Apr 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida, U.S.

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References

  1. "Q And A Lenroy Thomas", eurosport.com, 11 December 2008. Retrieved 21 August 2017
  2. 1 2 Murphy, Xavier (2007) "Interview With Jamaican Heavyweight boxer, Lenroy Thomas", jamaicans.com. Retrieved 21 August 2017
  3. Gray, James (2017) "David Allen loses to Lenroy Thomas in gritty Commonwealth heavyweight title bout", Daily Express , 27 May 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2017
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