Mark Davis (boxer)

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Mark Davis
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Real nameMark Davis
Nickname(s)Too Sharp
Weight(s) Lightweight
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Nationality Flag of the United States.svg American
Born (1987-01-15) January 15, 1987 (age 35)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights19
Wins18
Wins by KO5
Losses1
Draws0

Mark Davis (born January 15, 1987) is an American professional Olympian boxer, formerly an amateur boxer in the lightweight division.

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Amateur career

Had a reported 200 amateur bout record.

Competed at the US Olympic Trials for the 2004 Olympics at 112 lbs beating Charles Huerta but losing to Ron Siler and then on a walkover to Aaron Alafa. Gold medalist at the 2005 US National championships at 57 kg beating Richard Baltazar and Ray Robinson and others. Won two contests for USA at 2005 World Cup at 57 kg. Competed at the 2005 World championships at 57 kg.

Won two bouts when representing United States vs. Belarus in 2006 at 57 kg. Won gold medal at the 2006 US championships at 57 kg. Won Eastern Olympic trials for 2008 Olympics at 57 kg. [1]

Professional career

In 2011, Davis scored a TKO victory over the Dominican Republic’s Ramesis Gil when Gil was unable to answer the bell for round six. Davis defeated Guillermo Sanchez of Buffalo via unanimous decision in Cleveland. [2]

On July 2, 2014 Mark Davis underestimated his opponent, Michael Farenas of the Philippines (39-4-4 with 32 knockouts), and got stopped via TKO in round 8. Bringing an end to his undefeated record.

Professional boxing record

16 Wins (5 knockouts, 0 decisions), 0 Losses, 0 Draws, 0 No Contests [3]
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Win16–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Guillermo SanchezUD102011-11-12 Flag of Ohio.svg La Villa Banquet Center in Cleveland, Ohio
Win15–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Ramesis GilRTD5 (6), 3:002011-04-02 Flag of New York.svg Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn, New York
Win14–0 Flag of the United States.svg Justo VallecilloUD42010-08-21 Flag of Texas.svg Fairmont Hotel, Dallas, Texas
Win13–0 Flag of the United States.svg Wayne FletcherUD42010-07-17 Flag of Texas.svg Harbor Amphitheater in Rockwall, Texas
Win12–0 Flag of the United States.svg Steve GonzalezUD82009-04-03 Flag of Tennessee.svg Pepsi Pavilion, in Memphis, Tennessee
Win11–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Adauto GonzalezUD82009-03-14 Flag of Mississippi.svg Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi
Win10–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Roberto AstacioUD82008-11-22 Flag of Mississippi.svg Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi
Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg Carl McNicklesTKO4 (6), 2:512008-09-27 Flag of Mississippi.svg Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi
Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Derrick MoonUD62008-05-24 Flag of Mississippi.svg Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi
Win7–0 Flag of Cuba.svg Jorge RuizUD62008-04-26 Flag of Mississippi.svg Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi
Win6–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Sadot VazquezUD62008-04-09 Flag of Georgia.svg Bell Auditorium, Augusta, Georgia
Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ricky AlexanderKO2 (4), 2:592008-03-01 Flag of Mississippi.svg Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi
Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Lee GriffithKO1 (4), 1:592008-01-26 Flag of Mississippi.svg Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi
Win3–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Alberto AmaroUD42007-10-20 Flag of Mississippi.svg Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi
Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Samuel JohnstonKO1 (4), ?2007-09-07 Flag of Mississippi.svg Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi
Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Guillerno AlonsoUD42007-09-01 Flag of Mississippi.svg Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi Davis' professional debut.

Notes

  1. "Boxer Info". Boxrec.com. November 20, 2011. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  2. "Sanchez loses decision in Cleveland". Buffalo News.com. November 13, 2011. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  3. "Mark Davis Professional boxing record". BoxRec.com.

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