Mark Medal

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Mark Medal
Born (1957-06-10) June 10, 1957 (age 68)
Statistics
Weight(s) Light middleweight
Height5 ft 11+12 in (182 cm)
Reach79 in (201 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins24
Wins by KO20
Losses3
Draws1

Mark Medal (born June 10, 1957 in Manhattan, NY), is a former professional boxer in the Light Middleweight (154lb) division. A hard-hitting boxer, he was the International Boxing Federation's inaugural world junior-middleweight champion and won 20 of his 28 contests by knockout.

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Professional career

Medal, a Puerto Rican-American, turned pro in 1979 and won the vacant IBF Light Middleweight Title with a fifth round TKO win over the also hard-hitting (23-0, with all 23 wins by knockout) [1] Earl Hargrove in 1984, becoming the inaugural champion. He lost the belt in his first defense to Carlos Santos. [2] In 1986 he took on WBC Light Middleweight title holder Thomas Hearns, but lost via TKO. [3]

Professional boxing record

28 fights24 wins3 losses
By knockout202
By decision41
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
28Draw24–3–1Donald JohnsonSD10 (10)1987-11-27Meadowlands Sheraton, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.
27Loss24–3 Thomas Hearns TKO8 (12)1986-06-23 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For WBC light middleweight title
26Win24–2Dexter SmithUD10 (10)1985-07-25Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
25Loss23–2 Carlos Santos UD15 (15)1984-11-02Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Lost IBF light middleweight title
24Win23–1Earl HargroveTKO5 (15)1984-03-11Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Won inaugural IBF light middleweight title
23Win22–1Bruce JohnsonTKO9 (10)1984-01-20Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
22Win21–1Kevin HowardUD10 (10)1983-11-10Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
21Win20–1Freddie BoyntonTKO8 (10)1983-09-09 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
20Win19–1Steve DelgadoKO2 (10)1983-08-19Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
19Win18–1Reggie FordKO5 (10)1983-04-29Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
18Win17–1Freddie CreechTKO4 (10)1983-02-05 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
17Win16–1Chris LinsonTKO6 (10)1983-01-14Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
16Win15–1Gerald BanksTKO2 (8)1982-12-09Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
15Win14–1Steve MichaleryaTKO8 (10)1982-11-05Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
14Win13–1Darryl PennUD10 (10)1982-09-24Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
13Win12–1Benji GoldstoneKO1 (10)1982-04-16Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
12Win11–1Michael RichardsonTKO8 (8)1982-03-05 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11Win10–1Frank MinniganTKO3 (8)1981-12-11Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
10Win9–1Henry Lee SaxbyKO3 (8)1981-11-05Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
9Win8–1Danny HaroldKO6 (8)1981-05-22Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
8Win7–1Fernando CollazoTKO1 (6)1981-04-16 Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.
7Win6–1Ali PerezTKO3 (6)1981-01-07Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
6Win5–1Ricky JohnsonKO2 (6)1980-11-12Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
5Win4–1Herbie WilensRTD4 (6)1980-09-24Dunn Sports Center, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
4Loss3–1Kevin PerryTKO1 (6)1980-03-04Armory, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
3Win3–0Johnny DavisTKO2 (4)1980-01-25Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
2Win2–0Pat EspositoKO1 (4)1979-11-23Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
1Win1–0Hugo FuatPTS4 (4)1979-10-04 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.

Post retirement

After his retirement from boxing at the age of 30 he became a member of the Jersey City Police Department. In 2009 Medal was indicted and charged with conspiracy to possess a controlled dangerous substance, which resulted in him losing his position as a police officer. [4]

See also

References

  1. "BoxRec: Login". boxrec.com.
  2. Katz, Michael (3 November 1984). "SANTOS BEATS MEDAL TO TAKE I.B.F. TITLE". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  3. "Every time Thomas Hearns hit Mark Medal Monday night,..." United Press International. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  4. "STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. MARK MEDAL". Justia. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Inaugural champion IBF Light Middleweight champion
March 11, 1984 – November 2, 1984
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