Randall Bailey

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Randall Bailey
Born (1974-09-13) September 13, 1974 (age 50)
Other namesThe Knock-Out King
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights56
Wins46
Wins by KO37
Losses9
No contests1

Randall Bailey (born September 13, 1974) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1996 to 2016. He is a former world champion in two weight classes, having held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) light welterweight title from 1999 to 2000, and the International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight title in 2012. Additionally, he held the World Boxing Association (WBA) interim light welterweight title in 2002. Nicknamed "The Knock-Out King" for his exceptional knockout power, Bailey is considered to be one of the hardest punchers in boxing history. [1]

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Professional career

Bailey turned pro in 1996 and won his first 21 fights by knockout, including the WBO Light Welterweight Title with a 1st-round KO over Carlos Gonzalez in 1999. He defended the title twice before losing it in 2000 to Ener Julio in a close split decision.

In 2002, he won the interim WBA Light Welterweight title with a 3rd-round KO win over Demetrio Ceballos. He fought Diosbelys Hurtado for the vacant WBA Light Welterweight title but lost courtesy of a KO in the 7th round. In 2003, he challenged DeMarcus Corley for the WBO Light Welterweight Title but lost a decision. In 2004, he fought Miguel Angel Cotto for the WBO Light Welterweight Title, losing by TKO in the 6th round. The fight was stopped on cuts. In 2006, Bailey defeated Lenin Arroyo, Santos Pakau, Juan Polo Perez and Russell Stoner Jones to get the right to fight Shawn Gallegos for the IBA Intercontinental Light Welterweight title. He defeated Gallegos via a TKO inside eight rounds to become the new International Boxing Association Intercontinental champion. In 2007, he beat Harrison Cuello by KO in the 2nd round. He then fought Herman Ngoudjo and lost by a split decision over 12 rounds in an IBF eliminator bout. In 2008, Bailey fought a rematch with DeMarcus Corley and won via decision. In 2009, Bailey kayoed Frankie Figueroa in the fourth round of an IBF eliminator to win another shot at the IBF world title against Juan Urango. In the fight Bailey knocked down Juan Urango in the 6th round, the first time Urango had been knocked down. Bailey tired late in the fight and in the 11th round his corner threw in the towel after Urango had begun dominating the fight.

Moving up to welterweight

After the loss to Urango, Bailey moved up to 147 pounds and fought Germaine Sanders, whom Bailey knocked down three times before winning an 8-round decision. On March 19, 2010 Bailey fought an IBF title eliminator against Sugar Jackson. Bailey knocked out Jackson in 90 seconds of the 1st round. Instead of fighting the IBF Title against Jan Zaveck, he fought Said Ouali on December 10, 2010 in Antwerp, Belgium, with the fight resulting in a second round no-contest when Ouali was thrown out of the ring by Bailey and the fight could not continue.

Bailey became the IBF welterweight champion after knocking out top contender Mike Jones June 9, 2012, becoming a world champion in two weight divisions 10 years after winning his last title (the interim WBA light welterweight title). His emotional response in his post fight interview drew cheers from the crowd.

Bailey lost his IBF welterweight title against Devon Alexander as a main event on Showtime Championship Boxing. He then won three straight fights, culminating in a knockout win over Shusaku Fujinaka for the WBO Asia Pacific Welterweight title, before a loss to Jeff Horn on April 27, 2016. He has not fought since.

Professional boxing record

56 fights46 wins9 losses
By knockout394
By decision65
By disqualification10
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
56Loss46–9 (1) Jeff Horn RTD7 (12), 3:00Apr 27, 2016 Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, AustraliaFor IBF Inter-Continental and vacant WBO Oriental welterweight titles
55Win46–8 (1)Shusaku FujinakaKO7 (12), 2:05Oct 4, 2015Seonhak Gymnasium, Incheon, South KoreaWon vacant WBO Asia Pacific welterweight title
54Win45–8 (1)Gundrick KingKO2 (10), 2:06Jun 20, 2015Centre for the Arts, Riverdale, California, U.S.
53Win44–8 (1) Humberto Toledo DQ8 (10), 2:15Nov 23, 2013 Tampa, Florida, U.S.Toledo disqualified for pushing the referee
52Loss43–8 (1) Devon Alexander UD12Oct 20, 2012 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.Lost IBF welterweight title
51Win43–7 (1) Mike Jones KO11 (12), 2:52 Jun 9, 2012 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant IBF welterweight title
50Win42–7 (1)Yoryi EstrellaUD10 Sep 3, 2011 Beau Rivage, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
49NC41–7 (1) Said Ouali NC2 (12)Dec 10, 2010Lotto Arena, Antwerp, BelgiumNC after Bailey threw Ouali out of the ring
48Win41–7 Sugar Jackson TKO1 (12)Mar 19, 2010 Lotto Arena, Antwerp, Belgium
47Win40–7Germaine SandersUD8Dec 12, 2009 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
46Loss39–7 Juan Urango TKO11 (12), 1:51Aug 28, 2009Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.For IBF light welterweight title
45Win39–6 Francisco Figueroa KO4 (12), 1:46Apr 3, 2009Pepsi Pavilion, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
44Win38–6 DeMarcus Corley UD8Oct 22, 2008B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S.
43Win37–6Dairo EsalasKO1 (8), 0:46Aug 6, 2008B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S.
42Win36–6Anthony MoraTKO5 (10), 2:30Jan 18, 2008Mallory Square, Key West, Florida, U.S.Won vacant WBC Latino light welterweight title
41Loss35–6 Herman Ngoudjo SD12Jun 8, 2007 Uniprix Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
40Win35–5Harrison CuelloTKO2 (10), 2:24Jan 19, 2007 Mallory Square, Key West, Florida, U.S.Retained IBA Intercontinental light welterweight title
39Win34–5Shawn GallegosTKO8 (10), 1:55Oct 13, 2006Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.Won vacant IBA Intercontinental light welterweight title
38Win33–5Russell Stoner JonesTKO4 (8), 2:06Jul 28, 2006 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
37Win32–5Juan Polo PerezKO1 (8), 2:59Jun 27, 2006Sheraton Hotel, Miami, Florida, U.S.
36Win31–5Santos PakauKO1 (10), 2:25May 6, 2006Quay Park, Key West, Florida, U.S.
35Win30–5 Lenin Arroyo UD8Mar 24, 2006Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
34Win29–5Roberto OrtegaUD10May 20, 2005 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
33Loss28–5 Miguel Cotto TKO6 (12), 1:39 Dec 11, 2004 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For WBO light welterweight title
32Win28–4Lester YarbroughKO5 (8), 0:26Mar 19, 2004 Majestic Star Casino, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
31Loss27–4 Ishe Smith UD12Jan 15, 2004 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.For vacant WBC Continental Americas, WBO–NABO, and USBA welterweight titles
30Win27–3 Reggie Strickland UD8May 17, 2003 Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
29Loss26–3 DeMarcus Corley UD12Jan 4, 2003 D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.For WBO light welterweight title
28Win26–2Alfonso FowlerTKO1 (8), 2:53Sep 27, 2002Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
27Loss25–2 Diosbelys Hurtado KO7 (12), 2:02May 11, 2002 Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto RicoFor IBA and vacant WBA light welterweight titles
26Win25–1Demetrio CeballosKO3 (12), 1:03Feb 2, 2002 Sovereign Center, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.Won vacant WBA interim light welterweight title
25Win24–1Bobby ElkinsTKO1 (10)Jun 8, 2001Jai-Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
24Win23–1Anthony CobbKO2 (8), 2:06Jan 27, 2001Johanning Civic Center, Kokomo, Indiana, U.S.
23Win22–1Billy WootenTKO2 (8), 0:50Nov 21, 2000Pepsi Colliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
22Loss21–1 Ener Julio SD12Jul 22, 2000 American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.Lost WBO light welterweight title
21Win21–0Rocky MartinezTKO7 (12), 0:01Apr 8, 2000 Palais omnisports, Paris, FranceRetained WBO light welterweight title
20Win20–0 Héctor López TKO9 (12), 2:00Nov 12, 1999 Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.Retained WBO light welterweight title
19Win19–0 Carlos González KO1 (12), 0:41May 15, 1999 Jai-Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.Won WBO light welterweight title
18Win18–0Rodney WilsonTKO3 (10), 0:01Mar 6, 1999 UM Sports Pavilion, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
17Win17–0Manuel De LeonTKO2 (10), 2:59Dec 18, 1998Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
16Win16–0Jerry StricklandTKO2Jul 18, 1998 Kokomo, Indiana, U.S.
15Win15–0Esteban FloresTKO1 (8), 2:26Apr 30, 1998Chili Pepper, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
14Win14–0Randy McGeeKO1 (8), 1:03Feb 25, 1998Columbia Club, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
13Win13–0Jim MaloneyTKO1Dec 13, 1997Amphitheater, Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S.
12Win12–0Lavoice WardTKO1 (8)Sep 30, 1997InCahoots Nightclub, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
11Win11–0Gerry DillKO1 (4), 2:00Aug 11, 1997 Argosy Casino, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
10Win10–0Israel MuhammadTKO5 (8)Apr 29, 1997InCahoots Nightclub, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
9Win9–0Bobby JonesTKO7 (8)Mar 4, 1997Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
8Win8–0Samuel RobertsTKO1 (6), 1:33Feb 19, 1997 Columbia Club, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
7Win7–0Jeff ElrodKO2Nov 30, 1996 Glasgow, Kentucky, U.S.
6Win6–0Larry SuttonTKO1Oct 15, 1996 Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
5Win5–0Chris YslasTKO1 (4)Sep 20, 1996 James L. Knight Convention Center, Miami, Florida, U.S.
4Win4–0Randall ParkerTKO1Sep 14, 1996Miami, Florida, U.S.
3Win3–0Teronie WatsonKO1Jul 27, 1996Miami, Florida, U.S.
2Win2–0Travis ClybournKO1May 11, 1996Miami, Florida, U.S.
1Win1–0Fernando GrandaTKO1 (4)Apr 4, 1996 Miami, Florida, U.S.

References

  1. Abramson, Mitch (June 9, 2012). "Randall Bailey Aims To Land Deadly Power on Mike Jones". BoxingScene. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Javier Cubedo
WBC Latino
light welterweight champion

January 18, 2008 – December 2008
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
César Cuenca
Vacant
Title last held by
Larry Siwu
WBO Asia Pacific
welterweight champion

October 4, 2015 – December 2016
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Jayar Inson
Vacant
Title last held by
Diosbelys Hurtado
IBA Intercontinental
light welterweight champion

October 13, 2006 – June 2007
Vacated
Title discontinued
Major world boxing titles
Preceded by WBO light welterweight champion
May 15, 1999 – July 22, 2000
Succeeded by
New title WBA light welterweight champion
Interim title

February 2, 2002 – May 11, 2002
Lost bid for full title
Vacant
Title next held by
Marcos Maidana
Vacant
Title last held by
Andre Berto
IBF welterweight champion
June 9, 2012 – October 20, 2012
Succeeded by