Robert Daniels (boxer)

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Robert Daniels
Born (1968-08-30) August 30, 1968 (age 55)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesPreacherman
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Reach71+12 in (182 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights61
Wins49
Wins by KO41
Losses10
Draws1
No contests1

Robert Daniels (born August 30, 1968) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2007, with a comeback in 2012. He held the WBA cruiserweight title from 1989 to 1991.

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Professional career

Daniels turned pro in 1984 and in 1989 he captured the vacant WBA cruiserweight title by defeating a badly faded 36-year-old Dwight Muhammad Qawi in France. He defended the title twice before losing the title to Bobby Czyz in 1991 in a close split decision in Atlantic City. He continued to fight as both a cruiserweight and heavyweight through 1997. In his highest profile fights as a heavyweight, he lost to Lawrence Clay-Bey and David Tua.

Robert Daniels was managed by Michael Frost, the boxing manager and former marketing agent for Gary Sheffield, Jeff Conine, Robb Nenn, Bret Barberie, and others.

Professional boxing record

61 fights49 wins10 losses
By knockout413
By decision87
Draws1
No contests1
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
Loss49-10-1 (1) Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Victor Bisbal TKO3 (8)02/03/2012 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Coliseo Angel Espada, Salinas
Loss49-9-1 (1) Flag of Sweden.svg Aldo CollianderUD6 (6)15/09/2007 Flag of Sweden.svg Lofberg Arena, Karlstad
Loss49-8-1 (1) Flag of Sweden.svg Aldo CollianderMD4 (4)27/01/2007 Flag of Sweden.svg Scandinavium Arena, Gothenburg
Win49-7-1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Dan WardKO4 (10)06/12/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Omni New Daisy Theater, Memphis
Win48-7-1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Shawn RobinsonKO2 (8)26/11/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Fort Smith
Win47-7-1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Shelby GrossKO3 (10)04/10/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Omni New Daisy Theater, Memphis
Win46-7-1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Jason WallerTKO2 (8)28/06/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Radisson Mart Plaza Hotel, Miami
Loss45-7-1 (1) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Dale Brown SD12 (12)08/06/2004 Flag of the United States.svg Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, HollywoodFor vacant WBC-NABF and WBO-NABO cruiserweight titles
Loss45-6-1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Jermell BarnesUD12 (12)05/12/2003 Flag of the United States.svg Seminole Casino, Coconut CreekFor vacant WBO-NABO cruiserweight title
Win45-5-1 (1) Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Alex GonzalesTKO4 (12)17/05/2003 Flag of the United States.svg Thunderbird Wild West Casino, NormanWon vacant IBA super cruiserweight title
Win44-5-1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg John RandallTKO4 (8)04/03/2003 Flag of the United States.svg Omni New Daisy Theater, Memphis
Win43-5-1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Samson CohenTKO5 (12)12/05/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Johnson CityWon vacant WBF super cruiserweight title
Win42-5-1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Marvin HuntKO1 (6)12/04/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, Charleston
Win41-5-1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Frankie HinesKO6 (6)23/03/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Virginia Beach
Win40-5-1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Danny WoffordPTS6 (6)24/02/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Golden Gloves Arena, Knoxville
Loss39-5-1 (1) Flag of New Zealand.svg David Tua KO3 (12)21/07/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Regent Hotel & Casino, Las VegasFor IBF Inter-Continental and USBA heavyweight titles
Loss39-4-1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Lawrence Clay-Bey UD10 (10)23/01/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Venice Arena, Venice
Win39-3-1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Derek AmosTKO8 (8)04/07/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Atlantis, Fort Lauderdale
Win38-3-1 (1) Flag of the Netherlands.svg Don Diego PoederKO10 (12)05/05/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Casino, BiloxiWon vacant IBO cruiserweight title
Win37-3-1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Danny WoffordTKO5 (8)20/01/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Music City Mix Factory, Nashville
Win36-3-1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Lamont BurginKO2 (8)04/12/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Pepsi Arena, Albany
Win35-3-1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Kenny KeeneSD12 (12)01/03/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Atlantic CityWon vacant IBA cruiserweight title
Win34-3-1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Duane SmithTKO2 (8)05/12/1996 Flag of the United States.svg Brady Theater, Tulsa
Win33-3-1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Terry RaySD10 (10)01/10/1996 Flag of the United States.svg War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale
NC32-3-1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Caseny TruesdaleNC3 (10)21/08/1996 Flag of the United States.svg The Ritz, Raleigh
Win32-3-1 Flag of the United States.svg Stan JohnsonTKO1 (8)14/07/1996 Flag of the United States.svg Lady Luck Casino, Davenport
Win31-3-1 Flag of the United States.svg Mike SedilloSD10 (10)20/02/1996 Flag of the United States.svg Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami
Win30-3-1 Flag of the United States.svg Tim KnightTKO6 (10)21/12/1995 Flag of the United States.svg War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale
Win29-3-1 Flag of the United States.svg Tim St ClairTKO5 (8)07/11/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Mountaineer Casino Racetrack, Chester
Win28-3-1 Flag of the United States.svg Mike AceyKO3 (10)06/08/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket
Win27-3-1 Flag of the United States.svg Artis PendergrassUD8 (8)27/06/1995 Flag of the United States.svg War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale
Win26-3-1 Flag of the United States.svg Eddie CurryKO2 (8)15/10/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Miami Beach
Loss25-3-1 Flag of Russia.svg Sergey Kobozev RTD8 (12)30/06/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Trump Castle, Atlantic CityFor vacant USBA cruiserweight title
Win25-2-1 Flag of the United States.svg James FlowersTKO6 (10)10/03/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Park Plaza Hotel, Hialeah
Win24-2-1 Flag of the United States.svg James FlowersTKO9 (10)25/06/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Orange Dome, Winter Haven
Win23-2-1 Flag of the United States.svg Lopez McGeeTKO5 (10)03/04/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Dalton
Win22-2-1 Flag of the United States.svg James Heath PTS10 (10)13/02/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Miami
Win21-2-1 Flag of the United States.svg Barry KirtonTKO4 (10)03/10/1992 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Camuy
Win20-2-1 Flag of the United States.svg Eddie CurryTKO2 (10)14/08/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Greenville Memorial Auditorium, Greenville
Loss19-2-1 Flag of the United States.svg Bobby Czyz SD12 (12)08/03/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic CityLost WBA cruiserweight title
Draw19-1-1 Flag of France.svg Taoufik Belbouli PTS12 (12)22/11/1990 Flag of Spain.svg Palacio de los Deportes, MadridRetained WBA cruiserweight title
Win19-1 Flag of the United States.svg Craig BodzianowskiUD12 (12)19/07/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Kingdome, SeattleRetained WBA cruiserweight title
Win18-1 Flag of the United States.svg Dwight Muhammad Qawi SD12 (12)27/11/1989 Flag of France.svg Pavillon Baltard, Nogent-sur-MarneWon vacant WBA cruiserweight title
Win17-1 Flag of the United States.svg Bobby ThomasTKO5 (10)30/01/1989 Flag of the United States.svg The Heat Nightclub, Fort Lauderdale
Win16-1 Flag of the United States.svg Bruce JohnsonTKO2 (8)16/12/1988 Flag of the United States.svg James Knight Convention Center, Miami
Win15-1 Flag of the United States.svg Rodney StocktonKO6 (8)29/10/1988 Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas
Win14-1 Flag of the United States.svg Gerald BrownKO2 (8)30/07/1988 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Miami Beach
Win13-1 Flag of the United States.svg Michael JohnsonTKO4 (12)22/04/1988 Flag of the United States.svg Milander Auditorium, HialeahWon USA Florida cruiserweight title
Win12-1 Flag of the United States.svg Larry GadsdenTKO1 (6)15/01/1988 Flag of the United States.svg Sheraton of the Americas, Hialeah
Win11-1 Flag of the United States.svg John L. JohnsonKO1 (6)15/06/1987 Flag of the United States.svg Miami Beach
Win10-1 Flag of the United States.svg Ernest SimmonsTKO6 (6)16/05/1987 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Miami Beach
Win9-1 Flag of the United States.svg Norris FordTKO1 (6)28/02/1987 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Coconut Grove
Win8-1 Flag of the United States.svg Milton OwensKO4 (6)25/10/1985 Flag of the United States.svg Victory Park Auditorium, North Miami Beach
Win7-1 Flag of the United States.svg Mike De AngeloTKO2 (6)27/09/1985 Flag of the United States.svg Sheraton Americas Hotel, Hialeah
Win6-1 Flag of the United States.svg Edward SharkeyTKO1 (6)23/08/1985 Flag of the United States.svg Tamiami Fairgrounds Auditorium, Miami
Win5-1 Flag of the United States.svg Larry SanchezKO2 (6)24/10/1984 Flag of the United States.svg War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale
Win4-1 Flag of the United States.svg Randy ArmstrongTKO2 (4)31/07/1984 Flag of the United States.svg Jai Alai Fronton, Miami
Win3-1 Flag of the United States.svg Brooks GrotonTKO2 (4)22/06/1984 Flag of the United States.svg National Guard Armory, West Palm Beach
Loss2-1 Flag of the United States.svg Eric HolleyPTS4 (4)13/06/1984 Flag of the United States.svg Sunrise Musical Theatre, Sunrise
Win2-0 Flag of the United States.svg Jose MarinoTKO1 (4)04/05/1984 Flag of the United States.svg National Guard Armory, Homestead
Win1-0 Flag of the United States.svg James RoperKO1 (4)04/03/1984 Flag of the United States.svg Calle Ocho Festival, Miami

See also

Sporting positions
Major world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Taoufik Belbouli
WBA cruiserweight champion
November 27, 1989 - March 8, 1991
Succeeded by
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
James Toney
IBO cruiserweight champion
May 5, 1998 - 1999
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Thomas Hearns

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