Shawn Corbin

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Shawn Corbin
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Real nameShawn Corbin
Weight(s) Light Heavyweight
Cruiserweight
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Nationality Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Trinidadian
Born (1975-02-21) 21 February 1975 (age 48)
Guyana
Boxing record
Total fights23
Wins17
Wins by KO12
Losses6
Draws0

Shawn Corbin (born 21 February 1975) is a Trinidadian professional boxer, competing in the Cruiserweight weight class.

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Professional career

On January 30, 2010, Corbin fought Karo Murat for the WBO Inter-Continental Light Heavyweight title, but lost by second-round technical knockout. [1]

On April 13, 2013, Corbin fought Mateusz Masternak for the vacant WBC International Silver Cruiserweight title, but lost by ninth-round technical knockout. [2]

On May 17, 2014, Corbin fought Nathan Cleverly for the vacant WBA Inter-Continental Cruiserweight title, but lost by second-round technical knockout. [3]

Professional boxing record

17 Wins (12 knockouts, 4 decisions, 1 disqualification), 5 Losses, 0 Draws [4]
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Loss17–5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nathan Cleverly TKO2 (12), 2:192014-05-17 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales For vacant WBA Inter-Continental Cruiserweight title.
Win17–4 Flag of Guyana.svg Anthony AugustinRTD2 (6)2013-12-26 Flag of Guyana.svg Mackenzie Sports Club, Linden
Win16–4 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Kenneth BishopTKO3 (8), 0:332013-12-01 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Marabella
Loss15–4 Flag of Poland.svg Mateusz Masternak TKO9 (12), 1:012013-04-13 Flag of Denmark.svg Arena Nord, Frederikshavn For vacant WBC International Silver Cruiserweight title.
Win15–3 Flag of Guyana.svg Wayne Braithwaite UD122012-10-26 Flag of Guyana.svg Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Georgetown Won vacant WBC CABOFE Cruiserweight title.
Loss14–3 Flag of Poland.svg Dawid Kostecki TKO4 (10), 2:512010-10-23 Flag of Poland.svg Hotel Hilton ul., Grzybowska 63, Warsaw For vacant WBC Baltic Light Heavyweight title.
Win14–2 Flag of Guyana.svg Cleveland FraserTKO5 (10)2010-04-24 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Central Indoor Regional Auditorium, Chaguanas Retained WBC CABOFE Light Heavyweight title.
Loss13–2 Flag of Germany.svg Karo Murat TKO2 (12), 2:412010-01-30 Flag of Germany.svg Jahnsportforum, Neubrandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern For WBO Inter-Continental Light Heavyweight title.
Win13–1 Flag of Barbados.svg Curtis MurrayRTD7 (8), 0:102010-01-02 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Central Indoor Regional Auditorium, Chaguanas
Win12–1 Flag of Guyana.svg Theophilus KingTKO3 (?), 2:592009-07-31 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Indoor Sports Arena, Saith Park
Win11–1 Flag of Guyana.svg Leon GilkesTKO5 (10), 2:292008-12-26 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Jean Pierre Sports Complex, Mucurapo Won vacant WBC CABOFE Light Heavyweight title.
Win10–1 Flag of Colombia.svg Tomas Orozco RodriguezTKO5 (12), 2:442008-03-29 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Dr. João Havelange Centre of Excellence, Tunapuna
Win9–1 Flag of Guyana.svg Leon GilkesUD82007-11-30 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Cosmic Gym, Marabella
Loss8–1 Flag of Panama.svg Tito MendozaTKO10 (10), 1:302007-04-25 Flag of Panama.svg Atlapa Convention Centre, Panama City
Win8–0 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg John MonroyKO2 (6), 1:232007-04-09 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Beetham Gardens Recreation Ground, Port of Spain
Win7–0 Flag of Barbados.svg Julian TannisTKO3 (4), 1:382007-01-07 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Africa Recreation Ground, Port of Spain
Win6–0 Flag of Colombia.svg Antonio MercadoDQ5 (6)2006-12-26 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Jean Pierre Sports Complex, Mucurapo
Win5–0 Flag of Barbados.svg Julian TannisKO3 (?), 1:582005-10-28 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Camp Ogden, Saint James
Win4–0Trevor GreavesTKO2 (6), 1:492005-08-13 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Camp Ogden, Saint James
Win3–0 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg John MonroyTKO5 (6)2005-06-16 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Petrotrin Grounds, Fyzabad
Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jameson Bostic UD42004-10-14 Flag of the United States.svg New York Hilton Midtown, New York City, New York
Win1–0 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Ricardo InnesPTS42001-11-02 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Port of Spain Professional debut.

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References

  1. "Karo Murat vs. Shawn Corbin" . Retrieved 2010-01-30.
  2. "Braekhus Demolishes Mia St. John, Masternak Wins". 13 April 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-13.
  3. "Nathan Cleverly wins cruiserweight debut against Shawn Corbin". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
  4. Boxing record for Shawn Corbin from BoxRec (registration required)