Simon Brown (boxer)

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Simon Brown
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Brown c. 1988
Personal information
Nickname
Mantequilla
BornCeseford Brown
(1963-08-15) August 15, 1963 (age 62)
May Pen, Jamaica
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight
Boxing career
Reach71 in (180 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights59
Wins47
Win by KO34
Losses12

Simon Brown (born August 15, 1963) is a Jamaican former professional boxer. Known as "Mantequilla", a name given to him by his famous trainer Jose 'Pepe' Correa, Brown was two-weight world champion in the welterweight and light-middleweight divisions, and at one point considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in boxing.

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Professional boxing career

Welterweight

Brown began his career in 1982 at the age of 19 and ran off a string of 21 consecutive victories, prior to losing a split decision to Marlon Starling for the USBA welterweight title in 1985. Simon won three consecutive bouts, including a victory against undefeated former Olympian Shawn O'Sullivan to line up a shot at the vacant IBF welterweight title against Tyrone Trice. Brown won via 14th round TKO and went on to successfully defend his title 9 times, including a unification bout with Lineal/WBC welterweight champion Maurice Blocker, winning by TKO in the 10th. Brown lost his belts in his next fight to James McGirt. [1]

Light-middleweight

After the loss, Brown moved up to light-middleweight and in 1993 defeated Terry Norris via a devastating 4th round KO to win the WBC light-middleweight title in a fight proclaimed Upset of the Year by Ring Magazine. After making one successful defense of the WBC title against Troy Waters, Brown lost a rematch and the title to Norris via a clear decision in May 1994.

In 1995, Brown challenged IBF light-middleweight title holder Vincent Pettway. Brown knocked Pettway down towards the end of round one, and was knocked down by a Pettway right hand in round three. In round five, Brown hit Pettway low then continued to hit Pettway until Pettway fell through the ropes. Not seeing the low blow, the referee ruled a knockdown. In round six, Brown was knocked out by a Pettway left hook. Brown famously continued to throw punches whilst lying on his back unconscious.

In his next bout, Brown lost a hard-fought ten round decision to former WBA welterweight title holder Aaron Davis.

Middleweight

In August 1996, Brown challenged undefeated WBO middleweight title holder Lonnie Bradley and lost a unanimous decision. Brown then challenged IBF middleweight title holder Bernard Hopkins in January 1998, but lost via TKO in the round six. [2] This was to be Brown's last title shot.

After the loss to Hopkins, he went on a five fight losing streak, including defeats to Olympian David Reid and Omar Sheika, and retired after the loss to Sheika in 2000.

Brown is now a trainer in Hagerstown, MD.

Professional boxing record

59 fights47 wins12 losses
By knockout344
By decision138
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
59Loss47–12 Omar Sheika UD8 (8)8 Jan 2000 University Arena, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
58Loss47–11 Mads Larsen RTD5 (8)1 Oct 1999 Arena Randers, Randers, Denmark
57Loss47–10Kenny LopezSD10 (10)31 Jul 1999 Club Cal Neva, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
56Loss47–9Quirino GarciaUD12 (12)14 May 1999Ciudad Juárez, MexicoFor WBC International light-middleweight title
55Loss47–8 David Reid KO4 (10), 2:0027 Jun 1998Apollo Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
54Loss47–7 Bernard Hopkins TKO6 (12), 1:0031 Jan 1998 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.For IBF middleweight title
53Win47–6Rueben BellRTD5 (10)12 Sep 1997 Pikesville Armory, Pikesville, Maryland, U.S.
52Win46–6David MendezRTD7 (10)23 Apr 1997 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
51Loss45–6 Lonnie Bradley UD12 (12)30 Aug 1996 Municipal Stadium, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.For WBO middleweight title
50Win45–5 Glenwood Brown UD10 (10)18 Jun 1996Convention Center, Edison, New Jersey, U.S.
49Win44–5Mike BryanKO1 (?)15 Mar 1996Kingston, Jamaica
48Loss43–5 Aaron Davis UD10 (10)16 Sep 1995Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
47Loss43–4 Vincent Pettway KO6 (12), 2:0729 Apr 1995 USAir Arena, Landover, Maryland, U.S.
46Win43–3Frank NewtonTKO1 (10)17 Dec 1994 Coliseo General Rumiñahui, Quito, Ecuador
45Win42–3Nestor MacielUD10 (10)12 Sep 1994 Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
44Loss41–3 Terry Norris UD12 (12) 7 May 1994 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Lost WBC light-middleweight title
43Win41–2 Troy Waters MD12 (12) 29 Jan 1994 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBC light-middleweight title
42Win40–2 Terry Norris KO4 (12), 1:0618 Dec 1993 Estadio Cuauhtémoc, Puebla, MexicoWon WBC light-middleweight title
41Win39–2Verdell SmithTKO3 (10), 2:3723 Oct 1993Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
40Win38–2Terry AckerTKO2 (10), 2:466 Aug 1993 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
39Win37–2Carlton HaywoodPTS10 (10)23 Apr 1993 The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
38Win36–2Anthony IvoryUD10 (10)1 Aug 1992 Hilton Hotel, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
37Win35–2Melvin WynnKO2 (10)26 Jun 1992 Cleveland State Convocation Centre, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
36Loss34–2 Buddy McGirt UD12 (12)29 Nov 1991Mirage Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Lost WBC welterweight title
35Win34–1 Maurice Blocker TKO10 (12), 2:10 18 Mar 1991 Mirage Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained IBF welterweight title;
Won WBC welterweight title
34Win33–1Ozzie O'NealTKO1 (10), 1:53 8 Dec 1990 Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
33Win32–1 Tyrone Trice TKO10 (12), 0:511 Apr 1990D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.Retained IBF welterweight title
32Win31–1 Luis Santana UD12 (12)9 Nov 1989 Civic Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.Retained IBF welterweight title
31Win30–1 Bobby Joe Young KO2 (12), 2:3920 Sep 1989 War Memorial Auditorium, Rochester, New York, U.S.Retained IBF welterweight title
30Win29–1Al LongKO7 (12), 2:4627 Apr 1989D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.Retained IBF welterweight title
29Win28–1 Jorge Maysonet TKO3 (12), 2:0118 Feb 1989 Sportcsarnok Hall, Budapest, HungaryRetained IBF welterweight title
28Win27–1Mauro MartelliUD12 (12)14 Oct 1988 Patinoire de Malley, Lausanne, SwitzerlandRetained IBF welterweight title
27Win26–1 Jorge Vaca TKO3 (15), 2:0516 Jul 1988 The National Arena, Kingston, JamaicaRetained IBF welterweight title
26Win25–1 Tyrone Trice TKO14 (15), 2:2923 Apr 1988Palais des Sports, Berck, FranceWon vacant IBF welterweight title
25Win24–1Dexter SmithTKO6 (10)25 Sep 1987 Pegasus Hotel, Kingston, Jamaica
24Win23–1 Shawn O'Sullivan TKO3 (10), 2:378 Jun 1986 CNE Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
23Win22–1Kevin HowardTKO7 (10), 1:1921 Mar 1986Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
22Loss21–1 Marlon Starling SD12 (12)22 Nov 1985Sands Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.For USBA welterweight title
21Win21–0Randy MitchemTKO1 (10), 2:0523 Jul 1985 Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
20Win20–0Martin RojasTKO8 (10)30 Apr 1985Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
19Win19–0Jerome JohnsonUD10 (10)17 Aug 1984Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
18Win18–0Clayton HiresUD10 (10)2 Jun 1984 D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.
17Win17–0Robert AdamsUD10 (10)13 Nov 1983Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
16Win16–0Darryl PennUD10 (10)1 Nov 1983Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
15Win15–0Domingo AyalaTKO1 (10), 2:414 Jun 1983Sands Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
14Win14–0Milton SewardTKO7 (10)26 Apr 1983Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13Win13–0Tom MoodyTKO3 (10)15 Mar 1983Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
12Win12–0Ricardo BryantTKO7 (10), 2:4225 Jan 1983Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11Win11–0Ruby OrtizKO1 (8)14 Dec 1982 Prince George's Community College, Largo, Maryland, U.S.
10Win10–0Allen BraswellTKO2 (8)9 Nov 1982Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9Win9–0George BurtonTKO6 (8)5 Oct 1982Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8Win8–0Sergio BautistaTKO7 (8)24 Aug 1982Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
7Win7–0Carlos SantanaTKO3 (8)3 Aug 1982Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
6Win6–0Eugene EllingtonTKO1 (6)18 Jul 1982Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
5Win5–0Cliff LeeTKO2 (6)22 Jun 1982Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
4Win4–0Cookie JamesTKO5 (6)27 Apr 1982Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
3Win3–0Peanut WrightTKO2 (4)10 Apr 1982 Sands Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
2Win2–0Vito MaselliUD6 (6)2 Mar 1982Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
1Win1–0Ricky WilliamsPTS4 (4)16 Feb 1982 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "MCGIRT BATTERS BROWN". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  2. ↑ "16 will challenge for America's Cup". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
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