Solomon Dacres

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Solomon Dacres
Born (1993-10-25) 25 October 1993 (age 31)
Warley, England
Other namesThe Real Deal
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record [1]
Total fights11
Wins10
Wins by KO3
Losses1

Solomon Dacres is an English professional boxer. He is a former English heavyweight champion.

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Career

Dacres turned pro with an amateur record of 35–10 [2] and made his debut on 15 May 2021 at Manchester Arena, comfortably winning on points against Mladen Manev over six rounds. [3]

He won the vacant English heavyweight title with a second round stoppage win over Robert Ismay at Newcastle Arena on 18 March 2023. [4] Dacres retained his title thanks to a majority decision victory against Michael Webster at Manchester Arena on 18 November 2023 [5] before securing a seventh-round knockout success when the pair met for a rematch on 20 July 2024 at Resorts World Arena in Birmingham. [6]

Dacres lost his title to David Adeleye when he was stopped in the first round of their fight at Wembley Arena in London on 7 December 2024. [7] [8]

He returned to winning ways in his next outing, defeating Vladyslav Sirenko by unanimous decision at Wembley Stadium in London on 19 July 2025. [9] [10]

Professional boxing record

11 fights10 wins1 loss
By knockout31
By decision70
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
11Win10–1 Vladyslav Sirenko UD10 19 Jul 2025 Wembley Stadium, London, England
10Loss9–1 David Adeleye TKO1 (10), 1:207 Dec 2024 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandLost English heavyweight title
9Win9–0Michael WebsterTKO7 (10), 1:1020 Jul 2024 Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, EnglandRetained English heavyweight title
8Win8–0Michael WebsterMD1018 Nov 2023 Manchester Arena, Manchester, EnglandRetained English heavyweight title
7Win7-0Chris ThompsonUD1019 Aug 2023 Utilita Arena, Birmingham, England
6Win6–0Robert IsmayTKO2 (10), 2:0418 Mar 2023 Newcastle Arena, Newcastle, EnglandWon vacant English heavyweight title
5Win5–0Ariel Esteban BracamonteUD1024 Sep 2022 Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England
4Win4–0Kevin Nicolas EspindolaPTS89 Jul 2022 The O2 Arena, London, England
3Win3–0Kamil SokolowskiPTS89 Oct 2021 Echo Arena, Liverpool, England
2Win2–0Alvaro TerreroTKO4 (6), 1:3612 Jun 2021Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle, England
1Win1–0Mladen ManevPTS615 May 2021Manchester Arena, Manchester, England

References

  1. ↑ "Boxing record for Solomon Dacres". BoxRec .
  2. ↑ Akers, Chris (26 January 2021). "Solomon Dacres: "We Want To Be Fighting For British Titles & Pushing On."". Fight Post. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  3. ↑ "Solomon Dacres: "We Want To Get Knockouts"". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  4. ↑ "Solomon Dacres Wins With Stoppage, Hearn Eyes Fabio Wardley Clash". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  5. ↑ "Solomon Dacres Made Best of Short-Notice Clash, Vows To Be Sharper in Next Fight". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  6. ↑ "Solomon Dacres delivers on promise with knockout win". Express and Star. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  7. ↑ "David Adeleye knocks out Solomon Dacres in one round". Boxing News Online. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  8. ↑ "Two Big Heavyweight KO's In London As Lawrence Okolie And David Adeleye Have Early Nights – Boxing Results". Boxing 247. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  9. ↑ "Dacres stuns Sirenko on Wembley undercard for Usyk-Dubois II". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
  10. ↑ "Solomon Dacres beats Vladyslav Sirenko on points over 10 rounds". Boxing News Online. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
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