Syd Vanderpool | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Canadian |
Other names | The Jewel |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Super Middleweight |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Reach | 75 in (190.5 cm) |
Stance | Southpaw |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 39 |
Wins | 35 |
Wins by KO | 23 |
Losses | 4 |
Syd Vanderpool (born September 23, 1972) is a professional boxing coach and held the NABO (North American Boxing Organization) (super middleweight) title; he was ranked #1 in the world in 2004 by the International Boxing Federation.
Vanderpool fought world champions Bernard Hopkins and Jeff Lacey, and had a victory over Glen Johnson. [1]
After retiring from competitive boxing in May 2005 with a professional record of 35 wins and 4 losses with 23 ko's, Vanderpool became the CEO of the Boxing By Syd Athletic Centre in Kitchener. [2] The youngest of five brothers, Vanderpool was encouraged by his father, who build a full size boxing ring in their backyard. According to Vanderpool, success is not about how great of a boxer one can be, but is measured by the quality of meaningful relationships acquired while working toward a goal. [1]
Syd has three children, Alexus, Destini and Jaelen, with his wife Michelle whom he has been married to since 2002.[ citation needed ] Syd also runs a successful boxing gym called SydFit, where he trains many young and old boxers, teaches fitness classes and continues to create a culture of Champions.
39 fights | 35 wins | 4 losses |
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By knockout | 23 | 3 |
By decision | 12 | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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39 | Loss | 35–4 | Alejandro Berrio | KO | 9 (10), 2:13 | 22 Apr 2005 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida | |
38 | Loss | 35–3 | Jeff Lacy | TKO | 8 (12), 1:37 | 2 Oct 2004 | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada | For vacant IBF Super Middleweight title |
37 | Win | 35–2 | Tito Mendoza | UD | 12 | 17 Apr 2004 | Florida State Fairgrounds Hall, Tampa, Florida | IBF Super Middleweight Title Eliminator |
36 | Win | 34–2 | Demetrius Jenkins | TKO | 9 (10), 3:00 | 12 Jul 2003 | The Orleans, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
35 | Win | 33–2 | Jaffa Ballogou | TKO | 2 (10), 1:51 | 14 Dec 2002 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey | |
34 | Win | 32–2 | Tyrus Armstead | TKO | 10 (10), 1:02 | 1 Jun 2002 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey | |
33 | Win | 31–2 | Mondli Mbonambi | UD | 10 | 1 Feb 2002 | Hershey Centre, Mississauga, Ontario | |
32 | Win | 30–2 | Arthur Allen | TKO | 5 (10), 2:45 | 12 Oct 2001 | Hershey Centre, Mississauga, Ontario | |
31 | Win | 29–2 | Shannon Miller | TKO | 5 (8) | 17 Aug 2001 | Club International, Detroit | |
30 | Loss | 28–2 | Bernard Hopkins | UD | 12 | 13 May 2000 | Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana | For IBF Middleweight title |
29 | Win | 28–1 | Glen Johnson | UD | 12 | 28 Jan 2000 | The Ruins, New Orleans, Louisiana |
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