Terrance Cauthen

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Terrance Cauthen
Born (1976-05-14) May 14, 1976 (age 48)
Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesHeat
Statistics
Weight(s) Super lightweight
Welterweight
Super welterweight
Light middleweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights45
Wins36
Wins by KO9
Losses8
No contests1
Terrance Cauthen
Medal record
Men's boxing
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1996 Atlanta Lightweight

Terrance Davin Cauthen (born May 14, 1976) is an American boxer. Nicknamed "Heat", Cauthen won the Lightweight Bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.

Contents

Cauthen grew up in Trenton, New Jersey and trained in Philadelphia. [1]

Amateur achievements

Member of the 1996 US Olympic Team as a Lightweight. A Bronze Medalist, his results were:

Professional career

Cauthen began his professional career in 1996 and built up a 15 fight winning streak heading into a 1999 showdown against the powerful Teddy Reid. Reid won via TKO in the 4th, and Cauthen set forth on an 11 fight winning streak to rebuild his credibility. This came to an abrupt end with a split decision loss to journeyman Dairo Esalas followed by a unanimous decision loss to rising star Paul Williams (boxer). Cauthen has yet to fight for a title, and another 5 fight winning streak came to end in with a loss to contender Sechew Powell in an IBF title eliminator. Following the loss to Powwll, Cauthen lost two of his next three fights.

Professional boxing record

44 fights36 wins8 losses
By knockout94
By decision274
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
45Loss36–8 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Ray RobinsonTKO2 (10), 2:06May 12, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Newtown A.C., Newton Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.For vacant USA Pennsylvania State welterweight title
44Win36–7 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Philip McCantsUD6Jan 22, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg The Hamilton Manor, Hamilton Township, New Jersey, U.S.
43Loss35–7 (1) Flag of Ireland.svg John O'Donnell PTS12Sep 10, 2010 Flag of England.svg York Hall, Bethnal Green, England
42Win35–6 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Cleotis Pendarvis SD8Jun 18, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Cedar Gardens , Hamilton Township, New Jersey, U.S.
41Win34–6 (1) Flag of Sweden.svg Isam KhalilUD8Mar 26, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg The Hamilton Manor, Hamilton Township, New Jersey, U.S.
40Loss33–6 (1) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Antonin Décarie TKO10 (10), 2:59Oct 3, 2009 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
39Loss33–5 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Shamone AlvarezMD10Nov 7, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
38Win33–4 (1) Flag of Mexico.svg Alexis CamachoUD8Jul 16, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg San Antonio Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
37Loss32–4 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Sechew Powell TKO4 (12), 2:19Dec 5, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
36ND32–3 (1) Flag of Guyana.svg Raul FrankND7 (12), 2:59Jan 25, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Paradise Theater, Bronx, New York, U.S.Originally a TKO win for Frank, later ruled a NC after an incorrect referee decision;
IBF-USBA light middleweight title was stake
35Win32–3 Flag of the United States.svg Dante Craig TKO10 (12)Oct 11, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.Won vacant IBF-USBA light middleweight title
34Win31–3 Flag of Turkey.svg Nurhan Süleymanoğlu UD12Jun 3, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Sovereign Bank Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.Won IBU light middleweight title
33Win30–3 Flag of Kenya.svg Joshua OnyangoUD8Apr 7, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
32Win29–3 Flag of the United States.svg Vincent ThompsonTKO8 (8), 1:21Feb 10, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
31Win28–3 Flag of Namibia.svg Frans HantindiUD8Oct 21, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Sovereign Bank Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
30Win27–3 Flag of the United States.svg Joshua SmithUD8Aug 26, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Worlds Gym, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
29Loss26–3 Flag of the United States.svg Paul Williams UD10Apr 22, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
28Loss26–2 Flag of Colombia.svg Dairo Esalas SD8Sep 24, 2004 Flag of the United States.svg Sovereign Bank Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
27Win26–1 Flag of Colombia.svg Roberto OrtegaUD10Jun 25, 2004 Flag of the United States.svg Ramada Inn, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
26Win25–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jermaine MarksUD12Jan 3, 2004 Flag of the United States.svg Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.Retained WBA-NABA and WBC-NABF super lightweight titles
25Win24–1 Flag of the United States.svg Ricky Quiles UD12Aug 9, 2003 Flag of the United States.svg Miami Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.Retained WBC-NABF super lightweight title;
Won vacant WBA-NABA super lightweight title
24Win23–1 Flag of Colombia.svg Roberto OrtegaUD12Mar 28, 2003 Flag of the United States.svg Ramada Inn, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.Won WBC-NABF super lightweight title
23Win22–1 Flag of Uganda.svg Franco Agentho UD12Sep 6, 2002 Flag of the United States.svg Santa Ana Star Casino, Bernalillo, New Mexico, U.S.Won WBC-NABF interim super lightweight title
22Win21–1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Jose AponteUD6Jun 4, 2002 Flag of the United States.svg The Temple Corps, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
21Win20–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Sebastian ValdezTD4 (6), 2:40Oct 26, 2001 Flag of the United States.svg Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.Bout ended as a TD after Valdez was cut from an accidental head clash
20Win19–1 Flag of Uganda.svg Franco Agentho UD10May 25, 2001 Flag of the United States.svg Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake, Minnesota, U.S.
19Win18–1 Flag of the United States.svg Gary RichardsonTKO3 (?)Jan 5, 2001 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Theatre, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
18Win17–1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Jose NarvaezUD10Apr 7, 2000 Flag of the United States.svg Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
17Win16–1 Flag of the United States.svg John JonesTKO1 (?)Mar 4, 2000 Flag of the United States.svg Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
16Loss15–1 Flag of Jamaica.svg Teddy ReidTKO4 (12), 0:57Aug 6, 1999 Flag of the United States.svg Heart Banquet Center, St. Charles, Missouri, U.S.For WBA-NABA super lightweight title
15Win15–0 Flag of the United States.svg Gary RichardsonUD10Mar 4, 1999 Flag of the United States.svg Coeur d’Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
14Win14–0 Flag of the United States.svg Harold BennettTKO7 (10), 3:00Jan 22, 1999 Flag of the United States.svg Horseshoe Casino, Tunica Resorts, Mississippi, U.S.
13Win13–0 Flag of the United States.svg Patrick ThornsUD10Nov 13, 1998 Flag of the United States.svg Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort, Cherokee, North Carolina, U.S.
12Win12–0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Andy WongUD8May 12, 1998 Flag of the United States.svg Corel Centre, Kanata, Ontario, Canada
11Win11–0 Flag of the United States.svg Eugene JohnsonTKO4 (6)Apr 7, 1998 Flag of the United States.svg Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort, Cherokee, North Carolina, U.S.
10Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg Richard MooreUD6Feb 10, 1998 Flag of the United States.svg Casino Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
9Win9–0 Flag of England.svg Anthony CampbellPTS6Dec 6, 1997 Flag of the United States.svg Wembley Arena, Wembley, London, England
8Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Mike CooleyTKO3 (?)Oct 10, 1997 Flag of the United States.svg Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel, Morton, Minnesota, U.S.
7Win7–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Eduardo MartinezUD6Sep 30, 1997 Flag of the United States.svg Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Eldon SneedUD4Sep 2, 1997 Flag of the United States.svg Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
5Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Theon HollandUD4Aug 12, 1997 Flag of the United States.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Fred CannadyTKO1 (4)June 27, 1997 Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jose GonzalezUD4June 6, 1997 Flag of the United States.svg Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Robert ScottKO4 (?)May 16, 1997 Flag of the United States.svg River City Events Center, Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S.
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Victor MillerUD4Dec 14, 1996 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.

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References

  1. ↑ Longman, Jere. "BOXING;3 Friends Qualify for U.S. Boxing Team", The New York Times , April 19, 1996. Accessed December 4, 2007. "Cauthen, 19, grew up 40 miles north, in Trenton, but he has fought out of Frazier's gym in Philadelphia for nine years."


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