Danny Santiago
| Danny Santiago | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Danny Santiago |
| Nickname(s) | The Bronx Bomber |
| Rated at |
Light Heavyweight Cruiserweight |
| Height | 5 ft 8.5 in (1.74 m) |
| Reach | 65.5 in (166 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
February 21, 1973 Bronx, New York, United States |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 41 |
| Wins | 34 |
| Wins by KO | 20 |
| Losses | 7 |
| Draws | 1 |
Danny Santiago born February 21, 1973 in The Bronx, New York City, is a Cruiserweight Boxer who resides in Ocala, Florida. Santiago is the owner of CFB "Central Florida Boxing" Gym. Santiago acquired the nicknamed "The Bronx Bomber".
Amateur career
Santiago had a strong amateur career, including the following highlights:[1]
- 1995 Northeastern Regional Champion (178 Lbs.)
- 1996 Southeastern Regional Champion (178 Lbs.)
- 1996 Representative of Florida Bronze Medalists at 178Lbs, National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in Denver, Colorado
- 1996 International competition U.S.A. vs. Sweden representative of U.S.A. Silver Medalists at 178Lbs
Professional career
In 1997, Danny made his professional debut with a first round knockout of Michael Watkins. Between 1997 and 2002, Danny built a record of 22-0 and earned a shot at the WBA Fedelatin Light Heavyweight Title, where he suffered his first loss against Rocky Torres. By 2004, Danny defeated the highly ranked Elvir Muriqi in Madison Square Gardens with a devastating first round knockout.
Continually rated as a top light heavy-weight, Danny has faced some of best boxers of this millennium in world title fights, including: Zsolt Erdei (WBO World Light Heavyweight Champion and WBC Cruiserweight Champion), Antonio Tarver, (WBC, WBA, IBF, and The Ring Light Heavyweight Champion and IBO World Light Heavyweight Champion), Beibut Shumenov (WBA World Light Heavyweight Champion and IBA Light Heavyweight Champion), and Danny Green (WBA Super Middleweight Champion and Light Heavyweight World Champion and IBO World Cruiserweight Champion).
In 2010, Santiago was scheduled to fight Roy Jones, Jr, but the fight was cancelled due to an injury to Jones. After a five-year delay, the fight is now scheduled to take place on August 29, 2015 on the island of Sint Maarten.
Santiago was a contestant on ESPN’s very popular television series The Contender in 2007. Danny currently resides in Ocala, Florida where he supports numerous charities and owns a successful boxing gym which serves as a popular training ground world champions, including Tavoris Cloud, Ricardo Mayorga, and Jermain Taylor.
Professional boxing record
Santiago has the following record as a professional boxer:[2]
| 34 Wins (20 knockouts, 14 decisions), 7 Losses (7 knockouts), 1 Draw | |||||||
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 34-7-1 |  Victor Emilio Ramirez |
TKO | 4 | January 31, 2014 | Piso de los Deportes, Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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| Win | 34-6-1 |  Rubin Williams |
UD | 8 | November 22, 2013 | Livestock, Ocala, Florida |
80-72, 80-72, 80-72. Cruiserweight debut. |
| Win | 33-6-1 | Miguel Hernandez |
UD | 8 | August 31, 2013 | The Mela Room, Orlando, Florida |
80-72, 80-72, 80-72. Cruiserweight debut. |
| Loss | 32-6-1 |  Danny Green |
TKO | 5 | July 25, 2012 | Challenge Stadium, Mount Claremont, Western Australia |
Referee stopped the bout at 2:47 of the fifth round. |
| Loss | 32-5-1 |  Beibut Shumenov |
TKO | 9 | July 29, 2011 | South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa, Las Vegas, Nevada |
WBA World/IBA World Light Heavyweight Titles. Referee stopped the bout at 0:46 of the ninth round. |
| Win | 31-4-1 | Billy R. Bailey |
MD | 8 | May 21, 2010 | DoubleTree Westshore Hotel, Tampa, Florida |
78-74, 77-75, 76-76. |
| Win | 30-4-1 | Paul Jennette |
UD | 8 | May 16, 2009 | SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida |
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| Loss | 29-4-1 | Antonio Tarver |
TKO | 4 | December 1, 2007 | Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut |
IBO World Light Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:53 of the fourth round. |
| Loss | 29-3-1 |  Zsolt Erdei |
TKO | 8 | January 27, 2007 |  DoubleTree Westshore Hotel, Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia |
WBO World Light Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:55 of the eighth round. |
| Win | 29-2-1 | Marlon Hayes |
UD | 8 | December 14, 2006 | Gulfstream Park, Hallandale, Florida |
78-73, 77-74, 76-75. |
| Win | 28-2-1 |  Mike Bonislawski |
TKO | 1 | June 29, 2006 | American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida |
Referee stopped the bout at 2:20 of the first round. |
| Draw | 27-2-1 | Rayco Saunders |
PTS | 6 | 2 October 2006 | Bank United Center, Coral Gables, Florida |
58-56, 57-57, 57-57. |
| Win | 27-2 | Rico Cason |
TKO | 8 | 8 December 2005 | Ocala Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida |
WBC Mundo Hispano Light Heavyweight Title. |
| Win | 26-2 | Ronald Boddie |
UD | 8 | December 16, 2004 | Days Inn, Allentown, Pennsylvania |
78-71, 77-72, 77-72. |
| Win | 25-2 | James "Baby Tyson" Brock |
KO | 1 | April 12, 2004 | Barton Coliseum, Little Rock, Arkansas |
Brock knocked out at 1:28 of the first round. |
| Win | 24-2 |  Elvir Muriqi |
TKO | 4 | February 10, 2004 | Madison Square Garden, New York City |
Referee stopped the bout at 2:12 of the fourth round. |
| Win | 23-2 | Robert Muhammad |
TKO | 5 | March 14, 2003 | Arena Boxing Gym, Saint Petersburg, Florida |
|
| Loss | 22-2 | Orlando Rivera |
TKO | 9 | August 29, 2002 | Arena Boxing Gym, Saint Petersburg, Florida |
Referee stopped the bout at 1:36 of the ninth round. |
| Loss | 22-1 | Rocky Torres |
TKO | 11 | November 5, 2002 |  Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico |
WBA Fedelatin Light Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:49 of the 11th round. |
| Win | 22-0 | Tyrus Armstead |
UD | 10 | March 30, 2002 | Sovereign Center, Reading, Pennsylvania |
98-91, 96-92, 96-92. |
| Win | 21-0 |  Antonio "Madaza" Garcia |
TKO | 1 | August 6, 2001 | Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida |
Referee stopped the bout at 1:35 of the first round. |
| Win | 20-0 | Gerald "Tampa Terror" Coleman |
TKO | 7 | December 15, 2000 | War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
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| Win | 19-0 | Roosevelt Booth |
TKO | 2 | August 18, 2000 | SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida |
Referee stopped the bout at 1:50 of the second round. |
| Win | 18-0 | David McCluskey |
TKO | 2 | June 24, 2000 | Covington, Tennessee |
Referee stopped the bout at 1:43 of the second round. |
| Win | 17-0 | Anthony Spain |
TKO | 10 | May 20, 2000 | SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida |
WBA NBA Continental Americas Light Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:20 of the tenth round. |
| Win | 16-0 | Andre Sherrod |
TKO | 5 | April 15, 2000 | Pamlico High School, Bayboro, North Carolina |
Referee stopped the bout at 0:40 of the fifth round. |
| Win | 15-0 | Tyrone Wallace |
TKO | 3 | October 28, 1999 | Atlanta, Georgia |
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| Win | 14-0 | James M. Stokes |
KO | 3 | October 9, 1999 | SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida |
Stokes knocked out at 2:09 of the third round. |
| Win | 13-0 | Shannon "Trouble" Miller |
UD | 6 | June 18, 1999 | SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida |
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| Win | 12-0 | Johnny "Whiskey" Walker |
TKO | 1 | May 15, 1999 | Augusta, Georgia |
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| Win | 11-0 | Gregg Floyd |
KO | 2 | April 17, 1999 | Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida |
Floyd knocked out at 1:18 of the second round. |
| Win | 10-0 | Mack Willis |
PTS | 6 | March 19, 1999 | SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida |
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| Win | 9-0 | Larry McFadden |
KO | 1 | February 27, 1999 | Fort Gordon, Augusta, Georgia |
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| Win | 8-0 | Eric Rhinehart |
TKO | 2 | January 14, 1999 | Virginia |
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| Win | 7-0 | Anthony DeBardaladin |
UD | 4 | November 20, 1998 | SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida |
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| Win | 6-0 | Ralph Monday |
UD | 4 | August 22, 1998 | Orange County Fairgrounds, Orlando, Florida |
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| Win | 5-0 | Forrest McFarland |
UD | 4 | November 7, 1998 | Cedar Beach Park, Allentown, Pennsylvania |
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| Win | 4-0 | Calvin "Black" Smith |
TKO | 2 | May 6, 1998 | Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida |
Referee stopped the bout at 0:44 of the second round. |
| Win | 3-0 | Cleveland Issacs |
UD | 4 | February 13, 1998 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| Win | 2-0 | James "Palmetto Puncher" Mullins |
UD | 4 | November 25, 1997 | Nashville, Tennessee |
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| Win | 1-0 | Michael "Arc Angel" Watkins | TKO | 1 | June 9, 1997 | Marriott Hotel, Orlando, Florida |
Referee stopped the bout at 0:47 of the first round. |
References
- ↑ "Danny Santiago "The Bronx Bomber"". badboyzusa.com. Retrieved December 24, 2012.
- ↑ "Danny Santiago". BoxRec.com. Retrieved December 24, 2012.