Mark Davis (boxer)

Mark Davis
Statistics
Real name Mark Davis
Nickname(s) Too Sharp
Rated at Lightweight
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Nationality United States American
Born (1987-01-15) January 15, 1987
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 19
Wins 18
Wins by KO 5
Losses 1
Draws 0

Mark Davis was an American amateur boxer in the Lightweight division and is now a professional boxer.

Amateur career

Had a reported 200 amateur bout record.

Competed at the US Olympic Trials for the 2004 Olympics at 112 lbs beating Charles Huerta but losing to Ron Siler and then on a walk over to Aaron Alafa. Gold medallist at the 2005 US National championships at 57 kg beating Richard Baltazar and Ray Robinson and others. Won two contests for USA at 2005 World Cup at 57 kg. Competed at the 2005 World championships at 57 kg.

Won two bouts when representing USA vs. Belarus in 2006 at 57 kg. Won gold medal at the 2006 US championships at 57 kg. Won Eastern Olympic trials for 2008 Olympics at 57 kg.[1]

Professional career

In 2011, Davis scored a TKO victory over the Dominican Republic’s Ramesis Gil when Gil was unable to answer the bell for round six. Davis defeated Guillermo Sanchez of Buffalo via unanimous decision in Cleveland.[2]

On July 2, 2014 Mark Davis underestimated his opponent, Michael Farenas of the Philippines (39-4-4 with 32 knockouts), and got stopped via TKO in round 8. Bringing an end to his undefeated record.

Professional boxing record

16 Wins (5 knockouts, 0 decisions), 0 Losses, 0 Draws, 0 No Contests[3]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Win 16–0 Puerto Rico Guillermo Sanchez UD 10 2011-11-12 Ohio La Villa Banquet Center in Cleveland, Ohio
Win 15–0 Dominican Republic Ramesis Gil RTD 5 (6), 3:00 2011-04-02 New York Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn, New York
Win 14–0 United States Justo Vallecillo UD 4 2010-08-21 Texas Fairmont Hotel, Dallas, Texas
Win 13–0 United States Wayne Fletcher UD 4 2010-07-17 Texas Harbor Amphitheater in Rockwall, Texas
Win 12–0 United States Steve Gonzalez UD 8 2009-04-03 Tennessee Pepsi Pavilion, in Memphis, Tennessee
Win 11–0 Mexico Adauto Gonzalez UD 8 2009-03-14 Mississippi Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi
Win 10–0 Dominican Republic Roberto Astacio UD 8 2008-11-22 Mississippi Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi
Win 9–0 United States Carl McNickles TKO 4 (6), 2:51 2008-09-27 Mississippi Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi
Win 8–0 United States Derrick Moon UD 6 2008-05-24 Mississippi Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi
Win 7–0 Cuba Jorge Ruiz UD 6 2008-04-26 Mississippi Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi
Win 6–0 Puerto Rico Sadot Vazquez UD 6 2008-04-09 Georgia (country) Bell Auditorium, Augusta, Georgia
Win 5–0 United States Ricky Alexander KO 2 (4), 2:59 2008-03-01 Mississippi Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi
Win 4–0 United States Lee Griffith KO 1 (4), 1:59 2008-01-26 Mississippi Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi
Win 3–0 Puerto Rico Alberto Amaro UD 4 2007-10-20 Mississippi Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi
Win 2–0 United States Samuel Johnston KO 1 (4), ? 2007-09-07 Mississippi Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi
Win 1–0 United States Guillerno Alonso UD 4 2007-09-01 Mississippi Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi Davis' professional debut.

Notes

  1. "Boxer Info". Boxrec.com. November 20, 2011. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  2. "Sanchez loses decision in Cleveland". Buffalo News.com. November 13, 2011. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  3. "Mark Davis Professional boxing record". BoxRec.com.

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