Corey Sanders

Corey Sanders (born March 7, 1975) is an American boxing trainer and former professional boxer. Known as "T-Rex", Sanders' most notable victory came in an upset knockout against future WBC world champion Oleg Maskaev in 2002, which temporarily derailed Maskaev's plans of fighting for a title.[1] Sanders' other notable opponents included Michael Grant, Andrew Golota, DaVarryl Williamson and Timo Hoffmann. Sanders is perhaps best remembered for his wild brawl with Golota, which saw both fighters trading heavy blows on the inside throughout the fight, and Sanders receiving a gruesome, deep cut above his left eye.

Not to be confused with Corrie Sanders, another heavyweight boxer with a similar name.
For the basketball player, see Corey Sanders (basketball). For the American hotel executive, see Corey I. Sanders.
Corey Sanders
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Real nameCorey Sanders
Nickname(s)T-Rex
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
NationalityAmerican

Amateur career

Sanders began boxing in 1993 at the age of 19, and had a very brief amateur career before turning professional a year later in 1994.

Professional career

Sanders gained widespread media attention in late 2006, when he fought a series of four-round exhibition bouts against former undisputed heavyweight Mike Tyson during a world tour, which was organized to help pay off Tyson's financial debts. Tyson fought without headgear against the headgeared Sanders, and Tyson appeared to be holding back during the bouts to prevent an early end to the show.

He last fought in December 2007, dropping a six rounds decision to Dennis Bakhtov, which became his seventh loss in a row. His current professional record stands at 23 wins (15 KO), and 13 losses out of 36 fights.

Professional boxing record
23 Wins (15 knockouts, 8 decisions), 13 Losses (3 knockouts, 10 decisions)
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 23-13 Denis Bakhtov UD 6 23/12/2007 Halle an der Saale, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
Loss 23-12 Steffen Kretschmann UD 8 19/10/2007 Neukoeln, Berlin, Germany
Loss 23-11 Kertson "The Pride of Tobago" Manswell UD 10 14/10/2006 Bacolet, Trinidad & Tobago 91-98, 92-98, 93-98.
Loss 23-10 Timo Hoffmann UD 12 28/02/2004 Dresden, Sachsen, Germany WBO Intercontinental Heavyweight Title. 109-118, 111-117, 108-119.
Loss 23-9 Nikolay "Sledge Hammer" Popov UD 8 30/01/2004 Ekaterinburg, Russia
Loss 23-8 Elieser Castillo UD 12 30/10/2003 Coconut Creek, Florida, United States NABF Heavyweight Title. 110-118, 111-117, 112-116.
Loss 23-7 DaVarryl "Touch of Sleep" Williamson TKO 5 26/07/2002 Chester, West Virginia, United States Referee stopped the bout at 3:00 of the fifth round.
Win 23-6 Oleg "The Big O" Maskaev TKO 8 17/03/2002 Oroville, California, United States Referee stopped the bout at 2:45 of the eighth round.
Win 22-6 Terrence "K.O." Lewis MD 10 12/01/2002 Laughlin, Nevada, United States 96-93, 95-95, 96-94.
Win 21-6 Paea "Tongan Warrior" Wolfgramm TKO 9 08/08/2001 Elgin, Illinois, United States Referee stopped the bout at 1:54 of the ninth round.
Win 20-6 Willie "Black Steel" Williams TKO 4 06/07/2001 Reno, Nevada, United States
Win 19-6 Garing "Freight Train" Lane UD 6 28/04/2001 LaPorte, Indiana, United States
Win 18-6 Jeff Lally TKO 2 12/11/1998 Worley, Idaho, United States Referee stopped the bout at 2:02 of the second round.
Win 17-6 Arthur "Stormy" Weathers TKO 2 22/09/1998 New York City, United States
Loss 16-6 Andrew Golota UD 10 21/07/1998 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States 90-100, 90-99, 93-97.
Win 16-5 "Giant" James Gaines UD 10 20/02/1998 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States 96-93, 97-91, 98-92.
Win 15-5 Melvin "Top Gun" Foster TKO 6 09/01/1998 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 14-5 Marion "The Creep" Wilson UD 8 29/10/1997 Glen Burnie, Maryland, United States 78-72, 74-76, 74-76.
Win 14-4 Derrick Lampkins PTS 8 16/09/1997 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win 13-4 Danny Wofford DQ 7 23/08/1997 Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Win 12-4 "Big" Biko Botowamungu TKO 2 14/05/1997 Glen Burnie, Maryland, United States Referee stopped the bout at 3:00 of the second round.
Win 11-4 Lynwood Jones TKO 4 13/03/1997 Glen Burnie, Maryland, United States Referee stopped the bout at 2:16 of the fourth round.
Loss 10-4 Jerry "The Technician" Ballard TKO 6 28/06/1996 Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States IBC World Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:37 of the sixth round.
Loss 10-3 "Big" Michael Grant TKO 2 15/03/1996 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 10-2 Tony Bradham UD 6 09/02/1996 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 9-2 Mike "Little George" Whitfield PTS 6 30/11/1995 Greenbelt, Maryland, United States
Win 8-2 Dale Henry TKO 1 15/10/1995 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Win 7-2 "Mighty" Mike Mitchell TKO 5 12/09/1995 Woodlawn, Maryland, United States
Win 6-2 Cohen Cosby KO 1 30/08/1995 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Loss 5-2 Ahmed "Relentless" Abdin PTS 6 18/08/1995 Middletown, New York, United States
Win 5-1 Ken Moody TKO 1 29/07/1995 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Win 4-1 Tony "The Tiger" Campbell PTS 4 06/06/1995 Woodlawn, Maryland, United States
Loss 3-1 Mark "Con Man" Connolly PTS 4 22/04/1995 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 3-0 Anthony Hunt TKO 1 11/03/1995 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 2-0 Russell "The Muscle" Perry TKO 4 01/11/1994 Woodlawn, Maryland, United States
Win 1-0 Anthony "The Promise" Thomas TKO 2 23/09/1994 Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States

References
  1. "Tyson Resembles dinosaur vs "T-Rex"". Recordonline.com, (AP). October 22, 2006. Retrieved November 24, 2017.
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