Daren Zenner

Daren Tomas Zenner (May 30, 1971 – May 13, 2020) was a Canadian professional boxer that competed in the super middleweight and light heavyweight weight divisions.

Daren Zenner
Statistics
Real nameDaren Tomas Zenner
Weight(s)Light heavyweight and Super middleweight
NationalityCanadian
Born(1971-05-30)30 May 1971
Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Died13 May 2020(2020-05-13) (aged 48)
Canada
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights33
Wins27 (KO 19)
Losses4 (KO 2)
Draws2

Zenner fought notable boxers that included world champions and contenders such as Arthur Williams, Lou Del Valle, Tony Thornton and Dariusz Michalczewski.

Amateur career

Zenner grew up in Bezanson, Alberta and won a gold medal at the Alberta Winter Games in 1988 in boxing which were held in Red Deer, Alberta.[1]

Professional career

Zenner moved to the Las Vegas when he turned professional at the age of 18.

In October 1995, Zenner became the New York State super middleweight champion by beating the nephew of Joe Frazier; Tyrone Frazier.[2]

In December 1997, Zenner competed for the WBO Light Heavyweight Title against undefeated Dariusz Michalczewski in Hamburg, Germany. The fight was stopped due to cuts on Zenner in the 6th round.

After boxing

Following retirement from boxing in 2000, Zenner began a new career within the real-estate industry whilst living in Long Island.

Zenner was married and had four daughters.

Zenner returned to Canada in 2018 where he passed away suddenly in May 2020.[3]

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
33 fights 27 wins 4 losses
By knockout 19 2
By decision 8 2
Draws 2
Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
Win 27-4-2 Robert Thomas TKO 1 24 Jun 2000 Covington, Tennessee, United States
Win 26-4-2 Caseny Truesdale TKO 1 20 Apr 2000 Virginia, United States
Win 25-4-2 Tyrone Muex TKO 3 15 Jan 2000 Covington, Tennessee, United States
Loss 24-4-2 Arthur Williams UD 10 15 Oct 1999 Pensacola, Florida, United States 90-100, 90-100, 90-100.
Win 24-3-2 Andre Sherrod TKO 1 26 Aug 1999 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 23-3-2 Ken McCurdy TKO 2 29 Jul 1999 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 22-3-2 Robert Jackson, Jr. TKO 2 17 Jun 1999 Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Loss 21-3-2 Dariusz Michalczewski RTD 6 13 Dec 1997 Alsterdorf, Hamburg, Germany WBO World Light Heavyweight Title. Zenner retired at 3:00 of the sixth round.
Win 21-2-2 James Gatlin TKO 6 13 Jul 1997 Yonkers, New York, United States
Win 20-2-2 Stanley Hughey KO 1 18 Jun 1997 Yonkers, New York, United States
Win 19-2-2 Fermin Chirino KO 4 8 Nov 1996 Yonkers, New York, United States
Win 18-2-2 Glenn Burnett TKO 1 26 Jan 1996 Melville, New York, United States
Win 17-2-2 Tyrone Frazier SD 10 26 Oct 1995 Hauppauge, New York, United States New York Super Middleweight Title.
Win 16-2-2 Mark Simmons TKO 4 25 Aug 1995 Tarrytown, New York, United States
Win 15-2-2 Adam Garland KO 4 19 May 1995 New York City, United States
Loss 14-2-2 Tony Thornton TKO 2 17 Jan 1995 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States IBF USBA Super Middleweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:49 of the second round.
Win 14-1-2 Adam Garland TKO 12 12 Oct 1994 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 13-1-2 Roosevelt Williams TKO 7 18 Aug 1994 Melville, New York, United States
Win 12-1-2 Dominick Carter TKO 8 3 Nov 1993 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win 11-1-2 Mike Jefferson TKO 2 25 Aug 1993 White Plains, New York, United States Referee stopped the bout at 2:38 of the second round.
Loss 10-1-2 Lou Del Valle UD 6 6 Mar 1993 New York City, United States 55-58, 55-58, 55-58.
Draw 10-0-2 Fabian Garcia PTS 4 10 Jan 1993 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 10-0-1 Jamal Arbubakar MD 6 9 Dec 1992 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Win 9-0-1 Roy Payne UD 4 14 Oct 1992 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 8-0-1 Caseny Truesdale UD 4 9 Jul 1992 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 7-0-1 Moses Lewis KO 4 28 May 1992 Monticello, New York, United States
Win 6-0-1 Norman Bell PTS 4 16 Apr 1992 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Draw 5-0-1 Jeff Sparks MD 4 30 Nov 1991 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 38-38, 40-36, 38-38.
Win 5-0 Jose Cataneo PTS 4 26 Mar 1991 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 4-0 James Rivas SD 4 15 Feb 1991 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 39-37, 37-39, 39-37.
Win 3-0 Alberto Garcia TKO 1 21 Dec 1990 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 2-0 Ariel Conde TKO 3 20 Aug 1990 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 1-0 Ariel Conde UD 4 2 Jul 1990 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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References
  1. "Canadian Boxer Daren Zenner, Once Ranked 7th in the World, Dies at 48". www.heavy.com. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
  2. "Bezanson Athletes From The Past: Featuring Daren Zenner". www.discoverbezanson.ca. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
  3. "Obituaries - Daren Tomas Zenner - 30/05/1971 - 13/05/2020". www.bearcreekfuneral.com. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
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