George Blades (boxer)

George Blades (born August 27, 1974) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1999 to 2014 and challenged for the WBO and lineal light heavyweight titles in 2007.

George Blades
Statistics
Nickname(s)Honey Boy
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1974-08-27) August 27, 1974
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Boxing record
Total fights30
Wins23
Wins by KO16
Losses7

Professional career

On June 16, 2007, Blades fought Zsolt Erdei for the Lineal and WBO Light Heavyweight titles, but lost by eleventh-round technical knockout.[1]

On September 28, 2013, Blades fought Jean Pascal, but lost by fifth-round technical knockout.[2]

On June 21, 2014, Blades fought Chad Dawson, but lost by first-round knockout.[3]

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
30 fights 23 wins 7 losses
By knockout 16 5
By decision 7 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
30 Loss 23–7 Marcus Browne KO 1 (8), 1:25 11 Dec 2014 Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
29 Loss 23–6 Chad Dawson KO 1 (10), 2:35 21 Jun 2014 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
28 Loss 23–5 Jean Pascal TKO 5 (10), 2:54 28 Sep 2013 Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
27 Win 23–4 James Morrow TKO 7 (8), 2:18 16 Feb 2013 Dupont Pavilion State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
26 Win 22–4 Shawn Kirk UD 6 5 Jun 2010 National Guard Armory, Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
25 Loss 21–4 Jose Luis Herrera TKO 3 (8), 1:18 23 Jan 2008 Deauville Beach Resort, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
24 Loss 21–3 Zsolt Erdei TKO 11 (12), 2:27 16 Jun 2007 Syma Sport and Events Centre, Budapest, Hungary For WBO and lineal light heavyweight titles
23 Win 21–2 John Romans William TKO 7 (10), 0:53 19 Jan 2007 Mallory Square, Key West, Florida, U.S. Won vacant WBC Latino light heavyweight title
22 Win 20–2 Tyrone Jackson UD 6 10 Sep 2004 Henry Fonda Theater, Hollywood, California, U.S.
21 Win 19–2 Kevin Miller TKO 3 (8), 1:19 7 May 2004 Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. Won vacant NABC cruiserweight title
20 Win 18–2 Paul Eakle TKO 2 (4), 1:32 25 Nov 2003 Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
19 Win 17–2 Tyrone Muex TKO 3 (6), 1:53 26 Sep 2003 Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
18 Loss 16–2 Charles Tanner MD 10 29 Jul 2003 Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
17 Win 16–1 John Basil Jackson UD 4 8 May 2003 Trap Nightclub, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
16 Win 15–1 Michael Shanks KO 1 (4), 1:33 15 Feb 2003 Zorah Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
15 Loss 14–1 Nick Cook UD 8 20 Jul 2002 Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. For USA Indiana State light heavyweight title
14 Win 14–0 John Basil Jackson TKO 4 (4), 0:50 1 Jun 2002 Cumberland Place, West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Donnie Penelton UD 6 21 May 2002 8 Second Saloon, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Conley Person KO 1 26 Apr 2000 Horizon Theatre, Muncie, Indiana, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Tyrone Mack KO 3 (4), 1:35 19 Apr 2002 Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Curtis Reed TKO 5 (8) 27 Jan 2001 Johanning Civic Center, Kokomo, Indiana, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Gerald Armfield TKO 2 (8), 1:58 21 Nov 2000 Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Barton Spears TKO 2 (4), 2:00 3 Oct 2000 Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Reggie Strickland UD 6 20 Jun 2000 Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Marcel Alexander KO 1 (4), 2:52 11 Apr 2000 Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Michael Shanks TKO 4 (4), 1:03 29 Feb 2000 Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Brian Yates UD 4 23 Nov 1999 Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Larry Hyatt KO 1 (4), 2:06 29 Oct 1999 Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 John Moore UD 4 2 Oct 1999 Aztar Casino, Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Rick Enis KO 2 (4), 2:18 2 Sep 1999 Adam's Mark Hotel, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
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References
  1. "N'dou is no match for Malignaggi". Retrieved June 17, 2007.
  2. "Pascal Beats Down Blades, Alvarez Beats Miranda". Retrieved September 28, 2013.
  3. "Former champion Chad Dawson snaps two-fight skid". Retrieved June 21, 2014.
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