Mark Davis (boxer)

Mark Davis (born January 15, 1987) is an American professional boxer, formerly an amateur boxer in the lightweight division.

Mark Davis
Statistics
Real nameMark Davis
Nickname(s)Too Sharp
Weight(s)Lightweight
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Nationality American
Born (1987-01-15) January 15, 1987
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights19
Wins18
Wins by KO5
Losses1
Draws0

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