Dhafir Smith

Dhafir Smith (born September 23, 1982 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a professional boxer in the Light Heavyweight division and is the former WBF All American, UBO International, NABC, and PA Light Heavyweight Champion.[1]

Dhafir Smith
Statistics
Real nameDhafir Smith
Nickname(s)No Fear
Weight(s)Light Heavyweight
Super Middleweight
Height6 ft 1in (184 cm)
Reach72 in (184 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1982-09-23) September 23, 1982
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights59
Wins27
Wins by KO4
Losses25
Draws7
No contests0

Professional career

In December 2010, Dhafir had a huge upset over former IBF Super Middleweight Champion, Jeff Lacy.[2]

IBF North American Championship

On March 18, 2011 Smith lost to Mexican-American Jesús González and the vacant IBF North American Super Middleweight Championship.[3] González was coming off of an almost three year layoff.[4]

His next fight will be against prospect Cornelius White, the bout will be held in the Light Heavyweight division.[5]

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
59 fights 27 wins 25 losses
By knockout 4 4
By decision 23 21
Draws 7
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
59 Loss 27–25–7 Tommy Karpency UD 6 2014-05-09 The Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA For vacant NABA-USA & vacant USA Pennsylvania State Light heavyweight titles.
58 Win 27–24–7 Brian Donahue UD 6 2014-05-09 Harrah's Philadelphia, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
57 Loss 26–24–7 Anthony Caputo Smith MD 10 2013-04-19 Harrah's Philadelphia, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA Lost USA Pennsylvania State Light heavyweight title.
56 Loss 26–23–7 Umberto Savigne UD 10 2012-11-30 BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida, USA For WBA Fedelatin Light heavyweight title.
55 Win 26–22–7 Anthony Ferrante UD 10 2012-05-04 Harrah's Philadelphia, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA Won vacant USA Pennsylvania State Light heavyweight title.
54 Win 25–22–7 Quinton Rankin UD 6 2012-01-28 First District Plaza, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
53 Loss 24–22–7 Marco Antonio Periban UD 8 2011-09-17 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
52 Loss 24–21–7 Cornelius White SD 6 2011-07-09 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
51 Loss 24–20–7 Jesús González UD 12 2011-03-18 Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, USA For vacant IBF North American Super middleweight title.
50 Win 24–19–7 Jeff Lacy UD 12 2010-12-11 Jannus Landing, Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA Won vacant UBO International Super middleweight title.
49 Win 23–19–7 Marcos Primera UD 6 2010-06-18 Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
48 Draw 22–19–7 Joe McCreedy SD 6 2010-03-19 Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, USA
47 Win 22–19–6 Demetrius Davis SD 8 2009-09-26 Yesha Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
46 Win 21–19–6 William Gill UD 6 2009-05-09 South Philadelphia High School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
45 Loss 20–19–6 Jerson Ravelo UD 8 2008-11-19 Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, New Jersey, USA
44 Loss 20–18–6 Kingsley Ikeke SD 6 2008-06-13 Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
43 Loss 20–17–6 Adonis Stevenson TKO 5 (12), 0:40 2008-04-05 Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, Canada For vacant WBC Continental Americas Super middleweight title.
42 Win 20–16–6 Rayco Saunders UD 8 2008-02-08 Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware, USA
41 Win 19–16–6 John Johnson UD 8 2007-12-01 SEFCU Arena, Albany, New York, USA
40 Draw 18–16–6 Larry Marks PTS 8 2007-09-27 Delaware Park Racetrack, Stanton, Delaware, USA
39 Win 18–16–5 Jonathan Reid SD 6 2007-08-24 New Alhambra Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
38 Win 17–16–5 Brandon Mitchem TKO 4 (6), 2:44 2007-07-27 City Center, Saratoga Springs, New York, USA
37 Loss 16–16–5 Andre Ward TKO 6 (8), 2:47 2007-05-17 Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, USA
36 Draw 16–15–5 Omar Pittman PTS 6 2007-01-11 New Alhambra Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
35 Loss 16–15–4 Curtis Stevens UD 10 2006-12-01 Vernon Downs, Vernon, New York, USA For USA New York State Light heavyweight title.
34 Win 16–14–4 Kippy Warren MD 10 2006-10-27 RBC Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
33 Draw 15–14–4 Mike Paschall PTS 8 2006-10-20 National Guard Armory, Pikesville, Maryland, USA
32 Win 15–14–3 Henry Mayes UD 6 2006-08-12 Convention Center, Ocean City, Maryland, USA
31 Win 14–14–3 Lamont Cooper UD 4 2006-06-14 Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware, USA
30 Draw 13–14–3 Nick Cook PTS 6 2006-05-26 Resorts Casino, East Chicago, Indiana, USA
29 Loss 13–14–2 Jameson Bostic MD 6 2006-05-04 Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
28 Loss 13–13–2 Henry Buchanan UD 8 2005-11-26 The Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA
27 Loss 13–12–2 James McCallister UD 8 2005-11-04 Boxing Xtreme Fitness, Millersville, Maryland, USA
26 Loss 13–11–2 Derrick Whitley UD 8 2005-09-17 Dana Barros Sports Complex, Mansfield, Massachusetts, USA
25 Loss 13–10–2 Wayne Johnsen UD 6 2005-08-19 Hanover Marriott, Whippany, New Jersey, USA
24 Loss 13–9–2 Max Alexander UD 4 2005-06-24 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
23 Loss 13–8–2 Charles Cavallo UD 6 2005-05-06 Worlds Gym, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
22 Loss 13–7–2 Dawid Kostecki UD 10 2004-12-19 Rzeszów, Poland WBC Youth Light heavyweight title.
21 Win 13–6–2 Deandre McCole UD 6 2004-07-14 Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, USA
20 Loss 12–6–2 Artur Shekhmurzov TKO 5 (10), 1:55 2004-04-30 Hotel Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Russia For WBC Youth Super middleweight title.
19 Loss 12–5–2 Shaun George UD 6 2004-03-26 Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, USA
18 Win 12–4–2 Tomasz Nowak SD 6 2003-12-05 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
17 Loss 11–4–2 Sergey Karanevich TKO 4 (10) 2003-10-08 Luzhniki Olympic Complex, Moscow, Russia For WBC Youth Light heavyweight title.
16 Win 11–3–2 Bobby Heath UD 6 2003-07-19 Upper Merion H. S., King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA
15 Win 10–3–2 Jose Aponte TKO 1 (6), 0:29 2003-06-27 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
14 Loss 9–3–2 Ian Gardner UD 8 2003-06-20 First Union Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
13 Loss 9–2–2 Dennis Sharpe UD 4 2003-05-17 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
12 Win 9–1–2 Joe Christy UD 6 2003-01-24 Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
11 Loss 8–1–2 Clarence Taylor MD 4 2002-10-04 Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware, USA
10 Draw 8–0–2 Clarence Taylor PTS 4 2002-06-26 Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, USA
9 Draw 8–0–1 Ronald Boddie PTS 6 2002-05-10 Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware, USA
8 Win 8–0 Mike Rios TKO 1 (?) 2001-11-14 Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, USA
7 Win 7–0 Harold Tucker UD 4 2001-10-10 Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, USA
6 Win 6–0 David Harper TKO 3 (?) 2001-09-18 USA
5 Win 5–0 Kenneth Carey UD 4 2001-08-14 Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, USA
4 Win 4–0 Charles Mack PTS 4 2001-06-27 Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, USA
3 Win 3–0 Raul Cosme MD 4 2001-04-25 Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, USA
2 Win 2–0 Donnie Penelton UD 4 2001-04-10 8 Second Saloon, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
1 Win 1–0 James Roberts PTS 4 2001-03-07 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Professional debut.

References
  1. http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Dhafir_Smith
  2. http://www.boxingscene.com/dhafir-smith-likely-ends-jeff-lacys-career-with-upset-win--33771
  3. http://www.doghouseboxing.com/Ken/Hissner031811.htm
  4. http://www.azcentral.com/sports/boxing/articles/2011/03/19/20110319boxing-jesus-gonzales-rise-phoenix.html
  5. http://www.doghouseboxing.com/Ken/Hissner062211.htm
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