Robert Daniels

Robert Daniels (born August 30, 1966 in Miami, FL), is an American professional boxer in the Cruiserweight division.

For other people named Robert Daniels, see Robert Daniels (disambiguation).
Robert Daniels
Statistics
Real nameRobert Daniels
Nickname(s)Preacherman
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 9 1⁄2 in (177 cm)
Reach71 1⁄2 in (182 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1966-08-30) August 30, 1966
Hialeah, Florida, USA
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights61
Wins49
Wins by KO41
Losses10
Draws1
No contests1

Professional career

Daniels, known as "Preacherman," turned pro in 1984 and in 1989 he captured the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) cruiserweight title by defeating a badly faded 36-year-old Dwight Muhammad Qawi. He defended the title twice before losing the title to Bobby Czyz in 1991 in a close split decision.

He continued to fight as both a cruiserweight and heavyweight through 1997. In his highest profile fights as a heavyweight, he lost to Lawrence Clay-Bey and David Tua.

Daniels, at the age of 48, is returning to boxing in September 2016, for his first bout in four years for Daniels. Prior to that bout, he didn't fight for five years, making this comeback his third fight in nearly 10 years. Daniels became world champion in 1989 by defeating Dwight Muhammad Qawi in France for the vacant WBA cruiserweight title, holding it until his third defense, a controversial split decision loss to Bobby Czyz in Atlantic City. His professional record stands at 49 wins, 10 losses, 1 draw, and 41 wins coming by knockout.

Robert Daniels was managed by Michael Frost, the boxing manager and former marketing agent for Gary Shefield, Jeff Conine, Robb Nenn, Bret Barberie, and others.

Titles won
  • Florida State Cruiserweight Title
  • WBA Cruiserweight Title
  • International Boxing Association (IBA) Cruiserweight Title
  • International Boxing Organization Cruiserweight Title
  • World Boxing Federation Super Cruiserweight Title
  • International Boxing Association (IBA) Super Cruiserweight Title.

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
61 fights 49 wins 10 losses
By knockout 41 3
By decision 8 7
Draws 1
No contests 1
Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
Loss 49-10-1 (1) Victor Bisbal TKO 3 (8) 02/03/2012 Coliseo Angel Espada, Salinas
Loss 49-9-1 (1) Aldo Colliander UD 6 (6) 15/09/2007 Lofberg Arena, Karlstad
Loss 49-8-1 (1) Aldo Colliander MD 4 (4) 27/01/2007 Scandinavium Arena, Gothenburg
Win 49-7-1 (1) Dan Ward KO 4 (10) 06/12/2005 Omni New Daisy Theater, Memphis
Win 48-7-1 (1) Shawn Robinson KO 2 (8) 26/11/2005 Convention Center, Fort Smith
Win 47-7-1 (1) Shelby Gross KO 3 (10) 04/10/2005 Omni New Daisy Theater, Memphis
Win 46-7-1 (1) Jason Waller TKO 2 (8) 28/06/2005 Radisson Mart Plaza Hotel, Miami
Loss 45-7-1 (1) Dale Brown SD 12 (12) 08/06/2004 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, Hollywood WBO NABO/NABF Cruiserweight Titles.
Loss 45-6-1 (1) Jermell Barnes UD 12 (12) 05/12/2003 Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek WBO NABO Cruiserweight Title.
Win 45-5-1 (1) Alex Gonzales TKO 4 (12) 17/05/2003 Thunderbird Wild West Casino, Norman IBA World Super Cruiserweight Title.
Win 44-5-1 (1) John Randall TKO 4 (8) 04/03/2003 Omni New Daisy Theater, Memphis
Win 43-5-1 (1) Samson Cohen TKO 5 (12) 12/05/2001 Johnson City WBF World Super Cruiserweight Title.
Win 42-5-1 (1) Marvin Hunt KO 1 (6) 12/04/2001 Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, Charleston
Win 41-5-1 (1) Frankie Hines KO 6 (6) 23/03/2001 Virginia Beach
Win 40-5-1 (1) Danny Wofford PTS 6 (6) 24/02/2001 Golden Gloves Arena, Knoxville
Loss 39-5-1 (1) David Tua KO 3 (12) 21/07/2000 Regent Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas IBF Intercontinental/USBA Heavyweight Titles.
Loss 39-4-1 (1) Lawrence Clay-Bey UD 10 (10) 23/01/2000 Venice Arena, Venice
Win 39-3-1 (1) Derek Amos TKO 8 (8) 04/07/1999 Atlantis, Fort Lauderdale
Win 38-3-1 (1) Don Diego Poeder KO 10 (12) 05/05/1998 Grand Casino, Biloxi IBO World Cruiserweight Title.
Win 37-3-1 (1) Danny Wofford TKO 5 (8) 20/01/1998 Music City Mix Factory, Nashville
Win 36-3-1 (1) Lamont Burgin KO 2 (8) 04/12/1997 Pepsi Arena, Albany
Win 35-3-1 (1) Kenny Keene SD 12 (12) 01/03/1997 Convention Center, Atlantic City IBA World Cruiserweight Title.
Win 34-3-1 (1) Duane Smith TKO 2 (8) 05/12/1996 Brady Theater, Tulsa
Win 33-3-1 (1) Terry Ray SD 10 (10) 01/10/1996 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale
NC 32-3-1 (1) Caseny Truesdale NC 3 (10) 21/08/1996 The Ritz, Raleigh
Win 32-3-1 Stan Johnson TKO 1 (8) 14/07/1996 Lady Luck Casino, Davenport
Win 31-3-1 Mike Sedillo SD 10 (10) 20/02/1996 Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami
Win 30-3-1 Tim Knight TKO 6 (10) 21/12/1995 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale
Win 29-3-1 Tim St Clair TKO 5 (8) 07/11/1995 Mountaineer Casino Racetrack, Chester
Win 28-3-1 Mike Acey KO 3 (10) 06/08/1995 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket
Win 27-3-1 Artis Pendergrass UD 8 (8) 27/06/1995 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale
Win 26-3-1 Eddie Curry KO 2 (8) 15/10/1994 Miami Beach
Loss 25-3-1 Sergey Kobozev RTD 8 (12) 30/06/1994 Trump Castle, Atlantic City USBA Cruiserweight Title.
Win 25-2-1 James Flowers TKO 6 (10) 10/03/1994 Park Plaza Hotel, Hialeah
Win 24-2-1 James Flowers TKO 9 (10) 25/06/1993 Orange Dome, Winter Haven
Win 23-2-1 Lopez McGee TKO 5 (10) 03/04/1993 Dalton
Win 22-2-1 James Heath PTS 10 (10) 13/02/1993 Miami
Win 21-2-1 Barry Kirton TKO 4 (10) 03/10/1992 Camuy
Win 20-2-1 Eddie Curry TKO 2 (10) 14/08/1992 Greenville Memorial Auditorium, Greenville
Loss 19-2-1 Bobby Czyz SD 12 (12) 08/03/1991 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City WBA World Cruiserweight Title.
Draw 19-1-1 Taoufik Belbouli PTS 12 (12) 22/11/1990 Palacio de los Deportes, Madrid WBA World Cruiserweight Title.
Win 19-1 Craig Bodzianowski UD 12 (12) 19/07/1990 Kingdome, Seattle WBA World Cruiserweight Title.
Win 18-1 Dwight Muhammad Qawi SD 12 (12) 27/11/1989 Pavillon Baltard, Nogent-sur-Marne WBA World Cruiserweight Title.
Win 17-1 Bobby Thomas TKO 5 (10) 30/01/1989 The Heat Nightclub, Fort Lauderdale
Win 16-1 Bruce Johnson TKO 2 (8) 16/12/1988 James Knight Convention Center, Miami
Win 15-1 Rodney Stockton KO 6 (8) 29/10/1988 Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas
Win 14-1 Gerald Brown KO 2 (8) 30/07/1988 Convention Center, Miami Beach
Win 13-1 Michael Johnson TKO 4 (12) 22/04/1988 Milander Auditorium, Hialeah Florida Cruiserweight Title.
Win 12-1 Larry Gadsden TKO 1 (6) 15/01/1988 Sheraton of the Americas, Hialeah
Win 11-1 John L. Johnson KO 1 (6) 15/06/1987 Miami Beach
Win 10-1 Ernest Simmons TKO 6 (6) 16/05/1987 Convention Center, Miami Beach
Win 9-1 Norris Ford TKO 1 (6) 28/02/1987 Convention Center, Coconut Grove
Win 8-1 Milton Owens KO 4 (6) 25/10/1985 Victory Park Auditorium, North Miami Beach
Win 7-1 Mike De Angelo TKO 2 (6) 27/09/1985 Sheraton Americas Hotel, Hialeah
Win 6-1 Edward Sharkey TKO 1 (6) 23/08/1985 Tamiami Fairgrounds Auditorium, Miami
Win 5-1 Larry Sanchez KO 2 (6) 24/10/1984 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale
Win 4-1 Randy Armstrong TKO 2 (4) 31/07/1984 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami
Win 3-1 Brooks Groton TKO 2 (4) 22/06/1984 National Guard Armory, West Palm Beach
Loss 2-1 Eric Holley PTS 4 (4) 13/06/1984 Sunrise Musical Theatre, Sunrise
Win 2-0 Jose Marino TKO 1 (4) 04/05/1984 National Guard Armory, Homestead
Win 1-0 James Roper KO 1 (4) 04/03/1984 Calle Ocho Festival, Miami

See also
  • List of cruiserweight boxing champions
Sporting positions
Major world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Taoufik Belbouli		 WBA cruiserweight champion
November 27, 1989 - March 8, 1991		 Succeeded by
Bobby Czyz
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
James Toney		 IBO cruiserweight champion
May 5, 1998 - 1999
Vacated		 Vacant
Title next held by
Thomas Hearns
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